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The Protocol: Polymarket Feeds Political Junkies, With Nate Silver
17.7.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's blockchain tech newsletter, we look at the "alternative news source" that Polymarket's prediction-betting site has become
Protocol Village: IoTeX 'DePIN Infrastructure Modules' to Reduce Development Time
17.7.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24
Valour launches first ETP for NEAR Protocol’s native token
17.7.2024
The exchange-traded product will be available on Sweden's Spotlight Stock Market
New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled
17.7.2024
The EEA’s new guidelines aim to establish a standard for mitigating risks in DeFi protocols, which will benefit regulators, developers and users alike
New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled
17.7.2024
The EEA’s new guidelines aim to establish a standard for mitigating risks in DeFi protocols, which will benefit regulators, developers and users alike
OKX Wallet Hits 100 Protocol Support as It Adds TON Compatibility
17.7.2024
There is a growing TON-based economy, using Telegram as a hub, and activity tends to increase when new gamification features are added
Hermetica Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic Dollar on Bitcoin L1
16.7.2024
Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (defi) protocol Hermetica has launched its BTC-backed synthetic dollar, USDH, on Bitcoin’s layer one (L1) through the Runes protocol. The company also announced plans to scale its Bitcoin-native defi operations using layer two (L2) solutions like Stacks....
LiFi Protocol Confirms Hack; Over $10 million Drained
16.7.2024
LiFi Protocol is currently under attack, and over $10 million in crypto has already been drained. According to an X post from X LiFi, “strongly recommend to users to revoke their approvals for: 0x1231deb6f5749ef6ce6943a275a1d3e7486f4eae.” ????UPDATE????Our system has raised more suspicious...
Defi Protocol LI.FI Struck by $8M Exploit
16.7.2024
Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform LI.FI protocol has been hit by an exploit worth around $8 million following a series of suspicious withdrawals, on-chain data shows
LiFi Protocol is under attack, $8M drained so far
16.7.2024
LiFi Protocol faces a security breach as hackers exploit a specific contract address, leading to the loss of over $8 million in cryptocurrencies
Internet Computer Protocol promotes blockchain engagement in Africa
14.7.2024
ICP’s DecaHack event highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and the importance of nurturing talent in the sector
Nigerian university promotes blockchain engagement for future growth
14.7.2024
The event highlighted the transformative potential of DApps and the importance of nurturing talent in this area
DeFi Protocol Dough Finance Hit by $1.8M Flash Loan Attack
12.7.2024
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Dough Finance was victim to a flash loan attack on July 12, resulting in a loss of $1.8 million in digital assets. ????ALERT????Our system has detected multiple suspicious transactions involving @DoughFina. After communicating with the #AAVE team, we...
Protocol Village: SKALE's 'Pacifica V3' Upgrade to Double Transaction Throughput
11.7.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24
Satoshi Protocol Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Build Universal Stablecoin for Bitcoin
10.7.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Satoshi Protocol, a pioneering project building a “universal” stablecoin designed specifically for the Bitcoin ecosystem, successfully closed a $2 million seed funding round in May 2024. Led by CMS Holdings and RockTree Capital, the round signifies strong investor...
The Protocol: Side-Dealing Accusations Put Crypto VC Funding in Spotlight
10.7.2024
In this week's blockchain tech newsletter, we're highlighting the firm Polychain's accusation against a former general partner over an alleged ethics breach, along with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's speech in Brussels and Bitcoin's Saxony problem
Starknet staking will hit mainnet in Q4 — EthCC
10.7.2024
Starknet plans to introduce staking through a new protocol launching on the testnet before a mainnet release in Q4
Multichain Foundation to pay $2.1M to Fantom for losses
9.7.2024
The High Court of Singapore ordered Multichain to compensate the Fantom Foundation after a $210 million hack, awarding $2.18 million in damages
Nigeria Considers Domestic Blockchain for Data Security
9.7.2024
A Nigerian information technology agency is considering plans to develop a domestic blockchain to enhance national security and protect citizens’ data. A proponent of a locally developed blockchain argues that such a protocol would likely ensure compliance with Nigerian laws and allow...
Ethereum to launch first $2M protocol-wide ‘Attackathon’
9.7.2024
Ethereum’s security team is planning a four-week hackathon to test the blockchain’s security and wants to do one for every future hard fork