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The Protocol: Ethereum Layer-2s Keep Coming as OKX Apes In
15.11.2023
In this week's edition of The Protocol newsletter, we share a few trends stand out to close 2023: the proliferation of Ethereum layer-2 networks, the ascendancy of zero-knowledge cryptography and the appearance of tokens, smart contracts and now file hosting on the Bitcoin blockchain
Solana Soars 19% Amid Market Consolidation, Commands Notable ‘Kimchi Premium’ in South Korea
15.11.2023
Bitcoin and ethereum have remained stable on Wednesday, showing little change in their values recently. In contrast, solana (SOL) experienced a notable surge, climbing over 19% against the U.S. dollar, moving from a low of $52.92 to a peak of $63.32. Despite a minor decrease following its rise into...
Price analysis 11/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, LINK, TON
15.11.2023
Bitcoin and select altcoins are showing strength, a possible sign that the bull trend has resumed
Layer 2 networks hit $13 billion TVL but challenges still remain
15.11.2023
Data from L2Beat shows that layer 2s are seeing greater adoption than ever before as users continue to desire lower gas fees
Web3 Firm Infura Recruits Microsoft, Tencent, and Others To Build Decentralized Infrastructure Network
15.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Microsoft, Tencent, and 16 other Web2 companies have partnered with blockchain software company Consensys, with the goal of decentralizing the Infura network. The Infura network is currently the key point of access to Ethereum for much of the DeFi industry. With this collaboration...
'Intents' Are Blockchain's Big New Buzzword. What are They, And What Are the Risks?
15.11.2023
Intent-centric programs are quietly transforming how we operate on blockchains, but they bring risks as well as benefits
Today in Crypto: 46.5% of Web3 Fund Loss is Result of Traditional Web2 Security Issues, Investment in Blockchain Gaming Hits $1.5 Billion in 2023
15.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / AhmadSoleh Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Security news While developers and researchers generally focus on designing and coding the smart contract protocol...
Ethereum Platform Infura's Step Toward Decentralization Includes Microsoft, Tencent
15.11.2023
Infura, from the Ethereum developer ConsenSys, is so dominant that it's been cast as a potential single point of failure. Now it's creating a "decentralized infrastructure network" to help protect against outages – enlisting a "federated" group of partners
Blockchain Startup Kinto Plans 'First KYC'd' Ethereum Layer-2 Network After Raising $5M
15.11.2023
The Kinto network, built with the Optimism's OP Stack, features native know-your-customer (KYC) checks and investor accreditation mechanism to help onboard regulated financial institutions
Ethereum’s rollups are 'gold standard’ but Plasma needs a revisit: Buterin
15.11.2023
Vitalik Buterin called the early Ethereum scaling solution Plasma “underrated” and a “significant security upgrade” for chains that would otherwise be validiums
Countdown to Ethereum Exposé: Insider Promises Proof of Vitalik Buterin’s Alleged Fraud in 48 Hours
14.11.2023
An insider promises information showing Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s purported fraud. Image by FellowNeko, Adobe Stock. An insider with intimate knowledge of Ethereum’s origins has promised to soon reveal alleged fraudulent activities by co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Steven...
DEX Platform Uniswap Rolls Out Android App With Swap Feature
14.11.2023
Source: Uniswap Popular Ethereum-based decentralized exchange (DEX) platform Uniswap has finally released its Android mobile wallet app to the public. Making the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the automated market maker (AMM) protocol stated that the app is now available for...
OKX launches Ethereum layer-2 testnet using ZK-based Polygon CDK
14.11.2023
The “X1” network will be part of the Polygon ecosystem and use zero-knowledge proofs to bridge assets from Ethereum
OMG Token Surges 16% as Vitalik Buterin Hails the 'Return of Plasma'
14.11.2023
OMG, the native token of the OMG Network, surged 16% to a six-month high of $0.77 after Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin published a blog post on how Plasma, the technology the network is based on, has the potential to reduce transaction fees and improve security
Is Avalanche Going to Zero? AVAX Price Drops Like a Stone as Under-the-Radar Coin Achieves $4 Million Milestone – What’s Going On?
14.11.2023
Ethereum rival Avalanche is battling a major retracement move as AVAX price drops like a stone, and in other news, an under the radar Bitcoin mining project has hammered up to its $4 million milestone. The retracement move, which has so far been well-defended by Avalanche bulls, appears to have...
Today in Crypto: SC Ventures’ Platform to Enable First-Ever Tokenized Singapore Dollar Government Bond Fund, Pundi X Reveals ‘Pay via Email’ Feature
14.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Alex Yeung Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Banking news SC Ventures, the innovation, fintech investment, and venture arm of banking giant Standard Chartered...
Circle to Enable Cross-Chain USDC Transfers With Cosmos's Noble Later This Month
14.11.2023
Decentralized exchange dYdX will be the a user of CCTP, as the project expands beyond Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum and Optimism
Get Ahead of the Ethereum Price Explosion With the ETHETF Token Before BlackRock Ethereum ETF Launches – Price Pumps 400% in Early Action
14.11.2023
A new cryptocurrency launched today called $ETHETF Token and it is the go-to digital asset to capitalize on approval of a spot Ethereum ETF from fund giant BlackRock. Launched at 1pm GMT on Uniswap the price of the coin has rocketed 186% within the first 10 minutes of trading, currently priced...
Ethereum Price Prediction as Bulls Hold $2,000 Level – Where is ETH Heading Next?
14.11.2023
The Ethereum price has dipped by nearly 0.5% in the past 24 hours, with the altcoin holding to the $2,051 level as the cryptocurrency market as a whole falls by 1% today. Despite this loss, ETH remains up by 8.5% in a week and by 31% in the last 30 months, as ETF-related enthusiasm carries...
Hong Kong-Listed Boyaa Interactive Seeks Shareholder Approval for $100 Million Crypto Investment
14.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Hong Kong-based E-gaming giant Boyaa Interactive International Limited is seeking shareholder’s approval for purchasing $100 million worth of crypto in the next 12 months. According to an announcement from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the board of directors of Boyaa Interactive,...