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Polygon's New ZK Proving System, 'Plonky3,' Comes as Open-Source Toolkit
16.7.2024
Proving systems are a crucial component at the heart of blockchain ecosystems, allowing secondary "rollup" networks to confirm transactions on a base chain like Ethereum. Polygon's prior version, Plonky2, was released in 2022
Tech Billionaire Michael Dell Calls Bitcoin Fascinating
16.7.2024
Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, has expressed his fascination with Bitcoin on social media. Dell, who has a net worth of approximately $108 billion, shared a recent video of Blackrock CEO Larry Fink discussing bitcoin on CNBC. This move is significant as Dell’s endorsement...
Synchron, ChatGPT to help paralyzed patients chat and text again
16.7.2024
Neurotech firm Synchron has integrated OpenAI’s generative AI tech into its brain-computer interface to help severely paralyzed patients communicate again
DePin Helium Mobile releases first post-roadmap progress update
15.7.2024
Decentralized physical infrastructure networks represented the fourth most profitable sector for investors in the first half of 2024
Founder's Gambling 'Struggles' Spur Crippling Loss at Crypto Casino Backed by Galaxy
15.7.2024
Galaxy is one of several investors who have accused Richard Kim of misappropriating at least $3.67 million of company funds belonging to Zero Edge, his crypto casino
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
Blockchain-Enabled Sports Tech Startup Fanera Partners Saudi Government, Set to Relocate to Riyadh
12.7.2024
Blockchain-enabled sports tech startup Fanera has partnered with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Investment and is poised to relocate its headquarters to Riyadh. Through its fan engagement app, Fanera aims to empower football fans, enabling them to become content creators and influencers. Setting...
Exponential.fi Wants to Make It Easier to Invest in DeFi
11.7.2024
The platform aims to make it easy to identify opportunities, bridge fiat, assess risk, and invest in crypto all-in-one
Compound Finance, Celer Site Compromised in Phishing Attack
11.7.2024
The website leads to a phishing page that could drain user funds, but the actual protocol remains unaffected
Asia, Africa see rise in share of crypto startups this year, says accelerator
11.7.2024
Researchers compiling the data believe the changes were due to regulatory uncertainties in the US and increased crypto adoption in emerging markets
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
Tech Coalition Urges Biden to Lead on Cryptocurrency Regulation
10.7.2024
In a recent letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, the Chamber of Progress, a tech industry coalition, called for comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation. The group emphasized the importance of a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, highlighting the potential benefits for both investors...
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, Layer-2 Chain on Ethereum, to Open Staking By End of Year
10.7.2024
Vitalik Buterin Reflects On Strengths, Weaknesses of Ethereum, 'Hardening' the Blockchain
10.7.2024
The co-founder and intellectual leader of the largest smart-contracts blockchain ecosystem addressed a packed room at the EthCC conference in Brussels
Microsoft and Apple renounce OpenAI board membership
10.7.2024
After investing $13 billion in OpenAI last year, Microsoft is distancing itself from the AI startup amid growing scrutiny from regulators
Top Crypto VC Says Ex-General Partner Made Undisclosed Side Deal With Portfolio Company
9.7.2024
Polychain says Niraj Pant broke the fund's policies by secretly accepting "adviser" tokens from Eclipse
TON Blockchain Will Release New Layer-2 Based On Polygon’s Technology
9.7.2024
The new protocol, called the TON Applications Chain (TAC), will make use of Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK), as well as their AggLayer
World Chain, Sam Altman’s Layer-2 Project, Opens to Developers
9.7.2024
This means that select developers can apply to build, test, and give feedback to Tools For Humanity, the developer firm behind Worldcoin, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk