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Worldcoin Biometric System Goes Live in Malaysia
16.8.2024
Malaysia has officially introduced Worldcoin’s iris recognition for identification purposes. The initiative, supported by the memorandum of understanding…
$110M Added to Tokenized Treasuries in 5 Weeks, Market Cap Approaches $2B Mark
16.8.2024
As of today, the market capitalization of tokenized U.S. Treasuries stands at an impressive $1.92 billion, reflecting a $110 million increase since July 9, 2024, marking a 6.08% rise over roughly five weeks. Blackrock’s BUIDL continues to lead the pack among tokenized Treasury assets by market...
Dormant Bitcoin Wallet From 2014 Moves $10.2M—After a Decade
16.8.2024
On Aug. 16, 2024, with bitcoin (BTC) hovering above the $58,000 mark, a bitcoin wallet that had been untouched since Jan. 8, 2014, moved 174.88 BTC for the first time in over a decade. Back when the funds were initially secured by the P2PKH (Pay to Public Key Hash) address, they were valued...
How BitTorrent Chain is advancing blockchain interoperability
16.8.2024
With 6,200 stakers and 39.9 trillion BTT locked, the BitTorrent Chain is already thriving and is set to supercharge Tron’s DeFi ecosystem with fast, low-cost cross-chain transfers
Arbitrum DAO boosts ARB utility with staking and governance upgrades
16.8.2024
The DAO bolsters its framework and community by enabling ARB staking and enhancing token utility and security
Chaos Labs Secures $55M Series A Funding to Bolster Defi Risk Management Solutions
16.8.2024
Chaos Labs has raised $55 million in a Series A funding round, led by Haun Ventures, to advance its onchain risk management platform for decentralized finance (defi). The company plans to use the funds to further enhance its technology, which automates real-time protocol parameter recommendations...
Chainlink Integrates Data Streams and VRF on Base Blockchain
15.8.2024
Chainlink has expanded its offerings on the Base blockchain by launching its Data Streams and Verifiable Random Function (VRF) services. This development ensures that the full suite of Chainlink products is now accessible to developers using Base, a layer-two (L2) blockchain built on Ethereum....
Web3 Name Service Firm Unstoppable Domains Secures ICANN Accreditation
15.8.2024
Unstoppable Domains has achieved accreditation from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), marking its entry as a significant onchain player in the broader domain industry. The accreditation positions the company as the largest ICANN-accredited registrar in the Web3...
Tough Times for Bitcoin Miners: First Half of August Yields Just a Fraction of July’s Profits
15.8.2024
With the first half of August in the rearview mirror, it’s clear that bitcoin miners are facing a challenging month, having only accumulated 36.36% of the total revenue they made in July. A combination of bitcoin’s price fluctuations and reduced onchain fees has left miners in a much...
Immutable taps Fireblocks to help game developers manage digital assets
15.8.2024
Immutable teams up with Fireblocks to secure asset management for Web3 games, NFTs and DeFi projects within its ecosystem.
OKX Wallet expands Blinks to EVM-compatible chains
15.8.2024
OKX Wallet now supports blockchain links (Blinks) across all EVM-compatible chains, enhancing multichain transactions without switching platforms
Hashing It Out: Navigating Web3 hiring
15.8.2024
In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw confronts the realities of Web3 hiring with Pedro Oliveira, co-founder and CEO of Talent Protocol
Ethereum supply surpasses 120M ETH as staking, restaking surge
15.8.2024
Despite Ethereum’s inflationary trend, staking and restaking gains momentum, boosting network security and rewards
Multiple arrests made in $14.4M Holograph hack investigation
15.8.2024
While the suspects’ names remain undisclosed, the arrests mark a significant step toward justice for the victims of the Holograph hack
Nigerian crypto wallets tied to protests evade government freeze efforts
15.8.2024
The discrepancies between the government’s claims and the blockchain data highlight a tense dynamic between digital finance and state authorities
Protocol Village: Wormhole Rolls Out 'Era3' Roadmap, XION Plans Token
15.8.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024
Dydx Introduces Major Chain Upgrade With New Features
15.8.2024
Decentralized exchange Dydx has announced a significant upgrade to its chain, introducing new features designed to enhance market liquidity and security. The update, set for release this autumn, marks the largest change to the Dydx Chain since its launch. Dydx Introduces Permissionless Market...
The future of Web 3.0 gaming—Blockchain Futurist Conference
14.8.2024
According to a 2024 OnePoll survey of 2,000 adults, 52% of respondents said they were unaware of what blockchain gaming was
Declarative Blockchain Developer Essential Secures $11M Series A Round
14.8.2024
Essential has successfully secured $11 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Archetype, with contributions from IOSG, Spartan, Mirana, Amber Group, Maven 11, Bodhi Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, Heartcore Capital, Selini, DCLM, and Propeller Heads, and others. This funding will...
Massive $593.5M Bitcoin Move: US Government Shifts Silk Road Stash to Coinbase Prime
14.8.2024
A transaction unearthed by Arkham Intelligence revealed that bitcoins linked to the Silk Road have been moved to Coinbase Prime. “10K Silk Road BTC ($593.5M) moved to Coinbase Prime,” Arkham posted on X. The firm further explained, “Wallet bc1ql received 10K BTC from a known...