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The future of art? World-famous artists delve into NFTs
24.7.2021
With NFTs, the future of art is in the palm of your hand. Here is a look at the topmost famous artists getting into NFTs right now
Stacks (STX) price rallies 195% after revealing plans to bring DeFi to Bitcoin
23.7.2021
STX price rallied 195% after the introduction of smart contracts enabled the launch of DeFi and NFTs on the Bitcoin network
Cardano Launches Testnet to Move Closer to Smart Contracts, Polymarket Odds Bet Against Project
17.7.2021
On July 14, IOHK, the Cardano network developers, announced the project’s latest testnet called Alonzo white has been deployed. IOHK detailed that it has onboarded new participants and the move will help the project move “closer to smart contracts.” Two days later, a Cardano-based...
Cardano grows closer to launching smart contracts with new testnet
16.7.2021
The Alonzo White testnet brings NFTs and various De-Fi use cases one step closer for Cardano
China Reveals Digital Yuan White Paper: Smart Contracts, $5.4B Settled, Large Transfers Traced
16.7.2021
The working group involved with the research and development of the digital yuan for the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has published a paper describing the digital currency’s progress. The PBOC initiated a task force dedicated to the creation of a digital yuan in 2014, and the recently...
Blockchain security firm CertiK raises $37M to combat DeFi and crypto risks
14.7.2021
The Series B funding round was co-led by Coatue Management and Shunwei Capital, with participation from Coinbase Ventures
Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra partners on blockchain system for vaccine tracing
5.7.2021
Aiming to tackle the supply chain issues that impact the stock and expiry of COVID-19 vaccines, Tech Mahindra and blockchain firm StaTwig will roll out a “VaccineLedger” solution worldwide
$30B ADA now staked as Alonzo smart contract excitement builds
1.7.2021
Cardano launched its first Alonzo smart contract testnet on May 27. On June 11, IOHK confirmed that Alonzo is now able to deploy smart contracts
Legendary Hip-Hop Artist Jay-Z Enters the NFT Sphere — Rapper Lauds Blockchain and Smart Contracts
29.6.2021
Widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists in history, Shawn Carter, professionally known as Jay-Z, has been dipping his toes into the ocean of non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles recently. The American rapper has also partnered with Sotheby’s to auction an NFT called...
Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey-owned music streaming service could feature NFTs and smart contracts
29.6.2021
Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey emphasized the benefits smart contracts and NFTs can offer to artists
Bitcoin Taproot locked in to improve privacy and introduce smart contracts
26.6.2021
The Bitcoin Taproot upgrade will activate later in 2021 as developers urge to create applications that will leverage its advantages
Coinbase unveils 'Solidify' tool to auto-audit smart contracts and DeFi clones
24.6.2021
Coinbase has unveiled a new smart contract analyzing tool dubbed “Solidify” to audit Ethereum smart contracts and DeFi clones
Banque de France tests digital currency-based securities settlement
21.6.2021
The Bank of France has completed a central bank digital currency pilot for securities transactions in collaboration with Swiss crypto bank SEBA
Smart contracts and the law: Tech developments challenge legal community
19.6.2021
Regulators will be challenged to respond to and address smart contracts, as they represent a cross section of law and technology
Arrington Capital to back Algorand projects with $100M growth fund
10.6.2021
“The Arrington Algorand Growth Fund represents yet another key strategic pillar in supporting the momentum of those building on top of what we think is the best technical platform for regulated DeFi and the future of finance,” said Sean Ford, COO of Algorand
OVR Using Chainlink to Connect the Metaverse to Real World Data and Events
10.6.2021
OVR.ai is announcing a live and ongoing integration with Chainlink, the marketing-leading decentralized oracle network that provides smart contracts with secure and reliable off-chain data and computation. The current integration involves the use of Chainlink Verifiable Randomness Function (VRF)...
Solana Aims to Raise $450 Million to Battle Ethereum Supremacy
8.6.2021
Solana, a proof-of-stake, smart contracts-enabled currency, is aiming to raise $450 million in a funding round that was extended last March. The Solana ecosystem, which is backed by Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and CEO of derivatives exchange FTX, would use these funds to take on Ethereum supremacy...
Hybrid smart contracts will replace the legal system
6.6.2021
Hybrid smart contracts will change the world by revolutionizing the legal system that exists today
Central Bank of Brazil Issues Guidelines for Its CBDC
31.5.2021
The Central Bank Of Brazil, the highest monetary authority of the country, has released a note listing the general guidelines for the design of a hypothetical central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the country. While there are still no concrete steps taken in this direction, at least the document...
There are now 6,710 Cardano millionaires following latest ADA surge
18.5.2021
The number of Cardano millionaires has gone up 1,2341.34% this year, according to Coin Metrics data