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MetaMask Launches Real-Time Security Alerts on Major Chains
20.2.2024
MetaMask's security alerts now cover Ethereum, Linea, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Avalanche. The system proactively warns users of potential threats during transactions. This feature has a proven track record, including successful protection during the Vitalik Buterin phishing...
Ledger Live and Coinify’s fiat on-ramp manage $VET and $VTHO
19.2.2024
VeChain announced that two of its core tokens, namely VET and VTHO, are available on Ledger Live and Coinify’s fiat on-ramp. Calling it a technical integration, VeChain said that the move is a testament to their commitment to providing a better experience to the community. Ledger Live enables...
Maker of Oreo and Cadbury Chocolates Joins Hedera Council to Accelerate Blockchain Adoption
14.2.2024
On February 14 the company behind Oreo and Cadbury Chocolate, Mondelēz International, announced that it’s joining the Hedera Council, the entity that governs the Hedera Network, “a sustainable public ledger for the decentralized economy.” This partnership, along with the 30 other...
Coinbase Pay integrates into Ledger Live app
14.2.2024
Ledger announced that Coinbase Pay has successfully integrated with its Ledger Live app, enabling users to receive their tokens from Coinbase on their Ledger device. The association aims to make the purchase of cryptocurrency more accessible, seamless, and secure. They will now collectively boost...
White House Policy Group Finds Digital Assets, DLT Vital for US National Security
14.2.2024
A White House policy group highlighted critical emerging technologies for US national security in an updated report on Monday. The Fast Track Action Subcommittee’s report categorized distributed ledger technologies (DLT), digital assets, and digital payment technologies under “data...
Ledger and Coinbase Collaborate to Simplify Crypto Purchases and Transfers
13.2.2024
Hardware wallet provider Ledger and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase have announced a collaboration aimed at integrating Coinbase Pay into Ledger Live, a move aimed at enhancing the efficiency and security of cryptocurrency transactions. This collaboration aims to eliminate the complexities users...
Ledger, Coinbase Pay Integrate to Give Users Direct Access to Buy, Sell Crypto
13.2.2024
Bringing Coinbase Pay into the Ledger Live app is supposed to benefit Ledger users, making it easier to receive their crypto purchases from Coinbase directly on their Ledger hardware wallet, without any additional fees
Solana Foundation Teams Up with Abu Dhabi Free Zone for Web3 Push
8.2.2024
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Solana Foundation announced Wednesday an agreement to explore blockchain ecosystem development. The collaboration aims to improve Distributed Ledger Technology solutions and drive forward blockchain innovation, a press release said. “We are excited to partner with...
Binance Freezes $4.2 Million in Stolen XRP; Ripple Investigation Aided by XRP Ledger Foundation
3.2.2024
After the unauthorized access of Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s personal holdings, Binance CEO Richard Teng revealed that the platform had successfully “managed to freeze $4.2 million” of the compromised assets. Teng elaborated that Binance is committed...
Binance Freezes $4.2M in XRP Linked to $112M Ripple Hack
2.2.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has frozen $4.2 million worth of XRP in connection with the $112 million hack on Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s wallet on January 31. This incident is currently the most significant hack of 2024. In response to the exploit, XRP Ledger developers promptly...
Solana Unleashes Token Extensions to Enhance SPL Token Standard
25.1.2024
On Wednesday, Solana Labs unveiled the launch of token extensions, marking a noteworthy advancement in the SPL Token standard. The blockchain network’s token extensions aim to provide a suite of solutions for businesses transitioning to distributed ledger technology, emphasizing security...
Ripple's David Schwartz Talks 'Bottom-Up Growth' on XRP Ledger, Rebuts Critics: Q&A
24.1.2024
Schwartz spoke to The Protocol about the aftermath of Ripple's SEC win, his method for dealing with XRP's rabid fanbase, the XRP Ledger's controversial approach to centralization, and more
Ripple and Hedera Consider Collaboration to Further Crypto Innovation: Report
19.1.2024
Source: Flickr In an interesting conversation, Ripple’s head Brad Garlinghouse and Leemon Baird, co-founder of open-source decentralized ledger Hedera, discussed potential collaboration to foster the digital assets industry. The crypto leaders recently shared their insightful thoughts...
Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Liquidity Partner Flowdesk Raises $50 Million in Series B
18.1.2024
French crypto financial services firm Flowdesk has successfully raised $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Cathay Innovation. The funding round includes participation from Cathay Ledger Fund, Eurazeo, ISAI, Speedinvest, BPI, and Ripple, as per a statement shared with Cryptonews....
Tunisian Universities’ Hackathons to Boost Understanding of Distributed Ledger Technology
9.1.2024
Two Tunisian universities working in collaboration with the blockchain company Dar Blockchain and the Hashgraph Association are set to hold three-day hackathons. Hackathon participants are set to learn how decentralized finance (defi) can help revolutionize and make financial services widely...
South Korean Tax Accountant: Digital Assets Held in Non-Custodial Wallets Not Subject to Overseas Reporting Requirement
5.1.2024
South Koreans with digital assets held in non-custodial or decentralized crypto wallets like Metamask or Ledger are reportedly not subject to the country’s overseas financial account reporting requirement. According to a South Korean tax accountant, only virtual assets held on overseas centralized...
XRP Ledger brings in XRPScan to enhance transparency
2.1.2024
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is poised to implement transparency enhancements with the release of XRPScan, its most recent feature. XRPFScan has disclosed that Explorer users will now have the capability to observe the transaction fee with the lowest value on the blockchain. Dr. J. Scott Branson,...
Developer Alerts Ledger Live Software Could Be Tracking User IDs, Apps and Balances
30.12.2023
Rektbuilder, a developer, has stated that cryptocurrency hardware wallet company Ledger can track user identities, apps, and even cryptocurrency balances in the device through the use of Ledger Live, its wallet management software. The developer discovered this behavior while working on Lecce...
Privacy Advocate Exposes Ledger Live’s Tracking of User Data and Network Activity
28.12.2023
Source: Pixabay A privacy advocate has alleged that the Ledger Live wallet software monitors its users and gathers information about them. In an X post published on Wednesday, privacy advocate and app developer REKTBuilder reported that Ledger Live conducts a “genuine device check” whenever users...
Last Minute Crypto Gift Ideas for Tech Natives and Newcomers
21.12.2023
Cryptocurrency is a hot topic of conversation, especially during the holidays. This is becoming the case even more so as Bitcoin gains traction. A recent report from Bitcoin financial services firm Unchained found that one in four Americans already own Bitcoin. Additional findings from Unchained...