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Brazil's Central Bank Pix Joins Ramp Network's Payment Solutions
15.9.2023
Crypto startup Ramp Network has integrated Pix, a payment method offered by the Central Bank of Brazil.
The integration of Pix is expected to significantly ease onboarding to crypto for both individuals and businesses in Brazil, given the widespread use of the payment method in the country.
The...
Republicans Introduce Bills to Halt CBDC Implementation
15.9.2023
Lawmakers for the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) introduced three bills on Thursday aimed at curbing the Federal Reserve's potential foray into the world of CBDCs.
The trio of bills rekindled prior Republican efforts to explicitly restrict the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital...
Ethereum Rolls Out Holesky Testnet to Mark the Merge Anniversary
15.9.2023
The Ethereum blockchain has launched a new test network, Holeskey as it marks the first anniversary of the much anticipated Merge.
Holesky aims to help developers simulate massive scaling before projects hit the mainnet. Holesky is now the largest testnet on the Ethereum blockchain as it is twice...
Crypto Exchange BTSE Launches Crypto-to-Fiat International Mastercard – Here’s What You Need to Know
15.9.2023
Digital assets exchange BTSE has launched a crypto payments card, which enables crypto-to-fiat purchases at any of Mastercard’s 53 million merchants in 210 countries.
The exchange first hinted that it would soon launch a EUR-based debit card solution, dubbed – BTSE Card – in June, which would...
Investment Firm Reverie Sets Up $20 Million Crypto Venture Fund for Web3 Startups
15.9.2023
The New York-based crypto-focused investment firm Reverie has launched Reverie Fund One, a $20 million venture capital fund that will invest in Web3 startups.
The launch of the new fund was announced on X on Thursday by Larry Sukernik, co-founder of Reverie, who promised that the launch would come...
Celsius and Core Scientific Reach $45 Million Settlement Deal Following Mining Facility Dispute
15.9.2023
Digital asset miners Core Scientific and Celsius Mining have struck a $45 million deal over the Cedarvale mining site after months of litigation.
According to the court filing, both companies have resolved to settle all disputes in a deal that both companies describe as beneficial to the entire...
Coinbase’s Base Blockchain Hits Record High for Daily Transactions, Eclipsing Rivals
15.9.2023
FriendTech, which is only available on Base, is driving a significant portion of the activity, according to IntoTheBlock
Today in Crypto: Polygon Launches Phase 0 Towards Polygon 2.0, Ripple Opens Up Liquidity Hub to Brazil & Australia
15.9.2023
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Ethereum Blockchain Launches 'Holesky' Test Network, on First Anniversary of Historic 'Merge'
15.9.2023
The debut of the testing system – designed to be twice as big as the main network so developers can simulate massive scaling, comes a year after Ethereum completed its historic "Merge" shift to a "proof-of-stake" model from the original "proof-of-work" setup that Bitcoin uses
Consensys launches Tuum Technologies on MetaMask Snaps
15.9.2023
HBAR Foundation has announced that Tuum Technologies is now live on MetaMask Snaps, making it one of the 34 public snaps to feature on the platform. Consensys has introduced a DID solution built on Hedera. There are 33 additional public snaps available on the platform. HBAR Foundation has called...
Philippine Blockchain Week 2023: Fandoms unite at the inaugural Nexus Fan Fair
15.9.2023
Pop culture universes will collide when the first-ever NEXUS FAN FAIR launches in the Philippines! Presented by Tier One Entertainment from September 19-21 at the MGBX Convention Hall, Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts, NEXUS FAN FAIR will be an epic celebration for gaming...
Crypto Market Sees $55 Billion Outflow in August Amid Liquidity Concerns - Bitfinex Report
15.9.2023
As much as $55 billion in capital exited the crypto market in August, while both trading volumes and volatility remained at suppressed levels, a new report has revealed.
According to the report, published by crypto exchange Bitfinex on September 11, the massive outflows came from three major...
Philippine Blockchain Week 2023 to host the first-ever Michael Cinco Metaverse Fashion Gala
15.9.2023
Witness the next evolution of haute couture as internationally-renowned Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco brings his acclaimed designs to Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) in the country’s first-ever Metaverse Fashion Gala. Taking place on September 18 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom...
Remitano Crypto Exchange Faces Possible Hack, $2.7 Million Withdrawn in Suspicious Transactions
15.9.2023
On September 14, crypto exchange Remitano faced an alarming situation with a suspicious withdrawal of approximately $2.7 million in cryptocurrencies, triggering concerns of a potential security breach.
Around 12:45 UTC, Cyvers, a blockchain analytics platform, alerted the crypto community about...
NFT Fantasy Soccer Games Coming to US and Canada Courtesy of LaLiga and GameOn
15.9.2023
Fantasy sports platform GameOn has partnered with the Spanish football league LALIGA to develop Web3 games for players in the US and Canada.
GameOn announced its deal with LALIGA North America on Wednesday. According to the press release, the tech company will launch fantasy games based...
Deutsche Bank Partners Taurus to Offer Crypto Custody Services
15.9.2023
Taurus, a Swiss crypto infrastructure firm has announced a partnership with Deutsche Bank to set up cryptocurrency custody alongside tokenized services for its clients.
According to a press release on Sept 14, the bank entered a global agreement with the firm to utilize its infrastructure...
Bitcoin Fog Case Challenges Blockchain Analysis; Chainalysis Software Faces Scrutiny in US Court
15.9.2023
Since his arrest in April 2021, Roman Sterlingov, the alleged operator of the crypto mixing service Bitcoin Fog, has been defending his claimed innocence for more than two years. Recent court filings indicate Sterlingov’s legal team is challenging the Reactor software from Chainalysis, which...
Swift Collaborates with Three Central Banks to Pilot CBDC Interoperability
15.9.2023
Swift has partnered with three central banks to conduct beta testing of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) connector solution in an effort to advance cross-border payments using CBDCs.
In a recent press release, the global financial messaging network said that the Hong Kong Monetary...
Polygon Labs publishes 1st set of PIPs to implement Polygon 2.0
15.9.2023
Polygon Labs has announced the publication of the first set of PIPs while setting its foot on the implementation of Polygon 2.0. It was first teased in June to tremendously upgrade the Polygon ecosystem. Considering the PIPs go well with the community, they would be lined up for the final stage...
Germany's blockchain funding increases 3% amid market downturn: Report
15.9.2023
Germany's blockchain sector saw a total of $355 million in venture capital funding across 34 deals, which is a 3% year-on-year increase