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Bybit Announces ‘Imminent’ Listing of Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin
17.8.2023
According to the crypto exchange Bybit, the trading platform plans to list Paypal’s stablecoin soon. Amid Bybit’s announcement, Paypal’s PYUSD token has seen little movement as most of the supply is held by the contract and the Paxos Treasury. Dubai-Based Bybit Prepares to List...
The Philippine National Police Warns Against the Risks of Crypto Gaming Schemes
17.8.2023
The anti-cybercrime group of the Philippine National Police released a warning note to citizens on possible risks involved in cryptocurrency gaming schemes such as the play-to-earn model used by Axie Infinity.
The cautionary report said that the decentralized nature of crypto gaming leaves higher...
Critics Raise Concerns Over Gitcoin's Shell Partnership: Is It Truly 'Greenwashing'?
17.8.2023
Open-source crowdfunding platform Gitcoin has announced a green-focused partnership with oil and gas giant Shell – and crypto pundits are no fans of the move....
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Fuse CEO Mark Smargon says blockchain payments apps will rival Visa, not Ethereum
17.8.2023
Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse, explains how blockchain-powered payments can fix the “broken traditional payment system.”
Ethereum 'Restaking' Takes Shape as Next Big Trend in Blockchain Security
17.8.2023
EigenLayer’s platform for "restaking" is designed to extend Ethereum’s pooled security from ETH stakers to other blockchain systems – a way for developers to bootstrap new networks without having to create their own communities of network validators
Coinbase-Backed Securitize Set to Acquire Crypto Investment Platform Onramp Invest
17.8.2023
Securitize, a firm that specializes in tokenizing private investments, is all set to acquire the crypto investment platform Onramp Invest.
The Informant reported Onramp's team of 18 is all set to integrate into Securitize's existing workforce of 150.
Securitize, backed by companies like Coinbase...
Turbulence in Shibarium’s Debut: $1.7M ETH Stuck and a Crypto Whale Shifts the Tide
17.8.2023
On August 16, 2023, the Shiba Inu meme coin enthusiasts celebrated the unveiling of the second-layer (L2) blockchain, Shibarium. This platform is designed to bolster decentralized app growth while tackling Ethereum’s scalability and transaction fee challenges. Yet, even amidst...
Just-Launched Sei Blockchain's New Token Plunges 24% After Airdrop
17.8.2023
Complaints flooded X (formerly Twitter) about the scantiness of the new SEI token allocations to early adopters, as many recipients apparently moved to dump their holdings on the market
BitGo Crypto Custodian Secures $100 Million in Funding, Valuation Reaches $1.75 Billion
17.8.2023
Crypto custody provider BitGo has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round to reach a valuation of $1.75 billion, the firm announced on Wednesday.
Participating in the funding round were several “new, outside strategic investors,” BitGo said in the announcement.
The firm did not name...
Sichuan Province of China Targets Metaverse Industry Expansion to Reach $34.4 Billion by 2025
17.8.2023
Sichuan, a southwestern Chinese province, once recognized as a thriving crypto mining hub prior to the national ban on mining, is now looking to expand the metaverse industry.
Sichuan’s government unveiled an ambitious draft action plan with an aim to cultivate the nascent metaverse industry into...
Judge Approves Investment Banker as Declarant in SEC vs. Ripple Legal Battle – Here's the Latest
17.8.2023
In the latest development of the legal case between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs, Judge Analisa Torres has approved the participation of an investment banker declarant, Andrew A. Kunsak....
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5 smart contract vulnerabilities: How to identify and mitigate them
17.8.2023
Explore five critical smart contract vulnerabilities that pose risks to blockchain systems. Learn how to spot and neutralize these threats for secure and resilient DApps
TRON joins JCBA & strengthens Crypto collaboration
17.8.2023
With effect from August 1st, 2023, TRON DAO, also known as TRON, is pleased to announce its associate membership in the Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA). TRON is steadfast in encouraging cooperation and collaboration with other JCBA members in its capacity as a significant global...
ZetaChain secures $27M for Interconnected Layer-1 Blockchain
17.8.2023
ZetaChain has announced a significant funding round in which it has raised $27 million to advance its groundbreaking mission of creating the first public Layer 1 (L1) blockchain in the world that is compatible with EVM and seamlessly connects every aspect of the digital landscape. Prominent...
Blockchain-Harnessing AI Project Jada Receives $25M in Capital
17.8.2023
The project's aim is to offer AI services that aid decision-making for organizations and scale up their operations
Axie Infinity's play-to-earn 'scheme' alarms Phillippine National Police
17.8.2023
Playing crypto games can be riskier than investing in cryptocurrencies, according to the Filipino ACG, considering the ease with which gamers can lose their digital tokens and NFTs
Prosecution's Strategy: Caroline Ellison's Personal Notes to Serve as Key Evidence Against Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
17.8.2023
In an August 14 submission to the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York, prosecutors stated their plan to introduce Caroline Ellison's to-do lists and notes as evidence, including a note labeled "Things Sam is Freaking Out About."...
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‘High-Net-Worth’ Chileans Growing Crypto Keen, Says Expert
17.8.2023
“High-net-worth-individuals” in Chile are growing increasingly keen on crypto investment, an expert has claimed.
Per America Economia, the comments were made by Christopher Storaker, the CEO of Arch Finance, a crypto investment firm with a presence in the Latin American country.
Storaker...
Best Crypto to Buy Now August 16 – SEI, THORChain, Toncoin
17.8.2023
Cryptocurrency markets fell on Wednesday, with total market cap dropping by around $16 billion to around $1.1 trillion, Bitcoin (BTC) dropping 1.5% to around $28,700 and Ether (ETH) dropping 1.1% to just above $1,800, where it is now finding support from its 200DMA.
Downward moves in the crypto...
Shiba Inu Developers Launch Shibarium, Ushering In New Era of Growth for SHIB Ecosystem
16.8.2023
Shiba Inu developers have launched their highly anticipated, purpose-built Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution Shibarium, ushering in a new era of growth for one of the crypto industry’s largest decentralized communities.
The launch announcement was made at the Blockchain Futurist Conference/ETH...