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Intimidating Wallet Interfaces Hinder Adoption of Defi Lending Protocols, Says Crypto Veteran
6.7.2024
Decentralized finance (defi) has improved efficiency, inclusivity, and performance in consumer lending, but poor user experience remains a significant barrier to adoption, according to Thor Abbasi, co-founder of Zivoe. Abbasi argues that as long as wallet interfaces seem “unintuitive”...
Web3 users hit 10M in Q2, MetaMask to enhance security: Finance Redefined
5.7.2024
Consensys integrates Wallet Guard to boost MetaMask’s security, aiming to drive user fund losses to zero amid rising Web3 threats
Private Equity Giants Are Circling Bitcoin Miners on AI Allure
5.7.2024
Private equity firms are now looking at bitcoin miners in a much more different way after Core Scientific signed 200MW deal with CoreWeave in June, the company’s CEO said in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk
SBF family linked to $100M FTX scandal, legal trouble looms
5.7.2024
According to emails seen by the WSJ, Sam Bankman-Fried’s family allegedly funneled millions from FTX to political causes, raising significant legal questions
Mt. Gox Begins Repayments in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash
5.7.2024
The news of the repayments added selling pressure on bitcoin and the larger crypto market after Mt. Gox announced last month its intention to start repayments in July
German Government Still Holds Over 40K Bitcoins After Recent Sale, Onchain Data Shows
5.7.2024
The German government has been selling seized bitcoin but still holds more than 40K BTC, worth over $2.3 billion, according to onchain data from blockchain intelligence firm Arkham. These sales are occurring alongside the anticipated Mt. Gox bitcoin distributions. In response to Germany’s...
Crypto startup launches tokenized US Treasury bonds on Bitcoin layer-2s
4.7.2024
The new tokenized assets offer the stability of the Bitcoin network with admirable yield
RWA Startup Hamilton Tokenizes US Treasury Bills on Bitcoin L2 Solutions
4.7.2024
Hamilton has announced the tokenization of U.S. Treasury bills on Bitcoin’s layer two (L2) platforms, stating that it marks a significant advancement in bridging traditional finance with Bitcoin’s decentralized finance (defi) sector. The move aims to enhance financial accessibility...
$207 Million Invested in AI, Crypto and Blockchain Startups in 96 Hours
4.7.2024
Based on data from the past four days, 14 distinct artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency and blockchain startups and projects secured approximately $207.28 million in investor funding. The leading entity for July is Sentient, an open-source AI platform, which garnered $85 million from...
Mexican Startup Kavak Issues Tokenized Debt to Invest in Brazil’s Used Car Business
4.7.2024
Kavak, one of the largest Latam-based startups in the used car business, has issued tokenized debt to invest in the Brazilian car market. According to local sources, the company has already tokenized almost $1 million in commercial notes using Liqi, a tokenization platform, and aims to issue over...
Layerzero Integrates Flare, Enabling Connectivity to 75 Blockchains
3.7.2024
Layerzero has integrated with Flare, a layer one (L1) blockchain, to connect it with 75 other blockchains. This integration aims to broaden the scope of decentralized applications (dapps) and improve data sharing across networks. Flare and Layerzero Partnership Aims to Enhance Dapp Accessibility...
Consensys Acquires Wallet Guard to Enhance Metamask Security
3.7.2024
Consensys has announced its acquisition of Wallet Guard, a browser extension focused on protecting digital assets from theft and fraud. This move aims to integrate Wallet Guard’s security features into Metamask. Metamask to Boost Security Following Consensys’ Wallet Guard Acquisition...
Bitcoin Bottom Is Near as Miners Capitulating Near FTX Implosion Level: CryptoQuant
3.7.2024
Bitcoin miners are showing signs of capitulation, an event that is typically tied to a market bottom following a 13% decline over the past 30-days
Ethereum Builder Consensys Buys Wallet Guard to Strengthen MetaMask Security
3.7.2024
The entire Wallet Guard team will join Consensys within the MetaMask Product Safety Team
US Bitcoin ETFs Record Modest Losses With $13.62M Outflows on Tuesday
3.7.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced slight losses on Tuesday, with $13.62 million in outflows recorded. Grayscale’s GBTC was the primary contributor, losing $31.38 million during the trading sessions. Blackrock’s IBIT Secures Top Spot With $14.12M Inflows Amidst...
Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Acquires BitOasis
3.7.2024
The acquisition will provide a boost to BitOasis' plans to expand its presence across the region
Ignite innovation at Africa Fintech Forum 2024: Join us in Nairobi for the premier finance & technology convergence!
3.7.2024
Nairobi is set to host the groundbreaking Africa Fintech Forum 2024 on September 24 and 25, where global fintech pioneers will converge to share transformative insights and strategies shaping the future of finance and technology. Prepare for an unparalleled experience at the Africa Fintech Forum...
Crypto Industry Is About to Boom, Is Outperforming the Internet: Architect Partners
3.7.2024
The digital asset industry added more than $750 billion in value in the first half of the year, the report said
Mantra to Tokenize $500M Real Estate Assets for UAE Builder MAG Group
3.7.2024
The firm will tokenize the real estate assets in several tranches
JPMorgan: Ant International Processes Billions of Dollars Using JPM Coin
3.7.2024
A JPMorgan report reveals that JPM Coin has processed billions of dollars seamlessly with Ant International, the global arm of Ant Group, which owns and operates Alipay. The report emphasizes plans for client-hosted blockchain nodes, currently controlled by JPMorgan, to increase decentralization...