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ZK Proofs Enable Defi Platforms to Meet Regulatory Requirements Without Compromising User Data, Says Ex-FCA Regulator
16.2.2024
Diana Tlupova, Head of Compliance at Nexera ID, has argued players in the decentralized finance (defi) space can stay ahead of regulators who might want to impose stringent Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules by using zero-knowledge (zk) proofs to authenticate user credentials. Tlupova contends that,...
USD-Pegged Stablecoins Could Boost Dollar Dominance: Fed Governor
16.2.2024
The US Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who previously voiced cryptos are “risky,” now throws a positive stance on dollar-pegged stablecoins. Speaking at a conference in Nassau, Bahamas on Thursday, Waller said that decentralized finance (DeFi) could actually boost dollar dominance. He stressed...
Chainalysis Report: Crypto Value Sent From Illicit Addresses Dropped by Nearly $10 Billion in 2023
16.2.2024
According to Chainalysis’ report on money laundering trends, the value of crypto transferred by illicit addresses in 2023 fell by nearly $10 billion from $31.5 billion to the latest $22 billion. The report attributes the drop to the overall decline in both legitimate and illicit crypto...
DeFi Protocol Tranchess Launches New Staking Products With Lido Finance
15.2.2024
Tranchess, a decentralized protocol specializing in risk-adjusted yield solutions for digital assets, announced the launch of two new staking products in collaboration with Lido Finance, a leading liquid staking platform. These products, dubbed “staYETH” and “turYETH,”...
Sushi’s Decentralized Derivatives Exchange Susa to Launch on Layer N
15.2.2024
Sushi is preparing to launch its new decentralized derivatives exchange Susa on the Layer N platform. This initiative plans to address current performance challenges in decentralized finance. According to a recent blog post by Susa, the platform intended to improve the efficiency and reliability...
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...
Sushi Partners With Layer N to Launch High-Speed Derivatives Exchange
14.2.2024
Sushi, the multi-chain decentralized exchange (dex), plans to launch a new high-speed derivatives exchange called Susa using Layer N’s scaling technology, Sushi revealed on Tuesday. The partnership aims to rival centralized exchanges by processing over 100,000 transactions per second with...
D8X Launches on Polygon zkEVM, Targets Institutional Grade Investors
14.2.2024
D8X, a cryptocurrency decentralized exchange (DEX) for derivatives has launched on Polygon’s zkEVM in a bid to provide an institutional-grade platform for investors in decentralized finance (DeFi). In a recent press release, the company announced its launch on Polygon’s zkEVM, rolling out plans...
UN Sanctions Inspectors Probe Alleged North Korean Cyberattacks Targeting Crypto Firms
11.2.2024
United Nations (UN) sanctions monitors are reportedly investigating specific cases of hacking attacks allegedly carried out by North Korea-affiliated hackers between 2017 and 2023. Besides attacking decentralized finance platforms, the UN monitors alleged that North Korea-affiliated hackers...
Farcaster Co-Founder Critiques Twitter Clones: Innovation Over Imitation
10.2.2024
Decentralized social media protocol Farcaster has emerged as a prominent player among several burgeoning Twitter alternatives, both on-chain and off-chain. However, Dan Romero, the co-founder of Farcaster, does not view his decentralized social app as a competitor to Elon Musk’s Twitter...
Blockchain-Based Ride Apps Could Restore Confidence in Ride-Hailing Industry, Says Firdosh Sheikh
10.2.2024
According to Firdosh Sheikh, the co-founder and CEO of DRIFE, blockchain-based ride-hailing platforms could disrupt and revolutionize the industry, much like Uber and Lyft did to the traditional taxi industry over the past decade. To support this argument, Sheikh, whose ride-hailing platform...
Ethereum’s Growth Could Spike With Increased Institutional Investments In First Half of 2024: Coinbase
9.2.2024
With a fresh analysis released on February 8, Coinbase’s research division shed light on the anticipated growth in Ethereum’s trading dynamics during the initial six months of 2024. Coinbase analysts highlighted growth points after the approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs...
Steven Waterhouse, CEO of Orchid Labs, on DePIN, AI, Decentralized VPNs, and Fighting for Internet Freedom | Ep. 307
9.2.2024
Cryptonews’ Matt Zahab recently sat down with Steven Waterhouse, CEO and co-founder of Orchid Labs, an open-sourced, decentralized marketplace for Internet services that aims to provide the building blocks for a better, freer Internet. In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview, the CEO discussed:...
Secured Finance Unveils Groundbreaking Multi-Chain Strategy to Empower DeFi Markets
9.2.2024
  In an era where decentralized finance (DeFi) is reshaping the financial landscape, Secured Finance emerges as a beacon of innovation with its latest multi-chain strategy. This move is not just a leap forward in on-chain fixed-income markets but a testament to the platform’s commitment...
Can Decentralized Social Media Redefine Online Community Engagement?
9.2.2024
Decentralized social media (DeSo) is a concept that is looking to stir up the digital landscape and promises to redefine how we connect online. Meanwhile, traditional social media as we know it today is a vibrant hub of community engagement. It is a space where ideas flourish and voices are heard....
Tron 2024: A look ahead at the future of decentralized finance
9.2.2024
Much of the rising popularity of Tron has been due to the introduction of DeFi into its blockchain space, which exploded the crypto market in 2020. Ever since Tron was launched, it has undergone a meticulous process to ensure security measures and proper testing to protect client funds...
DeFi Platform Pendle Nears $1B in Total Value Locked
9.2.2024
Pendle crossed the $100 million TVL mark in mid-June 2023
SocialFi Project Friendzone to Debut on Polygon Blockchain
8.2.2024
Decentralized social marketplace Friendzone is hopping on the Polygon blockchain for a Feb. 26 launch, and eyeing a move to Polygon zkEVM down the line. The app is said to combine the emotional aspects of traditional social media with the financial rewards of Web3 to build online communities....
Aave Stablecoin GHO Hits $1 Peg After Six Months – Here’s More
7.2.2024
Aave’s GHO stablecoin has hit the $1 mark after trading below the peg for over six months since its launch in July 2023. The asset’s price hit $1 on Feb 6 following efforts from the wider community, which included integrations with the Aave decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol....
Is It Too Late to Buy Bittensor? TAO Price Keeps Rising as Viral New Meme Coin Shakes the Market
7.2.2024
Rising decentralized AI token Bittensor has continued to post alluring gains, but can TAO price analysis reveal whether it’s too late to buy Bittensor token? The impressive growth comes as Bittensor accelerates up to a new all-time high in market cap at $3bn (USD) – a move fuelled...