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North Carolina Rejects Federal Digital Currency, Overrides Governor’s Veto
11.9.2024
The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a bill prohibiting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. The Senate voted 27-17, securing the required supermajority. The bill bars payments using CBDC and state participation in Federal Reserve...
Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi Regulation
11.9.2024
House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman French Hill emphasized the need to understand decentralized finance technologies during a hearing. He criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach and urged Congress to keep discussions open on supporting defi innovation. Hill noted...
Prediction markets are the killer blockchain app we've been waiting for
11.9.2024
As markets continue to evolve and integrate with Web3 — from DeFi to gaming — we're likely to see an explosion of creativity
Financial Giant State Street Launches 3 Digital Asset ETFs With Galaxy
11.9.2024
Financial giant State Street Global Advisors has launched three digital asset and disruptive technology exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in collaboration with Galaxy Asset Management, focusing on blockchain, AI, and volatility management. These actively managed ETFs aim to capture market inefficiencies...
Accenture invests in Emtech to strengthen CBDC, fintech solutions
10.9.2024
The deal will see Emtech’s CBDC solutions and its regulatory and compliance sandboxes integrated into Accenture’s offerings
Glassnode Reports Rising Bitcoin Hashrate, ETF Outflows, and Lower Investor Engagement
10.9.2024
Glassnode’s latest report reveals a persistent rise in Bitcoin’s hashrate despite falling revenues for miners. Concurrently, investor engagement with exchanges and trade volumes are showing a notable decline, reflecting reduced appetite for speculation. Miners Persist Amid Bitcoin...
PayPal, Venmo to Accept ENS's Human-Readable Blockchain Names
10.9.2024
The news could signal a renewed interest from traditional payment platforms in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies
Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs Join Forces to Tackle Crypto Crime
10.9.2024
Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs have announced the creation of the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a new initiative aimed at fighting illicit activity in the cryptocurrency space. The partnership, focused on public-private collaboration, seeks to improve security within the Tron blockchain and reduce...
Fractal Bitcoin Absorbs Over 35% of Bitcoin’s Hashrate After Mainnet Launch
10.9.2024
Data reveals that after Fractal Bitcoin’s mainnet went live, the project’s block explorer indicates the blockchain now controls over 35% of Bitcoin’s total hashrate. While Bitcoin hums along at an impressive 681 exahash per second (EH/s), Fractal Bitcoin’s sidechain has attracted about 241 EH/s...
Merlin Chain, BitcoinOS partner to unveil ZK-powered Bitcoin bridge
10.9.2024
Merlin Chain and BitcoinOS join forces to deploy the Grail Bridge, introducing zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) for secure cross-chain transactions
Standard Chartered begins UAE crypto custody services with BTC, ETH
10.9.2024
Standard Chartered was approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer crypto custody solutions in the UAE.
Tether stablecoin issuer and Tron launch financial crime unit
10.9.2024
Tron, the largest network for the USDT stablecoin, will provide its technical expertise to identify and freeze illicit USDT transactions within the new financial crime unit
Nansen acquisition enables staking services to over 20 blockchains
10.9.2024
Nansen expands its services by acquiring StakeWithUs, enabling users to stake assets onchain across 20+ blockchains
Polygon and Fabric team up to fast-track ZK-proof adoption on AggLayer
10.9.2024
The integration of Fabric Cryptography’s Verifiable Processing Units promises faster, more secure transactions on Polygon’s AggLayer
Over 86% of Web3 professionals are confident in the future of crypto: Consensys
10.9.2024
The surprising workforce optimism comes despite the current regulatory uncertainty ahead of the US elections
Lufthansa, Deutsche Telekom launch DePIN blockchain nodes
10.9.2024
Lufthansa and Deutsche Telekom are among a few major enterprises to launch blockchain nodes on the Peaq network, signaling a significant move toward enterprise DePIN adoption
BBVA Enhances Institutional Crypto Solutions With USDC Integration
10.9.2024
BBVA has integrated stablecoin USDC into its services in Switzerland, allowing institutional clients to manage USDC alongside traditional investments. This move enhances efficiency and enables faster, secure crypto trading. The USDC addition follows previous integrations of bitcoin and ether...
SEC Warns of Bitcoin and Ether ETF Risks — Labels BTC, ETH Highly Speculative Investments
10.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a bulletin warning about the risks of bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting their speculative nature. The regulator urged investors to consider potential issues like price volatility, fraud, and lack of regulatory...
Dormant Bitcoin Wallet From 2013 Springs to Life With $8M Transfer
9.9.2024
On Monday, as bitcoin began bouncing back from its recent dip to $52,546 just three days earlier, a dormant bitcoin wallet suddenly sprang to life. For the first time since Nov. 20, 2013, the wallet moved 146.43 BTC, a stash now valued at just over $8 million. Old Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 146...
GenZ’s Toolkit for a New Bangladesh: Blockchain
9.9.2024
Widespread corruption led to Bangladesh’s recent student-led revolution, toppling Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Blockchains can help secure it by offering greater transparency, says Sharmeen Shehabuddin, Social Media Lead at Consensys