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Apple Intelligence rival secures $10M to develop open-source alternative
9.9.2024
PIN AI, backed by a16z, develops a privacy-focused, open-source alternative to Apple’s AI, utilizing blockchain to empower users in monetizing their personal data
Apple Intelligence rival secures $10M to develop open-source alternative
9.9.2024
PIN AI, backed by a16z, develops a privacy-focused, open-source alternative to Apple’s AI, utilizing blockchain to empower users in monetizing their personal data
Polymarket’s Traffic and Trading Volume Soar, $137.3M in September’s First 9 Days
9.9.2024
In just over a week, the blockchain-powered prediction market platform Polymarket has generated an impressive $137.3 million in trading volume, already outpacing the total volume recorded during June and all prior months this year. Last Friday, Polymarket reached its highest daily trading volume...
Central Bank of Latvia opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Latvia’s central bank opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Starknet minting vote will be gasless with new governance protocol
9.9.2024
Snapshot X enables gasless onchain voting for DAOs using Starknet technology, advancing governance with lower costs and enhanced security
Ripple CEO: Japan’s Leaders Committed to Advancing Crypto and Blockchain Technology
9.9.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discussed Japan’s potential in blockchain technology with Japanese lawmaker Taira Masaaki during XRP Community Day. Garlinghouse praised Japan’s commitment to advancing crypto, highlighting the country’s “clear frameworks and constructive...
Mansa Partners With Nigerian Blockchain Platform Bitmama to Boost Cross-Border Payments
8.9.2024
The Nigerian blockchain payment platform Bitmama has partnered with the decentralized finance platform Mansa to improve cross-border payment accessibility in Africa. This partnership aims to enhance consumer payment capabilities and support trade across borders. Mansa’s liquidity solution...
Central Bank of Brazil Reveals New Use Cases to Be Tested in Its Drex CBDC Second Pilot Phase
8.9.2024
The Central Bank of Brazil disclosed a new set of use cases that will be part of the second phase of the ongoing pilot of its drex CBDC. Among the 13 instances selected from the 46 presented are platforms for tokenizing real estate, liquidity pools for trading public securities, and even automating...
Elon Musk: ‘first Starships to Mars will launch in 2 years’
8.9.2024
He says crewed missions will begin within 4-6 years depending on whether certain economic and technological challenges can be overcome
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Reaches 692 EH/s, Nearing 700 EH/s Milestone
8.9.2024
After breaking the July 25, 2024 record on Saturday, Sept. 7, Bitcoin’s hashrate has kept climbing, now reaching an impressive 692.28 exahash per second (EH/s) on Sept. 8, which is more than 13 EH/s above the previous level. Bitcoin Smashes Another Hashrate Record, Climbing 66 EH/s in a Week...
Telegram clicker game Catizen reaches 800K paying users in first 6 months
8.9.2024
The firm claims to have 30M total users and the top revenue spot among Telegram apps
Vitalik Buterin Responds to Rumored Sales, Reaffirms Commitment to Ethereum and Charitable Causes
8.9.2024
After some activity was noticed from wallets linked to Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, he took to the social media platform X to clarify the situation. He stated that all his token sales were meant to “support various projects.” Buterin added that any ERC20 tokens gifted...
Sonic blockchain reaches record 720ms finality in testnet phase
8.9.2024
Sonic could become the fastest blockchain by finality if it maintains this performance on the mainnet
Bitcoin Hashrate Hits Record High as Prices Drop Below $55K
7.9.2024
As bitcoin dipped below $55K this week, something quite interesting happened behind the scenes. On Sept. 7, 2024, the network’s computational power hit a new lifetime high. The seven-day simple moving average (SMA) for Bitcoin’s total hashrate climbed to 679 exahash per second (EH/s) on Saturday,...
Sonic SVM Announces Launch of Hyperfuse Nodes in Solana’s First Node Sale
7.9.2024
The first atomic SVM chain on Solana, Sonic SVM, has announced the launch of Hyperfuse Nodes, marking the first node sale in the Solana ecosystem. The sale offers participants access to Sonic’s Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) technology and a potential opportunity to earn tokens. Sonic...
Stablecoin Economy Expands $1.08B in 2 Weeks Despite Reductions in Key Coins
7.9.2024
In the past 15 days, the stablecoin economy experienced modest yet steady expansion, adding $1.08 billion to its overall value. During this time, tether’s market capitalization increased by 790 million. Modest $1.08B Growth in Stablecoin Market Since Aug. 23 Growth in the stablecoin economy...
Computer Scientist: Users Will Value Decentralized Systems More as Web3 Tech Matures
7.9.2024
The general public is not actively concerned about whether applications are decentralized because they often cannot tell the difference between centralized and decentralized systems, according to Cais Manai, co-founder of Obscuro Labs. What matters more to them, Manai argues, is...
Largest Japanese Banks to Use SWIFT-Linked Stablecoin System for Cross-Border Payments
7.9.2024
The largest Japanese banks—MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho—plan to use a stablecoin-based system to facilitate cross-border payments in the future. The initiative, Project Pax, replaces correspondent banks with blockchain technology, linking it to SWIFT to allow users to initiate payments conventionally...
Atari founder’s new firm partners with Skale Labs for gasless blockchain gaming
6.9.2024
According to Web3 gaming firm Moxy, the deal will save the company around $3.5 million in gas fees annually