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Russia ‘Actively’ Working on SWIFT Alternatives, Foreign Ministry Official Says
22.5.2023
The Russian Federation is collaborating with partners to link payment systems alternative to the interbank messaging system SWIFT, a representative of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The work is part of the de-dollarization of the economy, the official indicated. Russia Seeking...
Wallet Bot on Telegram Adds Bitcoin Support to Web Interface Following Tether Integration
22.4.2023
Telegram users can now buy, sell, and send bitcoin, as the leading cryptocurrency has been integrated into the Wallet bot on the popular messaging application. The bitcoin support follows the wallet’s recent tether integration, which enables users to transact with the stablecoin as well....
Yoz Labs Raises $3.5M to Build Web3 Notification System
19.4.2023
Led by early stage venture firm Electric Capital, the funding round included several well-known Web3 investors and angels
LayerZero Raises $120M in Funding to Expand Cross-Chain Messaging Efforts – Is the Bull Market Back?
5.4.2023
Blockchain development firm LayerZero Labs has raised $120 million in a Series B funding round for its interoperability protocol, valuing the firm at $3 billion.
The funding will go towards expanding the cross-chain messaging system that LayerZero Labs is working on, increased hiring, and...
LayerZero raises $120M to expand cross-chain messaging efforts
4.4.2023
The new funds will be used to increase headcount and expand the company’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region
Arbitrum Discord hacker shares phishing announcement amid airdrop hype
25.3.2023
The phishing message on Discord offered “the opportunity to re-claim an additional stake in Arbitrum DAO Governance” while citing issues during the initial token claim drive
In-Chat Tether Transfers Introduced in Telegram
25.3.2023
Users of the Telegram messenger will now be able to send each other the leading stablecoin, tether (usdt), directly in the chats. The new option expands the list of cryptocurrencies available for purchase, sale, and trade in the messaging app. Tether Added to Wallet Bot in Telegram Messenger...
Blockchain messaging is going to replace Telegram and Discord
22.3.2023
Your crypto wallet will become your mailbox and offer functionalities that Web2 messaging platforms like Discord and Telegram can only dream about
Unstoppable Domains to Roll Out Web3 Messaging Service on Polygon
22.3.2023
The domain provider will allow users to send encrypted messages to one another, helping Web3 projects foster community
John Shutt, Smart Contract Engineer at UMA, on Encrypted Messaging Systems, DAO Governance, and Off-Chain Voting Decisions | Ep. 214
21.3.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, John Shutt, Smart Contract Engineer at UMA and Co-Founder of the Across Protocol, talks about encrypted messaging systems, UMA’s Data Verification Mechanism, and the importance of DAO governance.
John Shutt is a smart contract engineer at UMA...
SBF lawyers to pay for technical expert to aid judge on bail terms
22.2.2023
The judge overseeing Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud case wants some help navigating the world of encrypted messaging, privacy apps, and virtual private networks
Web3 Messaging Platform Salsa Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Round
16.2.2023
The mobile app is now available in beta and has a partnership with a Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP)
Web3 communication app goes after Twitter with $12.5M seed funding
16.2.2023
Sending Labs is co-founded by developers of Dolphin, one of the earliest Android-based mobile browsers launched back in 2011
Crypto Wallet Messaging Application Push Protocol Expands to BNB Chain
15.2.2023
The move to BNB Chain could attract more users to Push, its founder said
Judge extends Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail restrictions on messaging apps: Report
9.2.2023
The former FTX CEO’s bail restrictions will remain in place until Feb. 21 following the judge’s ruling to extend a ban on using certain messaging apps
Judge denies motion allowing SBF to use messaging apps
7.2.2023
The judge did not provide a reason for denying the motion “without prejudice” but added the matter would face oral argument in a Feb. 9 hearing
Sam Bankman-Fried lawyers reach agreement on use of messaging apps
7.2.2023
The agreement comes as a result of federal prosecutors looking to ban SBF from contacting current or former FTX and Alameda employees while on house arrest
Sam Bankman-Fried Lawyer Says Agreement Has Been Reached on Use of Messaging Apps
6.2.2023
The former CEO of FTX was previously barred form using any messaging apps
Federal judge bars SBF from contacting FTX and Alameda employees, using Signal
1.2.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried could also be barred from accessing FTX and Alameda funds as part of his bail conditions, with a judge scheduled to discuss the matter in a Feb. 7 hearing
Blockchain IM apps to see over half-billion dollar valuation by 2030
1.2.2023
Blockchain-backed digital messaging applications are forecasted to skyrocket in value in the seven years with a projected 43.6% compound annual growth rate