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The Protocol: Which Ethereum Layer-2 Project ISN’T Competing to Land Celo?
4.10.2023
In this week’s issue of The Protocol, we highlight layoffs hitting key firms as well, and how blockchain projects are competing for new mandates – specifically big Ethereum layer-2 developers like OP Labs, Polygon and Matter Labs vying to provide the technology for the Celo blockchain’s new network
Crypto vs. Banks? It’s Not Either-Or for Chainlink, Ripple
4.10.2023
Rather than attempting to disrupt banks and other traditional payments systems, these high-profile blockchain developers are looking to court their business
EU to assess export controls on AI tech and semiconductor chips
4.10.2023
The European Commission outlined four critical technology areas including AI technology and semiconductor chips which on it plans to run assessments to consider export controls
Friend.tech users blame SIM swaps after more than 100 ETH drained in a week
4.10.2023
In a short period of time, four friend.tech users reported their accounts were compromised and drained after hackers seized control of their mobile numbers
At Last, Blockchain Developer OP Labs Delivers ‘Fault Proofs’ Missing From Core Design
3.10.2023
The developer’s OP Stack software – the blueprint for Coinbase’s new Base blockchain – had been criticized for the lack of a crucial security feature, likened to driving a fast car without airbags
Friend.Tech Users Targeted by SIM Swap Attack, Several Ether Drained
3.10.2023
Users tie Friend.Tech accounts to real-world X profiles and phone numbers - which increases security risks
Rollbit Recorded $38M in September Betting Revenues, RLB Token Climbs
3.10.2023
Over 1.2% of the token’s supply was destroyed in line with plans, a co-founder said
Chainlink Unveils ‘Data Streams’ to Reduce Latency, Expands Decentralized Computing
2.10.2023
The company launched Chainlink Data Streams and announced new decentralized computing capabilities
Protocol Village: Babylon Unveils Bitcoin Staking Protocol for Cosmos Ecosystem
2.10.2023
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout
Friend.tech's Revenue Growth Exceeds 10,000 ETH Milestone
2.10.2023
Base-based, Twitter-linked decentralized social network Friend.tech is approaching ETH 11,000 in protocol fees.
Friend.tech is a Social-Fi decentralised application (dapp) deployed on Coinbase’s Base.
According to Dune Analytics, the total protocol fees hit ETH 10,727.622 (or $17,606,837), where...
Friend.tech revenue surges over 10,000 ETH, TVL tops 30,000 ETH
2.10.2023
The decentralized social media platform has continued to thrive since it launched in the second week of August and has hit multiple new highs despite critics predicting its downfall
FTX 'Hacker' Moved 15K ETH This Weekend
2.10.2023
More than 15,000 ether (ETH) worth close to $26 million left a wallet associated with last year's attack on FTX this weekend
AI tech boom: Is the artificial intelligence market already saturated?
30.9.2023
The AI sector has seen rapid investment over the last two years, but does that mean the market is overheated?
Millions in Ether Tied to FTX Account Drainer on The Move
30.9.2023
FTX was hacked in November 2022, hours after the global crypto empire declared bankruptcy and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down from running the company
Georgia preparing limited live CBDC pilot, considering Ripple among tech providers
29.9.2023
As the country is considered for EU membership, the digital lari is seen as providing interoperability with a digital euro while preserving monetary freedom
Zumo First to Integrate Tech Requirements of FCA’s New Financial Promotion Regime for Crypto Assets
29.9.2023
Digital asset-as-a-service platform Zumo has become the first cryptocurrency platform to integrate the financial promotions technical flow design laid out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
In June, the FCA published rules on financial promotions for cryptoassets, which will have effect...
Georgia Lists Nine Tech Providers Including Ripple and Bitt For its Next Stage CBDC Pilot
29.9.2023
The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has shortlisted nine companies to compete as technology partners for the nation's central bank digital currency (CBDC) project dubbed Digital GEL.
The national bank of the Caucasian nation announced Thursday that it will introduce “a Limited Access Live Pilot...
The metaverse is real: Zuck's 'incredible' photorealistic tech wows crypto twitter
29.9.2023
Often roasted for his metaverse tech demos, Zuckerberg appears to have blown away internet users with his latest avatar tech
Ethereum Developers Try for Second Time to Launch New Holesky Test Network
28.9.2023
The original planned launch date of Holesky, on Sept. 15, was supposed to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ethereum’s historic “Merge” transition
Buenos Aires Releases Blockchain Digital Identity Solution Powered by Matter Labs’ ZK Proofs
28.9.2023
Citizens of Buenos Aires can access the identity solution, the QuarkID wallet, where they can store their birth and marriage certificates, according to the city government