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Declarative Blockchain Developer Essential Secures $11M Series A Round
14.8.2024
Essential has successfully secured $11 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Archetype, with contributions from IOSG, Spartan, Mirana, Amber Group, Maven 11, Bodhi Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, Heartcore Capital, Selini, DCLM, and Propeller Heads, and others. This funding will...
Massive $593.5M Bitcoin Move: US Government Shifts Silk Road Stash to Coinbase Prime
14.8.2024
A transaction unearthed by Arkham Intelligence revealed that bitcoins linked to the Silk Road have been moved to Coinbase Prime. “10K Silk Road BTC ($593.5M) moved to Coinbase Prime,” Arkham posted on X. The firm further explained, “Wallet bc1ql received 10K BTC from a known...
Exodus Expands Wallet Capabilities With Blockchain.com On-Ramp Integration
14.8.2024
Exodus Movement, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Blockchain.com to integrate Passkeys Wallet with Blockchain.com’s fiat on-ramp services. The integration aims to streamline the process of creating and funding cryptocurrency wallets, potentially expanding access to digital assets....
TON, Pyth team up for real-time DeFi data
14.8.2024
TON and Pyth’s collaboration brings institutional-grade real-time price feeds to TON developers, enhancing DeFi innovation
Sahara AI, Blockchain Project Tackling Copyright and Privacy, Raises $43M
14.8.2024
The large funding round was led by Pantera Capital, Binance Labs and Polychain Capital and included participation from Samsung, Matrix Partners, Foresight Ventures and others
$67M Shifted—August Sees Tepid Activity in Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Movements
14.8.2024
Between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14, more than 1,109 BTC, worth around $67 million, moved from long-dormant bitcoin wallets that had been inactive for years. The bulk of this activity came from 17 distinct wallets, all originating in 2017, making this the largest movement of previously idle bitcoin from...
MetaMask Starts Rollout of Blockchain-Based Debit Card Developed With Mastercard, Baanx
14.8.2024
The new offering will allow MetaMask users to purchase directly from their self-custodial crypto wallet
7 Indicted in $300,000 Queens Bitcoin Theft, Say Prosecutors
14.8.2024
Seven individuals have been indicted for stealing over $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens resident. The charges against them include grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft, stemming from a lengthy investigation into a cryptocurrency wallet hack. Using advanced hacking techniques,...
Nigerian state plans to tokenize real estate, boost revenue
14.8.2024
The tokenization of real estate in Lagos State has the potential to transform the property market, making it more accessible to a wider range of investors
Coinbase Promotes cbBTC, Wrapped Bitcoin Alternative for Base Blockchain
14.8.2024
Tweets from the crypto exchange and Jesse Pollack, the creator of Base, suggest cbBTC could run on the layer-2 blockchain
Ripple and SBI Digital Community Partner to Advance Web3 With XRP Ledger
14.8.2024
SBI Digital Community Co. Ltd. has partnered with Ripple Labs Inc. to promote the use of the XRP Ledger in the Web3 space. The partnership will also involve issuing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the XRP Ledger and rewarding creators in XRP, aiming to enhance consumer experiences and make Web3...
Australia's Securities Regulator Sues ASX for Misleading Statements About Blockchain Project
14.8.2024
Australia's Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has sued Australia’s largest market operator, ASX Limited, for allegedly making misleading statements about how its blockchain project was progressing to replace its aged Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) before revealing...
Ex-TON Foundation execs launch $40M TON Ventures fund
14.8.2024
The Open Network Ventures, founded by former TON Foundation leaders, has launched a $40 million fund to back early-stage crypto projects within the TON ecosystem
ASX sued over prior statements about its now-abandoned blockchain project
14.8.2024
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has sued the stock exchange for alleged “misleading statements” it made over its abandoned blockchain upgrade plan
Bitcoin Holders Tighten Their Grip, Glassnode’s Latest Report Reveals
14.8.2024
The latest onchain report from the analytics firm Glassnode highlights a resurgence in the holding (referred to as ‘HODLing’ in the report) behavior among bitcoin market participants, particularly long-term holders, despite the ongoing market volatility. Onchain data reveals that...
WonderFi expands to Australia — Blockchain Futurist Conference
13.8.2024
The crypto firm merged with Coinsmart and Coinsquare in 2023, securing $1 billion in assets under management in the same year
Hong Kong court orders financial disclosures in Mantra Chain dispute
13.8.2024
The court said the DAO’s financial details should be known to both sides as they hash out ownership and control issues
Unicoin exec explains why projects fail — Blockchain Futurist Conference
13.8.2024
Unicoin hopes to launch on exchanges later this year and focuses on creating digital assets backed by investment portfolio wealth
Internet Computer Protocol Implements Threshold-Schnorr Signatures, Enhancing Bitcoin Integration
13.8.2024
The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has integrated threshold-Schnorr signatures and onchain Bitcoin block headers as part of its Deuterium milestone. This development aims to expand the utility of Bitcoin within the decentralized economy, allowing for new applications previously hindered...
Crypto Project Essential Raises $11M for 'Intent-Based' Blockchain
13.8.2024
The investment was led by Archetype and included contributions from IOSG, Spartan, Amber Group and Big Brain Holdings