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'Intents' Are Blockchain's Big New Buzzword. What are They, And What Are the Risks?
15.11.2023
Intent-centric programs are quietly transforming how we operate on blockchains, but they bring risks as well as benefits
Injective integrates Kava for stable asset interoperability
3.11.2023
Injective has announced integrating Kava to boost access to stable assets like USDt. The development comes against the backdrop of Injective securing an association with the Tether Foundation. The integration entails two aspects: Direct IBC bridging of USDt into the ecosystem of Injective, with...
Kadena and Ideasoft use Hyperlane for EVM Interoperability
1.11.2023
Kadena has announced its partnership with Ideasoft. The objective is to introduce EVM interoperability through Hyperlane. It has been described as simply bringing the next-generation bridge to the ecosystem. Some of the key components that go live under this association are: DeFi financial...
Neo Announces EVM-Compatible Sidechain to Prevent MEV Attacks
27.10.2023
Neo, the open-source blockchain platform, has revealed its plans for the development of a new Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible sidechain, a move aimed at expanding its capabilities in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Sidechain Will Offer Interoperability With NEO N3 Mainnet In...
Chinese Tech Giant Tencent Joins CBDC Interoperability Pilot
28.9.2023
China’s Tencent, the operator of the WeChat and WeChat Pay platforms, will join central bank-led digital yuan and CBDC interoperability pilots.
WeChatPay, along with its rival Alipay, has cornered some 15% of the Chinese payments market.
But in recent years, Tencent has moved to align with...
From MATIC to POL: Polygon’s 2.0 Upgrade Targets Internet-Level Scalability
19.9.2023
Details have been released about Polygon’s upcoming upgrade, Polygon 2.0. The company, known for its Ethereum scaling solutions, has introduced a few Polygon improvement proposals (PIPs) as part of its shift to a network of interconnected zero-knowledge-powered chains. Polygon 2.0 Unveiled in...
Swift Collaborates with Three Central Banks to Pilot CBDC Interoperability
15.9.2023
Swift has partnered with three central banks to conduct beta testing of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) connector solution in an effort to advance cross-border payments using CBDCs.
In a recent press release, the global financial messaging network said that the Hong Kong Monetary...
Major Aussie bank takes next step to AUD stablecoin after Chainlink test transaction
15.9.2023
One of ANZ’s banking executives, Nigel Dobson said the bank sees “real value” in tokenizing real-world assets on-chain like the Aussie dollar
SWIFT enrolls 3 central banks in CBDC interoperability beta test, expands sandbox
13.9.2023
The bank messaging network has seen a dramatic increase in processing speed and is developing technology to connect CBDCs
Polygon co-founder - $1B bet on ZK-rollups paying off
13.9.2023
Polygon has allocated an estimated $1 billion on zero-knowledge technology underpinning its Ethereum scaling layer 2 solutions
21co Unwraps New Suite of Wrapped Cryptocurrencies
12.9.2023
21.co, the parent company of crypto exchange-traded products provider 21shares, has introduced a suite of wrapped tokens pegged to top crypto assets across multiple blockchains. The wrapped tokens are designed to increase liquidity and interoperability between different crypto networks. 21co...
Ethereum Developer Consensys Unveils ‘Snaps’ Add-Ons for MetaMask Wallet
12.9.2023
According to a press release, Snaps are “new features and functionality, created by third-party developers, that MetaMask users worldwide can install directly into their wallet."
Is 2023 the year genuine cross-chain interoperability takes off?
11.9.2023
Blockchains need to become interoperable in order for the industry to truly flourish and several innovations will accelerate the ecosystem towards it, say executives
Coinbase, Framework Venture Funds Invest $5M in Socket Protocol, in Bet on Blockchain Interoperability
6.9.2023
The fundraise comes as interoperability protocols have attracted investors, despite the bear market
Zetachain Raises $27 Million to Develop a ‘Chain to Manage Them All’
19.8.2023
Zetachain, a project that seeks to build one chain to interoperate with all other blockchains, announced it raised $27 million in a Series A funding round. Blockchain.com, Human Capital, Vy Capital, Sky9 Capital, and Jane Street Capital, among others, participated in the funding round. Zetachain...
Chainlink vs. Polkadot: Unveiling the future of interoperability
17.8.2023
As the blockchain landscape increasingly gains traction, the need for seamless interoperability between different networks becomes increasingly crucial. Chainlink and Polkadot stand out as two pioneering projects that play a stellar role in transforming the future of blockchain interoperability....
ZetaChain raises $27M in equity round to enable chain-agnostic interoperability
16.8.2023
Participants in the round include Blockchain.com, Sky9 Capital, Jane Street Capital, VistaLabs, Human Capital, VY Capital, CMT Digital, among other investors
Ripple and BIS Partner for Cross-Border Payments Interoperability Task Force
11.8.2023
Ripple has partnered with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to join its cross-border payments interoperability and extension (PIE) task force.
In a Wednesday tweet, the BIS shared a summary of its recent PIE task force meeting, which claimed that the members of the task force will work...
10 obstacles to cross-chain interoperability (and how they can be overcome)
8.8.2023
Cross-chain operability may only be achieved when there’s not only a way, but a will to move forward
Navigating the Wrapped Bitcoin Landscape: 86,000 WBTC Exit Circulation in One Year
29.7.2023
Data reveals that since the start of the year, the count of circulating wrapped bitcoins (WBTC) has diminished, plunging by more than 22,000 WBTC. Notably, a year-long assessment reflects an even more significant contraction, with over 86,000 WBTC evaporating from circulation since last July....