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Merlin Chain, BitcoinOS partner to unveil ZK-powered Bitcoin bridge
10.9.2024
Merlin Chain and BitcoinOS join forces to deploy the Grail Bridge, introducing zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) for secure cross-chain transactions
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...
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...
New Synthetix app chain aims for cross-chain liquidity for SNX staking, perps
6.9.2024
Competition is mounting among DeFi derivatives protocols after Synthetix launched on Arbitrum in July
Japan’s major banks back new stablecoin project for global trade
6.9.2024
Project Pax, backed by Japan’s top banks, seeks to streamline cross-border transactions using stablecoins, addressing inefficiencies identified by the G20
Riot Platforms’ Bitcoin holdings cross 10K BTC, production drops
6.9.2024
Riot Platforms reports a drop in Bitcoin production for August 2024 but stays bullish with expansion plans to increase its mining capacity and optimize energy costs
Death Cross Looms for Solana: Can the $125 Support Hold Amid Bearish Cycle?
5.9.2024
Ranking among the top 5 cryptocurrencies, Solana has a market cap of $61.96 billion. The altcoin has surged…
AggLayer will connect all Web3, including L1s like Ether and Solana: Polygon Labs CEO
5.9.2024
Polygon’s AggLayer will unite the entire blockchain space to provide “infinite scalability,” according to Polygon Labs’ CEO
Russia Begins a Trial of Cross-Border Payment Using Crypto
4.9.2024
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its third year. During this time, Western allies in Ukraine…
Why specialist publishers win with Steam's new cross-promo rules!
3.9.2024
Also: some cool data from Stream Hatchet & Broken Arms, and lots of discovery news
Okx Approved to Provide Cross-Border Payment Services in Singapore
3.9.2024
Global crypto exchange Okx has secured a license from Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), allowing it to offer digital payment token services. Gracie Lin, the newly appointed CEO of Okx’s Singapore entity (Okx SG), highlighted the significance of this...
Brevan Howard-Backed Tokenization Firm Libre Arrives on NEAR Blockchain
2.9.2024
NEAR Protocol’s cross-chain signing feature will allow users on multiple blockchains to transact with Libre’s selection of tokenized credit and hedge funds
OKX bags Singapore crypto license
2.9.2024
OKX Singapore also announced that it onboarded Gracie Lin, who previously worked at MAS, as its CEO.
Binance Research Report: Blockchain Could Transform Cross-Border Transactions
30.8.2024
Blockchain technology is set to transform the payments industry by tackling persistent issues in cross-border transactions. A detailed report by Binance Research suggests that incorporating blockchain into payment systems could substantially lower costs and speed up settlements, offering a...
Russia Is About to Try Using Crypto to Get Around Sanctions
30.8.2024
Russia will begin trialing cross-border crypto payments next week to try to circumvent international sanctions – but this effort may not work, several policy and legal experts told CoinDesk
India’s Central Bank Governor Discusses CBDC Progress and International Strategy
30.8.2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively exploring the potential of central bank digital currency (CBDC) on an international scale, according to Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest. The RBI is focusing on enhancing CBDC’s interoperability with existing retail payment...
Hashing It Out: Traveling across the multichain world
29.8.2024
In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw explores cross-chain protocols and multichain ecosystems with Keer Lau, ecosystem growth lead at Orbiter Finance
BNB Chain to grow stablecoin ecosystem with new cross-chain bridge
28.8.2024
BNB Chain will also create a liquidity pool to allow transfers from other chains as part of its efforts to grow its stablecoin ecosystem.
India mulls cross-border CBDC interoperability system
28.8.2024
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das advocates a plug-and-play system to enhance cross-border payment efficiency and CBDC interoperability
Flare Network Integrates Polyhedra’s ZK Bridge for Enhanced Cross-Chain Security
27.8.2024
Flare Network has integrated with Polyhedra’s ZK Bridge, allowing developers to build secure cross-chain applications. This collaboration leverages Layerzero’s interoperability while benefiting from the robust security of zero-knowledge proofs. Flare Network Expands Cross-Chain Security With...