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Covalent (CQT) Announces $5 Million in Grants to Support Frontier Web3 Technologies
22.1.2024
Covalent, a leading name in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, is excited to announce its groundbreaking initiative, the Covalent Grants Program. This program is designed to provide substantial incentives, with grants of up to $25,000 USD, to visionary developers and emerging startups...
South African Fintech Startup Ukheshe Acquires 100% Stake in EFT Corporation
21.1.2024
South African fintech startup Ukheshe recently announced that it has acquired a 100% stake in EFT Corporation, an Africa-focused payment services provider. According to the startup, the acquisition takes Ukheshe closer to its stated goal of attaining a larger footprint in Africa and beyond. Access...
MetaMask Plugin Connects Hedera Network with 30 Million Monthly Users
16.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / bilal ulker The MetaMask Snaps plugin, which provides access to the popular MetaMask wallet’s 30 million monthly active users, is now available on the open-source, proof-of-stake network Hedera. This Hedera Wallet Snap plugin, built by Tuum Technologies, enables...
Web3 in Africa: Regulatory Challenges Impede Potential Transformation
15.1.2024
As Africa‘s Web3 landscape gains momentum, it faces significant regulatory hurdles that threaten to stifle its transformative potential. Jathin Jagannath, a developer advocate for Cartesi, a Web3 rollup protocol, has pinpointed regulatory uncertainties as a major obstacle in Africa’s...
Visa Adopts Web3 Tech for Its New Loyalty Engagement Solution
9.1.2024
Visa, a worldwide leader in credit payment technology, has announced that it will include Web3 elements in its customized loyalty program solution. The company partnered with Smartmedia Technologies, a Web3 loyalty rewards startup, to add innovative features to these programs that include virtual...
Report: Unity Cutting About 1,800 People In Company's Largest Layoff
8.1.2024
A new report says Unity is cutting around 1,800 jobs, or about 25 percent of the company according to a regulatory filing and internal company memo obtained by Reuters on Monday. Read more
America’s Bitcoin Crossroads: Path to Leadership or Decline?
8.1.2024
In the rapidly evolving world of digital assets, the United States seems to be cautiously lagging behind, while other nations sprint ahead. This hesitance is not just a matter of policy inertia but reflects a deeper resistance. The establishment often views these emerging technologies as a threat...
Blockchain Gurus are Stacking This AI Crypto Coin – Here’s Why
4.1.2024
The merger of artificial intelligence and crypto is gaining momentum as investors bet big on platforms like yPredict. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. Artificial intelligence and blockchain are two of the most disruptive technologies reshaping industries worldwide. As AI is transforming...
Radiologex Unveils R-DEE Protocol Network and Announces Limited RDGX Token Pre-Sale
4.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. Radiologex Technologies Ltd. proudly presents the debut of the R-DEE Protocol™ Network by Radiologex, a bespoke blockchain solution for the global healthcare IT sector. After more than five years...
Square Enix in 2024 Doubling Down on Blockchain, AI, and Metaverse Technologies
3.1.2024
Source: jp.finalfantasy.com The Japanese gaming giant Square Enix reaffirmed its plans to utilize blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and metaverse in creating novel content for consumers. The Final Fantasy publisher’s Representative Director and President, Takashi Kiryu, has written...
2024: The Year AI and Crypto Converge – Major Boom Incoming?
28.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Yan As we approach 2024, analysts foresee a convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and web3 technologies leading to a flourishing subsector within the crypto space. The maturation of both AI and crypto has paved the way for innovative developments that could redefine...
Hive Amplifies Bitcoin Mining Might With 7,000 Bitmain S21 Units
24.12.2023
The publicly-listed company Hive Digital Technologies, based in Vancouver, has announced the acquisition of 7,000 new application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rigs from Bitmain. The ordered Antminer S21 units are slated for arrival from January through June next year. Hive...
Where To Buy Cityboys Token (CTB)? – Beginners Guide
22.12.2023
Introduction To CityBoys CityBoys is a web3 play to earn metaverse ecosystem being developed on the Cardano blockchain. It represents a fusion of cutting-edge technologies, integrating Generative AI with an immersive Web3 open world experience. CityBoys Value Proposition On The Cardano Blockchain...
73% of US Voters Favor Presidential Candidates with Tech Savvy, Including Crypto
21.12.2023
Source: Adobe/tinyakov Approximately 73% of US voters believe that US presidential candidates should have an informed perspective on innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. A recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Grayscale Investments, which...
Grant Thornton: Family Offices Are Warming Up to Blockchain and Crypto
21.12.2023
A report issued by Grant Thornton, a professional services network, has revealed that family offices are eyeing crypto and blockchain to increase their investments in these areas. More than half of the family offices consulted have already invested in digital assets, with 38% allocating less than...
China’s Ministry of Industry Aims to Foster NFT and Dapp Growth Despite Crypto Ban
20.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock Lukas / Hlavac China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has published a document outlining its current and future work on developing Web3 and related technologies, including metaverse, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized apps (dapps). The document...
Making Privacy Solutions EVM-Compatible Is Key to Integrating Them With Blockchains and Dapps — Guy Itzhaki
20.12.2023
While proponents of fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) have sometimes touted it as a better privacy solution than zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, Guy Itzhaki, the founder and CEO of Fhenix, said both are cryptographic-based technologies which, when combined, can form a robust and efficient encryption...
China to Craft a Document for Web3 Development Involving NFTs, DApps, Cross-Chain, and Privacy Computing
20.12.2023
Image Source: Pexels The Chinese central government has revealed plans to create a strategic document to guide the development of China’s Web3 ecosystem. The document will support the growth of Web3 technologies such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized applications (DApps)...
Bitcoin.com’s VERSE Token Now Live on Polygon Network: A Leap Forward for Economic Freedom
18.12.2023
Bitcoin.com, a pioneering force in making cryptocurrency more accessible, is excited to announce the successful deployment of its ecosystem token VERSE on the Polygon Network. Leveraging Polygon’s low-fee, high-performance architecture, this strategic move broadens access to empowering...
IMF Chief Calls for Clear Crypto Regulation — Warns High Crypto Adoption Could Undermine Financial Stability
16.12.2023
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for clear crypto regulations worldwide, cautioning that high crypto adoption could undermine macro-financial stability. “Our goal is to make a more efficient, interoperable, and accessible financial system by providing rules...