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Elliptic exposes $11B scam network via Huione Guarantee
10.7.2024
Elliptic’s report reveals how the Huione Guarantee marketplace facilitated massive money laundering and cyber scams using Tether (USDT) transactions
Crypto for good: Why blockchain can bring financial inclusion worldwide
10.7.2024
John Wingate of BankSocial and Azeem Khan of Morph tell The Agenda podcast how crypto and blockchain can make the world a better, more equitable place
Bitcoin transfer costs fall to 2020 lows
10.7.2024
Bitcoin transaction fees hit a four-year low on July 7, falling to $38.69. Miners remain profitable due to reduced network difficulty and lower computational power needs
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Predicts Hamster Kombat Will Attract Millions to Blockchain
10.7.2024
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, one of the most popular messaging applications, has remarked on the relevance that Hamster Kombat, a tap-to-earn game where players role-play as a hamster who is the CEO of a crypto exchange, will have in bringing blockchain to millions. 239 million have signed to...
Dormant 2013 Bitcoin Wallet Springs to Life, Moving Millions Amid Bearish Market
10.7.2024
On July 9, 2024, a dormant bitcoin wallet transferred 149 BTC at block height 851,440 while bitcoin (BTC) was trading just below $58,000. The wallet, created on Nov. 20, 2013, had remained inactive for over ten years and seven months. At that time, bitcoin was valued at $644 per coin, making...
Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund Reaches $500M Milestone; Tokenized Treasuries Tap $1.8B
9.7.2024
According to the latest data, Blackrock’s BUIDL fund on Securitize has surpassed $500 million, becoming the first tokenized money market fund to reach this milestone. This achievement coincides with the value of tokenized U.S. Treasuries reaching $1.81 billion. Half Billion Milestone...
5 Blockchain Games: What Works and What Doesn't
9.7.2024
Web3 games are much, much better than they used to be. Longtime gamer David Morris ranks the gameplay, graphics and tokenomics of popular franchises like Gods Unchained, Pixels and, yes, Hamster Kombat
Javascript Is Coming to Tezos X Blockchain
9.7.2024
Tezos X announced the development of Jstz (pronounced “justice”), a Layer 2 rollup that will allow developers to use Javascript, a programming language used by nearly 23 million developers worldwide, on the blockchain. This move is aimed at scaling the utility of blockchain...
TON Blockchain Will Release New Layer-2 Based On Polygon’s Technology
9.7.2024
The new protocol, called the TON Applications Chain (TAC), will make use of Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK), as well as their AggLayer
Worldcoin Unveils World Chain For Blockchain Developers
9.7.2024
The Worldcoin Foundation has taken a major step forward by launching a developer preview for its new Layer 2 blockchain network, World Chain. This move marks a crucial phase in Worldcoin’s development. The developer preview is currently available to a limited number of developers. The preview...
Worldcoin invites devs to build ahead of mainnet launch in 2024
9.7.2024
With the World Chain developer preview, devs can deploy infrastructure on a “gated mainnet,” as World Chain is skipping a testnet
Dubai Border Protection Agency Launches Blockchain Platform to Boost Efficiency
9.7.2024
Dubai’s border protection agency announced the launch of a secure and efficient blockchain network, which is expected to improve efficiency and transparency within the United Arab Emirates city. The blockchain platform will also strengthen Dubai’s position as a hub for entrepreneurship and global...
Blockchain Startup Rome Raises $9M to Serve Ethereum Layer-2s Through Solana
9.7.2024
Shared sequencers and data availability (DA) are services that Rome could provide, as blockchain builders increasingly rely on "modular" networks to handle Ethereum's myriad components and functions
US Senate recommends blockchain for national security tests
9.7.2024
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services urges the Department of Defense to explore blockchain for national security applications, including supply chain management
MetaMask unveils new toolkit to streamline Web3, user onboarding
9.7.2024
Consensys introduces a game-changing toolkit at EthCC, streamlining decentralized app development and enhancing Web3 user engagement
Multichain Foundation to pay $2.1M to Fantom for losses
9.7.2024
The High Court of Singapore ordered Multichain to compensate the Fantom Foundation after a $210 million hack, awarding $2.18 million in damages
Dubai Customs launches blockchain platform amid smart city effort
9.7.2024
Dubai Customs hopes the blockchain solution will facilitate tamper-proof data sharing, save time and effort and reduce voluminous paperwork for local supply chains
Nigeria Considers Domestic Blockchain for Data Security
9.7.2024
A Nigerian information technology agency is considering plans to develop a domestic blockchain to enhance national security and protect citizens’ data. A proponent of a locally developed blockchain argues that such a protocol would likely ensure compliance with Nigerian laws and allow...
2024 Republican Platform Defends Bitcoin Mining and the Right to Self-Custody Crypto
8.7.2024
The Republican Party has integrated cryptocurrency issues into its 2024 platform titled “Make America Great Again.” The document outlines the party’s intention to “end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican crypto crackdown” on law-abiding citizens. Republican Party...
Here’s what happened in crypto today
8.7.2024
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation