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Crypto hacks increase in 2024, but smart contracts are not to blame
7.6.2024
Smart contracts are no longer the biggest concern, as hackers are vying for easier targets, such as private key leaks
The Sandbox raises $20M at $1B valuation, promises to expand creator economy
7.6.2024
During a period when major metaverse projects are struggling to gain traction following the bear market of 2022-23, Sandbox announced that it has added over 330,000 unique creators
Telegram launches in-app currency ‘Stars’ for digital purchases
7.6.2024
Telegram Stars can be swapped for Toncoin, an $18 billion cryptocurrency, on Telegram’s Fragment platform
Report: Kraken Considers IPO Amid Renewed Investor Interest
6.6.2024
Kraken, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, is considering a final funding round ahead of a possible initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next year, according to Bloomberg. This move follows renewed interest from investors during the current digital-asset market rally and a perceived...
Unstoppable Domains and Blockchain.com Partner for DNS-Enabled Web3 Domain
6.6.2024
Unstoppable Domains and Blockchain.com have announced a collaboration to create a DNS-enabled Web3 domain. The initiative aims to integrate Web3 domains into the traditional web ecosystem through an application with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Unstoppable...
Franklin Templeton considers new altcoin-focused crypto fund
6.6.2024
Franklin Templeton is reportedly considering a private fund for institutional investors dedicated to altcoins
Franklin Templeton Enables USDC Conversions on Benji Investments Platform
6.6.2024
Franklin Templeton has announced that users of its Benji Investments platform can now convert USDC stablecoin to U.S. dollars to fund their investment in the Franklin Onchain U.S. Government Money Fund. This development allows institutional wallets to purchase shares represented by BENJI tokens....
Unstoppable Domains to apply for ‘.blockchain’ domain registration
6.6.2024
Unstoppable Domains and Blockchain.com partner to launch the .blockchain Web3 domain to enhance Web3 adoption with a user-friendly, low-cost digital identity solution
Paxos International Debuts ‘Lift Dollar’ Stablecoin With Daily Yields
6.6.2024
The blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform Paxos has announced Paxos International has launched a new yield-bearing stablecoin called lift dollar (USDL). The stablecoin’s holders will earn overnight yield from short-term U.S. government securities and cash equivalent reserve assets...
New law grants US president power to block digital asset access
6.6.2024
A new U.S. law grants the president unprecedented authority to block access to digital assets, sparking significant concerns about its broad implications and potential impact on users
McDonald’s metaverse debuts in Singapore
6.6.2024
McDonald’s Singapore launches the ‘My Happy Place’ metaverse, letting locals build virtual burgers, play multiplayer games, and earn rewards
39% of Family Offices Investing or Exploring Cryptocurrencies: BNY Mellon
6.6.2024
The 2024 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Study reveals a divided perspective among family offices regarding cryptocurrency investments. Approximately 39% of the surveyed family offices are either actively investing in cryptocurrencies or considering them, highlighting a keen interest in this modern...
Ripple President Says SEC on ‘Warpath’ With Crypto Industry
6.6.2024
The president of Ripple Labs has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approach to regulating the crypto sector, emphasizing that the regulator is on a “warpath” with the industry. She highlighted the inefficiency of the current approach, stating:...
Paxos International to issue regulated interest-paying stablecoin
5.6.2024
The international arm of New York-based Paxos will issue a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin that will not be available in the United States
Galaxy tokenizes violin to secure loan, NFT sales volume tumbles: Nifty Newsletter
5.6.2024
NFTs recorded a 54% drop in sales volume, from over $1 billion in April to $624 million in May
SEC Commissioner Advocates for Withdrawal of SAB 121 — Says Biden’s Veto Was Unfortunate
5.6.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Uyeda advocates for the withdrawal of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), which sets guidelines for accounting crypto liabilities. He argues that the method of its issuance undermines the foundational checks and balances designed...
Coinbase rolls out smart wallet with no gas fees and easy onboarding
5.6.2024
Coinbase customers can look forward to a cheaper, easier experience when they buy, sell or trade crypto
Coinbase rolls out smart wallet with no gas fees and easy onboarding
5.6.2024
Coinbase customers can look forward to a cheaper, easier experience when they buy, sell or trade crypto
Coinbase Launches ‘Smart Wallets’ in Bid to Simplify Crypto Onboarding
5.6.2024
Coinbase has introduced “smart wallets,” aimed at easing the entry into blockchain activities by eliminating complex processes and high fees associated with traditional crypto wallets. This new offering seeks to onboard over one billion users through simplified, gasless transactions...
Galaxy Digital loans multimillions against tokenized Stradivarius violin
5.6.2024
The co-founder of Animoca Brands purchased the violin at an auction for over 9 million dollars. According to the Animoca cofounder, it is just the beginning of a journey for Empress Caterina and special real-world assets. The Vice President of Galaxy Digital said that tokenization of physical...