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Hacker bungles DeFi exploit: Leaves stolen $1M in contract set to self destruct
22.4.2022
A hacker apparently so thrilled by a successful theft left behind over $1 million in a smart contract that was set to destruct, permanently ensuring the crypto could never be moved
Smart Offsets: Algorand Ups Sustainability Pledge With Self-Executing Code
21.4.2022
The smart contract–based commitment to sustainability coincides with Earth Day
Algorand aims to convert network transaction fees into carbon offsets
21.4.2022
The smart contract will automatically allocate part of the Algorand blockchain’s transaction fees to purchase carbon credits at the carbon offset marketplace ClimateTrade
400 new projects and 100K new wallets in a month on Cardano
20.4.2022
The number of ADA wallets has increased by 100,000 since March 22, with the total figure standing at 3.268 million as of April 19
SwissBorg Releases Automated Smart Yields on AVAX in 100+ Countries
19.4.2022
SwissBorg, a crypto purchasing, analysis, and staking app, recently added AVAX for staking and purchasing. It allows users to stake Avalanche’s native token to earn up to 3.75% APR on the app. When compounded daily, the returns can be boosted to earn yields as high as 7.5%. Nicolas Remond...
South Korean Smart Contract Auditing Platform Soohoo.io Raises $4.5M
14.4.2022
The startup works with Samsung and LG
Algorand Looks to Prove Why Algoracle Is Needed in the Contemporary Blockchain and Crypto Sector
14.4.2022
PRESS RELEASE. As the complexity of current dApps (decentralized applications) on Algorand grows, so must the infrastructure, notably oracles, to enable significantly higher and better feature sets. In the Algorand ecosystem, Algoracle’s opinions on off-chain computing are therefore worth...
Total Value Locked in Defi Takes a Hit Losing $21 Billion in 6 Days
11.4.2022
Over the last six days, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) has dropped 9.21% from a high of $232.88 billion on April 5, to today’s $211.43 billion. The value locked in defi protocols shed 4.40% of that value during the last 24 hours. Value Locked in Defi Shudders...
Altcoin Roundup: Interoperability push puts attention back on Polkadot
8.4.2022
ASTR, ACA and SAITO went on a month-long rally shortly after the Polkadot ecosystem intensified its move toward DeFi and EVM compatibility
‘Docklands DAO’ plan to help Melbourne precincts recover from the pandemic
7.4.2022
RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub has proposed a pilot program for “Docklands DAO” that will help Melbourne precincts recover from the pandemic
Sweden Wants to Test E-Krona Viability for Smart Payments
6.4.2022
Trials by Riksbank have shown that offline payments can work using the CBDC, but the central bank is also looking at privacy concerns
DeFi Protocol EverRise Introduces New Utility for On-Chain NFTs
5.4.2022
EverRise, the blockchain technology company that brought the buyback to crypto, has upgraded to a new smart contract that supports VeNomics (vote escrowed token model) and on-chain utility NFTs. The upgraded EverRise protocol introduces increased security features and an innovative staking platform...
The evolution of blockchain: Transactions, contracts and applications
4.4.2022
Blockchain technology is more than just Bitcoin. Let’s examine the evolution of Nakamoto’s brainchild
Total Value Locked in Defi Nears Lifetime High, Ethereum’s TVL Dominates by 54%
3.4.2022
On Sunday, April 3, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) has risen to $231 billion. The TVL is nearing the all-time high (ATH) of $256 billion recorded on December 2, 2021, as it’s only 10.82% under the TVL’s ATH. Additionally, while Curve Finance continues...
Astar (ASTR) price doubles as the network prepares to add 15 new projects in April
1.4.2022
ASTR price booked a 100% gain following a $22 million fundraise and a recently announced plan to launch 15 projects in April
Cleanspark Reveals Texas Expansion — Bitcoin Miner Plans to Add 500 MW of Mining Power
31.3.2022
Bitcoin miner Cleanspark has revealed the company is expanding operations in Texas with up to 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable power. The firm has inked a deal with the Houston-based Lancium to initially secure 200 MW of Lancium’s renewable power and has the option to obtain 300 MW more going...
VeChain Partners Alchemy Pay for Fiat Payment Rails and Crypto on-Ramps
31.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Palo Alto, USA, March 2022 – Vechain (VET), the leading layer-1 smart contract platform has announced it is adding Alchemy Pay’s (ACH) mainstream-friendly fiat payment channels and crypto on-ramps to its network. Alchemy Pay is a specialist in providing practical payment...
Nifty Gateway to Develop 'Smart TV NFT Platform' with Samsung
31.3.2022
NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway said that together with the electronics giant Samsung it will develop a "first-ever smart TV NFT platform" that can be used to purchase and trade digital art and collectibles.
Nifty Gateway, which is owned by the major cryptoasset exchange Gemini, has already...
Zilliqa's 'metaverse' debut pumps ZIL price 350% in just five days — selloff ahead?
31.3.2022
ZIL's price rally has made the coin “overbought” on multiple timeframes, raising selloff risks
Nifty Gateway Partners With Samsung to Develop ‘First-Ever Smart TV NFT Platform’
30.3.2022
Nifty Gateway, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace has announced that the company has partnered with the electronics giant Samsung. The two firms have been working on the “first-ever smart TV NFT platform” and Nifty Gateway is already integrated into Samsung’s 2022 premium...