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Protocol Village: Kinetix Gets Strategic Investment to Build on Gnosis
15.11.2023
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 16-22, with live updates throughout
House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets Tackles Hamas’ Illicit Cryptocurrency
15.11.2023
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology & Inclusion convened the afternoon of Wednesday, November 15th, to discuss illicit activity in regards to cryptocurrency. Bad actors “We know that bad actors prey on vulnerabilities wherever they can find them,”...
The Protocol: Ethereum Layer-2s Keep Coming as OKX Apes In
15.11.2023
In this week's edition of The Protocol newsletter, we share a few trends stand out to close 2023: the proliferation of Ethereum layer-2 networks, the ascendancy of zero-knowledge cryptography and the appearance of tokens, smart contracts and now file hosting on the Bitcoin blockchain
WonderFi Subsidiary Bitbuy Acquires Bitvo, Owns Nearly Half of All Exchanges in Canada
15.11.2023
Bitbuy, a subsidiary of Canadian-based technology company WonderFi, announced its acquisition of Bitvo Inc. on the morning of Wednesday, November 15th, making WonderFi the owner of nearly 50% of all regulated crypto-trading platforms in the North American country. WonderFi continues to dominate...
The Best Part Of Alan Wake II Is Now On YouTube
15.11.2023
One of the coolest parts of the newly released survival horror game Alan Wake II is now available to watch for free on YouTube, and you definitely should watch it.Read more
'Intents' Are Blockchain's Big New Buzzword. What are They, And What Are the Risks?
15.11.2023
Intent-centric programs are quietly transforming how we operate on blockchains, but they bring risks as well as benefits
Ethereum Platform Infura's Step Toward Decentralization Includes Microsoft, Tencent
15.11.2023
Infura, from the Ethereum developer ConsenSys, is so dominant that it's been cast as a potential single point of failure. Now it's creating a "decentralized infrastructure network" to help protect against outages – enlisting a "federated" group of partners
OpenAI halts new ChatGPT Plus sign-ups amid high demand
15.11.2023
According to the CEO, new sign-ups have been paused because the platform has exceeded its capacity, thus affecting users’ quality of experience
National Hockey League Comes Around to Digital Collectibles, Using Sweet Platform
15.11.2023
NHL Breakaway launches with Sweet, a platform for brands to create NFT collectibles under the Ethereum ERC-721 standard on Polygon and the Ethereum mainnet, as well as the Tezos NFT standard
Former Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao’s Foundation Will Use Shibarium for Its Operations
15.11.2023
The charitable foundation established by the eight-time WBC champion will use the Shibarium blockchain to optimize fundraising, distribution, and other operations
Blockchain Developer Lattice Unveils 'Alternative Data Availability' Network for Optimism
15.11.2023
Redstone is operating in testnet, and aims to be cost-effective for on-chain games and decentralized applications
Standard Chartered Investment Arm Launches Tokenization Platform
15.11.2023
Libeara will enable the creation of a tokenized Singapore dollar government bond fund
JPMorgan, Apollo Tokenize Funds in 'Proof of Concept' With Axelar, Oasis, Provenance
15.11.2023
The aim of the project was to allow wealth managers to tokenize funds and to be able to purchase and rebalance positions in tokenized assets across multiple interconnected chains
The Epic Vs. Google Courtroom Battle Sounds Bonkers
14.11.2023
We are now six days into the Epic v. Google legal showdown over whether the Google Play Store is an illegal monopoly with high fees and strict rules designed to control Android app developers. Things are getting wild as Google employees—including the company’s CEO—might have deleted evidence...
YouTube Now Requires Creators To Label AI Content
14.11.2023
As AI-generated content continues to encroach on everything from advertising to the voice acting profession, YouTube is adding a requirement for users to flag their videos when they include anything made by an AI program. However, looking at the guidelines, it doesn’t seem like the video hosting...
Cryptocurrency Exchange OKX Coming Out With Layer 2 ‘X1’ Built on Polygon Technology
14.11.2023
The OKB token will be used for gas fees on the new chain, which comes as rival crypto exchanges including Coinbase and reportedly Kraken are pursuing their own layer-2 projects
BGX Invests $90 Million in BC Technology Group, Operator of Hong Kong’s OSL Exchange
14.11.2023
Source: Adobe / Dmitry Rukhlenko BC Technology Group, the operator of Hong Kong’s publicly listed cryptocurrency exchange OSL, has secured a significant investment from BitgetX (BGX), the Hong Kong division of the cryptocurrency services provider Bitget, although it is still pending...
PlayStation Exclusive Rollerdrome Hits Xbox Game Pass This Month
14.11.2023
After dropping a handful of stellar games earlier this month, Microsoft is filling out the weeks surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday with more games you can download if you’re subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, including a former PlayStation exclusive.Read more
Circle to Enable Cross-Chain USDC Transfers With Cosmos's Noble Later This Month
14.11.2023
Decentralized exchange dYdX will be the a user of CCTP, as the project expands beyond Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum and Optimism
Cogwise Breaks $1 million Barrier With Price Still Set for 116% Price Increase Before Listing
14.11.2023
Hot new crypto presale Cogwise ($COGW) has now smashed through the $1 million barrier just six weeks after it launched. The project utilizes artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to offer detailed analysis for crypto natives, investors, and traders, with unique tools and insights,...