Metaverse pioneer and movie VFX team unite for blockchain project
Wētā Workshop is known for its special effects work on movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Go to Source
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Babylon Staking Sparks Bitcoin Fee Surge: Transfers Hit $105 Before Plummeting
On Aug. 22, Bitcoin’s onchain transaction fees took off, soaring to more than 1,250 satoshis per virtual byte (sat/vB), which translated to over $105 per transfer at 8:45 a.m. EDT. However, by 9:40 a.m. EDT on Thursday, fees had dropped to 625 sat/vB or $53.26 per transaction. Bitcoin Miners Rejoice as Fees Hit $105 The … Read more
Ocean Nodes Incentive Program delayed for back-end improvements
Ocean Protocol has rescheduled the launch of its Nodes Incentive Program to Aug. 29, complete backend updates and enhancements. Go to Source
Franklin Templeton expands blockchain fund to Avalanche network
Franklin Templeton has expanded its pioneering blockchain-integrated money market fund to Avalanche, broadening institutional investor access to digital finance. Go to Source
Former TON Foundation execs establish new community initiative
The newly launched TON Society will manage events and channels for The Open Network, driving community participation and decentralized governance. Go to Source
OriginTrail, The Blockchain Socialist and CryptoHarlem update The Agenda on the state of crypto
In Part 2 of The Agenda’s one-year later episode, CryptoHarlem, OriginTrail and The Blockchain Socialist share their thoughts and plans for 2025. Go to Source
DBS Bank pilots blockchain-based government grants
The blockchain-based solution builds on DBS Bank’s participation in Project Orchid, an effort by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to test the benefits of tokenization. Go to Source
PIP Labs secures $80M for Story Protocol, valuation hits $2.25B
Story Protocol’s Series B was co-led by a16z Crypto and Polychain Capital. The funds were targeted at developing its layer-1 blockchain, designed for intellectual property tokenization. Go to Source
Dormant Bitcoin Wallets From 2013 and 2014 Come Alive Moving $20.3M
As bitcoin hovers just below the $60,000 mark, two long-dormant bitcoin wallets, untouched since 2014 and 2013, sprang to life, moving a total of 342.59 BTC, valued at $20.3 million at today’s rates. 2 Vintage Bitcoin Wallets Suddenly Awaken, Moving $20.3 Million On Wednesday, a bitcoin wallet that had been inactive since Aug. 18, 2014—almost … Read more
How Vitalik Buterin’s pluralistic vision could reshape blockchain governance
While Buterin believes pluralistic philosophy can enhance existing systems, he acknowledges that it cannot replace them. Go to Source