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Real-world assets evolve finance by tokenizing everything, says Kinto co-founder

DIGIT — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:05:00 +0000

Real-world assets could catalyze the tokenization of everything, or at least Kinto thinks so.

Telegram CEO Predicts Blockchain Mass Adoption This Year — Announces Mini App Store, Web3 Browser

DIGIT — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:33:36 +0000

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, forecasts 2024 as the year of blockchain mass adoption. He announced new features such as a mini app store, an in-app browser for Web3, and initiatives to combat crypto scams. Telegram’s user base has grown to 950 million monthly active users, with expectations to reach one billion soon. Telegram’s CEO […]

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FHE and confidential computing will unlock $1T in crypto capital

DIGIT — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:46:15 +0000

Confidential computing could be the fourth layer of blockchain technology, which was the missing element for mass institutional adoption.

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Centralized crypto exchanges are key for mass adoption, despite FTX collapse

DIGIT — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:01:07 +0000

Hybrid, non-custodial exchanges could help restore industry trust in crypto but CEXs remain key for onboarding new users.

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Decentralized ID is the next “killer” Web3 use case: Cardano sustainability lead

DIGIT — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:52 +0000

Blockchain needs more non-speculative use cases to onboard the next billion mainstream users.

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Starkware Aims to Scale Bitcoin Using Zero-Knowledge Technology

DIGIT — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:40:56 +0000

Starkware, known for its work on Ethereum scaling solutions, announced plans to apply its zero-knowledge technology to Bitcoin. The initiative aims to enable mass-use of Bitcoin, targeting scalability that could support global daily transactions. Starkware Announces Plan to Enhance Bitcoin Scalability Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs Blockchain firm Starkware revealed its ambitious strategy to enhance Bitcoin’s scalability […]

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ConsenSys slashes headcount 11% as chief economist reveals formula for adoption

DIGIT — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:08:14 +0000

ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin confirmed the company would be cutting 96 of its staff to focus its resources on its core businesses.

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Hashkey Capital Raises $500 Million for Its Third Fund, Despite Crypto Market Downturn

DIGIT — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 04:30:28 +0000

On Tuesday, global asset manager Hashkey, which focuses on crypto and blockchain investments, announced that it has closed its third fund at $500 million. The company’s “HashKey Fintech Investment III” is dedicated to developing crypto solutions, blockchain technology, and Web3 concepts. Hashkey Capital’s Fund III to Focus on Web3, Emerging Markets and Crypto Solutions Amid […]

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‘Ponzi Schemes Have Created a Negative Reputation for the Industry’ — Uganda Blockchain Advocate

DIGIT — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:00:49 +0000

Education and awareness campaigns are still viewed as important channels that draw people to cryptocurrencies and blockchain. This has been particularly true in some parts of Africa where bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are proving to be a useful alternative to fiat currency. Blockchain Education and Advocacy From Uganda Despite a surge in the use of […]

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More Needs to Be Done to Ensure Tanzanians Understand the Risks of Crypto Trading, Says Blockchain Educator

DIGIT — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 11:30:10 +0000

Tanzanians are embracing cryptocurrencies but more work still has to be undertaken in order to reduce the number of scams in the industry, a blockchain educator has said. In much of the year 2021, blockchain entities and proponents of the technology in Tanzania did much to bring this fintech to ordinary folks in that country. […]

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