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Ripple has announced the development of a new product, the XRPL EVM Sidechain, which will bring Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This move is expected to unlock new opportunities in decentralized finance (defi) and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The sidechain will connect to the XRPL mainnet using a bridge, with … Read more
In a significant announcement at the XRP Ledger Community Summit (#XRPL Apex) held in Amsterdam from 11-13 June 2024, Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, unveiled the name of Ripple’s new stablecoin – $RLUSD. Garlinghouse expressed his fondness for the name, stating, “I like to call it Real USD… Ripple USD”. This development marks a … Read more
Bitwala, a blockchain banking service based in Berlin, has entered into a partnership with Curve, a digital wallet provider. The partnership is aimed at integrating Bitwala’s services with Curve’s digital wallet. Users can add Bitwala to their Curve Wallet and avail a 1% cashback offer on their purchases for 30 days. The Curve card can … Read more
Floki Name Service, a decentralized domain name service by the popular meme coin, is now live exclusively on the BNB Chain mainnet. This service allows users to create a unique .floki domain name, which can be used as an on-chain identity and for other purposes such as launching a decentralized website, blog, or résumé. Built … Read more
In a recent social media post that garnered over a million views, Dan Bilzerian, the American poker player and businessman known for his high-stakes games and lifestyle brand Ignite International, expressed interest in creating his own cryptocurrency. Bilzerian, who has distanced himself from any existing cryptocurrencies using his name, hinted at the possibility of launching … Read more
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, co-founder of a telecommunication company, has announced the relaunch of the company with a unique twist. In a recent social media post, Azalea revealed that customers will now be able to purchase phones and month-to-month cell plans using $MOTHER or Sol. This move is part of a broader effort to increase … Read more
Kaiko, a prominent player in the crypto data sector, has announced a strategic partnership with Gemini Foundation, the derivatives trading platform of the cryptocurrency exchange, Gemini. This collaboration will see Gemini Foundation utilizing Kaiko’s Benchmark Reference Rates to power its derivatives platform. The partnership aims to enhance the stability and security of Gemini’s platform by … Read more
Invest Hong Kong, the government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment and the Crypto Valley Association (CVA) of Zug, Switzerland, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster the fintech ecosystems of both regions. The agreement, signed on June 6, 2024, aims to enhance collaboration, particularly in blockchain and cryptographic technologies. It also … Read more
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin and a leading player in the digital asset industry, has made a strategic investment of $18.75M in XREX Group, a fully regulated, blockchain-enabled financial institution. The investment aims to drive innovation in the digital asset industry and facilitate USDT-based cross-border payments in emerging markets. XREX will use the … Read more
Tezos, a blockchain known for its onchain governance system, has activated its 16th protocol upgrade, Paris, on mainnet on June 4th, 2024. This upgrade introduces the Data Availability Layer (DAL), which boosts Layer 2 throughput and unlocks new use cases in gaming, ticketing, and services requiring high-speed transactions. The upgrade also reduces block times to … Read more