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Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled his ambitious roadmap titled “The Splurge,” which aims to enhance the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and bring it to a stable and performant “endgame state.” The initiative focuses on several key goals, including the integration of account abstraction to improve user experience, optimizing transaction fee economics, and exploring advanced … Read more
Chainlink has launched its Data Streams on BNB Chain’s Layer-2 solution, enhancing the capabilities of decentralized finance applications within the ecosystem. This integration provides developers with access to real-time, high-frequency market data, enabling them to build more efficient and responsive applications. Users can deposit funds from BNB Chain to opBNB, allowing them to interact with … Read more
1inch Network has announced a long-term partnership with the Bruce Lee Family Company, aimed at fostering the adoption of decentralized finance and Web3 under the slogan “Take crypto seriousLee.” This collaboration celebrates the legacy of Bruce Lee, whose iconic “one-inch punch” inspired the name of the 1inch platform. The partnership will kick off with a … Read more
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, has announced $1.67 billion in loans processed year-to-date (YTD) as of Q3 2024, marking a milestone since its inception in 2018. This total includes $258.7 million in retail loans and $1.41 billion in institutional loans, with Q3 alone accounting for over $506 million in digital asset loans. The retail sector … Read more
Nasdaq-listed cloud mining services company Bitfufu has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in an 80-megawatt (MW) Bitcoin mining facility in Ethiopia. This strategic move marks a significant shift for the company as it transitions from an asset-light strategy to managing a diverse portfolio of Bitcoin mining infrastructure. With this acquisition, Bitfufu’s hosting … Read more
The Solv Protocol has announced the integration of Liquid Bitcoin (LST) into Solana’s decentralized finance (Defi) ecosystem through its new product, Solvbtc.JUP. This initiative allows Bitcoin holders to participate in yield generation by depositing BTC or Wrapped BTC to mint Solvbtc, which can then be converted into Solvbtc.JUP, representing staked Bitcoin that accrues yield over … Read more
Payments giant Stripe is in advanced discussions to acquire the San Antonio-based stablecoin platform Bridge for $1 billion, according to reports by Bloomberg and Forbes. Founded by former Coinbase employees Zach Abrams and Sean Yu, Bridge specializes in enabling businesses to create, store, and transact with stablecoins like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, having raised … Read more
At an event in San Francisco, co-inventors Alex Blania and Sam Altman unveiled significant updates to their project, now known as the World Network. Among the five key announcements was the introduction of a new generation Orb, designed to enhance the efficiency of World ID proof of human verifications, powered by advanced NVIDIA Jetson technology. … Read more
Unstoppable Domains has announced the launch of Metamask Snap, an integration that allows for cross-chain name resolution for over 4 million users. This new feature enables users to send and receive cryptocurrency using easily recognizable domain names instead of complex wallet addresses, significantly enhancing the user experience within Metamask. The Unstoppable Domains Snap expands Metamask’s … Read more
Ireland’s Finance Minister Jack Chambers has announced plans to draft urgent legislation aimed at updating financial regulations to include cryptocurrency and digital asset firms. According to the Irish Examiner, this legislation is crucial to ensure compliance with new European Union money laundering and financing of terrorism laws, which are set to take effect on December … Read more