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Brevis raises $7.5m seed round to advance verifiable computing
Brevis, a smart verifiable computing platform, has raised $7.5 million from venture capital investors to advance off-chain verifiable computation across the blockchain ecosystem. In an announcement on Nov. 11, Brevis…
Okto Wallet teams up with AggLayer to help cross-chain transactions
Okto announced that its Okto Wallet will now support AggLayer, a cross-chain settlement solution developed in collaboration with Polygon Labs. The partnership, revealed at the Aggregation Summit and shared with…
A16z-backed Espresso announces mainnet launch of core product
Espresso, a blockchain project focused on cross-chain composability and backed by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has announced that its confirmation layer is now live on mainnet. The launch follows…
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Prints Nearly 4,000,000,000 USDT As Crypto Markets Edge Higher
Stablecoin giant Tether has created an additional four billion USDT as Bitcoin (BTC) and digital assets make another run to the upside. Blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain says that a “massive…
Future of U.S. crypto industry is bright
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz—a16z—released an optimistic note to the crypto industry on Nov. 11, addressing the industry’s future and highlighting new opportunities for regulatory clarity, innovation, and growth in…
DeltaPrime allegedly suffers second attack, losing over $4.7m
Crypto broker DeltaPrime has seemingly fallen victim to a $4.7 million hacker attack, for the second time since September. DeltaPrime, a decentralized crypto protocol backed by Avalanche and GSR Markets,…
Building a Future-Ready Workforce in Blockchain Technology: Key Strategies for Success
Organizations must compete with their peers in a continuously evolving business landscape to stay ahead and sustain their business. Blockchain is one of the most notable trends that have emerged…
Santiment Says Retail FOMO About To Hit Cardano, Sees Ethereum-Based Coin Decoupling From Altcoin Pack
Smart contract platform Cardano (ADA) could soon witness retail fear of missing out (FOMO), according to crypto analytics platform Santiment. In a new thread on the social media platform X,…
Sustainability with decentralized data | Opinion
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Blockchain technology has enabled businesses to gain…
Web3 loyalty programs: What’s holding them back?
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The advent of web3 presented an opportunity…
Tether’s Investment Arm Announces Completion of Funding for Middle Eastern Crude Oil Trade
Tether’s Investment division is announcing the financing of a $45 million physical crude oil transaction between a major oil company and a commodity trader. In a new announcement, the USDT-stablecoin…
Binance Labs invests in DeSci platform BIO Protocol
Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of Binance, has announced its investment in BIO Protocol, a platform designed to help early-stage scientific research startups access decentralized funding opportunities. The investment…
Unlocking the Power of Blockchain in Education
Blockchain technology emerged as a formidable force for changing processes across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, education and supply chain. The advantages of deploying blockchain technology in education help students…
Blockstream opens R&D center in Lugano: report
Bitcoin and blockchain technology firm Blockstream has launched a research and development hub in Lugano, Switzerland, according to CoinDesk. Blockstream, one of the leading Bitcoin (BTC) infrastructure firms, announced the…
Eclipse launches public mainnet of first SVM L2 on Ethereum
Eclipse Foundation announced on Nov. 7 that Eclipse, a Solana Virtual Machine-powered layer-2 on Ethereum, had launched its public mainnet. The milestone is a key step in Eclipse’s quest to…
Swiss city Lugano issues third blockchain bond: report
The Swiss city of Lugano has issued its third bond using blockchain technology. The bond is valued at $139 million and has dual listings on the digital exchange and traditional…
Swiss bank UBS tests blockchain for cross-border payments with digital cash
UBS has successfully piloted its blockchain-based payment system to enhance the efficiency of cross-border transactions. Multinational investment giant UBS has completed a pilot of its blockchain-based payment system dubbed “UBS…
Arkham announces a new perpetuals exchange
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has announced the launch of a new perpetual futures exchange. The Arkham Perpetuals Exchange is set to go live next Wednesday, offering users a platform…
How to Maximize and Expense Your Learning with 101 Blockchains
The rapid evolution of the technology landscape requires every professional to stay updated with the latest trends and improve their skills. You can be the top employee one day and…
The path to AI: Decentralized and on-chain
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The centralized model that has dominated AI…
Cathie Wood Says Trump Victory Will Put Blockchain and Four Other Technologies on Steroids
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood thinks blockchain and a handful of other technology sectors could grow under a Donald Trump administration. Wood says in a new YouTube video that federal…
JPMorgan to launch dollar-euro FX settlements via Kinexys blockchain
JPMorgan is rolling out instant dollar-euro FX settlement on its Kinexys blockchain, with sterling set to follow pending regulatory clearance. Banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. is set to bring…
Internet Computer sees 1,230% surge in cross-chain activity
The DFINITY Foundation, the Swiss-based organization behind the Internet Computer blockchain, has released its 2024 Ecosystem Report, highlighting significant growth in the blockchain’s interoperability technology. The report notes a 1,230%…
Standard Chartered and Ant International complete SGD settlement on blockchain: report
Standard Chartered and Ant International completed SGD-denominated liquidity transfers using Ant’s Whale platform. British multinational bank Standard Chartered alongside Ant International has completed SGD-denominated liquidity transfers using Ant International’s blockchain-based…