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In addition to CertiK Ventures’ $45 million investment plan, CertiK also announced the launch of free community tools including Token Scan and Wallet Scan.
Trillions of dollars will flow into Web3 once the details of the Internet of Contracts are worked out.
The Hemi testnet is now live, with a mainnet launch planned for the fourth quarter.
CEX.io’s collaboration with MoneyGram and Stellar offers users expanded cash-in and cash-out options through USDC conversion.
The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum's digital assets report said that 92% of its respondents believe that financial markets will experience tokenization at some point.
Crypto advocates urged Americans to help the industry flourish without "misapplied" securities regulations.
According to Tether’s transparency page, the authorized issuance of $USDT on the $TON blockchain has exceeded $1.03B, with an additional $309.33m authorized but not yet issued. Clarifying the same, CEO Paolo Ardoino said that this is an “authorized but not issued transaction.” The minting is intended for future requests and chain swaps, ensuring liquidity as …
RWAs continue to experience growth led by tokenized U.S. Treasuries.
After moving to Farcaster, Vitalik Buterin appears to be back on X with over 150 posts or replies in the last month.
Donald Trump said in a video posted to X that his World Liberty Financial crypto project would launch Sept. 16.
The Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem will enable carbon credit transactions from issuance to retirement.
Grayscale, a leading cryptocurrency asset manager, unveiled the first XRP trust in the US, propelling the token’s price by 8% to $0.57 at press time. Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin Is In A ‘Healthier’ Place Now, Here’s Why XRP Trust Announced, Is The XRP ETF Incoming? Digital assets manager Grayscale today announced the launch of a closed-end XRP trust in the US, paving the way for institutional investors to gain exposure to the top 10 cryptocurrencies, an official announcement by Ripple confirms. Commenting on the development, Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, Grayscale’s Head of Product & Research, said: We believe Grayscale XRP Trust gives investors exposure to a protocol with an important real-world use case. By facilitating cross-border payments that take just seconds to complete, XRP has the potential to transform the legacy financial infrastructure. For the uninitiated, a closed-end trust differs from an exchange-traded fund (ETF) because it allows certain investors to gain exposure to the underlying asset with relatively fewer regulatory constraints. On the other hand, an ETF approval requires several checks from regulators – in this case, from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) before they are made available to investors. That being said, it’s worth highlighting that an approved trust holds the potential to transform into an ETF with the required regulatory approvals. For example, Grayscale’s single-asset investment trusts – Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) – were given the go-ahead to become ETFs earlier this year. Related Reading: 11% Of Bitcoin Supply In Coinbase’s Hands: Analyzing The Potential Risks As a result, it won’t be surprising to see an XRP ETF in the US sometime soon. The fact that Grayscale has published an intended four-phase product life cycle for its newly unveiled XRP trust further gives weight to the possibility of an XRP ETF shortly. Interestingly, the XRP trust’s launch comes when its parent company, Ripple, is tackling multiple legal battles with the US SEC. XRP’s price following the announcement skyrocketed by 8%, currently at $0.57. Featured image from Zebpay.com, Chart from Tradingview
While Chainlink retains a strong lead, Pyth’s rapid rise in total value secured hints at shifting dynamics in the oracle market.
The iPhone maker's "It's Glowtime" event on Monday focused on bringing AI capabilities to the smartphone.
A single Bitcoin miner received the total reward of a Bitcoin block, a rarity due to the hash and power requirements needed to mine the blockchain.
Merlin Chain and BitcoinOS join forces to deploy the Grail Bridge, introducing zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) for secure cross-chain transactions.
Nansen expands its services by acquiring StakeWithUs, enabling users to stake assets onchain across 20+ blockchains.
The integration of Fabric Cryptography’s Verifiable Processing Units promises faster, more secure transactions on Polygon’s AggLayer.
Snapshot X enables gasless onchain voting for DAOs using Starknet technology, advancing governance with lower costs and enhanced security.
The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has yet to be concluded despite Judge Analisa Torres’ August 7 ruling, which appeared to have ended the case. This follows a recent development showing that the SEC is still considering appealing the court’s ruling. Related Reading: Satoshi Nakamoto Tells NBA […]
According to Web3 gaming firm Moxy, the deal will save the company around $3.5 million in gas fees annually.
Project Pax, backed by Japan’s top banks, seeks to streamline cross-border transactions using stablecoins, addressing inefficiencies identified by the G20.
Applications range from digital storage to energy markets, the report said, while pointing to significant use cases for the technology.
Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical.
According to ETC Group, the new high is a sign that the halving-induced supply shock is intensifying.
EllipX will comply with the EU’s MiCA regulations, with plans to add fiat services and offer fee cuts for former Mt. Gox users.
Justin Sun's SunPump community abandons LP token burning in favor of a more transparent, onchain buyback and burn process.