The Beam Chain groups a number of big-ticket upgrades, including zero-knowledge support and fast finality, into a single Ethereum upgrade.
According to the team, the confirmation layer will be a critical piece of infrastructure for composability among layer-2 rollups, allowing for two networks to read and trust each other's blocks of transaction data.
A long-dormant string of code called OP_CAT could be the secret to unlocking the true potential of Bitcoin for DeFi and see it surge past Ethereum DeFi in the future.
Nansen aims to pave the way for more efficient decision-making in the Bitcoin layer 2s empowered by the deeper insights its data and analytics provide
Namechain, as the layer-2 blockcain is called, will use a zero-knowledge rollup for scaling and is likely to go live around the end of 2025.
Globally, music professionals are missing millions, if not billions, of dollars in royalties. This isn’t just an occasional oversight or technical flaw; it’s a fundamental problem within an industry that wants to prevent its evolution to preserve profits. Does that sound extreme? Well, the recent lawsuit initiated by Limp Bizkit against Universal Music Group (UMG) […]
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The German central bank (Deutsche Bundesbank) has joined Project Guardian, a Singapore-led initiative pushing to reshape global capital markets through asset tokenization. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched Project Guardian in 2022 to unite financial heavyweights and policymakers worldwide. The initiative aims to open new liquidity pathways and set standards for tokenized assets. The […]
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Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of crypto exchange Binance, has made a strategic investment in BIO Protocol, a blockchain-based platform that aims to reshape early-stage scientific research funding. The investment marks Binance Labs’ first foray into the emerging Decentralized Science (DeSci) sector, highlighting its commitment to leveraging blockchain technology for societal impact. BIO Protocol’s […]
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In a post shared with its community, DEGEN revealed mounting challenges in its ongoing effort to migrate DEGEN L3 to a new service provider. The prolonged standoff, which DEGEN claims has stalled critical upgrades and harmed users, has spotlighted unresolved tensions with its current provider, Conduit. Service failures Since August, DEGEN has reportedly sought to […]
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The new dashboard by Dune reveals funds lost in over 5,500 blockchain-based scams, exploits, and attacks.
Eclipse raised more than $50 million from investors but has been marred by controversy over the past year.
Newton will allow for wallet solutions to plug into the AggLayer, which is a Polygon-backed effort to connect affiliated chains and allow tokens to freely move between them. Magic Labs claims its the first dedicated network for wallet solutions and chain unification.
The Ethereum Foundation has introduced the Mekong Testnet, a short-term testing environment designed to allow developers to explore new features from the upcoming Pectra upgrade before its mainnet release. In a blog post on Nov. 7, the Foundation said the Mekong Testnet incorporates all Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) intended for Pectra. These proposals focus on […]
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The blockchain industry might get a boost as former U.S. President Donald Trump wins a second term, promising to keep his promises, including a long list of Bitcoin- and crypto-related pledges.
Private market exchange ADDX, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), and Chainlink have launched an innovative solution for cross-border transactions involving tokenized commercial papers, according to a Nov. 6 statement. The project utilizes ADDX’s investment platform, ANZ’s Digital Asset Services, and Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) with its Private Transactions functionality. It was designed […]
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One of the biggest trends of 2023 among the leading layer-2 projects on Ethereum was the emergence of “blockchain in a box,” where the teams encouraged developers to clone their code to spin up new layer 2s. Now, it appears, one project in particular, Optimism, appears to be pulling away as the clear leader.
Ethereum Foundation contributor Josh Stark highlighted Ethereum’s (ETH) “hardness” as its defining quality in the digital economy, emphasizing its ability to provide unmatched predictability and immutability for decentralized applications. Stark argued that these qualities make Ethereum a resilient foundation, setting it apart from other blockchains and traditional institutions. His statement comes amid Ethereum’s price struggles […]
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Polymarket soared to unprecedented highs on Election Day, with open interest reaching $463 million as users flocked to bet on the high-stakes race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. This surge marked a 40% increase in open interest from the previous week, underscoring Polymarket’s growing status as a pulse of political […]
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The pilot was run as part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Project Guardian.
Swift, the global bank messaging network, announced on Nov. 5 that it has concluded a pilot program to streamline tokenized fund settlement and redemption using fiat currency on its network in collaboration with UBS Asset Management and Chainlink. This initiative aims to link digital asset transactions with existing fiat payment systems, reaching over 11,500 financial […]
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced several initiatives designed to enhance tokenization within the financial sector, according to a Nov. 4 statement. According to the regulator, the move aims to strengthen tokenized assets’ liquidity and support market infrastructure growth. To help drive the adoption of tokenized assets, MAS will establish commercial networks, develop […]
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has dismissed recent speculation about the company’s plans to launch a proprietary blockchain network. In a Nov. 3 post on X, Ardoino clarified that Tether does not intend to create its blockchain. He emphasized the company’s position by writing: “Tether is not planning to build an official blockchain at this time.” […]
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Researchers Justin Drake and Drankrad Feist set off a controversy in May when they revealed that they'd accepted big token payouts from EigenLayer, raising conflict of interest concerns.
UBS Asset Management, a subsidiary of Zurich-headquartered investment bank UBS, has launched its inaugural tokenized fund on the Ethereum blockchain, aiming to expand access for its clients. According to a Nov. 1 statement, the new product — the “UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token” or “uMINT” — offers clients an innovative investment solution. Token […]
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Binance is turning to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its advanced generative AI tools to enhance user experience on its platform, according to an Oct. 31 statement shared with CryptoSlate. By incorporating AWS’s Cloud and Generative AI technologies, Binance aims to streamline user onboarding, strengthen customer support, and improve internal systems for automated diagnostics and […]
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The goal of allowing greater utility on the Bitcoin blockchain is one of almost existential importance, according to Citrea