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Hedera Hashgraph Announces Integration of MetaMask

Decentralized Public Network Hedera Hashgraph has announced that it would integrate MetaMask through the HIP-583, making it more accessible to a wider range of users. Furthermore, Hedera recently concluded a successful proof-of-concept (PoC) trial for stablecoin remittances in partnership with Shinhan Bank, SCB TechX, and other financial institutions. Users of

July 18, 2023 2 mins read

Celsius Creditors Agree on $25 Million Disbursement Plan

The creditors of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius and the Series B holders have agreed on a plan to disburse $25 million to the shareholders, with $24 million going towards legal fees and the remaining $1 million being split evenly among the parties. While the terms of the sale to Galaxy

July 18, 2023 1 min read

Binance Ends Argentina Soccer Sponsorship Deal Over Contract Dispute

After just one year of their five-year agreement, Binance has ended it, alleging a violation of contract on the side of the Argentina Football Association (AFA). Binance signed a five-year contract in January 2022 to be the primary sponsor of Argentina’s successful national soccer team and the naming sponsor of

July 18, 2023 1 min read

Gnosis Launches Fully Decentralized Payment Network and Debit Card

Blockchain industry frontrunner Gnosis has introduced Gnosis Pay and Gnosis Card, the first fully decentralized payment network and self-custodial debit card. This was announced during the biggest annual European Ethereum 04-days event, The Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC). Using a Visa-certified consumer debit card linked to an on-chain self-custodial wallet, the

July 17, 2023 2 mins read

Ethereum L2 Solution zkSync Unveils Game-Changing Mega Upgrade with New Features

Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution zkSync has announced its latest mega upgrade, named Boojum, aimed at enhancing overall performance and efficiency. The upgrade introduces a STARK-powered proof system, enabling improved performance on consumer-grade hardware. Boojum includes the RUST-based cryptographic library, powering the upgraded ZK circuit version for zkSync Era and

July 17, 2023 1 min read

Telegram’s Wallet Pay Empowers Merchants with In-App Crypto Payments

Telegram introduced Wallet Pay on Thursday, enabling merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments directly via the messaging app. This latest innovation has garnered great attention from market analysts as it simplifies crypto payments within chats by bots. ⚡️ Introducing Wallet Pay: Fast & easy crypto payments for goods and services in

July 17, 2023 2 mins read

Insolvent Celsius Network Converts $25 Million Worth of Altcoins

Post receiving approval from the U.S. court supervising its bankruptcy case, the insolvent cryptocurrency lender Celsius has begun selling its altcoin assets in exchange for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). After a brief halt in withdrawals due to a lack of client cash, Celsius filed for bankruptcy protection in July

July 17, 2023 2 mins read

Breaking: Coinbase Halts Staking in Four US States

Coinbase, the United States-based cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will halt the staking service in four states in the United States. Coinbase, one of the largest and most prominent cryptocurrency exchanges, made this decision to comply with the legal requirements imposed by the regulatory authorities in those states.  1/

July 15, 2023 2 mins read

Florida Governor Speaks Against CBDC

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made a strong statement ahead of the 2024 elections. United States presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has pledged to ban central bank digital currencies (CBDC) on day one if he emerges victorious in the 2024 elections. It sparks discussions about the future of money, technological advancements,

July 15, 2023 2 mins read

Binance Layoff Update: Cz’s Hiring Initiatives Remain Unaffected

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has reportedly laid off over 1,000 employees, including 36 in India. This binance layoff primarily affected customer service workers, and said it to be a result of its aim to reallocate resources and enhance talent density within the organization. Binance had previously

July 15, 2023 2 mins read