Thu, November 5

Nimiq Announces Pre-Staking for $NIM Holders Ahead of Proof-of-Stake Migration

Pre-staking for $NIM holders has been announced by Layer-1 payments blockchain Nimiq, which is a significant step toward its much awaited migration to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). This initiative not only prepares the way for the network’s transition to a more energy-efficient, decentralized proof of stake consensus, but it also pays out

October 7, 2024 3 mins read

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Lauds Sui Network Over Solana

Once again, Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, has criticized the Solana network and lauded the Sui network. Despite Hoskinson’s effusive appreciation for Sui, he insisted that Cardano is still the number one and provided reasons for his belief. A top layer-1 blockchain, Solana, isn’t the best choice. Cardano’s founder said

October 6, 2024 2 mins read

Polymarket Sees $533M Trading Volume in September as US Election Draws Near

High levels of interest in the 2024 US presidential election and Middle Eastern geopolitical events drove September’s trading volume of $533.51 million on the blockchain-based prediction platform Polymarket. Moreover, this is an increase of $61.51 million over August’s $472 million, as reported by Dune Analytics. Also, the number of active

October 5, 2024 2 mins read

Blockchain Zone Initiative Launched to Protect Developers from Patent Trolls

To protect blockchain developers against “patent trolls,” the Blockchain Zone was launched by the Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA) in collaboration with Unified Patents. The initiative goes after non-practicing enterprises (NPEs), or those who own patents but don’t really do anything; these groups often use the exorbitant expense of litigation

October 5, 2024 2 mins read

Truflation Partners with Sphinx to Power Perpetuals for RWAs with Real-Time Data

Truflation, the prominent reference point for real-world assets (RWA) indices, has partnered with Sphinx, one of the leading derivatives trading platforms. Through this partnership, consumers will benefit more from the combination of Truflation’s real-time inflation data and Sphinx’s blockchain-based commodities trading platform. This alliance aims to leverage the increasing demand for

October 4, 2024 1 min read

Ripple Expands in Latin America with Mercado Bitcoin Partnership

Ripple, a prominent provider of digital asset infrastructure, has teamed up with Mercado Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil. On October 2, the SEC sought to overturn a ruling made by Judge Analisa Torres by filing a notice of appeal in the case. After a court ruled in 2023

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Raydium LaunchesTeleport for Quick Cross Chain Token Transfers

Raydium has launched Teleport, a groundbreaking feature that enables seamless token transfers from Ethereum-based networks to the Solana blockchain. This new tool leverages the Wormhole network to simplify cross-chain transactions. Consequently, users can transfer tokens effortlessly between these two ecosystems, improving overall efficiency. In an official announcement, Raydium emphasized its

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Kresus Partners with Christie’s to Launch Blockchain-Based Art Ownership Certificates

Kresus, an industry-leading cryptocurrency wallet provider, has collaborated with Christie’s to transform the way art collectors prove and manage their ownership. As part of Christie’s esteemed sale, “An Eye Towards the Real: Photographs from the Collection of Ambassador Trevor Traina,” happening on October 2nd at Christie’s Rockefeller Center, Kresus will distribute blockchain-based Certificates

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Chainlink and Taurus Unite to Enhance Institutional Tokenization

Taurus, a Swiss digital asset infrastructure provider backed by Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank, has announced a partnership with Chainlink to accelerate the adoption of tokenized assets. This collaboration aims to tackle critical challenges in the tokenized asset sector, including security, data integrity, and asset mobility. .@taurus_hq—a leading digital asset

October 2, 2024 1 min read