After failing to secure funds from an unnamed investor, Australian blockchain startup Everledger has apparently filed for bankruptcy. According to the AFR on May 8, Everledger, a company that utilizes blockchain technology to trace the origin of diamonds and other items, was unable to close its most recent investment round.
The European blockchain sector is preparing to make a last push to avert rules that would kill the smart contracts underlying the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols that European authorities have been striving to introduce. Moreover, negotiations on the European Data Act, which aim to control data transferred between smart devices
Hito Steyerl’s Animal Spirits at Esther Schipper over Berlin Gallery Weekend is a thought-provoking exploration of cultural production in lieu of several micro-epochs of the last few years. The exhibit takes its name from economist John Maynard Keynes’ concept of human instincts and emotions that influence consumer behavior, and examines
Despite being relatively new to the scene. Layer 1 blockchain network Sui has quickly established itself as one of the most alluring venues for Web3 game developers. Web3 platforms like Polygon, Immutable, Avalanche, and Solana provide a growing library of games at various stages of development. In contrast, Sui, which
The much-anticipated mainnet release of Cardano’s Hydra scaling protocol has finally been released. This development is a big deal for the Cardano ecosystem. Since it furthers the project’s stated goals of enhancing the blockchain’s speed, scalability, and security. While also bolstering the revolutionary potential of Cardano’s underlying technology. In this
Solana gained ample traction among the crypto community in recent times. From its speculative link to SBF’s FTX to the top-selling MadLads, the Ethereum Killer ecosystem conquered the community’s attention. On Thursday, Solana Foundation kickstarted an NFT pitch contest — “Solana NFT Showdown” — to aid NFT brands with real-world
The Ethereum roadmap remains extensive with several significant upgrades still in the pipeline. Over the next six months, Ethereum has planned upgrades to staking withdrawals, as well as various new applications that will enhance the blockchain’s security and provide a better user experience. With the implementation of Proto-Danksharding, a new
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a pro-cryptocurrency mining bill, S.B. 178, into law. The bill largely prevents local governments in Montana from passing laws that prohibit cryptocurrency mining. It enshrines crypto miners’ rights in the state by revising existing laws to prohibit discriminatory electrical rates for mining firms and
Alchemy, the leading blockchain developer platform, has announced the public launch of the much-anticipated Starknet network. Additionally, this visionary network is set to revolutionize the blockchain space with its ZK-powered future. 1 YEAR AGO:We announced our support of a visionary, new network to build a brighter, ZK-powered future together ⚡️
In order to improve its Know-Your-Customer (KYC) solution, Deloitte Switzerland has partnered with Polkadot’s KILT protocol. This newfound interest in blockchain technology to enhance compliance procedures is especially relevant to the banking sector. Intriguingly, using blockchain for Know Your Customer checks might drastically cut down on expenses, speed up operations,
