Protocol Village: Telos to Work With R&D Firm Ponos on Hardware-Accelerated Ethereum ZkEVM

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of April 18-24. дальше »

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Ripple’s Top Lawyer Sets The Record Straight On Next Steps In SEC Case — Is $1 XRP In Sight?

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Coinbase postpones PepeCoin (PEPE) futures launch, cites technical issues

A leading crypto firm, Coinbase International,  has attracted the attention of market players as it halted the release of the highly-awaited PepeCoin perpetual futures. The exchange cited technical problems as the reason behind the setback. дальше »

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Injective and Jambo partner to bring mobile-based DeFi to millions in emerging markets

Injective and Web3 mobile firm Jambo will partner to promote DeFi in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia. The collaboration seeks to make it easy for millions to access dApps via the Jambophone. дальше »

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Aptos partners with Microsoft, Brevan Howard to build institutional platform ‘Aptos Ascend’

Aptos Labs has struck a partnership with multiple mainstream companies as it looks to position the Aptos blockchain for greater DeFi adoption. Aptos partners Microsoft, top firms The collaboration involves tech giant Microsoft, digital assets arm of global macro investment firm Brevan Howard, Korea’s leading AI company SK Telecom and management consulting firm Boston Consulting […] дальше »

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Bearish Flip in Crypto Crowd Sentiment Hints at Coming Bitcoin Price Bounce

Analytics firm Santiment's social-media metrics suggest the crypto crowd is beginning to lean bearish. дальше »

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Onchain Data Shows Bull Run Has ‘Come to an End’; Bear Market Mentions Spike

According to data from the crypto analytics firm Santiment, sentiment among cryptocurrency traders appears to be shifting from bullish to bearish following Bitcoin’s recent 16% drop from its all-time high of $73,600 reached on March 14th, signaling the bear market has essentially “come to an end. дальше »

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Binance converts 100% of its emergency fund to USDC for improved stability

Exchange Binance has converted 100% of its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) assets to stablecoin USD Coin. The firm established SAFU in 2018 as an emergency fund for customers during extreme situations. дальше »

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No Fed Rate Cuts? No Worries For Bitcoin, Says Research Firm

As the US economy grapples with rising inflation expectations and scaled-back forecasts for Federal Reserve rate cuts, the Bitcoin market remains buoyant, according to a detailed analysis by Reflexivity Research. дальше »

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QCP Capital teams up Further Ventures to expand services in Abu Dhabi

Singapore-based crypto trading firm QCP Capital has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Further Ventures to double down on the Middle Eastern markets. Asia’s crypto trading firm QCP Capital revealed a partnership agreement with Further Ventures, an investment firm backed… дальше »

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Binance Could Come Back to India by Paying $2M Fine: Report

The exchange could return as a FIU-registered firm after paying the fine, the report added. дальше »

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MetaWin Launches Innovative TOKENIZED Tesla Cybertruck Contest on Layer 2 Blockchain, Base

With extensive knowledge and expertise in the field, MetaWin and law firm BCLP have achieved a groundbreaking feat by tokenizing a Tesla Cybertruck. This innovative approach involves converting the vehicle into a digital asset, which is then secured by a legally binding contract and transformed into a Non-Fungible Token (NFT). дальше »

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Top 4 accounting firm turns to Ethereum for blockchain-based business contracts

Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY)  unveiled its new service for managing enterprise contracts via blockchain technology called OpsChain Contract Manager (OCM) on April 17. The tool is designed to manage complex, multi-party business agreements with enhanced security and privacy via blockchain technology. дальше »

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Ernst & Young debuts blockchain contract management on Polygon

Ernst & Young, a leading accounting firm, has introduced an enterprise contract management service that utilizes blockchain technology. дальше »

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MetaWin Announces Innovative TOKENIZED Tesla Cybertruck Contest on Ethereum’s Base Layer 2 Blockchain

London, UK, April 17th, 2024, Chainwire In a pioneering move within the industry, MetaWin in collaboration with law firm BCLP, has successfully tokenized a Tesla Cybertruck, transforming it into a digital asset wrapped in a legally binding contract and minted as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT). дальше »

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DeFi Firm Usual Labs Raises $7M Round Led by Kraken Ventures and IOSG Ventures

The firm has received a commitment of $75 million in total value locked for the launch of its stablecoin USD0. дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC Saga: CLO Provides Clarity On Next Steps In Lawsuit

As Ripple Labs navigates its legal dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firm’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty has weighed in on the general misunderstanding on the lawsuit’s future course, providing transparency on the subject. дальше »

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INVESTORS SEE BONK POTENTIAL IN NEW MEME COIN WIENERAI

It’s a headline not many in the crypto world expected to see, and far fewer expected new meme coin WienerAI ($WAI) to be mentioned alongside juggernauts like BONK. However, after a blazing hot start to its presale, $WAI is turning even the biggest of meme coin traditionalists into firm believers. дальше »

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EY launches Ethereum-based blockchain solution to streamline business contracts

Accounting firm EY has launched an Ethereum-based blockchain solution to help businesses execute complex agreements efficiently while cutting costs and bolstering security. On April 17, EY announced the launch of the EY OpsChain Contract Manager (OCM), a blockchain-enabled solution designed… дальше »

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Venture Capital Giant a16z Raises $7.2 Billion Amid Crypto Sector Revival

VC firm a16z announces a massive $7.2 billion fundraise, signals renewed interest in crypto. The post Venture Capital Giant a16z Raises $7.2 Billion Amid Crypto Sector Revival appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Will Solana fall below $100, or will a key level save the day?

The bulls ceded the $150 level to the bears recently as selling pressure intensified. Further losses appeared likely, and $150-$160 is a firm resistance zone. Solana [SOL] bulls enjoyed a brThe post Will Solana fall below $100, or will a key level save the day? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ex-New York Fed chief joins Binance.US board

Embattled crypto firm Binance.US has appointed former New York Fed compliance chief Martin C.

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“We Sold Everything,” Research Firm Reveals Amid Fears Of An Impending Massive Crypto Market Dip

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a16z raises $7.2 billion for new venture funds

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm co-founded by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, has closed a mega $7. 2 billion in new funds. The VC giant, which is one of the largest backers of crypto projects, beat its targeted $6. дальше »

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DOJ considering new law firm as monitor for Binance amid FTX ties

The DOJ is reconsidering its decision to appoint Sullivan & Cromwell as Binance's independent monitor because of its relationship with FTX.  дальше »

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Meme-Coin, AI Tokens Lead Gains After Bitcoin Drop Causes $2B in Weekend Liquidations

One analyst firm said over $13 billion in open interest was wiped out as $1.5 billion in bullish bets were liquidated. дальше »

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Blast’s Leaper Finance flagged; “the group of scammers who stole 8 figures”

Blockchain security firm ZachXBT questioned the legitimacy of Leaper Finance, a new project on the L2 platform Blast. ZachXBT linked Leaper Finance with a fraudulent group that stole eight figures with multiple platforms, including Magnate, Lendoro, Solfire, and Kokomo. дальше »

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Ethereum startup Aligned Layer clinches $2.6m in venture capital

Lemniscap, a seven-year-old firm that has backed multiple companies in the crypto blockchain space, is adding another startup to its portfolio. дальше »

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Five Arrows buys private equity-backed Rimes

Private equity firm EQT AB has agreed to sell Rimes Technologies to Five Arrows, Rothschild & Co.’s alternative assets division. Valuation reportedly hovers $852m. дальше »

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Ethena stablecoin’s real-time risk monitor chart goes live

Intelligence firm IntoTheBlock unveiled an on-chain risk monitor for Ethena Labs’ stablecoin – USDe -, offering top-notch risk indicators. The detailed chart covers vital metrics, including sUSDe price actions, USDe peg monitor, volatility distribution, and DEX liquidity. дальше »

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CHEX surges 42% as Chintai focus efforts on RWA tokenization

CHEX, the native token of Singapore-based blockchain firm Chintai has surged 42% in the last 24 hours as it gained trending status in the U.S. At the time of writing, CHEX was trading at $0.379 with a 24-hour trading volume… дальше »

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Hong Kong-Listed Bitcoin ETFs Could Unlock Up to $25B in Demand, Crypto Firm Says

Singapore-based Matrixport expects mainland Chinese investors to move billions into potential Hong Kong-listed spot BTC ETFs through the Stock Connect program. дальше »

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Voyager Digital recovers over $480m from FTX and 3AC settlements

Bankrupt firm Voyager Digital has announced that it has successfully recovered $484.35 million from FTX, Three Arrows Capital (3AC), and Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance settlements. The announcement on April 10 was part of a comprehensive status update to the United States… дальше »

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TRM Labs appoints ex-Interpol president as senior advisor

Blockchain forensics firm TRM Labs has expanded its leadership team, appointing Boon Hui Khoo as senior advisor. In a blog announcement on April 11, blockchain forensics firm TRM Labs announced the appointment of Boon Hui Khoo as senior advisor, signalling… дальше »

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Brevan Howard’s crypto fund up 35% in Q1, outpaces hedge fund

Brevan Howard’s BH Digital crypto fund emerges as a standout performer so far in the hedge firm’s ecosystem, boasting gains of nearly 35% in Q1. BH Digital, a Brevan Howard crypto fund that manages $1.7 billion, returned 34.5% in Q1,… дальше »

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Bitcoin 2 Months Through “Euphoria Wave,” How Long Was The Last One?

On-chain data shows Bitcoin has been going through a “euphoria wave” for two months. Here’s how long it was in this phase during the last bull run. Bitcoin Has Been In Euphoria Wave Phase According To Supply In Profit According to the latest weekly report from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, the current BTC cycle is similar to the last one regarding the “Supply Profitability State. дальше »

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“Where It Should Be”: Crypto Analyst Remains Firm On $1.7 Prediction For Cardano (ADA)

Investors and analysts are trying to predict Cardano’s (ADA) price’s future performance. As the price continues to show red numbers, a top crypto analyst considers that ADA is “right where it should be. дальше »

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Solana & Other Top Coins Lose Trading Volume, Market Interest Down?

On-chain data shows Solana and other top cryptocurrencies have seen a decline in trading volume recently. Here’s what this says about the market. Solana, Bitcoin, And Ethereum Trading Volumes Have Declined Over Past Month According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the cryptocurrency market’s trading volume has been declining since its peak in […] дальше »

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US-Based Wealth Management Firm Gets Into Bitcoin

A wealth management firm founded by UBS and Vanguard veterans has jumped on the Bitcoin bandwagon, according to a recent regulatory filing дальше »

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Half of Solana Pre-Sales Are Scams, Blockaid Says

Blockchain security firm Blockaid said 50% of recent pre-sale token launches on Solana have been malicious. дальше »

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Analyst Says Bitcoin Halving Influence Is No Longer Driving Price, Here’s What Is

Analysts from CryptoQuant have revealed that the influence of the 2024 Bitcoin halving on the price of BTC has notably diminished. According to the crypto analytics firm, the highly anticipated halving event is no longer the key driver for a bullish momentum in BTC. дальше »

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Paradigm Drives $225M Funding Round For Monad Labs, Blockchain Rival To Ethereum, Solana

Venture Capital (VC) firm Paradigm is leading a substantial $225 million funding round for a new Layer 1 (L1) network, that aims to compete with the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain. Other notable participants include VC firms Electric Capital and Greenoaks. дальше »

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IOTA targets RWA and DeFi traction with major program in Singapore

IOTA Foundation has revealed a key program aimed at promoting the Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization ecosystem on IOTA. The 12-week Accelerator is a collaboration with early-stage venture capital firm Tenity and will offer the grant and other resources to early-stage projects ken on RWA, decentralised finance (DeFi), Institutional DeFi Services and infrastructure. IOTA APAC Accelerator […] дальше »

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Venture Firm A16z Releases Jolt, a 'Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine'

The release is the product of a16z's first foray into deep tech research. дальше »

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Japan’s Metaplanet stock soars 89% after disclosing investment in Bitcoin

Shares of Japanese listed firm Metaplanet saw over 89% gains after the firm disclosed it accumulated JPY 1 billion ($6.5 million) worth of Bitcoin (BTC). The Web 3.0 and metaverse-focused entity said the investment was a strategic pivot in embracing digital assets and aligning with the future of finance. The company added: Our transition to […] дальше »

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Just In: Critical Telegram Vulnerability Allows Code Execution, Crypto Security Firm Certik Reports

If you use Telegram Desktop on same system as your wallets, be cautious дальше »

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Blockchain startup Aptos partners with io.net to decentralize access to AI

Aptos Labs has inked a partnership with io.net to enhance access to scalable GPU resources in a bid to boost AI and machine learning capabilities. Aptos Labs, the firm behind the Aptos blockchain ecosystem, has entered into a partnership with… дальше »

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Bitcoin Q1 Performance Digest: 70% Price Surge, Inflows Into ETFs, And Expansion Of Layer TVL Revealed

Bitcoin (BTC) has shown an impressive performance in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, as highlighted in a recent report by market intelligence data research firm Messari. The research firm finds key factors contributing to Bitcoin’s price increase, market cap dominance, and the emergence of new trends in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. дальше »

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Runes Liquid Fund launches with $3 million investment as halving nears

Sora Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on the Bitcoin ecosystem, has announced the successful raise of $3 million to launch a Runes Liquid Fund, a new investment vehicle dedicated to investing in liquid assets on the Runes Protocol. дальше »

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Crypto VC Polychain Capital joins Ritual as major investor

Crypto VC firm Polychain Capital has invested millions more into AI startup Ritual, supplementing the platform's $25M funding round to advance AI decentralization efforts. дальше »

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