Mastercard Partners With Ripple, But XRP Falls Below Pre-SEC Ruling Levels

In a significant move signaling the growing importance of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in global financial systems, Mastercard has announced a strategic partnership with several blockchain companies, including Ripple.

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Blockchain Gaming Integration Begins: Grand Theft Auto Creator Take-Two Takes The Helm

According to a recent report by the gaming news outlet Game Is Hard, Take-Two Interactive Software, the renowned publisher of the popular video game franchise “Grand Theft Auto,” has made a significant foray into the blockchain gaming industry.

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Today’s Trending Memecoins: DigiToads, Pepe, Shiba Inu, Bone ShibaSwap

Memecoins, known as unique digital assets capturing the essence of humor and playfulness, have taken center stage in the crypto ecosystem. The likes of DigiToads, Pepe, Shiba Inu, and Bone ShibaSwap, built on the Ethereum blockchain and once dismissed as mere novelties, have now morphed into significant players, commanding the attention of investors, traders and even … Continued The post Today’s Trending Memecoins: DigiToads, Pepe, Shiba Inu, Bone ShibaSwap appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Cardano Q2 Surge: Stablecoin Soars, TVL Skyrockets, And Dapp Transactions Hit Record Highs

Cardano (ADA), the blockchain platform renowned for its scalability and technological approach, has made significant strides in the crypto market, as highlighted by the recently released Messari report.

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Visa introduces way to pay gas fees with your credit card

Visa is taking significant strides toward simplifying blockchain transactions. In what could be a game-changer for users, the payment giant has been working on an experimental solution that allows for the payment of on-chain gas fees with a Visa card.

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Bitcoin Spark Offers Crypto Mining Ecosystem To Rival ADA, SOL

The Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism has brought significant attention to the Cardano and Solana ecosystems. However, a new project known as Bitcoin Spark offers a crypto-mining ecosystem positioned to rival these blockchain platforms.

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New Security Model for Hedera Released, HDR Post Big Rally but $ROE Offers Better Prospects

As the world of blockchain advances, Hedera Hashgraph (HDR) continues to impress with a recent release of its new security model, driving a significant rally in its valuation. Yet, as captivating as this rally might be, another digital asset has captured crypto enthusiasts’ attention – Borroe’s token, $ROE.

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Flare CEO Comments On XRP’s Regulatory Challenges, Says It Stalled Ripple’s Growth

Ripple Labs, a leading name in the blockchain industry, has faced significant setbacks over the past few years, mainly due to a drawn-out lawsuit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Palau Stablecoin Advances to Next Phase on XRPL, Transitioning from Island Paradise to Blockchain Frontier

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Shiba Inu Ventures into DeFi Arena, Set to Integrate Digital IDs into Ecosystem Initiatives

Shiba Inu Forges Ahead in DeFi Realm, Incorporating Digital IDs into Future Ventures The upcoming Shibarium layer 2 blockchain is set to embrace digital identity verification as an integral component of its various developments, marking a significant step by the Shiba Inu ecosystem.

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WhiteBIT Crypto Exchange Announces Launch Of Its Blockchain, WB Network

The WhiteBIT cryptocurrency exchange has announced the introduction of its blockchain, WB Network. With the primary goal of supporting the wide adoption of blockchain technologies, this significant decision ushered in a new era of development for the business and its community.

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Crypto Firm Matter Labs And Polygon Developers Lock Horns Over Plagiarism

Polygon Zero has strongly asserted against developers of Matter Labs, accusing them of directly lifting a significant portion of code from the Plonky2 Library. This claim surfaced on August 3 and revolved around the alleged replication of code within the zkSync platform, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution driven by zero-knowledge technology.

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Is Curve Out of the Woods? Founder’s Massive OTC CRV Sale Says a Lot

The Curve protocol recently faced two significant challenges: a bug crisis and a CRV liquidity crisis. Journalist Wu Blockchain released a blog on whether the crisis is over. The bug crisis originated from a vulnerability in certain versions of the Vyper language, which led to the failure of reentrancy protection and subsequent theft of funds […] The post Is Curve Out of the Woods? Founder’s Massive OTC CRV Sale Says a Lot appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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XDC Network Surges 36% – Here Are XDC Massive Price Targets

The XDC Network, a hybrid blockchain designed for global trade and finance, has been steadily gaining traction. Its recent price performance has caught the attention of many, with some observers noting its potential to become a significant player in the crypto market.

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Ethereum’s $6,500,000,000 Burn – Here’s How This Can Affect ETH Price

In a significant development for the Ethereum blockchain, a total of 3. 5 million Ether (ETH) has been burned, representing a value of over $6. 5 billion. This milestone is a testament to the effectiveness of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 1559, which introduced the burning mechanism nearly two years ago.

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Casper (CSPR) Spikes 15% Following Key Partnership – What’s Next?

Casper (CSPR) has been making significant strides in the cryptocurrency market, attracting attention with its aim to accelerate enterprise and developer adoption of blockchain technology. As a live proof-of-stake blockchain built off the Casper CBC specification, Casper offers unique features and growth potential, drawing interest from investors and enthusiasts alike.

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Amazon Managed Blockchain to offer new Bitcoin querying services

Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB) announced an upgrade to its Access and Query functions, ushering the tech giant deeper into Web3. The announcement was made during the two-day AWS Web3/Blockchain Summit in New York City on July 26, representing a significant step in advancing Amazon’s blockchain services.

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BNB Chain’s Q2 Performance Sparks Optimism Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty

Binance Smart Chain (BNB) has seen significant growth in its daily active addresses and transactions in the second quarter of 2023, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Messari.   The increase in activity was primarily driven by LayerZero, a cross-chain messaging protocol that enables lightweight and efficient communication between different networks.

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Bitcoin Pre-Halving Patterns Suggest Bull Market Is Not Starting In 2023

The Bitcoin halving is arguably the most important event for the blockchain due to its function. As such, it has played a significant role in when the crypto bull market starts and how long it lasts in most cases.

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Alex The Doge’s (ALEX) Unique Utility Catches Attention Amid Worldcoin Buzz

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, two projects have recently gained significant attention – Worldcoin and Alex The Doge (ALEX). These projects are at the forefront of innovation, aiming to revolutionize digital identity verification, play-to-earn and gaming.

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XDC Network Shatters 14-Month Range: Can You Afford To Ignore It?

The XDC Network, a layer 1 blockchain, has been gaining significant attention for its compatibility with the global payment messaging standard, ISO 20022. The XDC Network has recently broken out of a 14-month range under $0.

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US FSC Chairman Charts New Course For Crypto, Will It Be Enough?

As the world of digital assets continues to evolve at a staggering pace, lawmakers and regulatory bodies are grappling to keep up. In the United States, these efforts have now culminated in a significant push for regulatory clarity in the burgeoning digital asset ecosystem, which encompasses cryptocurrencies, blockchain development, and stablecoin payments. The Financial Services […]

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SUI Blockchain Activity Hits a New Peak, CELO Plans to Be an Ethereum Layer-2, $ROE Provides Instant Funding for Web3 Businesses

Experts believe that Sui (SUI) and Celo (CELO) holders could be looking at significant short-term rewards in the next period. Meanwhile, the crypto community has started to embrace Borroe ($ROE) as a lucrative hidden gem with excellent real-life utility.

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The future of payments: How blockchain is reshaping business transactions and consumer remittances

Blockchain technology has made significant advancements across various sectors, but it can be challenging to distinguish between real-world applications and lofty promises. Two standout cryptocurrency use cases have begun to showcase their transformative power: business transactions and consumer remittances.

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Polygon Daily Users Surpass Ethereum, Solana As DeFi Activity Grows

Polygon has recorded one of the most significant growth trends among Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains over the last couple of weeks. As a result, the daily active users on the Layer 2 blockchain has risen rapidly to surpass daily users on some of the largest Layer 1 blockchain in the world. Polygon Daily […]

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Litecoin Whales Deposit Big To Exchanges, Bearish Sign?

Data shows that Litecoin whales have deposited a large amount of the asset to exchanges during the past day, a sign that may be bearish for LTC. Litecoin Whales Have Made Significant Exchange Inflows In 24 Hours According to data from the cryptocurrency transaction tracker service Whale Alert, several large transfers have taken place on the LTC blockchain during the past day.

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BitDAO backed Mantle Network launches mainnet at EthCC

Mantle Network, the modular Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) blockchain, disclosed the launch of its mainnet at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) in Paris. This announcement comes on the heels of a significant merger with BitDAO, the world’s largest DAO by treasury value, creating a unified DAO-led web3 ecosystem known as the Mantle Ecosystem.

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Kalima Secures $10 Million Investment Commitment and Announces Private Sale and DEX Listing

Delegated proof-of-stake blockchain Kalima has entered into an agreement with ABO Digital, a private alternative funding group based in the Bahamas and Dubai. This significant partnership involves a commitment of US$10 million to the French-based blockchain company.

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Crypto Crime Hits Record Lows, But Ransomware Threat Looms Large: Study

Crypto scams have experienced a significant decline of 77% in the first half of 2023, plummeting from a staggering $3. 3 billion to $1. 1 billion, as shown in a recent report from blockchain intelligence firm, Chainalysis.

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Google Play updates terms to allow blockchain content for Android in Play Store

In a significant move, Google Play announced on July 12 that it has expanded its Android app store rules to accommodate new blockchain content, although under fairly strict rules. That announcement said that the updated policy would “open new ways to transact blockchain-based digital content within apps and games.

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Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent

Crypto-related crime is down a significant degree in 2023 compared to the preceding two years despite ransomware activity spiking to unprecedented highs, according to Chainalysis research. The Blockchain research firm’s data shows that cryptocurrency inflows to illicit services fell 65% on an annual basis, while inflows to risky services like mixers and high-risk crypto exchanges […] The post Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Resurgence in Bitcoin inscription demand: an overview

Quick Take Demand for inscriptions, such as Ordinals, the process of writing data into the blockchain via the Witness portion of a Bitcoin transaction, is experiencing a significant resurgence. Over the past few days, new counts have reached an upward trajectory, totaling upwards of 300,000 inscriptions.

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New York District Attorney Presses Charges Against Hacker For Exploiting Solana DEX

A hacker has been charged by a New York prosecutor for exploiting a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Solana blockchain. The individual in question is currently facing legal consequences for allegedly taking undue advantage of vulnerabilities in the DEX’s smart contracts, causing significant financial losses.

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ConsenSys To Launch Linea, Its ZK-Rollup Network, On Main Ethereum Network

MetaMask developer ConsenSys plans to deploy its layer-2 network, Linea, on the main Ethereum network this week. Linea incorporates the use of zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography, which is regarded as one of the most significant blockchain trends of the year.

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DeFi Protocol Rodeo Finance Hacked; $1.53M of ETH Stolen

Rodeo Finance, a DeFi protocol residing on the Arbitrum blockchain, suffered its second significant exploit on July 11, resulting in a loss of 472 ETH, equating to approximately $888,000 million....

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DeFi Protocol Hack Drains $455K from Arcadia Finance

DeFi protocol Arcadia Finance fell victim to a code exploit, leading to a significant loss of approximately $455,000. Blockchain security firm PeckShield was the first to detect and reveal the...

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Cosmos' Interchain embraces this token's issuance through KAVA

Cosmos enlists Kava blockchain for USDT’s rollout on interchain. USDT interchain rollout fails to yield a significant impact on KAVA. Cosmos [ATOM] is one of the blockchain networks that hThe post Cosmos' Interchain embraces this token's issuance through KAVA appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Veloce Media Group announces major investment commitment of $50 million from GEM Digital Limited

London, United Kingdom, July 6th, 2023, Chainwire Veloce Media Group announces major investment commitment of $50 million from GEM Digital Limited Significant investment to fuel Veloce Media Group’s growth Gem Digital Ltd a global leading digital asset investment firm Following the announcement of Veloce Media Group’s evolution to Web3, with the launch of its new blockchain […] The post Veloce Media Group announces major investment commitment of $50 million from GEM Digital Limited appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Veloce Media Group announces major investment commitment of $50 million from GEM Digital Limited

London, United Kingdom, July 6th, 2023, Chainwire Veloce Media Group announces major investment commitment of $50 million from GEM Digital Limited Significant investment to fuel Veloce Media Group’s growth  Gem Digital Ltd a global leading digital asset investment firm  Following the announcement of Veloce Media Group’s evolution to Web3, with the launch of its new blockchain […] The post Veloce Media Group announces major investment commitment of $50 million from GEM Digital Limited appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Web3 projects lost nearly $314m in Q2, CertiK research shows 

CertiK’s Q2 2023 Web3 Security report highlights a decline in volume lost to malicious actors in the blockchain ecosystem, significant off-chain events, and vulnerabilities in major protocols and applications.

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MATIC Magic: Polygon Co-founder Proposes Radical Transformation of PoS Blockchain

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Learn Why Avorak AI Is Becoming Popular In BSC Community

As we step deeper into the era of digitalization, blockchain technology has emerged as a significant player in this transformation. Binance Smart Chain (BSC) has played a pivotal role in this shift, and now Avorak AI, a novel AI crypto project, promises to redefine the game.

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Ethereum Network Fees Experience Significant Growth In 2023 Q2, Here’s Why

The Ethereum ecosystem had a positive run in the second quarter of 2023. From the Shapella upgrade in April to May’s memecoin frenzy, there was a lot of buzz surrounding the most prominent smart contract blockchain.

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Solana Makes A Comeback: 15% Rally Signals Renewed Momentum

Solana (SOL) has staged an impressive comeback, igniting renewed momentum in the crypto space with a decent 15% rally. The blockchain platform has been making significant strides as of late, particularly in the realm of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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Canadian Lawmakers Call for National Blockchain, Crypto Strategy

The government should recognize blockchain as an emerging industry with "significant" long-term economic and job creation opportunities, a lawmaker committee on industry and tech said.

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Hedera (HBAR) integrates ChatGPT plugin for streamlined asset management

A significant milestone connecting blockchain technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) had the Hedera (HBAR) network integrating the ChatGPT plugin. The AI launch on the cryptocurrency project will allow users to manage their accounts seamlessly.

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Litecoin Sees 55% Increase In New Daily Addresses As Bullish Sentiment Grows

Bullish sentiment around Litecoin has been on the rise as the network is drawing closer to its much-anticipated halving event. This positive sentiment is reflected in the number of new daily addresses on the blockchain, which has seen a significant rise over the last week.

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The Global Rush for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Adoption

Unprecedented worldwide adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is being driven by significant investments. We are exploring the recent increase in investments and spotlights the main figures advancing the blockchain and cryptocurrency revolution.

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Ethereum Eyes Dramatic Shift: Proposes Validator Limit Increase From 32 To 2048 ETH

Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain by market capitalization, could be on the cusp of a significant operational shift. In the latest Ethereum core developer consensus meeting, a key agenda item under discussion was a proposed increase in the maximum validator limit.

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