Mastercard’s Start Path Blockchain and Digital Asset program has expanded to include five new startups, aiming to explore innovative uses of blockchain technology. “Digital assets are becoming increasingly mainstream, speeding up commerce with trust and transparency,” Mastercard stated. Mastercard’s Digital Asset Program Expands Payments giant Mastercard announced Wednesday that five startups from around the world […]
Renowned venture capitalist Tim Draper announced a significant collaboration between Draper University and Stellar. The partnership aims to accelerate and fund up to 80 startups over the next two years, with these startups set to build on the Stellar blockchain platform. The initiative includes the Stellar Astro Hacker House and the Stellar Embark Accelerator, programs […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted two brothers for wire fraud and money laundering. They allegedly exploited the Ethereum blockchain to steal $ 25 million in cryptocurrency within 12 seconds. Using sophisticated techniques, they manipulated transactions and concealed their identities. If convicted, each faces up to 20 years in prison for each …
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, May 15, 2024 – TRON DAO, a platinum sponsor at the Cornell Blockchain Conference, recently showcased its leadership at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island. The event attracted over 800 participants, including students, academics, and industry leaders, highlighting TRON DAO’s commitment to blockchain education and community interaction. Many of these participants visited […]
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, May 14th, 2024 – TRON DAO today announced that Google Cloud has joined its roster of Super Representative candidates on the TRON blockchain. Super Representatives are responsible for producing blocks and packing transactions to help ensure blockchain governance on the TRON network. This initiative builds on TRON’s collaboration with Google Cloud […]
The Ghanaian government’s next phase in its digitalization drive is set to be the adoption of blockchain technology, according to the country’s vice president. He stated that his administration aims to become one of the few governments worldwide powered by blockchain, and the first in Africa. A Blockchain-Powered Government The Vice President of Ghana, Mahamadu […]
PRESS RELEASE. Introducing Dutch Blockchain Days 2024. The BCNL Foundation is proud to announce the return of the leading Dutch Web3 conference, Dutch Blockchain Days 2024, with OKX, a leading global exchange and innovative Web3 company, as the event’s main sponsor. This one-day event, taking place on June 19, 2024, at the Meervaart Theater in […]
The Blockchain Integrity Act, a piece of legislation that seeks to put a 2-year moratorium on using cryptocurrency mixers, was introduced by U.S. Congressman Sean Casten on March 7 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Foster, Brad Sherman, and Emanuel Cleaver, the bill proposes to conduct a study on the issue […]
PRESS RELEASE. The XR Foundation in partnership with Saltwater Games is proud to announce the launch of its gaming-dedicated blockchain, XR One. After receiving grant funding from the Arbitrum Foundation, the Saltwater.Labs team has co-developed the Layer 3 Orbit chain leveraging Arbitrum’s ecosystem of technologies. XR One will be powered by its native $ …
Ripple and XRPL Labs have become founding members of the Derec Alliance, which aims to create an interoperable recovery standard for digital assets. This initiative is expected to simplify the recovery process and encourage widespread adoption by making digital asset management more user-friendly and secure. Derec Alliance Forms to Enhance Blockchain Recovery Solutions The Derec […]
Since the introduction of USDT on the TON blockchain, the supply of this stablecoin has grown by over 70 million within just two weeks, totaling 130 million. While USDT operates across multiple blockchains, its presence on TON has positioned it as the eighth largest in terms of circulating supply. TON Blockchain Sees 70 Million Increase […]
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) lead the world in the adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrencies because governments in the region actively promote digital transformation in their strategic future visions, according to Faisal Al Monai, chairman and co-founder of Droppgroup. This commitment by governments in the region “creates a favourable environment for the growth […]
Ripple has teamed up with Tokyo-based consulting firm Hashkey DX to bring XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain solutions to the Japanese market, aiming to revolutionize enterprise blockchain use cases in Japan, primarily through supply chain solutions. This strategic partnership will leverage Hashkey DX’s expertise to develop and implement these solutions, in collaboration with SBI Ripple Asia—a […]
While sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have declined by over 38% in the past 30 days compared to the previous month, NFTs minted on the Bitcoin blockchain have dominated, accounting for more than 44% of sales. Statistics from the last 30 days reveal that four of the top five best-selling NFT collections all stem from […]
Pantera Capital is planning to launch Pantera Fund V in April 2025, aiming to raise over $ 1 billion for investment in a diverse range of blockchain-based assets, representing a consolidation of its investment strategy into an ‘all-in-one’ fund. The new fund will include startup equity, early-stage tokens, and liquid tokens among its assets, …