Speed, the company behind the Speed Wallet, has launched USDT-L, the first iteration of Tether, the largest stablecoin on the crypto market, on top of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (LN). The wrapped token, which takes advantage of the “taproot assets” protocol recently rolled out by Lightning Labs, seeks to bring all the benefits of LN to […]
Nexio Raises $2.2M in Pre-Seed Funding, Launches Parallelized Bitcoin Rollup to Revolutionize Bitcoin’s Scalability
PRESS RELEASE. New York, August 9th, 2024 – Nexio, a pioneering Bitcoin scaling solution leveraging parallelized rollup technology, today announced that it has raised $ 2.2 million in pre-seed funding from a diverse roster of prominent industry investors. This funding will enable Nexio to accelerate the development and adoption of its parallelized Bitcoin rollup …
Bitcoin.com Launches V-Card Debit Card In Self-Custody Bitcoin and Crypto DeFi Wallet App
Bitcoin.com, a pioneer in the Bitcoin and crypto space since 2015, has integrated into its wallet, games, news, and education platform a debit card that empowers users to spend their cryptocurrency seamlessly at any location Mastercard® is accepted. V-Card is now available in the Bitcoin.com app and on Bitcoin.com’s website here. “This is a game-changer […]
Donbet Casino Launches Exciting Mini Games Promotion With up to €600 Bonus
PRESS RELEASE. Donbet Casino is delighted to introduce its Mini Games Welcome Bonus, designed to enhance the gaming experience for all players. This exclusive promotion offers a 100% bonus up to €600/$ 600 on the first deposit, allowing players to maximize their enjoyment of Donbet’s diverse range of mini games. Mini Games Welcome Bonus …
Bitcoin Miner Genesis Digital Assets Launches Heat Repurposing Project in Sweden
Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA) has embarked on a new project in Norsjö, Sweden, utilizing surplus heat from one of its bitcoin mining data centers to warm a local garage. This collaboration with Swedish company Muttern Fastigheter showcases an innovative approach to enhancing energy efficiency within the industry. GDA and Muttern Fastigheter Collaborate on Sustainable […]
Pan-African Tech Firm Cassava Technologies Launches AI Unit
Africa-focused technology and data services firm Cassava Technologies has created a separate business unit to oversee its artificial intelligence (AI) operations. The AI unit will offer data center, cloud, cybersecurity, fiber connectivity, and renewable energy services. Helping Clients Adopt Generative AI Pan-African technology firm Cassava Technologies is creating a separate business unit to focus on […]
Paypal Launches Global Hackathon With 40,000 PYUSD in Prizes
Paypal, a leading payment platform, has announced a global hackathon for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering 40,000 PYUSD in prizes. This initiative follows the launch of the Paypal stablecoin on Solana. Running from Aug. 12 to Sept. 16, the hackathon aims to foster innovation and the adoption of PYUSD on Solana. Paypal Announces Global PYUSD Hackathon […]
DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses, to enhance the detection and prosecution of corporate crimes. Whistleblowers who provide non-public information leading to forfeitures over $ 1 million are eligible for …
Hong Kong’s Largest Online Broker Launches Retail Crypto Trading for 22 Million Users
Futu Securities International, Hong Kong’s largest online broker with 21.64 million users, has launched retail cryptocurrency trading. Hong Kong residents can now trade bitcoin and ether in either Hong Kong or U.S. dollars directly through Futu’s platform. “We are actively working on expanding our crypto offerings in the near future,” the company said. Last month, […]
Ghana Launches Centralized Online Foreign Exchange Trading Platform
The Bank of Ghana has recently launched a centralized online foreign exchange trading platform. This platform aims to enhance secure and efficient operations in the foreign exchange market. As of August 1, 2024, all licensed Foreign Exchange Bureaux are mandated to use this platform for buying and selling foreign currencies. The system will improve oversight […]
SUN.io Launches SUN DAO to Enhance Decentralized Governance and Drive Ecosystem Innovation
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, August 1st, 2024 – SUN.io, a leading DeFi platform built on the TRON blockchain, is thrilled to announce the launch of SUN DAO. This strategic initiative aims to enhance SUN.io’s decentralized governance and community autonomy. By expanding the real-world use cases of the SUN token, SUN DAO will support the development and […]
UAE Bank Launches VASP-Focused Accounts for Managing User Funds
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), a United Arab Emirates-based bank, has launched dedicated accounts for virtual asset service providers to manage client funds. CEO Bernd van Linder said the move aligns with CBD’s core banking services and supports the bank’s plans to foster the digital economy. VASP Accounts Align With Bank’s Vision Commercial Bank of […]
Best Wallet Launches Airdrop Campaign Offering Free $BEST Tokens
Best Wallet has just launched an airdrop campaign for its native BEST token. But this isn’t just another free token giveaway. Instead, it’s a ticket to a complete Web3 toolkit that could give users a head start in the DeFi space. Best Wallet – Your Ultimate Web3 Companion Best Wallet is aiming to be the […]
University of Wyoming Launches Bitcoin Research Institute to Produce High-Quality Publications
The University of Wyoming has launched a Bitcoin research institute to produce high-quality peer-reviewed publications about bitcoin from all academic disciplines. The institute’s director highlighted the need for informed research, criticizing previous work for its lack of fundamental understanding of bitcoin. University of Wyoming Launches Bitcoin Research Institute The University of Wyoming (UW) has launched […]
Bybit Launches Digital Rupee for Secure INR Payments
The crypto exchange Bybit has introduced a digital rupee (eRupee) as a new payment method for Indian rupee transactions. The launch aims to provide a secure alternative for INR users on its platform. Bybit Aims to Enhance INR Payments With Launch of Digital Rupee Bybit, a digital currency trading platform, announced the introduction of the […]