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The Protocol: Blockchains Keep Launching, From Sei to Shibarium
17.8.2023
In this week's issue, we cover Coinbase's launch of "Base," a layer-2 network atop Ethereum, along with the crypto community's reaction to PayPal's new stablecoin and the brouhaha over Matter Labs' use of Polygon-crafted open-source software. The Protocol is CoinDesk's weekly newsletter devoted...
Just-Launched Sei Blockchain's New Token Plunges 24% After Airdrop
17.8.2023
Complaints flooded X (formerly Twitter) about the scantiness of the new SEI token allocations to early adopters, as many recipients apparently moved to dump their holdings on the market
Understanding Blockchain's Eco-Friendly Shift: Five Steps to Clarify Energy Concerns
15.8.2023
Binance published a blog post on Monday teaching readers how to dispel commonly cited blockchain FUD related to the industry’s energy footprint and supposed environmental harm.
As the company points out, most of the industry’s energy footprint is related to mining on the Bitcoin network, which...
Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop up on Several Blockchains
8.8.2023
Some of these tokens can’t be sold after purchase, while some can "pull the rug" at any moment
Ordinals Reach 20 Million Milestone, But Bitcoin-Based NFT Sales Slide
30.7.2023
This week marked a milestone as the number of Ordinal inscriptions minted on the Bitcoin blockchain crossed the impressive 20 million threshold. But despite this achievement, Bitcoin-based non-fungible token (NFT) or Ordinal marketplace sales have witnessed a downturn since mid-July. Once...
AWS-Reliant Blockchains Won’t Bring Transparency to AI
29.7.2023
Andrew Smith, Founder of VRRB Labs, on the State of Blockchains, the Metaverse, and AI Use Cases | Ep. 251
28.7.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Andrew Smith, Founder of VRRB Labs, talks about building a Layer1 blockchain, how Metaverses should not be built on the blockchain, and how AI will make crypto more efficient. ...
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Shibarium Blockchain's Ethereum Bridge Goes Live for Testing as SHIB Tries to Shed Meme Coin Tag
28.7.2023
The Shiba Inu-based layer 2 blockchain is expected to start operations next month
ERC-20 inventor discusses origins, new blockchains, BRC-20 and more
26.7.2023
Fabian Vogelsteller has been working full-time to create his new blockchain since 2018, with its mainnet launching just this May
Tokenization News Roundup: Real-World Assets Come to Blockchains
20.7.2023
A weekly digest of articles, reports and analyses about tokenized RWAs, the fast-growing financial instruments that merge traditional finance to the blockchain
Mantle’s MNT Token Outpaces Rival Layer 2 Blockchains Over Past 24 Hours
18.7.2023
After launching its mainnet on Monday, Mantle’s utility and governance token has jumped roughly 4%, more than the native tokens of Arbitrum and Optimism over the past day
Chainlink's Interoperability Protocol, Connecting Blockchains to ‘Bank Chains,’ Goes Live
17.7.2023
This is the launch of the standard that could connect all of the blockchains and all of the bank chains, Sergey Nazarov said in an interview with CoinDesk
Weekly NFT Sales Fall 4.33%, Bitcoin Burials NFT Fetches $1.68 Million
16.7.2023
In the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the sales figures have undergone a minor setback this past week, dipping 4.33% from the previous week, pulling in a total of $148.55 million. With Ethereum standing as an exception, four of the top five blockchains known for NFT sales have witnessed...
Crypto Bridging Protocol Multichain Ceases Operations After CEO, Sister Detained in China
14.7.2023
Multichain said it has been forced to take the action "due to lack of alternative sources of information and corresponding operational funds."
BIS Report Cites ‘Inherent Limitations’ of Cryptocurrencies; Questions Their Role in Global Economy
13.7.2023
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has published a report on cryptocurrencies and explains that the technology has serious “flaws.” BIS researchers insist that permissionless blockchains have “inherent limitations” that lead to network congestion and high fees. BIS Report: ‘Crypto Has...
Arkham CEO Defends ‘DOX-to-Earn’ Program, Says Public Blockchains ‘Worst’ for Privacy
11.7.2023
“Publicly available blockchains are probably the worst possible way of keeping one’s private information private,” said Arkham CEO Miguel Morel
$30B stolen from crypto ecosystem since 2012: Report
7.7.2023
The stolen mount represents nearly 3% of the current market cap of listed cryptocurrencies
Today in Crypto: South Korea Passes the Virtual Asset User Protection Legislation, Poly Network Exploit Affected 57 Cryptos on 10 Blockchains, Crypto Miners Are Turning to AI
3.7.2023
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________...
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NFT Sales Dip in June — Ethereum Dominates, Bitcoin Stumbles, and Bored Ape Rises
1.7.2023
In June 2023, the sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) experienced a decline of 4.3% compared to the previous month. The latest figures show a slide from $739.50 million recorded in May to $707.70 million in June. June 2023 Sees a Slip in NFT Sales Data from cryptoslam.io reveals that NFT sales...
FedNow “early adopter” list contains no blockchains, but some may integrate later
1.7.2023
Two blockchain networks had previously announced integration with the Fed’s instant payment service, but they were not found on a new list of certified providers