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Usual Money Launches Usual USD on Public Mainnet; TVL Reaches $90M

14.7.2024
A project called Usual Money has officially unveiled its public mainnet, launching the usual usd (USD0) stablecoin. This initiative seeks to provide a decentralized alternative to traditional fiat-backed stablecoins. Usual Money Debuts USD0 Stablecoin and USD0++ Liquid Bond According to...

Three-Quarters of Jurisdictions Partially or Not Compliant with VASP Sector Recommendation, Says FATF

13.7.2024
Three-quarters of the jurisdictions surveyed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “are only partially or not compliant” with the anti-money laundering recommendation for the virtual assets sector. According to the latest FATF update, 60% (88 jurisdictions) have decided to permit...

Coinbase Launches New Wallet Web App to Streamline Onchain Activity

11.7.2024
San Francisco crypto firm Coinbase has introduced a new web application for its wallet, designed to provide users with a unified platform for managing onchain assets. The application aims to simplify the experience for users by offering a comprehensive view of their crypto holdings across various...

Uniswap cites Chevron in another urge for SEC to drop bid to rule over DeFi

10.7.2024
Uniswap Labs argues the SEC’s proposed legal amendments to give it power over DeFi are being made against “a legal backdrop that no longer exists.”

Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund Reaches $500M Milestone; Tokenized Treasuries Tap $1.8B

9.7.2024
According to the latest data, Blackrock’s BUIDL fund on Securitize has surpassed $500 million, becoming the first tokenized money market fund to reach this milestone. This achievement coincides with the value of tokenized U.S. Treasuries reaching $1.81 billion. Half Billion Milestone...

Intimidating Wallet Interfaces Hinder Adoption of Defi Lending Protocols, Says Crypto Veteran

6.7.2024
Decentralized finance (defi) has improved efficiency, inclusivity, and performance in consumer lending, but poor user experience remains a significant barrier to adoption, according to Thor Abbasi, co-founder of Zivoe. Abbasi argues that as long as wallet interfaces seem “unintuitive”...

Crypto startup launches tokenized US Treasury bonds on Bitcoin layer-2s

4.7.2024
The new tokenized assets offer the stability of the Bitcoin network with admirable yield

RWA Startup Hamilton Tokenizes US Treasury Bills on Bitcoin L2 Solutions

4.7.2024
Hamilton has announced the tokenization of U.S. Treasury bills on Bitcoin’s layer two (L2) platforms, stating that it marks a significant advancement in bridging traditional finance with Bitcoin’s decentralized finance (defi) sector. The move aims to enhance financial accessibility...

$207 Million Invested in AI, Crypto and Blockchain Startups in 96 Hours

4.7.2024
Based on data from the past four days, 14 distinct artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency and blockchain startups and projects secured approximately $207.28 million in investor funding. The leading entity for July is Sentient, an open-source AI platform, which garnered $85 million from...

Consensys Acquires Wallet Guard to Enhance Metamask Security

3.7.2024
Consensys has announced its acquisition of Wallet Guard, a browser extension focused on protecting digital assets from theft and fraud. This move aims to integrate Wallet Guard’s security features into Metamask. Metamask to Boost Security Following Consensys’ Wallet Guard Acquisition...

The Definitive Guide to Tapioca DAO: Part Two

1.7.2024
This piece is the second half of a guest post by Emiri, published originally on Blocmates. Read Part One here. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. Blocmates is especially adept at covering...

The Definitive Guide to Tapioca DAO: Part One

30.6.2024
This piece is a guest post by Emiri, published originally on Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. Blocmates is especially adept at covering new decentralized finance (defi) projects...

Spot Ether ETF Approval Expected to Enhance Crypto Asset’s Legitimacy and Utility, Says Hedera Council President

29.6.2024
While lobbying is likely to play an important role in shaping crypto policy, just as it has done in the early days of most industries, Charles Adkins, President of the Hedera Council, believes showcasing the tangible benefits of blockchain technology is a far more sustainable approach. Therefore...

Study: Crypto Assets Worth $572.7 Million Lost to Hacks and Fraud in Q2 2024

29.6.2024
Digital assets worth over $572.7 million were lost to hacks and fraud in the second quarter of 2024. This latest figure brings the value of digital assets lost to hacks, fraud, and scams in 2024 to $920.9 million. Decentralized finance (defi) platforms lost approximately $172.1 million across...

Chainlink Data Streams Activate on Avalanche Blockchain With GMX Integration

27.6.2024
Chainlink, a decentralized computing and oracle protocol, Avalanche, known for its layer one (L1) blockchain technology, and GMX, a notable decentralized exchange, have launched Chainlink Data Streams on the Avalanche blockchain. Chainlink, Avalanche, GMX Launch Data Streams on Avalanche Blockchain...