Texas Blockchain Council, Crypto Miner Riot Platforms Sue DOE, OMB Over ‘Emergency’ Survey

Please note that our privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information has been updated. The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is an award-winning media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, institutional digital assets exchange. Bullish group is majority owned by Block.one; both groups have interests in a variety of…

Paris Saint-Germain Becomes Trailblazing Validator On Chiliz Blockchain, Fueling 9% Rally In CHZ

In a notable development that signifies the growing adoption of blockchain technology in the sports industry, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has announced its deepening partnership with Chiliz (CHZ), the Malta-based FinTech provider. PSG, one of the world’s most renowned football clubs, is set to become the first sports club to act as an official blockchain validator on the Chiliz Chain, a significant milestone for both organizations. Chiliz $1 Billion SportFi Ecosystem Attracts PSG According to Thursday’s announcement, the latest collaboration will see PSG play an important role in ensuring the security,…

Circle Rolls Out Native USDC on the Celo Blockchain, Expanding Stablecoin Access

Circle has integrated USDC directly onto the Celo blockchain, enabling faster and cheaper transactions with its native stablecoin. This aligns with Circle and Celo’s shared mission of increasing financial access. San Francisco-based financial services firm Circle announced the launch of USDC on the Celo blockchain earlier this week, allowing users to access the regulated US dollar stablecoin without needing to bridge assets across chains. USDC is now natively integrated on Celo, joining the blockchain’s existing stablecoin use cases including remittances, savings, lending, and payments. The move provides another way for…

French Football Team PSG to Become First to Run a Blockchain Validator

Please note that our privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information has been updated. The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is an award-winning media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, institutional digital assets exchange. Bullish group is majority owned by Block.one; both groups have interests in a variety of…

Defi on BTC blockchain could accumulate $225b, Pantera Capital says

Analysts at Pantera Capital see a half-trillion-dollar opportunity in bringing decentralized finance to Bitcoin, potentially making Bitcoin-based decentralized apps top assets in crypto. Pantera Capital analysts have identified a significant opportunity worth over half a trillion dollars in bringing decentralized finance (defi) to the Bitcoin blockchain, potentially positioning Bitcoin-based decentralized applications as leading assets in the crypto space. In a recent email newsletter, Pantera Capital highlighted the potential for Bitcoin to accumulate $450 billion in liquidity through defi projects, particularly if they achieve similar market shares as those that can…

$3.1M Raised in Under 6 Days – Blockchain News, Opinion, TV and Jobs

London, United Kingdom, February 21st, 2024, Chainwire Bitcoin Dogs has now raised a total of $3.1M in the first 6 days of its historic presale. The project’s BRC-20 token, 0DOG, is the first-ever ICO on the Bitcoin blockchain. Bitcoin Dogs leverages the recent Ordinals protocol to break new ground in the Bitcoin ecosystem and the team plans to launch a 10k-strong NFT collection later this year. The opportunity to be part of history has been a key selling point for the brand, fuelled no doubt by the token price increasing…

The Year Blockchain Revolutionizes Traditional Asset Management with zkEVM and Institutional-Scale Liquidity Aggregation

The zkEVM, which is capable of performing smart contract transactions within a zero-proof environment, has firmly established itself in blockchain infrastructure. Now institutional investors can tap into a proven ecosystem of Ethereum-based blockchains, with its robust security guarantees, decentralization, and transactional transparency, at a far lower cost, rapid settlement times, and with potentially unlimited scaling capacity. Source

Surge in Stablecoin Supply Signals Robust Capital Inflow to the Crypto Market – Blockchain News, Opinion, TV and Jobs

By Enoch Mutembei In the past week, Bitcoin has experienced a bullish rally, breaking through the highly coveted $52,000 threshold and reclaiming nearly all losses incurred since the FTX collapse. This milestone is crucial for an industry grappling with a prolonged bear market. Coinciding with Bitcoin’s upward trajectory is a noticeable uptick in the combined market capitalization of major stablecoins, including USDT, USDC, BUSD, and DAI. The aggregate market cap of these four stablecoin giants has expanded from $131.232 billion to $138.993 billion between Feb. 13 and Feb. 20, indicating…

Sui Reveals Initial Wave of Speakers, Famed Venue for First Annual Basecamp Event – Blockchain News, Opinion, TV and Jobs

Palo Alto, United States of America, February 20th, 2024, Chainwire The joint organizers behind the first annual global Sui conference, Sui Basecamp, today announced the initial wave of confirmed speakers for the Parisian event taking place on April 10 and 11, 2024. Sui Basecamp is a celebration of the developers and entrepreneurs building on Sui, the innovative Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform, and will feature speakers and thought leaders from all over the world and throughout the greater Web3 ecosystem.  Sui Basecamp’s initial wave of speakers includes:  Arianna…