Tag: Blockchain

Swift says blockchain integration ‘more plausible’ than unifying CBDCs

Bank messaging network Swift has recently shared a report highlighting how Swift can connect with blockchains and solve the issue of interoperability between different blockchain networks.  In a report titled “Connecting blockchains: Overcoming fragmentation in tokenised assets,” Swift concluded that a more incremental approach that interlinks existing systems to blockchains is “more plausible” for market development in the near term, compared to bringing together central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), tokenized deposits and assets in a single unified ledger. Diagram demonstrating how Swift can connect financial institutions with various blockchains. Source:…

Aerodrome Fanatics Deposit $150M to Base Blockchain on First Day

A key problem faced by decentralized exchanges is that rewards emissions are tied to total liquidity, rather than to trading volume, which generates fees for the protocol. To combat this, products like Aerodrome allow holders of their native token, AERO, to lock their holdings for anywhere between one week to four years – in turn of veAERO, a vested AERO token. Source

Blockchain Builder StarkWare Restores Crypto for Delinquent Updaters of Argent Wallet, Braavos Wallet

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A Guide to TradFi Blockchain Adoption

Since RWA, such as mortgages, private equity investments and illiquid funds, have not been historically represented on-chain, TVL primarily focused on the value of digital assets deposited within DeFi protocols. However, as blockchain technology adoption by traditional financial institutions progresses, the inclusion of RWA, measured within the TVL framework, becomes increasingly relevant and necessary. This is a natural progression in line with the continued development of the DeFi ecosystem, which is coming to embrace tokenized RWAs as part of TVL. Moreover, as DeFi platforms attract institutions and large-scale investors (which…

How blockchain tech and dMRV can help carbon trading markets

There is a global consensus that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are warming the planet, but efforts to accurately measure, report and verify these emissions continue to challenge researchers, nonprofits, corporations and governments.  This is especially the case with “nature-based” projects to reduce carbon dioxide levels, like planting trees or restoring mangrove forests. This has inhibited the development of a voluntary carbon market (VCM) on which carbon offset credits are traded. These “offsets” are sometimes viewed as licenses to pollute, but VCMs overall are thought to be beneficial to the planet…

Native USDC Integration on Base Blockchain

Circle has announced the upcoming launch of native USDC on the Base blockchain. The announcement, part of Circle’s #StableSeptember series, outlines the benefits and implications of this integration for both developers and users. Key Takeaways – Native USDC will be the “official form” of USDC for the Base ecosystem. – The token aims to replace the currently circulating bridged USDbC liquidity originating from Ethereum. – Native USDC will be “fully reserved and always redeemable 1:1 for US dollars,” according to Circle’s official blog. – The launch will facilitate institutional on/off-ramps.…

10 ways traditional companies can benefit from partnering with blockchain projects

Leaders of traditional companies across industries may be hearing a lot about the unique versatility and security of blockchain technology and wondering what role it could play in their own businesses. With many pundits proclaiming Web3 and decentraIization to be the future of business and financial transactions, there is likely a sense of urgency behind at least better understanding the possible benefits. Rather than striking out on its own, a traditional company might benefit from partnering with a well-matched blockchain project, whose leaders can offer expertise not only in the…

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Enterprise | Blockchain News

OpenAI has revealed that its ChatGPT technology has been adopted by over 80% of Fortune 500 companies within just nine months of its launch. This data is based on the percentage of Fortune 500 companies with registered ChatGPT accounts, identified through corporate email domains. A Solution for Business Leaders OpenAI’s recent blog post indicates that business leaders have expressed a need for a “simple and safe way” to deploy ChatGPT within their organizations. In response, the company has introduced ChatGPT Enterprise, a specialized version aimed at meeting these demands. Early…

Argo Blockchain cuts 2022 debt by half, down to $75M

The mining company, which has been one of a number of firms to struggle amid negative market conditions and a highly-competitive mining ecosystem, reported half year net losses of $18.8 million in 2023, down over 50% from a net loss of $39.6 million in H1 2022. Argo also notes that it has reduced its debt by $4 million in 2023, taking its total debt to $75 million. The company has cut its debt by $68 million, having owed $143 million in June 2022. Revenues were down by 31% in comparison…