Venture Firm A16z Releases Jolt, a ‘Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine’

But that’s not the only way Lazzarin thinks a16z’s research initiatives can help advance the firm’s bottom line. The code for Jolt has been open-sourced, meaning anyone can theoretically use or repurpose it without paying a16z. “Because we’re long-term investors, we don’t trade day-to-day, week-to-week, or even month-to-month,” said Lazzarin. “We benefit most if the space advances fastest over the next five to 10 years, and so our incentive is purely to advance everyone through public goods that we will never monetize.” Source

Metaplanet Shares Soar as Japanese Firm Adopts Bitcoin (BTC) Buying Policy

The strategy also mimics that of Tysons Corner, Virginia-based MicroStrategy, the software developer that in 2020 said it would start building up its holdings of bitcoin. Since then, its stock price has often mirrored the fluctuations in bitcoin’s price, reflecting investor sentiment toward the cryptocurrency market. It is now the largest corporate owner of bitcoin, according to bitcointreasuries.net, holding more than 214,000 valued at more than $15 billion. Original

The AI-Based Smart Contract Audit Firm “Bunzz Audit” Has Officially Launched – Blockchain News, Opinion, TV and Jobs

Singapore, Singapre, April 9th, 2024, Chainwire Comprehensive security checks are now possible at only 10% of the traditional cost The price and report creation is 10 times faster and cheaper than traditional firms This firm optimized for projects that “want to audit contracts but have limited budgets” or “wish to conduct an initial audit during the development stage” Bunzz, a Singapore-based web3×AI tech startup launches “Bunzz Audit,” an AI-driven smart contract auditing service offering fast, cost-effective audits with actionable insights for security improvements, scanning contracts from over 100 perspectives using…

DeFi Firm 1inch Introduces Web3 Debit Card in Partnership with Mastercard and Baanx

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Crypto VC Firm Polychain Tops Up AI Platform Ritual’s $25M Funding Round With ‘Multimillion Dollar’ Investment

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Asian Firm HashKey Unveils Global Exchange Post Bermuda Licensing

The HashKey Group, an Asian entity specializing in digital asset services, has unveiled the HashKey Global exchange after securing a license in Bermuda to provide regulated digital asset trading services. The announcement was made today (Monday), marking a milestone for the firm headquartered in Hong Kong, with operational presence in Singapore and Tokyo. With the unveiling of HashKey Global, the firm is poised to expand its offerings, starting with spot trading services for 21 digital assets. Among the featured assets are popular cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ether, Tether’s USDT, and…

Australian Asset Management Firm Transfers Bitcoin ETF Application to Cboe Australia

Monochrome Asset Management, an Australian investment management firm, has transferred its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application to Cboe Australia. This move aligns with Monochrome Asset Management’s objective of broadening its footprint in Asian markets. Monochrome’s Commitment to Investors Evident in Application Transfer Monochrome Asset Management, an investment management firm based in Australia, announced on April […] Original

Banks Seek to Purchase Bitcoin Directly From BTC Mining Firm Hut 8, Says CEO 

Per the CEO of Hut 8, a bitcoin mining company listed on the Toronto stock exchange, major financial institutions have made inquiries to purchase bitcoin directly from the firm. Additionally, the Hut 8 executive emphasized the forthcoming halving event’s “big impact,” noting a surge in demand juxtaposed with a reduction in available bitcoins. Financial Giants […] Original