Tag: Launches

Romania Makes Web 3.0 Move, Launches NFT Trading Platform

There is now a high expectation that Romania will see a big boost, especially in the area of the adoption of Web 3.0 and blockchain technology. Romania, keen on driving Web 3.0 adoption in the country, is set to launch a national non-fungible token (NFT) trading platform through the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics (ICI Bucharest). According to reports, the NFT marketplace, dubbed ICI D|Services, will go live on April 26. That is, public and institutional users may begin to mint, manage and trade their unique NFTs…

Cardano launches wrapped bitcoin (cBTC) on its anetaBTC testnet 

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Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Cardano has successfully launched a wrapped bitcoin (BTC) token dubbed cBTC on its anetaBTC testnet. The move is aimed at attracting bitcoin users to Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem.  cBTC goes live on the anetaBTC testnet  In a bid to attract bitcoin (BTC) liquidity to its burgeoning decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Cardano, the blockchain network powering ADA, the world’s 7th-largest cryptocurrency has introduced wrapped bitcoin (cBTC) on its anetaBTC testnet. According to the team, the new wrapped bitcoin…

Binance Launches Ether-Based Liquid Staking Product WBETH to Rival Liquid Staking Competitors – Altcoins Bitcoin News

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In an announcement made on April 24, Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange with the largest trade volume, unveiled its latest staking product, wrapped beacon eth (WBETH). This new addition to Binance’s staking solutions is built on the Ethereum network, joining the ranks of other competing liquid staking products such as Lido, Coinbase, Rocket Pool, and Frax. WBETH Emerges as Binance’s New Solution to Ethereum-Based Staking Liquid staking products based on Ethereum have been gaining popularity over the past two years. According to defillama.com metrics, as of this writing, there are over…

Gemini launches non-US crypto derivatives platform amidst regulatory crackdown

As the regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States continues, Gemini, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the upcoming launch of Gemini Foundation, a non-US crypto derivatives platform.  The move comes amid growing scrutiny by the United States watchdogs, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has been targeting exchanges like Binance, Kraken, and Coinbase. Gemini Foundation’s first derivatives contract will be bitcoin (BTC)perpetual contract denominated in Gemini dollars (GUSD), with an ETH/GUSD perpetual contract set to launch soon after. The platform will allow eligible customers in 30 countries, including…

Societe Generale Subsidiary Launches Euro Stablecoin, but Faces Criticism Over Smart Contract Issues – Bitcoin News

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According to Societe Generale-Forge (SG-Forge), a regulated subsidiary of Societe Generale Group, the company has launched a stablecoin pegged to the euro and issued on the Ethereum blockchain. During the launch announcement, SG-Forge’s CEO stated that a stablecoin “built under a robust banking-grade structure” will be a key element to increase trust and confidence in the native cryptocurrency ecosystem. SG-Forge Reveals Institutional-Grade Stablecoin EURCV A new euro-denominated stablecoin is coming to the cryptocurrency ecosystem, issued by SG-Forge, a digital currency-focused subsidiary of the French multinational investment bank and financial services…

Solana launches emissions dashboard to spur blockchain carbon footprint transparency

The Solana Foundation, in collaboration with data platform Trycarbonara, announced the launch of a real-time tracking dashboard to measure carbon emissions on the Solana blockchain.  1/ Today, the Solana Foundation is leading the charge in the climate fight by making Solana one of the first blockchains to have its emissions measured in real time, thanks to a new data portal created with TryCarbonara. Learn more: https://t.co/k4QsZmtjHn pic.twitter.com/gqPwpKtv3u — Solana (@solana) April 21, 2023 According to a blog post from the foundation, this represents the first “major smart-contract blockchain” to measure…

Marvel Studios Founder David Maisel Launches Mythos Studios’ First NFT Collection

On May 2 at 10 a.m. PT, the Ekos Genesis Art Collection will kick off a Dutch auction of 995 1/1 NFTs. The date holds special significance for Maisel, as it marks the 15th anniversary of the theatrical release of “Iron Man,” the movie that kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Dutch auction will last 88 minutes and bidding will start at 10 ether (ETH), then drop by 0.5 ETH every four minutes until the price hits 0.5 ETH. Finally, it will drop to 0.2 ETH for the final…

NYX Professional Makeup Launches NFT Collection for GORJS

For the Dream Vortex NFT project, NYX has partnered with the movers and shakers of the Web 3.0 space. NYX Professional Makeup has released a non-fungible token (NFT) collection for the world’s first beauty DAO – GORJS. Tagged “Dream Vortex”, the collection features 4,150 unique NFTs curated by a group of nine artists. NYX Professional Makeup Touches on Diversity and Inclusion with New NFT Project According to the official press release, each art considers the new era of beauty, focusing on the diversities that exist therein. That is, each NFT…

Societe Generale Subsidiary SG-Forge Launches Euro-Pegged Stablecoin on Ethereum

SG-Forge CEO stated that the EUR CoinVertible smart contract was audited by the professional services network PwC before launch. Societe Generale-Forge (SG-Forge), a regulated subsidiary of the French banking firm Societe Generale, on April 20 announced the launch of EUR CoinVertible, a euro-pegged stablecoin. The Ethereum-based stablecoin will trade under the ticker EURCV and will be available to qualified institutional investors. Investors will have to go through SG-Forge’s Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering procedures. SG-Forge CEO Jean-Marc Stenger commented: “In the weeks to come, Societe Generale-Forge will assess the…

Deribit Launches Zero-Fee Spot Trading

The new spot trading feature will have zero maker and taker fees, meaning there will be no margin for the exchange. Deribit, the world’s largest crypto options exchange, is expanding its offerings by launching its zero-fee spot trading. Per the announcement, the company will launch a zero-fee spot exchange by April 24. With this development, Deribit now offers a full spectrum of trading opportunities to its clients. The move comes shortly after Binance ended its zero-fee spot trading campaign last month. Previously, Deribit launched its bitcoin options trading in 2016.…