Tag: Launches

Aave Launches Stablecoin GHO on Ethereum Goerli Testnet with Open Source Codebase and Audits – Altcoins Bitcoin News

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Aave Companies, the firm behind the decentralized finance (defi) project Aave, has announced the launch of a stablecoin called GHO on the Ethereum testnet network Goerli. The codebase is available on Github and has undergone audits by Open Zeppelin, Sigmaprime and ABDK. Aave Invites Programmers to Test GHO Before Mainnet Deployment On Thursday, Aave Companies announced the launch of its native stablecoin GHO on the Ethereum Goerli testnet. The company also released the open-source codebase on Github. The developers of Aave are inviting programmers and prospective integrators to begin testing…

Chiliz launches layer-1 blockchain to expand fan token ecosystem

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Five years on from its inception, fan token platform Chiliz has launched its own layer-1 Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible blockchain ecosystem to support its growth. Chiliz’s fan token ecosystem has long been powered by Ethereum-based ERC-20 tokens, but the validation of the Chiliz ‘2.0’ Blockchain genesis block sees the ecosystem shift to its own layer 1.  The new blockchain uses a system of 11 active validators with Proof of Stake Authority (PoSA) consensus, which is touted to provide faster block times, lower fees and energy usage.  According to the…

Fujitsu launches Web3 acceleration platform for startups and partner companies

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The Japanese-based multinational tech company Fujitsu has announced the launch of a new platform designed to support Web3 developers worldwide.  According to a report by the Fintech Times, Fujitsu’s Web3 Acceleration Platform seeks to provide a development environment, blockchain-based service APIs, high-computing technologies, simulations, AI, combinatorial optimization, for start-ups, partner companies, and universities building Web3 applications and services.   The company said on Feb. 8 that its platform aims to support the creation of a diverse ecosystem of Web3 applications across a range of use cases, such as digital content rights…

Cointelegraph launches the Top 100 list of crypto heroes and villains, 2023 edition

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After a turbulent 2022 in the crypto sector, people are hoping for brighter times in 2023. For the fourth consecutive year, Cointelegraph is unveiling its list of the Top 100 most influential in the crypto and blockchain space, weighing the impact of 2022 and the potential ahead for 2023. Over the course of the next three weeks, Cointelegraph will release the list’s entries, starting from 100. DISCOVER COINTELEGRAPH’S TOP 100 IN CRYPTO AND BLOCKCHAIN 2023 The Top 100 comprises the 100 most impactful players in crypto and blockchain. Each entry…

Designer Sean Wotherspoon Launches First Digital Wearables Collection on MNTGE

Day One holders can mint digital trunks that contain two unique NFTs: one digital 3D version of a garment and a second 3D “ink bottle.” There are four digital vintage wearable designs in total and three ink bottles designed by Wotherspoon, which will allow holders to customize their wearables. There are also rarity tiers embedded into the project and a future possibility to choose whether to keep the NFTs as is or combining them to create a new, rarer NFT. Source

Digital bank Revolut launches crypto staking for UK and EEA customers: Report

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United Kingdom-based neo-banking platform Revolut, which boasts 25 million customers globally, has introduced crypto staking to its U.K. and European Economic Area (EEA) customers.  According to a report from London-based news agency AltFi, the staking feature is expected to go live this week, allowing users to generate income on their crypto assets during its “soft testing” phase. At present, the staking feature is available for Polkadot’s DOT (DOT),  Tezos’s XTX (XTZ), Cardano’s ADA (ADA) and Ether (ETH), with yields ranging from 2.99% to 11.65%. However, these yields are not guaranteed.…

Russia’s Largest Private Bank Launches Digital Asset Platform – Finance Bitcoin News

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Alfa-Bank, one of the major Russian banking institutions, has established its own platform for digital financial assets. The launch became possible after Russia’s monetary authority added Alfa-Bank to its register of digital asset issuers this week. Privately-Owned Alfa-Bank Sets Up Digital Asset Platform With Central Bank’s Permission Russia’s Alfa-Bank has launched ‘A-Token,’ a platform allowing the issuance of digital financial assets (DFAs), the business news portal RBC reported, quoting its Director of Innovation Denis Dodon. The bank was able to do so after the Bank of Russia announced its registration…

Kazakhstan Launches Consultation on Proposals to Improve Crypto Trading – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Financial authorities in Kazakhstan are starting a public consultation on draft changes to the country’s framework for digital-asset trading. The proposals include measures to reduce risks in the crypto market and improvements to the structure of exchange platforms. Kazakhstan’s Financial Hub Seeks to Amend Its Concept for Trading Digital Assets The Astana Financial Services Authority, the body that oversees the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC), has published a consultation paper detailing proposals aimed at upgrading Kazakhstan’s regulated ecosystem for cryptocurrency operations. The document suggests measures to reduce market risks in…

Xpeng Launches Flagship EV Models in Europe amid Overseas Push

Tesla’s Chinese rival Xpeng announced the launch of its P7 sedan and G9 SUV in Europe following bleak China sales last year. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup Xpeng has launched two flagship vehicles in Europe. This launch is part of a broader international push by the Guangdong-based company as it looks to increase its brand’s global visibility. On Friday, Xpeng launched its P7 sedan and its G9 sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The Chinese EV maker priced its P7 sedan below the EVs of US…