OneConnect Financial Technology Co. Ltd. has announced the launch of the Innovation Laboratory of Carbon Emission Governance Blockchain and Energy Technology (the “Dual Carbon (carbon peaking and carbon neutrality) Innovation Laboratory”). The white paper on blockchain empowering “Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality” discussed blockchain as a service across various areas such as carbon emission reduction, carbon trading and carbon supervision. China-based OneConnect, a leading Technology-as-a-Service provider for financial institutions, said that the Dual Carbon Innovation Laboratory aims to learn how to integrate blockchain technology and the dual carbon economy. “Blockchain technology…
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Chiliz launches public testnet for its new layer-1 blockchain
Digital asset sporting project Chiliz has announced the launch of the Scoville testnet for the newly-established layer-1 blockchain network Chiliz Chain 2.0, also known as CC2. CC2 will seek to advance the Web3 capabilities of high-profile sporting and entertainment firms to create nonfungible token (NFT) and fan tokens, construct decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and play-to-earn (P2E) games, as well as implement a range of programmes and services for their community. Founded in 2018, and headquartered in Malta, Chiliz has established itself as the leading digital asset for sporting engagement, with their…
ShapeShift DAO launches NFT auction in support of female artists
Non-custodial cryptocurrency platform ShapeShift DAO has launched a new NFT auction in support of female artists in the nonfungible token and blockchain industries — a segment of the population that remains underrepresented in this emerging digital economy. The auction for “Block 495559—Crypto Kitties and the Great Hairball in the Tubes,” a collaborative one-of-a-kind NFT series created by female artist LunaHawk and ShapeShift DAO director GrayMachine, will be held on OpenSea between April 4–11. The NFT series was minted on the Ethereum mainnet and will include custom, animal-themed digital art that…
DeFi Portal 1inch Launches Wallet App on Android
Android users will be able to store, send, receive and trade crypto on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon and Avalanche, as well as take advantage of token swaps, according to the statement. They’ll also be able to connect the wallet to the decentralized application in any browser or device. Source
APENFT Marketplace Launches Testnet With an Exciting Developer Sprint – Press release Bitcoin News
press release PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, Singapore / Mar 31, 2022 / – APENFT Marketplace Testnet goes live on March 31, marking a historic moment in the evolution of the TRON NFT ecosystem. APENFT holds unique insights into the development of the NFT markets with a long-term commitment to collecting and managing artworks and crypto collectibles. Building a pragmatic and inclusive NFT platform that engages with the larger community has always been an integral part of APENFT’s roadmap. The launch of the APENFT Marketplace Testnet is one step closer to fulfilling…
Leading Derivatives Exchange CME Group Launches Micro Bitcoin and Ether Options – Finance Bitcoin News
CME Group, one of the world’s largest derivatives marketplaces, has launched micro-sized bitcoin and ether options. “The launch of these micro-sized options builds on the significant growth and liquidity we have seen in our micro bitcoin and micro ether futures,” said a CME executive. CME Now Offers Micro Bitcoin, Ether Options CME Group announced Monday that it is now offering options on micro bitcoin and micro ether futures. CME’s Micro Bitcoin futures (MBT) is 1/10 the size of one bitcoin (BTC) and Micro Ether futures (MET) is similarly sized at…
Visa launches immersion program to help creators build their business with NFTs
Visa announced the official launch of the Visa Creator Program, a one-year product strategy and mentorship program for entrepreneurs working in art, music, fashion and film who seek to accelerate their small business through nonfungible tokens, or NFTs. According to Visa, the goal of the Creator Program is to bring together a global cohort of digital creators and empower them via education of blockchain technology and NFT commerce. Originally announced in October, 2021, the program’s first Visa Creator is Micah Johnson, creator of the Aku World NFT community. Johnson is a former…
Wisdomtree Launches 3 Crypto ETPs Offering Exposure to Solana, Cardano, Polkadot – Bitcoin News
On Tuesday, the fund manager Wisdomtree announced the launch of three crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs). The ETPs are associated with the cryptocurrency networks Solana, Cardano, and Polkadot and the new crypto investment products are currently listed on Börse Xetra, SIX, and the Swiss Stock Exchange. Wisdomtree Launches Cardano, Solana, and Polkadot Exchange-Traded Products Wisdomtree has announced the launch of three new digital currency exchange traded products (ETPs) and the products are physically-backed by cryptocurrency. Wisdomtree revealed on Tuesday that the new funds will include Wisdomtree Solana (SOLW), Wisdomtree Cardano…
Binance launches Binance Bridge 2.0 to integrate CeFi and DeFi
On March 29, centralized cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced the rollout of Binance Bridge 2.0. The feature enables users to bridge assets from any blockchain, including from tokens not listed on the Binance app, to the BNB Chain. Bridged tokens listed on Binance will be stored in the Funding or Spot Wallet, while unlisted bridged tokens will be transferred to the Funding Wallet only. Users can bridge-in or bridge-out tokens between their native blockchains and BNB Chain via regular deposit and withdrawal functions. In the future, Binance also plans to create…
Crypto donation startup launches IRS form as US tax season loom
Engiven, an enterprise cryptocurrency donation platform, is working to simplify tax reporting for cryptocurrency donors and nonprofits by launching a tax form and appraisal service for crypto donations. The Engiven platform now allows nonprofits and donors to automatically generate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax form, the firm announced Tuesday. According to Engiven, nonprofits have to file IRS Form 8282 for crypto donations of $500 or more if donated funds are exchanged for the U.S. dollar, while donors must file Form 8283 with their tax return for the donation of…