Tag: Launches

Circle launches USDC stablecoin on Polkadot Asset Hub

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USD Coin (USDC), the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization after Tether (USDT), continues expanding across different blockchain networks, now being launched on Polkadot. USDC issuer Circle has officially launched USD Coin on the Polkadot network, the firm announced on Sept. 19. According to the Circle’s website, Polkadot USDC is immediately available for developers and users as the stablecoin can now be transferred to parachains in Polkadot via the XCM protocol using Circle Account and Circle APIs. According to the announcement, Polkadot USDC is natively issued on Polkadot Asset Hub, a…

Swisstronik raises $5m in seed round, launches private token sale

Swisstronik, a layer-1 network focused on user privacy and regulatory compliance, has announced the close of its $5 million seed funding round, and the launch of its private token sale. Swisstronik closes seed funding round After a successful seed round, Swisstronik intends to utilize the funds for team expansion, technology development, and the planned 2024 launch of its mainnet. Simultaneously, they have initiated a private token sale, providing individuals and businesses with an exclusive early investment opportunity to secure SWTR tokens required for accessing the Swisstronik Network ahead of the…

Tether launches testing phase for Bitcoin mining platform

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Paolo Ardoino, chief technology officer of Tether, announced the launch of the testing phase for Moria, the company’s Bitcoin mining platform. In a posting on X (formerly Twitter), Ardoino declared the platform has achieved a significant milestone during this phase by deploying its initial batch of containers and miners, including extended control over PDU management and miner interaction. A commitment to security Testing @Tether_to Moria #bitcoin mining platform with first containers and miners.All PDU management, interaction with miners (set frequency, power, etc) is now fully controlled by the software.All write…

Blockchain Startup Swisstronik Secures $5M and Launches Private Token Sale

In pursuit of this mission, Swisstronik has recently unveiled two groundbreaking milestones. The startup closed a seed funding round, amassing an impressive $5 million. The second pivotal development by Swisstronik is the initiation of a private token sale, targeting early adopters. Swisstronik, a Web3 compliance startup based in Switzerland, is making significant waves in the blockchain industry. What truly sets the company apart is its steadfast dedication to addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the blockchain realm – finding the delicate equilibrium between regulatory compliance and user privacy.…

Kazakhstan launches CBDC development agency

The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) launched a new local agency that will be in charge of the CBDC development in the country. According to an official press release, the new agency will be called the National Payment Corporation. The primary responsibility of the new agency will be to control the national payment system, including money transfers, digital identification, and interbank clearing services. The initiative for developing the local CBDC, the digital tenge, started at the beginning of 2023. The digital tenge is set to be released in 2025.  The…

Ethereum launches new testnet ‘Holešky,’ allocates 1.6B ETH for devs

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Ethereum developers launched a new testnet on Sept. 15. Called “ Holešky,” the network is expected to be used for staking, infrastructure and protocol-development, according to its developer documents. Sepolia will remain the dominant network for application development. Hello Holesky, Ethereum’s Newest Testnet Read details below#cryptonews #ETH pic.twitter.com/Z6DUMkOExz — Amy Kols Network (@Amyykols) September 14, 2023 An initial supply of 1.6 billion Holesky testnet Ether (HETH) will be allocated to validators on Holešky’s launch day to bootstrap the network into operation, according to Ethereum developer Tim Beiko. This represents ten…

Matter Labs steps back as zkSync launches ecosystem portal managed by DappRadar

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Matter Labs recently announced the launch of a new ecosystem portal for zkSync, managed by DappRadar, in what both partners are calling a step toward fully decentralizing the protocol.  A layer-2 blockchain for Ethereum payments, zkSync was created by Matter Labs as a method for scaling the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem. It currently boasts more than 200 projects and, according to the protocol’s website, has served more than 8.8 million testnet transactions. Meet zkSync’s new ecosystem portal Starting today, you can explore the universe of dapps on zkSync with the new…

Amazon Launches AI Tool to Help Sellers Create Product Copy

In the face of the AI hype that has swept across the world in recent months, Amazon has refrained from launching its own AI-powered chatbot, opting instead to apply the technology to its businesses. Amazon is rolling out a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help sellers on its platform write copy for their product pages. The tool, which was announced on Wednesday, can be used to create new listings or improve upon existing ones. All the seller has to do is provide some keywords or phrases as prompts. The…

EU spot Bitcoin ETF live, Sei Network beta launches as Tradecurve Markets sells 300M TCRV

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This article covers three of the biggest developments in the crypto space: EU’s first spot Bitcoin ETF, Sei Network’s launch, and Tradecurve Markets‘ sale of 300 million TCRV. Let’s break down how each of these will impact the crypto space. Tradecurve Markets sells 300 million TCRV In stage 5 of the Tradecurve Markets presale, 32 million TCRV tokens have been sold. Tradecurve Markets aims to shape crypto trading by breaking down traditional barriers and democratizing access. The decentralized platform offers various assets, including stocks, Forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Users can register accounts…