Tag: Launches

Unstoppable Domains launches instant messaging with XMTP

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Unstoppable Domains (UD) has launched an instant messaging system for owners of Web3 usernames, according to an Aug. 23 announcement from principal engineer Aaron Quirk. Owners of .crypto, .wallet, .polygon or other UD-registered usernames can now message each other across most apps that use XMTP, including the UD iOS app and website, Coinbase Wallet, and Lens protocol apps such as Lenster and Buttrfly. The announcement clarified that the Android version of UD will not provide messaging at launch but will provide this feature soon. Unstoppable Messaging is here. Built on…

China launches blockchain-powered data exchange

During the 2023 Hangzhou Summit held in Hangzhou, China, a new data exchange powered by blockchain technology was unveiled by government officials. Over 300 enterprises, including Alibaba Cloud and Huawei, participated in the exchange’s debut. According to local news reports on Aug. 23, the new Hangzhou Data Exchange will facilitate the trading of enterprise information technology data using distributed ledger technology. Officials say the platform would ensure exchange trades are immutable and traceable. Chen Chun, director of the National Laboratory of Blockchain and Data Security, commented:  “[The Hangzhou Data Exchange]…

SEC may approve Ethereum futures ETF as DigiToads launches NFT game

In the crypto markets, things can happen very slowly and then all at once. An insider recently revealed that a US regulator could fast-track the approval of several futures products for Ethereum.  Currently, more than 12 futures products are on the pending list. However, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) unexpected move on Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) will likely see them all approved at once.  The expected capital influx to Ethereum (ETH) could boost its ecosystem, and analysts are confident this could also support ERC-20 tokens.  Popular decentralized finance…

Bitcoin spot ETF launches on Euronext, analysts expect more growth for this AI-centric altcoin

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Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Jacobi Asset Management’s recent introduction of a Bitcoin (BTC) Spot ETF on Euronext could bridge the gap between traditional finance and crypto, potentially unleashing a new era of investment possibilities. Amidst this development, InQubeta is fast rising. The artificial intelligence (AI)-centric altcoin appears to be capturing the imagination of tech enthusiasts and investors alike. The convergence of AI and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can also open new avenues for innovation.  This article explores InQubeta’s growth potential while shedding light…

World Mobile launches on Google Play for customers in Australia, Canada, UK and US

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Decentralized wireless (DeWi) network operator World Mobile announced the launch of its app on Google Play for users in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and Tanzania on Aug. 22.  The launch comes on the heels of a series of beta tests conducted in numerous markets typically considered underserved when it comes to mobile connectivity and availability, including Kenya, Mozambique and Nigeria. The World Mobile app is also currently available in Zanzibar. According to World Mobile, its DeWi services are meant to bridge the gap between major telecoms…

Oman launches $350M crypto mining center: Report

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The Sultanate of Oman has launched a new cryptocurrency mining center, the second mining facility to open in the country in the past 10 months. According to a local publication, the Oman Daily Observer, a data hosting and cryptocurrency mining center, was opened in the Salalah Free Zone, which is a special economic zone in the country with low corporate taxes. A local company, Exahertz, will run the center in cooperation with Dubai-headquartered blockchain company Moonwalk Systems. The center reportedly cost 135 million Omani rials (roughly $350 million) to construct, and…

FIBA launches NFT collection for Basketball World Cup

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has teamed up with a web3 SaaS platform Venly to introduce a series of distinctive digital collectibles. Directing attention to the host nations – Japan, Philippines, and Indonesia – the digital keepsakes seek to represent the essence of the event and will be launched on Aug. 21. Several distinct offerings The non-fungible token (NFT) collection would include four distinct offerings, each of which caters to the interests of both basketball fans and collectors, a representative of the company shared with crypto.news. The “Fan’s Frenzy” is…

Astar Foundation launches Polkadot’s Relayers Incubator program

The Astar Foundation has announced the launch of its Polkadot Relayers Incubator 2023, to amplify the potential of builders in Polkadot. Polkadot’s Relayers Incubator program  The Polkadot Relayers Incubator 2023 is focused on skill development and community engagement. The program is for start-ups and early-stage developers by creating a community that encourages creativity. Participants will receive dedicated mentorship and community support from seven specialized parachains teams in Polkadot’s ecosystem. Aside from bringing together a diverse group of talented individuals to catalyze decentralized finance (defi) development, the incubator would offer a range of tracks that…

Curve Finance to reimburse users, another DeFi hack, and ConsenSys launches L2: Finance Redefined

Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you the most significant developments from the past week. Over two weeks after Curve Finance’s multiple pool exploits, the DeFi protocol has assured the hack victims that it is assessing each impacted user for reimbursement. This comes after the exploiter returned 73% of the stolen funds. The DeFi ecosystem moved beyond the Curve dilemma only to face another set of exploits this past week, with Zunami Protocol seeing its stablecoins pools…

LiFi launches multi-bridge governance solution after Uniswap debate

Multichain bridging protocol LiFi has launched a multi-message aggregator for decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) governance, according to an Aug. 17 announcement from LiFi research lead Arjun Chand. If implemented by decentralized exchanges, lending apps, and other Web3 protocols, the new aggregator should help prevent governance attacks that originate from cross-chain bridges, according to the aggregator’s documentation. The announcement comes after a vigorous debate over bridge security on the Uniswap forums in late January and early February, concluding that no single bridge has all the security features necessary for secure governance.…