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ZynCoin Launches ‘Comfy,’ a Physical Collectible That Earns Tokens as Rewards
“We want the crypto aspect to be a subtle yet cool draw, so that people are first attracted to the sleek design and unique features of the can, like the bottle opener, and would want to buy it just for that,” he said. He compared it to the silver cigarette cases popular with the upper classes in the roaring 20s. Source
Offchain Labs Launches Tandem to Empower Blockchain Innovation
Rebeca Moen Aug 15, 2024 03:20 Offchain Labs introduces Tandem, a partner studio aimed at solving blockchain’s toughest challenges through collaboration and investment. Offchain Labs has announced the launch of Tandem, a new partner studio designed to assist select partners in overcoming some of the most significant challenges in the blockchain space. According to Offchain Labs, Tandem aims to provide both financial investment and deep collaborative support. Mission and Vision Offchain Labs, known for its work on Arbitrum, has always focused on…
Brazilian Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin Launches Flexible Crypto Collateralized Loans
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the largest Brazil-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched a loan product allowing users to receive credit in Brazilian reais secured by crypto collateral. The credits will be limited to 30% of the total held in crypto in the exchange, and liquidations will not be automatically executed, being examined on a case-by-case basis […] Source
OpenOcean launches DEX aggregator on Bitcoin L2 Rootstock
Decentralized exchange aggregator OpenOcean has expanded its services to Rootstock, a decentralized finance protocol built on Bitcoin. Why is this important? The integration introduces the first DEX aggregator to Rootstock, a smart contracts network on Bitcoin (BTC) that offers compatibility with Ethereum (ETH). OpenOcean and Rootstock announced the integration in a press release on Aug. 13. Rootstock’s EVM-compatible platform allows OpenOcean users to tap into Ethereum’s crypto economic potential while benefiting from Bitcoin’s security. “This expansion not only aligns with our mission to provide comprehensive, efficient, and user-friendly trading solutions…
Vega Protocol Launches Decentralized Prediction Market With Colosseo II Upgrade
Vega Protocol has launched its prediction market feature as part of the Colosseo II upgrade. This new development allows users to bet on future events using the Cosmos network infrastructure, offering both binary and non-binary settlement options. The upgrade also includes live game scoring for real-time updates and enhanced cross-chain capabilities. Vega’s prediction market aims […] Source CryptoX Portal
Speed Launches USDT-L, Tether’s First Iteration on Top of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
Speed, the company behind the Speed Wallet, has launched USDT-L, the first iteration of Tether, the largest stablecoin on the crypto market, on top of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (LN). The wrapped token, which takes advantage of the “taproot assets” protocol recently rolled out by Lightning Labs, seeks to bring all the benefits of LN to […] Original
Nexio Raises $2.2M in Pre-Seed Funding, Launches Parallelized Bitcoin Rollup to Revolutionize Bitcoin’s Scalability
PRESS RELEASE. New York, August 9th, 2024 – Nexio, a pioneering Bitcoin scaling solution leveraging parallelized rollup technology, today announced that it has raised $2.2 million in pre-seed funding from a diverse roster of prominent industry investors. This funding will enable Nexio to accelerate the development and adoption of its parallelized Bitcoin rollup technology, aiming […] Original
Bitcoin.com Launches V-Card Debit Card In Self-Custody Bitcoin and Crypto DeFi Wallet App
Bitcoin.com, a pioneer in the Bitcoin and crypto space since 2015, has integrated into its wallet, games, news, and education platform a debit card that empowers users to spend their cryptocurrency seamlessly at any location Mastercard® is accepted. V-Card is now available in the Bitcoin.com app and on Bitcoin.com’s website here. “This is a game-changer […] Original
ARB Surges Nearly 10% As Franklin Templeton Launches Fund on Arbitrum
Financial asset manager giant Franklin Templeton is the latest merging legacy financial mechanisms with blockchain technology. This leading global asset management firm expanded its digital asset integrations by launching its OnChain US Government Money Fund (FOBXX) on the Arbitrum network. Following this debut, Arbitrum network native token ARB has seen a significant surge in market price, adding to the overall bullish crypto prices today. Government Money Fund On Arbitrum As reported in a press release, Franklin Templeton’s latest collaboration with the Arbitrum Foundation aims to harness the “enhanced scalability and…