Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has implemented stricter regulations for crypto companies to enhance investor protection and ensure transparency. The new rules require firms to include risk warnings in marketing materials, obtain necessary licenses, and adhere to compliance standards. These measures aim to inform investors about the risks and volatility of cryptocurrencies… » …Read More
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland – September 27, 2024 – TRON DAO united with the global blockchain community as a Title Sponsor at TOKEN2049 Singapore, the world’s largest Web3 conference, held at the Marina Bay Sands. At the conference, Dave Uhryniak, Community Spokesperson at the TRON DAO… » …Read More
According to a Chainalysis report, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as a significant player in the global crypto market, ranking seventh globally with $338.7 billion in on-chain value received between July 2023 and June 2024. Türkiye leads the region, driven by high consumer engagement and stablecoin adoption amidst inflation… » …Read…
Why Proof of Reserves is a critical piece of infrastructure for any custodial services built on top of Bitcoin… » …Read More
The Boltz BTCPay Plugin enables merchants using BTCPay Server to accept Lightning payments non-custodially and transfer these funds to the Liquid sidechain… » …Read More
Arthur Hayes’s family office Maelstrom awarded Bitcoin developer Jon Atack a 1-year grant to work full-time on Bitcoin Core and BIPs. The no-strings funding aims to strengthen Bitcoin’s open source ecosystem… » …Read More
Coral, a climate tech startup leveraging blockchain and AI, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to expand its operations and enhance its carbon emissions management platform. The funding will enable Coral to open a new office in Abu Dhabi, hire more experts, and improve its AI-powered platform… » …Read More
Visa has launched the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new product designed to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. This platform aims to digitize and automate the trading of real-world assets, such as commodities and bonds, using smart contracts. VTAP provides financial institutions with the tools and infrastructure needed to tokenize…
BitcoinOS (BOS) has open-sourced its BitSNARK verification protocol, marking a significant advancement in blockchain technology. This protocol, which successfully verified the first zk-SNARK proof on the Bitcoin blockchain, enables zero-knowledge cryptography without altering Bitcoin’s core protocol. By facilitating decentralized atomic swaps, cross-chain transfers, and 2-way pegging… » …Read More
Dagestan, a republic in Russia, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal cryptocurrency mining due to its impact on the power grid and public safety. Underground mining operations have caused recent infrastructure damage, including a substation fire. Officials call for stricter measures to address these issues as miners bypass regulations… » …Read More