Bank of England Pushes for Swift Digital Payment Solutions as Cash Usage Drops
The Bank of England (BOE) is urging UK banks to expedite their digital payment solutions as cash use declines. The...
Year: 2024
Terra chain halts operations, ASTRO token falls over 60%
The Terra blockchain halt dramatically falls in the ASTRO token value due to a suspected exploit.
Over 70% of hacked funds are lost to CeFi entities — Cyvers
Real-time threat detection and AI integrations could further bolster Web3 security, according to the CEO of Cyvers.
Bank of England to experiment with wholesale CBDC, synchronization
The BOE is considering applying DLT to its existing settlement system and introducing a wCBDC.
Tether dominates with $113B post-SVB collapse — IntoTheBlock
Tether’s market cap surges post-SVB collapse, driven by liquidity and accessibility, says ITB’s Vincent Maliepaard.
Trust Wallet partners with TON for further blockchain adoption
Trust Wallet’s collaboration with The Open Network aims to leverage Telegram’s user base to enhance GameFi and DApps integration, promising...
Play-to-earn is the ‘biggest superpower’ of Web3 gaming: Pixels CEO
Pixels CEO Luke Barwikowski explains that, unlike Web2 gaming companies that spend heavily on advertising, Web3 games can focus on...
Starknet-based ZKX protocol shutters, blaming lack of users
The protocol's founder cited minimal user engagement, tumbling revenues, and “broader exhaustion” in the DeFi sector.
Women in crypto earn 15% more than men: Pantera Capital survey
Women comprise a larger proportion of mid-level and senior positions compared to entry levels, which are dominated by men, Pantera’s...
SEC Charges BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji with fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission claimed the BitClout founder spent $7 million on personal luxury goods and gifts to family...
California DMV building blockchain on Avalanche for title transfers
The DMV has successfully digitized 42 million car titles on the Avalanche blockchain.
Gold Demand Hits Q2 Record High, Driven by Central Bank Purchases, World Gold Council Reports
The World Gold Council’s Q2 2024 report highlights a year-on-year increase in gold demand, marking the highest second-quarter demand since...
University of Wyoming Launches Bitcoin Research Institute to Produce High-Quality Publications
The University of Wyoming has launched a Bitcoin research institute to produce high-quality peer-reviewed publications about bitcoin from all academic...
Russia to Initiate Crypto Payments Internationally by Year-End, Central Bank Governor Says
Russia plans to launch international cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year to counter Western sanctions, according to the...
Ripple CEO Slams SEC Hypocrisy and Haphazard Crypto Regulation
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s inconsistent regulatory practices after the regulator revealed its...
