# Bitfinex launches the first L2 bridge from CeFi to DeFi

# Bitfinex launches the first L2 bridge from CeFi to DeFi

“# Bitfinex launches the first L2 bridge from CeFi to DeFi ” Crypto exchange Bitfinex has today announced a market-debut service to bridge its centralized platform with the layer-2 decentralized trading platform and subsidiary DeversiFi.  The bridge will provide users access to the permissionless and privacy-centric experiences of DeFi, in combination with the highly-liquid, accessible…

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# New decentralized stablecoin in China targets international trade

# New decentralized stablecoin in China targets international trade

“# New decentralized stablecoin in China targets international trade ” As financial authorities around the globe become increasingly concerned about stablecoin regulation, a jurisdiction in China is preparing to pilot a new yuan-pegged stablecoin for international trade. Chris Banbury, head of global operations at permissionless blockchain project Conflux, told Cointelegraph on Sept. 21 that the…

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# NFTs could mark a resurgence in art galleries

# NFTs could mark a resurgence in art galleries

“# NFTs could mark a resurgence in art galleries ” For decades, art galleries and museum exhibitions around the world have facilitated the presence of cultural education, social interaction and visual moments of awe.  Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, Georgia O’Keeffe’s Black Iris III and Picasso’s Weeping Woman have all inspired generations of art-lovers in their own pursuits…

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# 10% of early-stage startups working on blockchain: GSER 2021

# 10% of early-stage startups working on blockchain: GSER 2021

“# 10% of early-stage startups working on blockchain: GSER 2021 ” With venture capital funding seemingly prioritizing emerging technology, the blockchain industry experiences a significant influx of capital from corporate backers. According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2021 published on Wednesday, blockchain-based businesses account for 10% of startups worldwide. The figure is part of…

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# Data shows parabolic-style growth in layer-2-based DeFi and DEX platforms

# Data shows parabolic-style growth in layer-2-based DeFi and DEX platforms

“# Data shows parabolic-style growth in layer-2-based DeFi and DEX platforms ” In the increasingly competitive landscape of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, protocol innovation and the ability to solve the biggest problems facing the crypto community are necessary for any project that looks to have long-term success in the ecosystem.  Recently, the emergence of layer-2…

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# BBA pushes for crypto regulatory clarity in Massachusetts

# BBA pushes for crypto regulatory clarity in Massachusetts

“# BBA pushes for crypto regulatory clarity in Massachusetts ” The Boston Blockchain Association, or BBA, together with Boston-based media house Media Shower and the Chamber of Digital Commerce are working to lobby for favorable crypto regulations in Massachusetts. According to a release issued on Monday, the BBA in collaboration with Media Shower and the…

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