From digital identity to outer space: Projects push crypto use cases

From digital identity to outer space: Projects push crypto use cases

From combating artificial intelligence and space connectivity oligopolies, blockchain is being used in different ways to improve the status quo. As the crypto space developed, blockchain use cases expanded from simple digital currencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to more complex areas such as digital identity verification and telecommunications.  Ahead of the Token2049 event in Dubai,…

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Crypto in ‘gamble mindset’ as memecoin mentions hit YTD high: Santiment

Crypto in ‘gamble mindset’ as memecoin mentions hit YTD high: Santiment

Dogecoin, in particular, has seen a notable spike in online discussions as various ETF applications are being considered in the US, says Santiment’s Brian Quinlivan. Online discussions about memecoins have hit a year-to-date high, gaining considerable attention after sentiment cooled earlier in the year, according to onchain analytics platform Santiment.  Two weeks ago, discussions around…

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Coinbase suspends trading for MOVE token

Coinbase suspends trading for MOVE token

Coinbase is halting trading of Movement Labs’ MOVE token on May 15, citing noncompliance with its listing standards. Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced it will suspend trading of Movement Labs’ native token effective May 15. The decision was shared in a May 1 post on X, with Coinbase citing the token’s failure to meet its…

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Devs introduce Ethereum R1 layer-2 scaling solution

Devs introduce Ethereum R1 layer-2 scaling solution

The introduction of Ethereum R1 deviates from traditional layer-2 developments that have come to characterize Ethereum’s scaling networks. A group of developers within the Ethereum ecosystem, operating independently of the Ethereum Foundation, have announced Ethereum R1 — a layer-2 (L2) scaling solution for the Ethereum network that does not include a native token. According to…

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A16z leads M funding for Miden blockchain project

A16z leads $25M funding for Miden blockchain project

Miden, a zk-powered blockchain spun out of Polygon Labs, raised $25 million led by a16z to scale edge execution and support institutional blockchain adoption. A16z Crypto led a $25 million investment round into Miden, an independent blockchain project spun out of Polygon Labs. Miden closed its $25 million seed rounds led by a16z Crypto, 1kx,…

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The cost of innovation — Regulations are Web3’s greatest asset

The cost of innovation — Regulations are Web3’s greatest asset

Regulations are not the enemy of Web3 innovation. Clear, risk-based frameworks can unlock DeFi’s potential while protecting users. Opinion by: Hedi Navazan, chief compliance officer at 1inch Web3 needs a clear regulatory system that addresses innovation bottlenecks and user safety in decentralized finance (DeFi). A one-size-fits-all approach cannot be achieved to regulate DeFi. The industry…

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