Blockchain News

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager plans to launch its own blockchain

August 14, 2024 1 min read

There are rumors that BlackRock, the largest asset manager globally with $10 trillion in assets under management, is contemplating the establishment of its own blockchain. This blockchain would be comparable to Coinbase’s Base Layer-2 network and aims to improve transparency, lower expenses, and make operations more efficient. Token Terminal has categorized crypto into three primary groups: conventional crypto assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), stablecoins like USDC, and tokenized assets like

The Aptos Foundation and OKX Ventures launch a $10 million fund to support blockchain projects

August 1, 2024 1 min read

The Aptos Foundation and OKX Ventures have joined forces to create Ankaa, a $10 million fund that will help projects on the Aptos blockchain that deal with decentralized banking, real-world assets, games, social platforms, and AI. The fund’s goal is to encourage growth and new ideas in the Aptos environment. However, the news has caused a big drop in Aptos’ native token, APT. It has gone from a high of

Vitalik Buterin is calling for a unique front-end experience, alongside ZK Proofs in Web3 socials

July 27, 2024 1 min read

Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, is emphasizing the potential of Zero-Knowledge (ZK Proof) in improving privacy and scalability on social media platforms. ZK Proof is a cryptographic technique that enables verification while minimizing the disclosure of data. It is considered a significant advancement in decentralized social protocols that rely on privacy and trust. Buterin contends that distinct user interfaces are necessary for these social protocols, namely Farcaster and Flink,

Ledger announces the launch of Ledger Flex

July 27, 2024 1 min read

Ledger has unveiled its newest hardware wallet, Ledger Flex, at the Bitcoin 2024 conference held in Nashville. The wallet is equipped with a highly secure E Ink touchscreen that is powered by Ledger’s Secure OS. Additionally, it has NFC connectivity, which improves convenience without sacrificing security. The wallet features a distinctive black and steel design and includes a unique Ledger Flex BTC Edition. The 2.8-inch display with high resolution guarantees

Gasless transactions are now live on the TON blockchain

July 26, 2024 1 min read

The TON Core team, in collaboration with non-custodial wallet Tonkeeper, has launched the W5 smart wallet standard, enabling gasless transactions on the TON blockchain. The W5 smart wallet, developed by Tonkeeper, enables users to make transactions using USDT as payment for transaction fees while sending USDT and Notcoin (NOT) as payment for gas fees when sending Notcoin. The collaboration with TON Core ensures unparalleled security, efficiency, and ease of use,

DEX Uniswap announces an update for UniswapX, and users are hoping for more activity

July 24, 2024 1 min read

Uniswap, a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, has announced an update for UniswapX. This update introduces a new auction contract that aims to improve the process of quoting information. The update guarantees enhanced quotation velocities, optimized deal execution, and a greater amount of MEV restored to swappers. The update has been implemented on the web application and will shortly be available on mobile devices. The improvement has received positive feedback from the

Toyota plans to incorporate Ethereum blockchain technology into its vehicles

July 24, 2024 0 mins read

Toyota is looking into incorporating Ethereum blockchain technology into its vehicles. This could potentially revolutionize car management and functionality. In addition, Toyota proposes a “Movement Oriented Account” (MOA) built on the Ethereum ERC-4337 standard. This standard allows secure account management even if the private key is lost. The MOA development is seen as a stepping stone towards fully autonomous driving in the future. Secure and reliable account management is crucial

Catalyze introduces Web3 community learning app

July 24, 2024 1 min read

Catalyze, a community platform for Web3 education, has launched its app (catalyze.one) and campaign to onboard the next generation of Web3 leaders. According to the company, the platform was built with the aim of revolutionizing community management with intuitive Web3-based tools, enabling users to create and manage communities, schedule events, and facilitate value exchanges within a decentralized framework. With that vision in mind, the team added that Catalyze is set

Sui Foundation announces the integration of Amazon Web Service’s (AWS) blockchain

July 23, 2024 1 min read

The Sui Foundation has announced the integration of Amazon Web Service’s (AWS) Blockchain Node Runners on Sui, offering developers a self-managed node deployment solution. This allows builders to set up and deploy Sui full nodes within the AWS environment, benefiting from the high availability, scalability, and reliability of AWS’s robust cloud infrastructure. AWS Blockchain Node Runners simplifies the process of running blockchain nodes, allowing users to easily deploy, scale, manage,

Telegram founder Pavel Durov announces the launch of a Mini App store and Web3 in-app browser

July 21, 2024 1 min read

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has declared the introduction of a Mini App store and an in-app browser with Web3 compatibility, scheduled to be released by the conclusion of July. The objective is to establish Telegram as a significant participant in the adoption of blockchain technology. This development capitalizes on the triumph of Telegram Mini Apps, which are efficient, JavaScript-driven services utilized for diverse functions such as commerce and

Panasonic, IBM partner with Constellation Network to debut its Blockchain of Blockchains

July 15, 2024 2 mins read

Constellation Network is organizing the Global Metagraph Hackathon, an online event that will take place from July 15th to September 9th, 2024. The purpose of this hackathon is to motivate developers to create applications using the Hypergraph distributed ledger technology. The event, scheduled from July 15th to September 9th, 2024, will distribute a prize of $100,000 in $DAG (Constellation Network’s money) to winners in different categories related to metagraph creation

Solana gaming L2 Sonic announces a partnership with Neon Stack

July 11, 2024 1 min read

Solana gaming L2, Sonic, has partnered with Neon Stack to bring Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to its Sonic Virtual Machine (SVM). This partnership will enable Ethereum developers to launch EVM-powered dapps on Sonic’s gaming-optimized HyperGrid L2. Sonic’s L2 is designed to support high-volume dapps, including web3 games, with settlement occurring on Solana L1. The partnership will make it easy for Ethereum developers to migrate EVM-based dapps to Solana, enabling