Blockchain News

Orderly Integrates Monad, the EVM Layer 1 blockchain

February 20, 2025 1 min read

Orderly has integrated its omnichain liquidity infrastructure with Monad, a high-performance EVM Layer 1 blockchain. This integration allows projects within the Monad ecosystem, such as decentralized exchanges, to access deep liquidity easily. Developers can utilize a unified order book that connects cross-chain liquidity and a sophisticated SDK provided by Orderly. Orderly’s architecture is supported by over 20 expert market makers, including Wintermute, Selini, and Riverside. This support leads to narrower

Polkadot Launches JAM Course to Train Web3 Developers

February 10, 2025 2 mins read

Polkadot Blockchain Academy has launched the JAM Course, aimed at educating talented developers about Polkadot‘s new architecture. This course is a follow-up to the PBA Campus and JAM Tour, focusing specifically on the Join-Accumulate Machine (JAM) technology created by Dr. Gavin Wood. The JAM Course is designed for experienced Web3 developers who want to learn about cutting-edge blockchain innovations. It includes detailed lessons, hands-on workshops, and opportunities for discussion and

Arweave launches the mainnet of its computing platform

February 9, 2025 1 min read

Arweave has launched the mainnet of its computing platform, AO, after a year of testing. This launch allows the native tokens, previously given to AR holders and testnet users, to be transferred. AO is described as a “hyperparallel computer,” which means it can process tasks simultaneously in a distributed computing environment. The operations of AO rely on Arweave’s permanent data storage, ensuring that data remains unchanged and always accessible. Sam

DarkFi launches anonymous app in alpha

February 9, 2025 1 min read

Recently, DarKFi released an alpha version of their app, which has been in development by a community of coders, artists, and technologists for years. DarkFi is a new privacy-focused crypto project led by Amir Taaki, an early Bitcoin developer. The app is a fully anonymous Internet relay chat (IRC) but Taaki envisions it evolving into a broader product suite. Taaki mentioned that the app has many features already in place,

Arbitrum’s Balancer V3 is now live

February 8, 2025 2 mins read

Balancer V3 is a new automated market maker (AMM) that enhances capital efficiency and reduces transaction costs. It has recently launched on Arbitrum, improving decentralized finance (DeFi) on this Layer 2 blockchain. This integration makes Arbitrum a more effective DeFi hub by utilizing features like Hooks, 100% Boosted Pools, and customizable AMMs. Balancer is a permissionless platform that allows developers to create advanced trading and liquidity strategies. It automates crypto

ChainGPT and Binance Pay Join Forces on Rewards Giveaway

February 4, 2025 5 mins read

ChainGPT, a pioneer in blockchain AI solutions is delighted to announce its collaboration with Binance Pay, a secure and seamless cryptocurrency payment solution designed by Binance,. Kickstarting on February 1, 2025 this collaboration integrates CGPT into Binance Pay, expanding its usability while offering Binance Pay users additional token utility through a seamless integration into Binance Pay’s payment infrastructure and new campaigns. The partnership will explore impactful campaigns to strengthen CGPT’s adoption

Binance Pay partners with web3 payments provider xMoney

February 4, 2025 1 min read

Binance Pay, a payment solution from the well-known crypto exchange Binance, has partnered with xMoney, a web3 payments platform. This partnership aims to boost the use of cryptocurrency for payments across Europe. The announcement was made on February 3, 2025. Through this collaboration, Binance Pay will utilize xMoney’s regulatory approval as a licensed platform under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. This will help bring crypto payment options to

Telcoin receives approval for its Digital Asset Depository Bank Charter

February 4, 2025 2 mins read

The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance has approved Telcoin, Inc. to become one of the first federally regulated digital asset depository banks in the U.S. This decision follows a public hearing in December 2024 and is a major step in integrating digital assets into traditional banking. Telcoin submitted a comprehensive business plan with hundreds of pages and 29 appendices. This plan outlined how Telcoin intends to issue US dollar-backed

Swiss bank UBS tests blockchain-based gold trading on Ethereum’s ZKSync

February 4, 2025 2 mins read

UBS, a major Swiss bank, has tested its blockchain-based gold investment product called UBS Key4 Gold on the Ethereum Layer-2 network, ZKSync. This trial used ZKSync’s Validium mode, which allows for secure and private transactions while enabling fractional gold purchases. This step shows how traditional financial institutions are increasingly adopting blockchain for asset tokenization. On January 31, ZKSync announced that UBS, which manages $5.7 trillion in assets, is looking into

UBS is testing blockchain to boost retail gold investments

February 2, 2025 1 min read

UBS, Switzerland’s largest bank, has successfully tested its fractional gold investment product called UBS Key4 Gold. This project uses blockchain technology on ZKsync Validium, which is a layer 2 solution on the Ethereum network. UBS manages assets worth $5.7 trillion and is leading the way in combining blockchain with traditional finance. The goal of UBS Key4 Gold is to make gold investments accessible to retail investors. The bank is working

Uniswap Labs officially releases version 4

February 2, 2025 1 min read

Uniswap Labs officially releases version 4 Uniswap Labs has launched version 4 of the Uniswap protocol, transforming it into a developer platform. This new version operates on several blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, OP Mainnet, and Base. Users can now provide liquidity through the Uniswap web app, with swapping features being gradually introduced across various platforms. Uniswap v4 introduces “hooks,” which are contracts that allow developers to customize how pools,

Paradigm urges Ethereum to accelerate updates

January 29, 2025 2 mins read

Paradigm, a leading venture capital and blockchain research firm, urges Ethereum to speed up its update cycles to remain competitive. They highlight ossification and inertia as significant barriers to the network’s growth. Currently, Ethereum implements one major update annually, which Paradigm believes limits innovation and adaptability. Co-founder Matt Huang and his team emphasize the need for more frequent upgrades to respond to market changes and technological advancements while maintaining Ethereum’s