Blockchain News

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

Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E explores blockchain to boost government transparency

January 27, 2025 2 mins read

Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) is exploring blockchain technology to improve federal operations. The goal is to enhance transparency and reduce costs in government finances. Supporters like Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, believe this initiative could transform how public funds are managed by providing real-time data access and minimizing corruption. Blockchain’s decentralized nature is ideal for tracking government spending, securing sensitive information, and boosting accountability. This initiative aligns

Bitget teams up with Jambo to fund a telecom satellite launch

January 18, 2025 1 min read

Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with Jambo to support a telecom satellite launch aimed at enhancing decentralized access in emerging markets. Jambo plans to raise $5 million through a token sale on Bitget’s LaunchX platform to expand its blockchain ecosystem and facilitate this project. This collaboration is expected to increase Bitget’s visibility while allowing Jambo to integrate its blockchain communication hardware. Jambo, launched in 2022 and referred to