Google Cloud Joins Flare Blockchain as Validator 

Google Cloud also said Flare has become part of the Google for Startups Program, which aims to accelerate the growth of Web3 startups. Google Cloud, the cloud computing and data storage unit of the technology giant Google, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Flare blockchain to join the network as a validator. The…

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Oasys Blockchain Lists Games and dApps on DappRadar

As a testament to the quality and popularity of Oasys projects, five of them have already secured positions in the Top 30 of the Games category on DappRadar, based on Unique Active Wallets (UAW) as of January 11. Oasys, a popular gaming-optimized blockchain platform, has reached a notable milestone in its journey by announcing the…

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Clearpool Introduces Credit Vaults to Provide Blockchain Loan Efficiency for Lenders and Empower Borrowers

Credit Vaults empower borrowers by allowing them to customize loan terms according to their specific requirements. The increased interest rates provided by the solution encourage more lenders to join. Clearpool, a decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol, has introduced a groundbreaking product called Credit Vaults. With this solution, the network aims to optimize lending efficiency and…

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Blockchain Gaming Sector Expected to Reach $614.91B in 2030

Analysts at Fortune found that the flourishing landscape of blockchain gaming is not without its hurdles. As such, they have pinpointed several important factors hindering the sector’s growth. With the current global cryptocurrency market valued at around $1.54 trillion, the blockchain gaming sector is set to make waves over the next six years. According to…

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China to Verify Citizens’ Identities with Blockchain

China plans to use a blockchain-based blockchain initiative to verify users’ identities as they access the internet. This is being pushed by the Ministry of Public Security and the Blockchain-based Service Network. As many of us know, China has a complex relationship with the blockchain and crypto space. On one hand, the country has banned…

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Let’s Talk Blockchain, Not ‘Crypto’

da-kuk/E+ via Getty Images By Andrew Almeida, CFA Background For the average person, the term “crypto” has become a catchall. It encompasses everything from non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to Layer 0s, Layer 1s, Layer 2s, staking protocols, permissioned blockchains, public chains, Web 2.5, Web 3.0, and beyond. I cringe whenever someone asks me if I invest…

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Dfinity Partners Blockchain Protocol SingularityNET to Launch Joint AI Initiative 

Aside from the integration of ICP into the SingularityNET protocol, the two companies plan to synergize their grant programs by merging the Deep Funding and DFINITY Developer Grant Programs. The Dfinity Foundation, a not-for-profit research and development organization, has partnered with SingularityNET, an AI-focused blockchain firm, to propel decentralized artificial intelligence (DeAI) on the Internet…

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Flare and Bloxico Collaborate to Launch Blockchain Reputation Scores

The Flare Reputation Score, born out of the collaboration between Flare and Bloxico, stands as a testament to the commitment to transparency, trust, and community empowerment within the blockchain realm.  Flare Network, the blockchain for data, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Bloxico, a pioneering blockchain technology company to introduce a novel metric, the…

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JPMorgan and Apollo Pioneer Blockchain Tokenization in Asset Management

The move by JPMorgan and Apollo comes at a time when various traditional finance institutions are increasingly expressing interest in blockchain technology. In a groundbreaking move, traditional finance titans JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE: JPM) and Apollo Global Management Ord Shs (NYSE: APO) has successfully collaborated with blockchain firms to demonstrate a “proof of concept” for…

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HSBC Modernizes London Gold Market with Blockchain Technology

HSBC’s foray into blockchain technology differentiates it from previous attempts by other financial institutions to streamline gold investing. HSBC Holdings Plc (LSE: HSBA), one of the world’s premier bullion banks, has introduced a platform that utilizes blockchain technology to tokenize ownership of physical gold stored in its London vault. This innovative move marks a significant…

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TON Becomes World’s Fastest Blockchain

The rise of TON began gaining momentum in September, coinciding with the introduction of the TON wallet within the Telegram messenger platform. The Open Network (TON) has taken the blockchain world by storm as it became the world’s fastest blockchain. With a remarkable achievement in speed during recent public testing, the TON development team reported…

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Why Blockchain Surveillance Needs FinCEN’s PATRIOT Act Ploy

FinCEN’s Proposal of Special Measure Regarding Convertible Virtual Currency Mixing, as a Class of Transactions of Primary Money Laundering Concern would criminalize Bitcoin privacy tools under the suspicion of money laundering. The proposal cites Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act, which enables the bulk collection of data by intelligence agencies. If FinCEN has its…

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MicroBT Unveils Highly Anticipated WhatsMiner M60 Series at Blockchain Life 2023 in Dubai

MicroBT, a prominent Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer, made an industry-leading announcement in hash efficiency at the Blockchain Life 2023 event in Dubai. The company unveiled its latest generation mining rigs, the Whatsminer M60 series, encompassing hydro, immersion, and air-cooling models. During his opening speech, Dr. Zuoxing Yang, the founder and CEO of MicroBT, reiterated the…

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Crypto Data Company Flare Partners Avascan to Launch New Blockchain Explorer

For developers looking to integrate blockchain data into their applications, Flarescan will also offer a developer API, simplifying the process of harnessing blockchain insights. Blockchain for data company Flare has partnered with the Avascan Block Explorer team to launch Flarescan, a comprehensive web explorer explicitly designed for the Flare ecosystem. In a press release shared…

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Bitcoin Blockchain Is Fighting Fraud In Guatemala’s Presidential Elections

Bitcoin is helping secure the truthfulness of Guatemala’s election results. Thanks to OpenTimestamps, a tool created by bitcoin developer Peter Todd a few years ago, Guatemalan tech startup Simple Proof is able to safeguard key documents about the country’s presidential elections from fraud and tampering. Todd’s tool, which leverages hash functions and the bitcoin blockchain,…

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VC Firm Blockchain Capital Raises $580M for Two New Funds

Blockchain Capital’s Head of Capital Formation Jason Di Piazza stated that most of the firm’s limited partners are traditional institutional investors. Crypto venture capital (VC) firm Blockchain Capital has raised $580 million for two new funds. The raise is Blockchain Capital’s largest to date and one of the biggest crypto-focused raises this year. We’re thrilled…

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Blockchain Startup Swisstronik Secures $5M and Launches Private Token Sale

In pursuit of this mission, Swisstronik has recently unveiled two groundbreaking milestones. The startup closed a seed funding round, amassing an impressive $5 million. The second pivotal development by Swisstronik is the initiation of a private token sale, targeting early adopters. Swisstronik, a Web3 compliance startup based in Switzerland, is making significant waves in the…

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JPMorgan Builds Blockchain Infrastructure for Deposit Token that Speeds Up Cross-Border Payments and Settlements

In addition to the JPM Coin, JPMorgan is now developing another blockchain asset that will function as a deposit token for cross-border transactions. Multinational bank and financial services giant JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) is developing a blockchain deposit token to smoothen cross-border payments and settlements. According to a person familiar with the project, JPMorgan will use a digital…

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Planetarium Labs Unveils Two Cutting-Edge Blockchain Games

Both games incorporate Web3 innovations such as self-balancing tokenomics and dynamic guild warfare systems, giving top guilds the power to influence in-game resources and rewards. In an announcement during the ongoing Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), which started on September 4, Planetarium Labs, a leading Web3 gaming company, has unveiled two innovative blockchain games that promise…

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Chainalysis, The Theranos Of Blockchain Forensics?

After Chainalysis Head of Investigations Elizabeth Bisbee had to admit to the lack of scientific evidence for the accuracy of Chainalysis’ Reactor software, experts of blockchain surveillance firm CipherTrace lay bare flaws in Chainalysis’ analysis. An expert report filed on August 8th in the case United States vs. Sterlingov reveals a range of mistakes in…

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SingularityNET Partners with Blockchain Firm VeChain to Fight Climate Change

SingularityNET’s partnership with VeChain is one of many cases where blockchain is being integrated with AI. Artificial intelligence firm SingularityNET and blockchain firm VeChain have announced a collaboration that may reduce carbon emissions. VeChain declared the strategic partnership on August 24. How the Partnership with SingularityNET Will Pan Out Per the announcement, the firms will…

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Microsoft and Aptos Blockchain Partner to Revolutionize Web 3.0 and AI Integration

The partnership between Aptos Labs and Microsoft is aimed at tackling industry-specific challenges. Microsoft Corporation, a multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, has partnered with Aptos Labs, a layer 1 innovative blockchain platform co-founded by former Facebook employees. This strategic alliance aims to propel Aptos’s innovative solutions by leveraging Microsoft’s cutting-edge AI technology to…

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Blockchain Will Be Used for Verifying Cultural Artifacts

Collections submitted for verification by Salsal end up with a proven factual history of the owners and receive an immutable, permanent record of ownership transfer. Researchers have come up with a blockchain solution to confirm the authenticity of cultural artifacts. Dr. Adel Khelifi, an associate professor at Abu Dhabi University, and Dr. Mark Altaweel, a…

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