EthereumBeginnerRonin, the Ethereum sidechain developed by Sky Mavis, has announced a $10 million grant program aimed at fostering the growth of Web3 developers. This initiative will provide financial support and resources to developers building innovative applications and solutions on the Ronin network. The…
#dapp-development#developers#gaming
BitcoinBeginnerThe Oklahoma state legislature has introduced a bill that would establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve. If passed, this legislation would make Oklahoma the first state in the United States to officially allocate a portion of its state treasury reserves to Bitcoin. House Bill 1203, also known as the…
#crypto#united-states
GeneralBeginnerVanEck, a prominent asset management firm, has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce an “Onchain Economy ETF.” This proposed exchange-traded fund proposes to invest in companies engaging in the cryptocurrency industry, which includes a wide range…
#etfs
PolygonBeginnerJio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries, has entered into a strategic partnership with Polygon Labs, the developer arm of Polygon Protocols. This collaboration aims to bring Web3 and blockchain solutions to India, leveraging Polygon’s technology to integrate Web3 capabilities into…
#defi#india#nfts
GeneralBeginnerThe United Kingdom has initiated a consultation to consider implementing a ban that would prohibit operators of critical national infrastructure from paying ransomware to cyber criminals. As part of a proposal introduced on January 14, the UK Home Office suggested a “targeted ban” on ransomware…
#hackers#security
GeneralBeginnerUp Network and DreamSmart have announced a groundbreaking partnership to launch the world’s first Web3 AI Glasses. This innovative device seamlessly integrates cutting-edge artificial intelligence, extended reality (XR) capabilities, and Web3 incentives into a single, user-friendly platform.…
#ai#crypto#decentralization
EthereumBeginnerUniswap Labs and Ledger have announced a partnership that will integrate the Uniswap Trading API into the Ledger Live platform. This integration will enable users to seamlessly swap cryptocurrencies directly within the Ledger Live interface while maintaining full control of their assets through…
#api#crypto#defi
BitcoinBeginnerThe US, Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint warning about North Korea’s expanding cryptocurrency hacking attempts. In a recent statement, the three nations expressed deep concern over the North Korean regime’s persistent use of cyberattacks to fund its illicit weapons programs. The…
#altcoin#defi#hackers
GeneralBeginnerSony’s Soneium blockchain mainnet launched with the goal of simplifying Web3 and enhancing fan engagement using NFTs, but it faced some early challenges. The Soneium mainnet, developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, is a layer-2 (L2) blockchain platform designed to offer a seamless Web3 experience.…
#crypto#layer-2#memecoin
GeneralBeginnerThe Humanity Protocol, a decentralized identity (DID) project aiming to rival Worldcoin, has taken a significant step towards its mainnet launch with the establishment of the Humanity Foundation. This non-profit organization will play a crucial role in steering the project’s development and…
#identity#worldcoin
SolanaBeginnerMoonPay acquired Helio, a Solana-powered crypto payment processor, for $175 million. The acquisition aims to expand MoonPay’s current payment services while also improving its skills in the crypto commerce and trading infrastructure space. Helio, founded in 2022, allows companies to accept…
#circle#crypto#stablecoins
BitcoinBeginnerBlackRock, a global investment management giant, has launched the iShares Bitcoin ETF on the Cboe Canada exchange. This marks a significant milestone in the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin as an investment asset. The iShares Bitcoin ETF, trading under the ticker symbol IBIT, provides Canadian…
#blackrock#canada#crypto