GeneralBeginnerCircle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has donated $1 million in USDC to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee. This contribution underscores the growing integration of digital currencies into mainstream financial activities. Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, announced the donation…
#circle#donald-trump#stablecoins
EthereumBeginnerRonin Network, the sidechain developed by Sky Mavis for Axie Infinity, has partnered with Transak, a global payments infrastructure provider, to enable seamless fiat-to-crypto and NFT payments. This integration will significantly enhance the user experience for players and developers within the…
#circle#crypto#defi
GeneralBeginnerWeb3Universe has announced its partnership with Canada Crypto Week as a media partner. This collaboration will see Web3Universe provide comprehensive coverage of the event, amplifying its reach within the blockchain and Web3 communities. As a leading source of news and information in the Web3…
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GeneralBeginnerThe security incidents took place shortly after a researcher identified and fixed a critical vulnerability in an audited contract of the Virtuals Protocol. On January 8, the AI platform Virtuals Protocol experienced a hack of its Discord server, with fraudulent links posing as the Virtuals…
#ai#hackers#security
GeneralBeginnerSecurity researchers have discovered and reported the presence of fake OKX browser extensions in the official Firefox Add-ons store. These malicious extensions masquerading as legitimate tools for the popular cryptocurrency exchange OKX aimed to steal user credentials and potentially compromise…
#okx#phishing-attack#security
GeneralBeginnerThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has introduced a new initiative aimed at helping local banks adopt distributed ledger technology (DLT). The initiative will begin with a focus on tokenized deposits, with the HKMA offering support to banks as they conduct trials. On January 8, the HKMA…
#banks#hong-kong
GeneralBeginnerWeb3Universe and ETHToronto have announced a new media partnership. This collaboration will see Web3Universe as a key media partner for ETHToronto, a leading blockchain and Web3 event. Through this partnership, Web3Universe will provide extensive coverage of ETHToronto, including news articles,…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe cryptocurrency industry strongly supports Pierre Poilievre, a pro-Bitcoin candidate who is the frontrunner in Canada’s upcoming federal election, with Polymarket estimating his chances of winning at 89%. The election is scheduled for October 20, following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s…
#canada#crypto#donald-trump
HyperliquidBeginnerHyperliquid, a layer-1 blockchain known for its high-performance perpetual exchange, faces a critical juncture. In a recent research note, asset manager VanEck highlighted the urgent need for Hyperliquid to attract a thriving developer community, VanEck said. The note emphasizes that Hyperliquid’s…
#altcoin#decentralization#defi
XRP LedgerBeginnerRipple has announced a partnership with Chainlink to enhance the functionality of its RLUSD stablecoin within decentralized finance (DeFi) markets. This collaboration leverages Chainlink’s secure and reliable Oracle network to provide real-time, tamper-proof price feeds directly on the Ethereum…
#coinbase#crypto#defi
GeneralBeginnerWeb3Universe has announced a strategic collaboration with ETHWomen, a leading organization dedicated to empowering women in the Ethereum ecosystem. This partnership will see ETHWomen join Web3Universe as a valued media partner. Through this collaboration, Web3Universe aims to amplify the voices of…
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GeneralBeginnerIlluvium, a leading blockchain gaming franchise, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Virtuals Protocol, a pioneering force in AI-powered gaming. This collaboration will integrate Virtuals’ cutting-edge G.A.M.E Framework into Illuvium’s ecosystem, ushering in a new era of immersive…
#ai#gaming