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AptosBeginnerThe layer-1 blockchain platform Aptos, developed by former Facebook employees, has achieved a new milestone in user transactions. On May 25th, it surpassed industry giants like Solana by recording a staggering 115.4 million transactions in a single day. This shatters the previous record held by…
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The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the world’s largest post-trade settlement organization, has joined forces with blockchain oracle network Chainlink to successfully complete a pilot program focused on accelerating fund tokenization. This project, known as Smart NAV, involved…
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GeneralBeginnerThe National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) is forging ahead with a groundbreaking project to launch a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). This digital version of the Rwandan franc would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions, making Rwanda one of the first African nations to…
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GeneralBeginnerBlockchain analytics firm Messari reported a surge in the total value locked (TVL) for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocols. This metric, signifying the total value of cryptocurrencies deposited in these protocols, has nearly reached $8 billion as of April 26th. This marks a significant…
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GeneralBeginnerBlackRock’s foray into digital assets has seen a meteoric rise. In just six weeks, its tokenized treasury fund, BUIDL, has dethroned Franklin Templeton’s year-old offering to become the world’s largest. BUIDL, which represents the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, surpassed $368…
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EthereumBeginnerWormhole (W), Ethena (ENA), and Waves (WAVES). According to data from Santiment, a crypto analytics platform, these tokens are currently the most trending crypto assets. The surge in interest likely stems from two key factors: recent airdrops and developments surrounding each project. Wormhole, an…
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GeneralBeginnerAave, a leading decentralized lending protocol, has released a proposal to address potential risks associated with MakerDAO’s recent expansion of the DAI stablecoin supply. MakerDAO, another major DeFi player, is responsible for issuing DAI, a popular stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. Their…
#aave#decentralization#defi
NEARBeginnerNear, a layer-one blockchain protocol has announced a groundbreaking development: multichain transactions facilitated by a single account. This innovative feature, dubbed Chain Signatures, simplifies navigating the complex landscape of various blockchains. Traditionally, navigating the multichain…
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GeneralBeginnerBitKeep, now known as Bitget Wallet, will issue its own native coin after receiving a $30 million investment at a $300 million valuation from the eponymous exchange last year. According to the airdrop plan announced on March 18, the overall supply of BWB is 1 billion, with 5% allocated to users…
#crypto#tokens#wallets
GeneralBeginnerThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is urging the United States to develop a more comprehensive and effective digital asset policy. Travis Hill told the FDIC vice chair, addressed the Mercatus Center think tank on March 11th, highlighting the potential risks to American consumers and…
#tokens#united-states
GeneralBeginnerBinance’s decision to halt all Nigerian naira (NGN) transactions on its platform. This move comes after months of increasing tension between the exchange and Nigerian authorities. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed suspicion about crypto exchanges operating within the country, citing…
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