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October 15, 2024

Uniswap: Unveiling Unichain, A Revolutionary Layer 2 Solution


Uniswap Labs has announced the debut of Unichain, a Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum, marking a significant advancement in the DeFi industry. Through the resolution of critical issues, including excessive transaction fees and ineffective liquidity management, this new platform is poised to revolutionise the Ethereum environment. Unichain promises a significant increase in transaction speed […]

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September 11, 2024

Ripple’s Continued Partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi for Blockchain Excellence


With the official renewal of their collaboration, Ripple and NYU Abu Dhabi have demonstrated their ongoing support for blockchain-related research and teaching efforts. Through this partnership, blockchain technology will be more widely adopted in the UAE, and innovative practices will be encouraged, leading to the acceptance of digital assets. Ripple is advancing academic research and […]

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June 3, 2024

Matter Labs Halts ‘ZK’ Trademark Amid Community Backlash


Matter Labs, the main force behind the zkSync protocol, has just withdrawn its disputed efforts to trademark the term “ZK”. This decision came after a strong outcry from the zero-knowledge-proof research community and other blockchain enthusiasts. Pioneers like Shafi Goldwasser and Silvio Micali expressed alarm, arguing that “ZK” should remain an open and accessible resource. […]

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May 28, 2024

The Sandbox DAO & Community Governance


The Sandbox, a decentralised gaming platform, has made a massive step towards community empowerment by launching The Sandbox DAO. This decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) seeks to give the game’s users, who own its native currency, SAND, and LAND non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the capacity to influence platform development and management. By allowing users to vote on […]

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May 20, 2024

CME’s Rumoured Spot Bitcoin Plans Impact Coinbase Shares


Rumours that the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) plans to offer spot Bitcoin trading to its clients have substantially impacted Coinbase’s share price. The CME, a global leader in derivatives trading and clearing, is responding to traders’ requests for a regulated platform to trade Bitcoin. Following the announcement, Coinbase shares plunged roughly 8%, indicating market fears […]

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May 9, 2024

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF’s Turnaround: $63M Inflow Ends 11-Week Decline


Following eleven weeks of persistent outflows, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) has reversed its fortunes, attracting a significant $63 million inflows. This is a watershed moment for GBTC, which has faced stiff competition from newer spot Bitcoin ETFs. The inflow is a rare positive shift in investor sentiment and capital movement, offering a significant […]

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May 2, 2024

Ripple’s Strategic Expansion in Japan: Collaborating with Hashkey DX


Ripple Labs has teamed up with Hashkey DX, a significant participant in the fintech market in Japan. Japanese markets will be exposed to enterprise solutions powered by the XRP Ledger (XRPL) through this strategic partnership. Hashkey DX and Ripple stated that the partnership seeks to provide Japanese businesses with cutting-edge financial tools powered by blockchain […]

Exchanges

April 5, 2023

Difference Between Centralized & Decentralized Exchanges


Centralized exchanges (CEXs) and Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are two types of platforms that facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. However, they differ significantly in their architecture, governance, and level of decentralization.   Centralized exchanges (CEXs) They are operated by a centralized authority, such as a company or organization. They act as intermediaries between buyers […]

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February 3, 2023

Binance Has Unveiled The BNB Greenfield Whitepaper


Binance has unveiled its BNB Greenfield whitepaper, outlining the ambitious plans of launching a new blockchain platform. Designed to power decentralized applications and smart contracts. The whitepaper, released today indicates that the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange is entering the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). Here are some key points: This public blockchain has been designed […]