Category Archives: Blockchain

2024 Crypto OTC Trading Surged 106% YoY: Finery

2024 Crypto OTC Trading Surged 106% YoY Finery

The cryptocurrency industry showed strong growth in 2024, particularly in the over-the-counter (OTC) trading sector, which saw a remarkable 106% year-on-year surge, according to experts from Finery Markets. This growth occurred as the digital asset market reached new heights and was fueled by a positive market sentiment throughout the year. Finery Markets, a multinational non-custodial […]

Vitalik Buterin warns about AI risks while emphasizing new opportunities

Vitalik Buterin warns about AI risks while emphasizing new opportunities

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently shared his thoughts on the dual-edged nature of artificial intelligence (AI), presenting both its significant risks and transformative potential. Through a series of tweets on X, Buterin voiced concerns about AI’s unchecked development, expressing the possibility of autonomous systems growing into existential threats. He warned that poorly designed […]

Kraken attracts FTX victims with a $50K fee-free trading incentive

Kraken attracts FTX victims with a $50K fee-free trading incentive

Kraken, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is stepping up to help those impacted by the catastrophic collapse of FTX, offering a significant incentive to attract former FTX clients who were left stranded when the exchange went bankrupt. In a bold move to support these victims and rebuild their trust, Kraken is offering new clients […]

Nevermined secures $4M to lead the development of AI commerce infrastructure

Nevermined secures $4M to lead the development of AI commerce infrastructure

Nevermined, a pioneering company specializing in decentralized AI payment infrastructure, has secured $4 million in early-stage funding to enhance its groundbreaking work in AI-to-AI transactions. The funding round, which was led by Generative Ventures, also included participation from Polymorphic Capital, Halo Capital, and Arca. This investment marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission […]

Aptos integrates with Chainlink to enable off-chain access

Aptos integrates with Chainlink to enable off-chain access

Aptos, a high-performance blockchain, has recently integrated Chainlink Data Feeds to provide developers on its platform with reliable and tamper-proof off-chain data. This integration is set to significantly improve the scalability and security of decentralized applications (dApps) built on the Aptos blockchain. By leveraging Chainlink’s decentralized oracle network, Aptos can offer access to verified and […]

Sonic integrates Circle’s bridged USDC for enhanced functionality

Sonic integrates Circle’s bridged USDC for enhanced functionality

Sonic Labs has officially integrated the bridged version of Circle’s USDC stablecoin into its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) layer-1 blockchain, Sonic. The bridged USDC, also known as USDC.e, has been made available on Sonic via the Sonic Gateway, allowing users and developers to leverage the benefits of Circle’s popular stablecoin within the Sonic ecosystem. The […]

Coinbase to Launch Perpetual Futures for AERO, BEAM, and DRIFT

Coinbase to Launch Perpetual Futures for AERO, BEAM, and DRIFT

Coinbase has unveiled plans to launch perpetual futures trading for three emerging crypto assets: Aerodrome Finance (AERO), Beam (BEAM), and Drift Protocol (DRIFT). This feature will go live on Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced starting January 16, 2025. Perpetual futures, commonly known as “perps,” are unique contracts that allow traders to speculate on the […]

CleanSpark Hits 10,000 BTC in Treasury Milestone

CleanSpark Hits 10,000 BTC in Treasury Milestone

CleanSpark, a U.S.-listed Bitcoin miner, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 10,000 BTC in its treasury, entirely through self-mining operations. The company announced on January 9, 2025, that its Bitcoin treasury reached 10,097 BTC, marking a key achievement in its ongoing growth strategy. The announcement came just a day after CleanSpark revealed it had […]

MANTRA Partners with DAMAC Group in $1B Tokenized Assets Deal

MANTRA Partners with DAMAC Group in $1B Tokenized Assets Deal

MANTRA has secured a groundbreaking $1 billion partnership with Dubai-based DAMAC Group to bring blockchain technology to DAMAC’s diverse portfolio, which spans real estate, hospitality, and data centers. This partnership, announced in a press release, aims to enhance transparency, accessibility, and financing through the use of tokenization, marking a significant step in the evolution of […]