Blockchain

The partnership between Oasys blockchain and Fireblocks will help web3 developers focus on building immersive games that entail seamless fluidity without worrying about securing digital assets. The web3 gaming industry has been touted as the best channel to onboard millions of new users to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. As a result, Oasys blockchain, a layer one (L1) network focused on optimizing the web3 gaming industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Fireblocks...

As the growing anticipation for a spot Bitcoin ETF approval continues to propel BTC prices higher, Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity’s director of global macro, believes the crypto asset could surge to over $1 billion in 2038. Fidelity Investments achieves a significant milestone as its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known as FBTC, makes its appearance on the active and pre-launch list of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). The move places the financial services...

One of the 2024 predictions is the emergence of at least one breakout blockchain game that will surpass a million daily active users as Web3 gaming continues to vie for mainstream adoption. Asset manager VanEck has made 15 forecasts for the crypto industry in 2024. In what it terms a “speculative expedition”, the New York-based firm touches many corners of the cryptoverse with mentions of the highly anticipated Spot Bitcoin ETFs, peak NFT season, and KYC regulations in DeFi. A Relatively...

Following the announcement of the sneakers collection, VeeFriends unveiled a special early access program for its token holders. In what is fast becoming an ongoing collaboration, Reebok has partnered with VeeFriends again to launch an exclusive collection of sneakers dubbed Accountable Ant Classic Nylons. Earlier in August, the duo partnered to launch the VeeFriends Aspiring Alpaca sneaker, which sold for $90 apiece. The new launch is likely an attempt to build on the momentum generated...

While Amazon did not provide the actual reason for not supporting Venmo as a payment option, the notable rise of web3 payment platforms could be a major factor. In October last year, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced that it would begin to offer Venmo, a product of PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL), as a new payment option to boost its orders on the mobile app and Amazon.com site during the festival season. Initially, Amazon announced only its US-based customers would shop with the...

Although far behind the United States in terms of revenue and the number of users, the UK crypto industry maintains a strong pace of growth, growing much faster than the world’s largest crypto market. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the UK crypto industry grossed $1.9bn this year, showing a massive 137% year-over-year growth. This figure is expected to double and hit $3.77bn by 2027. The Fastest-Growing Crypto Industry Among the Top Five Markets Over the years, the United Kingdom...

Stateless roll-up Versatus LASR represents a pure execution environment that relocates compute processes off-chain without the inherent responsibilities or expenses tied to maintaining state and storing data. On Wednesday, December 6, peer-to-peer web services protocol Versatus Labs announced its successful fundraising of $2.3 million with key investors being Republic Crypto and NGC Ventures. The fundraise happens at the company’s valuation of $50 million. Also, it will help the Versatus...

Despite the subdued overall interest, a group that remains consistently passionate is the die-hard Bitcoin maximalists. In recent weeks, Bitcoin price has once again captured the attention of the financial industry as it surged above $44,000, a level not seen since May 2022. However, this rally seems to lack the fervor and widespread interest that accompanied previous bull cycles, according to a Bloomberg report. Despite Bitcoin Price Growth, Interest Remain Subdued A notable indicator of...

The SEC has been asking prospective issuers to give well-detailed descriptions of their various spot Bitcoin ETF products. It appears that from here onwards,  there’s no going back on the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. This follows after a recent Reuters report claimed that talks between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the asset manager applicants of the said ETFs have entered into a crucial stage. Anticipation Enters Top...

IEEE’s influence spans a wide range of sectors, including publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest technical professional organization with over 426,000 members across 160 countries, has taken a pioneering step towards enhancing the security and efficiency of its credentialing system. In a strategic partnership with Zupple Labs, IEEE is set to implement a...