Blockchain

Solana argues that an attacker would still need the permission of the phone owner to gain entry. Solana has responded to claims by blockchain security firm CertiK that there is a security threat to its Saga phone. In a Wednesday video post on X, CertiK alleged that the holders of the smartphone may be exposed to what is called a “bootloader vulnerability”. According to the firm, this loophole could allow bad actors to create some sort of backdoor access to the phone. In a bid to highlight...

The in-principle approval granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore positions Paxos to offer digital payment token services, marking a significant step towards establishing a foothold in the Singaporean market. Blockchain infrastructure firm Paxos has announced plans to issue a US dollar-backed stablecoin for its customers in Singapore. The initiative comes after Paxos reportedly received preliminary approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), paving the way for the...

PancakeSwap has called on web3 gamifi developers to join Pancake Protector and Pancake Mayor in engaging its vibrant 1.5 million potential monthly players. PancakeSwap Finance (CAKE), a vibrant web3 ecosystem that was initially built on BNB Chain but grew to a multichain project, has introduced its PancakeSwap Gaming marketplace for both developers and gamers. According to the announcement, the PancakeSwap Gaming Marketplace will cater to gamifi developers by providing a platform to...

Andrew Breslin clarified that the idea was more about the numbers than the big-name firms that it appears Infura had targetted. Infura, the Web3 infrastructure firm from Consensys, has just entered into multiple partnerships with Microsoft and Tencent. The move, which appears to be in line with its vision of achieving progressive decentralization, also saw it tap 16 other Web2 giants alongside the leading technology giants. Infura to Launch a DIN Infura announced the partnership during a...

As part of the partnership, the LayerZero Labs to connect Onyx with a permissioned Avalanche Evergreen Subnet, enabling seamless subscriptions and redemptions for funds offered by WisdomTree Prime. As the altcoin market buzzes with strong activity, Avalanche’s native cryptocurrency AVAX has registered a staggering 25% gain in the last 24 hours, with its price surpassing $22.57. The latest AVAX price rally comes on the backdrop of strong developments within the Avalanche ecosystem. In a...

Bitcoin and altcoins climbed over the last 24 hours, with a 6% rise in the king coin, and larger increases in altcoins. Bitcoin recorded a nearly 6% rise from yesterday, currently trading at nearly $37,600 as of this writing. The king coin’s jump is interesting, considering it fell below $35,000 on Tuesday. At some point during the day, Bitcoin hit $37,725.09. Altcoins Follow Bitcoin Rise Gaining Double Digits Bitcoin’s rise spread to altcoins, as ETH has jumped more than 4.%% to $2,065,...

Immutable, a prominent player in the layer-2 blockchain arena, has announced a transition for its Immutable zkEVM Testnet. Starting November 20, the testnet will undergo a regenesis, transitioning to a Geth-based client from its current Polygon Edge framework. Immutable zkEVM Testnet Embarks on Major Regenesis On November 15, Immutable announced that its layer-2 blockchain, the Immutable zkEVM Testnet, is set to undergo a regenesis for a smooth transition to a Geth-based...

Quantoz Payments, a subsidiary of Dutch blockchain firm Quantoz, has secured a license as an electronic money institution (EMI) under the oversight of the Dutch Central Bank. The authorization empowers Quantoz Payments to issue its inaugural regulated and programmable euro legal tender, EURD, on the Algorand network. Launching EURD on the Algorand Blockchain Anticipated by year-end, EURD and its associated e-money services are poised to become accessible to businesses and...

In a strategic move aimed at accelerating the institutional adoption of digital assets, cryptocurrency exchange OKX has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with custody provider Komainu and asset manager CoinShares. This alliance paves the way for round-the-clock trading of segregated assets while ensuring robust security measures and mitigating counterparty risks. OKX, Komainu, and CoinShares Partner to Transform Institutional Crypto Trading According to a November 15...

As part of the partnership, OKX will play a pivotal role as a core contributor to Polygon CDK while allocating significant engineering resources to boost the technology stack of Ethereum scaling solutions. On Tuesday, November 14, OKX announced that it is introducing a Layer 2 network based on Ethereum’s zero-knowledge (ZK) technology, developed in collaboration with the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK). Additionally, OKX will play a pivotal role as a core contributor to the Polygon...