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Bitcoin Ordinals are taking the network by storm yet again. The total count of minted Bitcoin Ordinals Inscriptions has climbed to a new record. This milestone coincides with the second anniversary of the activation of the highly awaited Bitcoin upgrade, Taproot, which occurred at block 709,632 on November 14th and was the catalyst for the inception of the Ordinals. Bitcoin Ordinals Explode According to data compiled by Dune Analytics, the number of Bitcoin Ordinals...

With the recently secured Series B funding, Fnality is poised to continue its pioneering work in the tokenization of fiat currencies backed by Central Bank cash. Fnality, a fintech firm focused on building tokenized versions of major currencies collateralized by cash held at central banks, has successfully secured $95 million in its Series B funding round, with major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS) and BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP) leading the investment....

In a recent appearance on the X platform, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse voiced his apprehensions regarding the proliferation of deepfake scam videos on YouTube. He cited a specific incident where old video footage from Ripple’s events was manipulated, overlaying new words to create a deceptive narrative. Expressing his concern directly to the video hosting giant, Garlinghouse questioned their vigilance, urging them not to be complacent. He emphasized the importance of public caution, advising...

Bitcoin and some large-cap altcoins have experienced significant resistance in the past few days pushing crypto traders to small-cap and meme coins’ speculation. The crypto cash flow has been moving from Bitcoin (BTC) and large-cap altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Chainlink (LINK) to small-cap and meme coins as indicated by the traded volume. According to market data provided by Binance-backed Coinmarketcap, the daily average traded volume for meme coins was up...

For several hours, the iShares XRP Trust appeared on the ICIS Delaware website suggesting that BlackRock had filed to list an XRP ETF, which was confirmed to be fake. Amid the ongoing Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States, the crypto community has questioned why the Ripple Labs-backed XRP has not been included and it has legal clarity. On Monday, reports circulated on the X platform that BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) had filed to list an XRP...

Foresight Ventures sees the acquisition as an opportunity to establish a significant foothold in the US and contribute to The Block’s growth amidst challenges in the crypto media industry. Singapore-based Foresight Ventures has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in The Block, a prominent crypto news and data provider. The deal, which valued the company at $70 million, marks a significant move for Foresight Ventures, an investment organization specializing in blockchain...

Polygon ID Release 5 comes with exciting new features including on-chain issuer, issuer node, along with the addition of a new credentials marketplace. In a groundbreaking development, Polygon ID has unveiled Release 5, a significant stride toward constructing a dynamic decentralized identity ecosystem. This latest release introduces a host of features aimed at simplifying the credential generation process and expanding the potential applications within the Polygon ID network. At the...

Cboe Digital’s planned launch of margin Bitcoin and Ethereum futures is set to complement its existing spot crypto market, which includes trading pairs for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, and USDC Cboe Global Markets’ digital asset exchange recently revealed its ambitious plans to revolutionize crypto trading by launching margin futures on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) starting January 11, 2024.  Cboe Digital to Pioneer Crypto Futures Trading This move positions Cboe Digital...

SSV.Network is on the verge of completing its mainnet launch. Once achieved, it will pave the way for a wider rollout of its DVT implementation. Ethereum staking infrastructure protocol SSV.Network has unveiled a major partnership with P2P.org, the non-custodial provider of institutional staking. The deal will see P2P.org integrate the DVT Staking API, bringing Distributed Validator Technology to institutions, who will benefit from a stronger and more distributed validator set. DVT Enters...

FUNToken is proud to announce its momentous collaboration with ivendPay – a leading name in the crypto payment ecosystem catering to retail, e-commerce, and vending machines. This collaboration enables FUNToken to become a primary mode of payment across various platforms, signaling its growing importance and utility in the crypto domain. ivendPay’s diverse solutions, including POS, Mobile App, E-commerce, Vending Machines, and API, provide an optimal platform for...