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Following the approval of its license by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, OKX will be offering spot services and spot pairs to UAE residents. This comes as the country is establishing itself as a welcoming hub for crypto business. Crypto businesses looking to expand all over the world often face the challenge of needing to secure approval from various regulators to get started. As we’ve seen in the past, this is not always the most straightforward process and can come with a...

Google Cloud also said Flare has become part of the Google for Startups Program, which aims to accelerate the growth of Web3 startups. Google Cloud, the cloud computing and data storage unit of the technology giant Google, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Flare blockchain to join the network as a validator. The cloud unit has become the latest corporate institution to join the growing list of validators on Flare, verifying blocks, confirming transactions, and proposing new...

The announcement of Hitachi joining the Hedera Council aligns with broader advancements in DLT within traditional finance. In a move towards advancing sustainability and enhancing supply chain solutions, Hitachi America Ltd (Hitachi) has joined the Hedera Council, as recently announced in a blog post by the Council. Hedera’s Unique DLT for Real-World Applications Hitachi’s decision to join the Hedera Council stems from the belief in the real-world potential of Distributed Ledger Technology...

As Coinbase has pointed out,  fiat transfer fees can get as high as 3% to 6%. Through this partnership with Yellow Card, users will pay a maximum of 2% for each transaction. One of the benefits of cryptocurrency and blockchain being such barrier-breaking concepts is that people from all over the world can gain access to them. As such, projects and companies in the blockchain space often find themselves serving an international audience with all sorts of needs. Now, Coinbase, one of the...

The native BLUR token has also seen positive price movements. 2024 is only a few days away and we already have many highly anticipated blockchain projects in the works. Even though it is the holidays, crypto lovers are still engaging with these projects and many of them seem very promising. Take Blast, a layer-2 blockchain that is being launched by the creators of Blur. The blockchain will not be fully live until February 2024 but has already reported an impressive $1.1 billion in...

The timing for the launch of the ShimmerEVM Bridge is a perfect one, considering the broader expansion underway in the IOTA ecosystem. The ShimmerEVM protocol from IOTA is advancing an impressive cross-chain interoperability protocol with the integration of LayerZero’s technology to enhance its bridging capabilities. As reported by Coindesk based on the scoop from the network’s developers, the Shimmer Bridge through which associated protocols can connect to other non-IOTA-based chains...

Following a spike in demand, Solana has canceled some orders of Saga mobile phones due to shortages. Demand rose due to the free 30 million BONK tokens that come with the phone. Solana Labs might have already had a win on its hands with its blockchain and native token which have become some of the biggest in the industry. But the company decided last year to enter the mobile phone business by releasing the Solana Saga, an Android phone that came with Solana apps pre-installed and many...

This partnership with Datachain and TOKI marks the latest in a series of high-profile collaborations for Oasys, demonstrating its commitment to expanding its ecosystem and progressing through its roadmap. Oasys, a leading gaming-focused blockchain, has forged strategic partnerships with Datachain and TOKI to enhance the interoperability of Web3 games built. This collaboration with Oasys demonstrates the industry’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of Web3 gaming despite difficult...

The ZKFair initiative emerges as a community-driven response to injustices and challenges in the Zero-Knowledge (ZK) landscape. It introduces transformative features and a vision for a fairer, more inclusive ZK Layer 2 network. In response to perceived injustices, inflated valuations, and domination by venture capitalists within the Zero-Knowledge (ZK) landscape, a transformative movement has emerged. Introducing the ZKFair initiative, this community-driven effort seeks to rectify the...

Thanks to a new integration with Orbs-based dLIMIT and dTWAP protocols, users of the popular DEX Lynex can enjoy limit and TWAP orders. Popular Linea-based DEX Lynex has announced the integration of both dLIMIT and dTWAP protocols into its platform. dLIMIT and dTWAP are decentralized, permissionless DeFi protocols based on the Orbs network and both offer a plethora of benefits for Lynex users. How dLIMIT and dTWAP Benefit Lynex Thanks to this new integration, traders on Lynex can break...