LayerZero’s V2 introduces an omnichain network of blockchains to enable web3 developers to build universal decentralized applications. Amid the mass adoption of web3 applications, LayerZero (ZRO), a fast-growing omnichain interoperability protocol, has emerged as a crucial component. Backed by a strong community and group of software engineers, LayerZero has been making waves as a top interoperability network. Moreover, LayerZero supports more than 50 blockchains and has so far facilitated...
Read More »Intel Unveils New AI Chips to Rival Nvidia’s Dominance in AI Industry, INTC Stock Up 1%
Dubbed Gaudi3, Intel intends to attract generative AI companies like OpenAI away from Nvidia and bolster its stock market performance. Intel Corp (NASDAQ: INTC) stock closed Thursday trading at $45.18, up 1.37 percent from the day’s opening price. Although Intel has been on a winning streak since the calendar flipped in January, the company is not satisfied with the performance as its rival Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) has more than tripled its valuation year-to-date. As a result, Intel has...
Read More »Bitcoin Cash Analysis: Bulls Aim Fresh Rally To $255
Bitcoin cash is eyeing a fresh increase above the $242 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below the $245 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key contracting triangle forming with resistance near $238 on the 4-hour chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair must clear $238 and $242 to start a fresh increase in the near term. Bitcoin cash price is consolidating gains above $230 against the US Dollar,...
Read More »Binance Survey: Nearly Half of Crypto Users Rely on Digital Assets to Earn Extra Income
Binance surveyed 1,172 of its registered users in jurisdictions where it is allowed to operate and found that 45 percent rely on crypto to earn an extra income. Binance Holdings Ltd, the leading cryptocurrency exchange by daily traded volume and globally registered users, recently surveyed its registered users to understand top use cases for crypto assets. Notably, the cryptocurrency exchange conducted the survey on 1,172 randomly distributed in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and...
Read More »Bitcoin and Altcoins Market Rally Resumes Following Fed Interest Rate Announcement
Although the price spikes following the Fed announcement cleared recent bearish drawdowns and provided support levels, uncertainty remains over the sustainability of the increases. The prices of major cryptocurrencies, including Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL), have seen fluctuations around the latest Federal Reserve announcement on interest rates. On December 13th, 2023, the Fed decided to keep rates within a target range of 5.25–5.50%, leading to an initial boost in the price of Bitcoin...
Read More »EOS Network Enhances Its Stablecoins Ecosystem via Partnership with EOS Stable Coin Chain (ESCC)
ESCC will introduce stablecoin-based gas fees and Ethereum compatibility on EOS. EOS Labs and EOS Network Foundation (ENF), the main stewards of the EOS Network have announced a strategic collaboration with EOS Stable Coin Chain (ESCC), an Ethereum-based stablecoin solutions provider. ESCC is a novel smart contract on the EOS Network using a customized implementation of the EOS EVM architecture. According to the partnership details reaching our desks, the three companies aim to integrate...
Read More »Crypto.com Partner Cronos Launches Layer 2 zkEVM Testnet Chain with Matter Labs
Cronos has announced a layer 2 network for the Ethereum blockchain in collaboration with Matter Labs, Crypto.com, Fulcrom, VVS, and Veno. Cronos Labs, the name behind the Cronos blockchain, and a partner to Crypto.com, has announced a new layer 2 platform built for the Ethereum network. Cronos Labs has now joined a growing list of services working on improving Ethereum’s scalability by building and launching off-chain networks. The platform is initially available as a public testnet. 📖...
Read More »Solana’s BONK Rockets 40% on Coinbase Listing
Solana, the blockchain network hosting Bonk, has experienced an impressive run in 2023. Earlier this month, SOL saw a remarkable 50% jump in just a few days, indicating a strong bullish trend. The crypto market is seeing another boom in the altcoin space as Solana-based memecoin, Bonk (BONK), witnessed a 40% surge in the past 24 hours following the announcement of its listing on the prominent exchange, Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN). This development positions BONK as the...
Read More »Bitcoin to Be Measured at Fair Value in US Under New FASB Rules
The crypto market responded positively to the FASB announcement, with Bitcoin’s price rising over 4.12% to $42,979 following the guidance release. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the US entity responsible for detailing how companies report assets on their balance sheets, has introduced new standards allowing corporations to measure Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto assets at fair value. FASB’s Shift Towards Fair Value Measurement This marks a departure from the previous...
Read More »Bitwise Drops 10 Predictions for Crypto in 2024
Bitwise has published 10 predictions for the crypto industry in 2024, including a fall in Ethereum transaction cost and the approval of Bitcoin ETFs. As we are coming closer to a new year, there are inevitably not only recaps of 2023 but predictions for 2024. The industry is in a very interesting place with top tokens showing signs of recovery and major milestones within view. In light of this, Bitwise has released 10 predictions they have for the crypto industry in 2024. Bitwise’s Crypto...
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