Blockchain

Blockchain, the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), can propel a traditional financial services firm into the next frontier of fintech. And yet, it's highly complicated and extremely scrutinized thanks to the current drama surrounding certain bad actors (i....

Messaging program Telegram now lets users create accounts anonymously via the blockchain rather than cell phone numbers. Private phone numbers are already hidden from non-added users of Telegram, which is touted as a rival to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)-owned WhatsApp. Users will now have the...

Third-generation, layer-1 blockchain Wire Network announced on Tuesday the launch of MegaMask, a crypto wallet that seeks to redefine the standard for cross-chain interoperability and asset transfers. The wallet allows users to easily store, display and transfer NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and...

Maple Finance has severed ties with Orthogonal Trading, which claimed to be “operating while effectively insolvent.” Turns out, Orthogonal had accrued obligations of more than $30 million. According to M11 Credit and Maple Finance, Orthogonal Trading had misrepresented its financial...

Chainlink, a crypto oracle project, specializes in providing data feeds to blockchain protocols. On Tuesday, the project announced the launch of a staking protocol in which stakers commit Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) tokens in smart contracts to back certain performance guarantees around oracle...

While the crypto community was left rattled by the FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) debacle throughout November, crypto mining firms relentlessly pursued all available avenues to shore up revenues and maintain margins. In what is possibly one of the harshest crypto winters ever seen, these digital asset mining...

Lisk is on a mission to make Web3.0 more accessible. The blockchain application platform allows a much wider range of people to develop their own blockchain applications with an open source, modular SDK and extensive step-by-step instructions to help people build amazing applications. The platform...

Cloud computing is the backbone of the modern world. Almost any interaction a user has with their smartphone is funneled through the vast and omnipresent cloud. Computations and communications critical to businesses small and large all rely on the cloud to function. By 2027, cloud computing is...

Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the International AI Journey Conference in Moscow, criticized Western sanctions and urged for a system "independent of external interference." What Happened: Putin called for an independent and blockchain-based settlement network as he criticized the U.S. and...

A blockchain is a decentralized, shared ledger that records transactions and tracks assets in a business network. The goal of a blockchain is to allow digital information to be distributed and recorded, but not edited. Blockchain platforms create and manage an array of Web3 functions, including...

The virtual world is getting ready for what could be the next big thing. And if you have been keeping pace with the latest developments on the internet, you have probably heard of Web 3.0. Curious about what’s going to happen next for crypto? Join RadFi2022 on December 8 where Radix will...

A leading video game company has made changes to its rules of operation to prevent the utilization of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). What Happened: Rockstar Games, a unit of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), is banning the use of cryptocurrencies and NFTs from its servers. The move follows...

Crypto analytics company Chainalysis disclosed FTX owes it money in connection with the bankruptcy proceedings for the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange. Chainalysis was listed as a creditor in filings submitted to the Delaware bankruptcy court on Wednesday, and it requested that any...

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance on Thursday temporarily suspended deposits of the stablecoins USDC (CRYPTO: USDC) and USDT (CRYPTO: USDT) on the Solana blockchain "until further notice," but resumed a few hours later. "After internal assessment and review, Binance has now...

One of the world’s largest video game companies could be getting into the non-fungible token sector. The move could represent increased use cases and utility for the digital assets. What Happened: New documents show that PlayStation maker Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) has applied for patents...