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Band Protocol, a cross-chain data oracle network, has announced a strategic partnership with OKX’s X Layer, a zero-knowledge (ZK)-powered layer 2 network. Through the collaboration, Band Protocol integrated its data oracle chain on the X Layer network to strengthen blockchain interoperability and offer dApps with smooth access to real-world data. Band Protocol described the alliance as a significant development in delivering decentralized, reliable data solutions to decentralized applications worldwide. The collaboration is in line with Band Protocol’s vision of widening data access across the decentralized ecosystem. 🚀 We are delighted to share our integration with @XLayerOfficial, a ZK-powered L2 network.…
Ethereum (ETH) has started to climb some levels after it fell to the $3,100 support zone last week. The second-largest cryptocurrency is attempting to break from its downtrend, with some market watchers suggesting it is poised for a massive run in 2025. Ethereum Key Levels To Reclaim With only a week left in 2024, several market watchers have started forecasting the crypto market’s potential performance for next year. Despite the recent pullbacks, several analysts have predicted a remarkable performance for Ethereum in 2025. The King of Altcoins has struggled to turn the $4,000 level into support. After breaking past this…
Singapore Management University (SMU) partners with Aptos Foundation to establish its first Blockchain Professorship, advancing blockchain education and research. SMU’s collaboration with Aptos Foundation strengthens Singapore’s position as a global leader in blockchain innovation and talent development. Singapore Management University (SMU) has received a $1 million gift from the Aptos Foundation. By directly supporting Singapore’s goal to be a worldwide hub for blockchain innovation, this strategic alliance is meant to help SMU become an even more prominent leader in blockchain technology. Unlike many joint projects with short-term objectives, this one stresses long-term effect by means of talent development, innovative research,…
David Schwartz, chief technology officer at San Francisco-based enterprise blockchain company Ripple, has taken a not-so-veiled dig at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in his social media post. “Merry Christmas to everyone who opposes regulation by enforcement,” he said. Ripple has been at the forefront of the cryptocurrency industry’s long-standing fight against the SEC. The agency’s controversial “regulation by enforcement” strategy attracted a strong backlash from industry leaders. As reported by U.Today, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has slammed SEC Chair Gary Gensler as the “Luddite of his his time.” Last month, Schwartz sharply criticized the so-called Operation Chokepoint…
Caduceus, a well-known decentralized platform focusing on Web3, Metaverse, and AI, has announced a collaboration with Port3 Network. The partnership between Caduceus and Port3 targets to advance the decentralized innovation. The platform disclosed this endeavor on its social media account. 🚀 Excited to announce @Caduceus_CAD partnership with @Port3Network ! 🌐 #Port3 is building a scalable, decentralized data infrastructure to meet this need. 💡✨🎉Together, we’re shaping the future of decentralized experiences and digital innovation. Stay tuned for what’s… pic.twitter.com/CZctMQZhlF — Caduceus (@Caduceus_CAD) December 24, 2024 Caduceus Collaborates with Port3 Network to Advance Decentralized Experiences Caduceus mentioned that by collaborating with Port3…
The public discussion around scaling in the last few years has become poisoned and captured by an incredibly toxic and defeatist attitude: “Why bother?” “Why bother trying to scale? Basic napkin math shows it’s impossible no matter what we do for everyone to self custody.” “Why bother trying to scale? People are stupid and lazy anyway, even if we did people would just use a custodian anyways.” “Why bother trying to scale? I’ve got mine, I’ll be rich enough for self custody, who cares about the stupid and lazy plebs anyways?” This attitude is permeating the entire space more and…
Macau intends to launch a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) and connect it to mainland China’s digital yuan and Hong Kong’s e-HKD. The Macau government is working with the Digital Currency Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) to advance the e-pataca, local outlets report. It intends to launch a prototype that features basic functions during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macau’s handover, set for December 20. Macau is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. Similar to Hong Kong, it operates under the ‘one country, two systems’ principle, and as such, it has its…
Ripple has sparked excitement within the XRP community by amplifying the trending phrase “Lock in.” The statement, which originated in community conversations, has become a sign of anticipation and acceptance, and Ripple’s acknowledgment has boosted sentiment, with many seeing it as a way of recognizing the collective spirit surrounding XRP and its ecosystem. Lock in pic.twitter.com/ia7hxNkc7h — Ripple (@Ripple) December 9, 2024 Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently appeared on the renowned news program “60 Minutes” to discuss the cryptocurrency industry’s ongoing regulatory challenges. The segment aired on Dec. 8, but Garlinghouse expressed disappointment with the way the interview was edited,…
This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Starting next year, the SEC will operate with a smaller team of commissioners while we wait for the Senate to approve President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees. SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, both Republicans, are the only sitting commissioners who will remain with the agency after Inauguration Day. After SEC Chair Gary Gensler departs, how the agency approaches the crypto industry should see a big shift, according to Peirce. “We have a big toolkit,” Peirce said earlier this month during an appearance at the Blockchain Association…
REI Network has announced a partnership with PoPP, a Web3 social identity platform, in a historic development for the Web3 space. The objective of this strategic partnership is to integrate PoPP’s Web3 social protocols with REI’s zero-fee, EVM-compatible blockchain. Both platforms will collaborate to facilitate on-chain behavioral insights that will drive the development of next-generation DeFi, GameFi, and NFT ecosystems. Excited to announce a transformative partnership between REI Network and @Hi_PoPPOfficial! 🤝By combining REI’s zero-fee, EVM-compatible blockchain with PoPP’s Web3 social protocols, we’re enabling on-chain behavioral insights to power next-gen DeFi, GameFi, and NFT ecosystems. pic.twitter.com/WbabG8Pzf2 — REI Network｜From #GXChain!…