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Hedera Integrates LayerZero Amid Mainnet v0.54 Release

AltcoinsDec 2

Hedera announces integrating LayerZero (ZRO), a multi-chain interoperability protocol, into its network. This announcement comes alongside the launch of the mainnet v0.54 release. The integration is set to enhance the Hedera Token Service (HTS), allowing for the creation and management of both fungible and non-fungible tokens with quick and low-cost transactions. This development aligns with the HBAR Foundation's goal of establishing Hedera as an enterprise-grade network for institutional decentralized finance (DeFi). The integration reportedly opens a new destination on the Hedera network for EVM-based liquidity, connecting the ecosystem to more liquidity sources. It builds on previous infrastructure investments with providers…

Ex-Binance exec sues for whistleblowing, citing bribery and unfair dismissal claims: report

LegalDec 2

Binance is facing legal action after a former senior employee claims she was fired for reporting a colleague’s bribery attempt, which she says was disguised as consultative services. A former executive at Binance is suing the crypto exchange in the United Kingdom, claiming she was wrongfully dismissed after reporting a colleague’s alleged attempt to solicit a bribe from a customer, Bloomberg has learned. Amrita Srivastava, a senior Binance employee based in London, testified at an employment tribunal that she was fired after raising concerns about the bribery incident. Srivastava said the colleague took the money “under the guise of providing…

3 Ways Bitcoin Is Like Digital Real Estate

BitcoinDec 2

For past generations, owning real estate was the average person’s golden opportunity to accrue generational wealth. But for Generation Z, there’s an entirely new touchstone that will separate the “haves and have-nots” in their retirement years: bitcoin. Here are 3 ways that bitcoin functions like digital real estate, and why it will likely eat away at its analog counterpart over time. 1. Universal Desirability Bitcoin is a global, uncensorable, neutral reserve asset with no counterparty risk. As long as there is demand in the world for safe value storage, there will be demand for bitcoin. Likewise, real estate will be…

NFTs Resurgance? Crypto's Bull Run is Driving These Assets Higher

NFTDec 2

Fresh off a broader crypto market resurgence in November, the NFT market is heating up again. Data from CoinGecko for December shows that the sector's market capitalization has reached $8.8 billion, up by 17.3% over a week. The same dataset also points to a surge in volume: daily trading across all chains has jumped nearly 48% in the past 24 hours. This is coming off the tracks of November, which saw $562 million in sales, according to data from CryptoSlam. Looking at the charts, this figure is the highest sales volume that NFTs have seen since May this year, which…

Hoskinson Excited as Cardano Taps BitcoinOS to Unlock $1.3T Liquidity

AltcoinsDec 2

As excitement sweeps the Cardano community following a major partnership on Thursday, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has thrown in a series of reactions to the development. For context, EMURGO, one of Cardano’s major developers, announced a partnership with BitcoinOS to unlock $1.3 trillion in Bitcoin liquidity for the Cardano network. The symbiotic collaboration will unlock smart contracts and decentralized application features on the blockchain housing the largest crypto asset by market cap. Hoskinson Reacts In one of the Cardano founder’s reactions, he uploaded a picture, accompanied by a GIF, welcoming Bitcoin to the Cardano chain. The image featured two animations…

Key Win For Ripple As Court Speeds Up XRP Lawsuit Judgment

LegalDec 2

Ripple secures court approval to fast-track final judgment in XRP lawsuit. Pro-XRP lawyer predicts SEC case might end by mid-2025, influenced by leadership changes. Market analysts remain bullish, predicting XRP could reach its all-time high of $3.38. Ripple Labs has secured a major victory in the XRP lawsuit as a U.S. court approved a motion to expedite issuing a final judgment in the case. This move is seen as a critical step toward resolving the case that has lingered for years, impacting Ripple and its native token, XRP. Court Moves for Faster Resolution In a positive move for Ripple, the…

CARV Partners with Manta Network to Boost Web3 Gaming and Decentralized Identity

BlockchainDec 2

CARV has announced a new partnership with Manta Network, a leader in Layer 2 blockchain solutions. This collaboration aims to strengthen Web3 gaming infrastructure and make decentralized identity more accessible. This news was made public through CARV X account. CARV 🤝 Manta Network We are proud to join forces with @MantaNetwork, a leader in Layer 2 solutions, to drive the growth of Web3 gaming! This partnership focuses on enabling players and developers through decentralized identity and scalable tools, unlocking new possibilities… pic.twitter.com/6Ng7AcSIel — CARV (@carv_official) November 29, 2024 New Partnership to Boost Web3 Gaming and Player Opportunities The two companies…

The role of Blockstream in the Bitcoin ecosystem

BitcoinDec 2

Blockstream, one of the leading Bitcoin infrastructure companies, has recently confirmed that it has successfully completed a significant funding round of 210 million dollars. This announcement comes at a crucial time for the cryptocurrency market, with many experts predicting an upcoming significant price movement of Bitcoin. The funding round was led by Fulgur Ventures, a well-known name in the blockchain technology and cryptocurrency investment sector. The injection of capital is seen as a signal of confidence in the growth of Blockstream and in its central role in the development of the Bitcoin infrastructure. The role of Blockstream in the Bitcoin…

$SAFE Accumulators Surge After 73% Price Jump

AltcoinsDec 2

The number of first-time $SAFE accumulators is soaring. This surge follows a significant price jump of 73% in just one hour. The spike in interest comes after Upbit announced it would list $SAFE, according to Spot On Chain. The number of first-time $SAFE accumulators is spiking as the price surged 73% in the past hour following #Upbit’s listing announcement! Notably, the top 5 first-time accumulators have purchased 1.356M $SAFE ($2.24M) from OKX, Bybit, and Uniswap in just the past hour, now… pic.twitter.com/cHxtnrXTTn — Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) October 24, 2024 Investors See $150K Gain as SAFE Price Rises 6.7% In…

CFTC to potentially lead digital asset regulation under Trump administration

LegalDec 2

The Trump administration is planning to expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) authority to oversee significant portions of the $3 trillion digital asset market, Fox Business reported on Nov. 28. The move would mark a pivotal shift in US crypto regulation, aiming to replace the current enforcement-heavy approach with a more innovation-friendly framework. CFTC to regulate crypto The proposal would assign the CFTC oversight of spot markets for digital commodities, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, which account for about 70% of the global crypto market. The plan also includes regulating the exchanges where these assets are traded. Currently, no single…