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OKX Ventures Invests in Monad Labs to Enhance Web3 Innovation

OKX Ventures, an investment division of the largest digital assets exchange and Web3 solutions provider, OKX, has announced its investment in Monad Labs. Currently, Monad Labs is developing a smart contract platform for developers in order to reshape the decentralised digital world. This is a perfect example of OKX Ventures’ readiness to support new-generation projects in blockchain technology and decentralized systems. 🚀 Exciting news! OKX Ventures is investing in Monad Labs to drive innovation in Web3 and decentralized computing. @monad_xyz Together, we're shaping the future of blockchain technology! 🌐 💡 Read more: https://t.co/Md7WzK6Djd#OKXVentures #MonadLabs #Web3 #Blockchain… pic.twitter.com/MEhMedCvVz — OKX Ventures…

RegulationMay 22

Shiba Inu's Shibarium Completes Its Hard Fork: Details

Shibarium, the layer-2 solution of Shiba Inu, has completed its hard fork, according to a recent announcement. The new hard fork is supposed to bring "blazing-fast" transactions as well as "predictable" gas fees. A hard fork refers to a major software upgrade that splits a certain blockchain network into two separate chains. It is meant to implement major changes that are not backward-compatible. Last month, the Shiba Inu team stated that the hard fork was necessary in order to unlock "next-level capabilities" on the Shiba Inu network. The transformative upgrade was necessary in order to deliver new value and simplify…

AltcoinsMay 22

KOI Announces Strategic Partnership with B² Network

KOI, Kingdom of Inscription, a unique game economy powered by AI and Bitcoin liquidity, is pleased to reveal that they have entered into a partnership with B² Network, the prime choice for Bitcoin’s Layer-2 framework. This partnership is aimed at adding a new layer of liquidity to the Bitcoin ecosystem and offer more opportunities to users. Collaboration @Koi_BTC 🤝 @BSquardNetwork@Koi_BTC introduces a groundbreaking platform that combines the joy of virtual pet care with sophisticated AI competitive elements, all anchored on the Ethereum blockchain. Look forward to boosting the liquidity within the Bitcoin… https://t.co/v3CUMid5dS — B² Network | BTC Layer2 (@BSquaredNetwork)…

BlockchainMay 22

Why Zero Flows for Spot Bitcoin ETFs Don’t Really Matter

Preliminary data from Farside Investors revealed that four of the new spot Bitcoin ETFs had another day of zero flows on April 16. These were Bitwise (BITB), Invesco Galaxy (BTCO), WisdomTree (BTCW), and Hashdex (DEFI). Additionally, Grayscale’s GBTC and ARK 21Shares’ ARKB had outflows of $79.4 million and $12.9 million respectively. Nevertheless, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart said this was perfectly normal. To all those people emailing us, saying we have a bug, because that many flows cannot be zero and its too much of a coincidence. See this thread from @JSeyff Bitcoiners clearly do not understand ETFs, we are…

BitcoinMay 22

AI could transform NFT marketplaces, but ethical challenges loom, warns Nuklai CEO

Speaking with crypto.news, Matthijs de Vries, CEO and Founder of Nuklai, delved into the ethical implications of AI use in the NFT sector. The onset of AI has opened up a lot of new possibilities, and one of the sectors that has leveraged this technology heavily is NFTs. From generating NFT art to enhancing verification processes, AI is becoming a pivotal tool in the decentralized digital art world. However, this rapid integration also brings about some ethical concerns. Issues such as intellectual property rights, the potential for misuse of AI-generated content, and the transparency of AI algorithms are at the…

NFTMay 22

FELON, YIELD, BOOB Lead Gains on DEXScreener Today

As blue-chip cryptos stabilize, traders are turning to the on-chain markets in search of top crypto gainers. Tools like DEXScreener are being used to locate trending and pumping coins. Top crypto gainers today include Crypto Felon (FELON), Yield (YIELD), and Book of Bitcoin (BOOB). Discover today’s top crypto gainers on DEXScreener, including FELON, YIELD, and BOOB. Learn about the current state of the on-chain markets and the alternative investment strategy of presales. Traders Turn to On-Chain Markets With Bitcoin (BTC) consolidating below $60,000 and major altcoins also consolidating, traders are turning their attention to the on-chain markets. These markets refer…

AltcoinsMay 22

Zealy Partners with AirDAO and Udao to Boost Web3 Community Growth

Today, Zealy has announced a partnership with AirDAO and Udao. Zealy is a platform aims to increase the growth and engagement of the community in the Web3 space using the work-2-earn model. This project seeks to develop the powers of all the platforms involved and empowers communities in Web3. Zealy partnership announcement: We are taking our investment in to Zealy very seriously, and this is why we are partnering with the very best on the platform. @udao_official have had phenomenal traction in the quest space and are a welcomed partner to the AirDAO ecosystem. We… https://t.co/GkjGy9pb5N — AirDAO (@airdao_io) May…

BlockchainMay 22

Bitcoin 8x up Since Last Halving Despite Volatility: Anthony Pompliano

Venture capitalist and angel investor Anthony Pompliano (known as Pomp on X/Twitter), who is also known to be a vocal Bitcoin supporter, has made an appearance on Fox News. He explained why it was not only BTC but other financial markets too that plunged over the weekend, still pointing out that the world’s leading cryptocurrency is doing very well. Bitcoin has outperformed everything since 2020: Pomp Pompliano told the anchor that despite the massive crash over the weekend, the biggest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization, BTC, has been up 8x since the previous halving that took place in 2020.…

BitcoinMay 22

Identity challenges in defi: unlocking institutional investment

Overcoming identity challenges in defi is crucial for institutional investment. Explore solutions to unlock this trillion-dollar bottleneck. Decentralized finance (defi) is rapidly transforming the financial landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and democratization of financial services. However, despite the buzz and potential, institutional investment in defi remains surprisingly low. According to analysts, this gap is not due to a lack of interest but rather significant compliance challenges that traditional financial (tradfi) institutions face when considering defi investments. Institutional investors are accustomed to a well-regulated environment where compliance with know-your-customer (KYC) and know-your-business (KYB) regulations is mandatory. These regulations are designed…

DeFiMay 22

Ethereum Co-Founder Comends Community’s Free-Speech Culture

Recent comments by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin have sparked widespread discussion about freedom of expression in the cryptocurrency industry. In a post on X, Buterin commended Ethereum’s culture, highlighting that the community does not try to prevent people from speaking their minds. I'm really proud that ethereum does not have any culture of trying to prevent people from speaking their minds, even when they have very negative feelings toward major things in the protocol or ecosystem. Some wave the ideal of "open discourse" as a flag, some take it seriously. — vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) May 18, 2024 According to Buterin, the…

EthereumMay 22