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IOTA targets RWA and DeFi traction with major program in Singapore

IOTA Foundation has revealed a key program aimed at promoting the Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization ecosystem on IOTA. The 12-week Accelerator is a collaboration with early-stage venture capital firm Tenity and will offer the grant and other resources to early-stage projects ken on RWA, decentralised finance (DeFi), Institutional DeFi Services and infrastructure. IOTA APAC Accelerator to offer $50k grant to startups Specifically, the IOTA Ecosystem DLT Foundation says the IOTA APAC Accelerator program will provide select projects with a $50,000 grant. The projects will have a demo day at Token2049. Also notably, these startups will tap into the IOTA EVM…

AltcoinsApr 18

Crypto Service Providers in Canada Must Report Transfers, Customer Data By 2027

Crypto firms in Canada will soon face increased disclosure obligations, per regulations introduced in Tuesday’s 2024 federal budget. The Canadian government said it intends to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This framework, endorsed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in August 2022, fulfills a mandate established by the G20 in April 2021. It called for the OECD to develop a system facilitating the automatic exchange of tax information pertaining to crypto assets. Canada’s budget suggested allocating CA$51.6m ($37.3m) to the Canada Revenue Agency over a five-year period starting in 2024–25. This will be followed by an…

RegulationApr 18

Vechain Enters Artificial Intelligence Territory Through Partnership with SingularityNET

Vechain and SingularityNET have announced a collaboration that signals a paradigm shift in technology integration, combining the strengths of blockchain — reliability and immutability — with the data processing capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI). Vechain and SingularityNET are committed to revolutionizing enterprise applications while leading the development of sustainable ecosystems in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group. Vechain’s expertise in product authenticity is supported by SingularityNET’s AI-powered data verification. Integrating AI as an additional layer of verification enhances both technologies to ensure authenticity and reliability. In pursuit of innovation, joint research initiatives are being implemented to harness the full potential of…

BlockchainApr 18

Bitcoin's Correlation to Nvidia Strongest in Over a Year

The 90-day and 52-week correlation coefficient between bitcoin and Nasdaq-listed chip maker Nvidia has risen above 0.80. The positive correlation is noteworthy as several analysts believe the surge in NVDA represents an AI bubble that could soon burst. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to move in tandem with Nvidia (NVDA) shares as some analysts question the surge in the Nasdaq-listed chipmaker’s valuations. The leading cryptocurrency by market value has pulled back over 8% from Thursday’s record high of $73,798. However, prices are still up 60% year-to-date, CoinDesk data shows. Nvidia has pulled back 9% from its lifetime peak of $974 but still…

BitcoinApr 18

TheStandard.io and SushiSwap announce Collaboration

TheStandard.io has joined forces with SushiSwap to introduce SUSHI as a novel collateral option within their smart vaults. This strategic alliance not only broadens the collateral choices available to users but also promises to enhance liquidity and bolster community engagement across the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. The incorporation of SUSHI into TheStandard.io’s smart vaults presents a more diverse range of collateral possibilities. Users can now pledge SUSHI along with other established assets such as WBTC, ETH, ARB, LINK, GMX, RDNT, and PAXG, offering greater flexibility in managing their collateral portfolios and aligning with their investment preferences and risk tolerance. We've…

DeFiApr 18

Institutional Inflows Surge 186% on Bybit, CEO Ben Zhou Shares Insights

At the Blockchain Life 2024 conference in Dubai, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou emphasized the pivotal role of institutional investors in propelling the ongoing cryptocurrency bull market. Bybit, founded by Zhou in 2018, has risen to become one of the world’s top three exchanges by trading volume. Zhou shed light on the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies, stating, “From Bybit’s perspective, this bull market so far has been driven by institutions.” He revealed that since teaming up with third-party custodians such as Copper and Fireblocks, institutional capital inflows surged by 186% last year. Improved infrastructure and the approval of Bitcoin spot…

MarketsApr 18

Ether Prices in Downtrend as Bitcoin Challenges $64K

BTC is up, trading above $64,000 while ETH prices continue to decline. The CD20 is flat, trading at 2,174. Ether (ETH) was changing hands just above $3,000 during the opening hours of the Asia trading day as the CoinDesk Indices Ethereum Trend Indicator flipped negative, signaling a bearish shift in momentum. At the same time, bitcoin (BTC), is trading slightly above $64,000 after challenging it for most of the Asia trading morning. "Unexpected higher U.S. treasury yields, a stronger dollar, and geopolitical risks in the Middle East weighed down on crypto markets," Jun-young Heo, a Derivatives Trader at Singapore-based Presto,…

EthereumApr 18

Shadow Token surges 20% following Coinbase listing

Coinbase will list Shadow Token, the native cryptocurrency of the ShdwDrive, a high-performance decentralized data storage network. The largest crypto exchange in the U.S. announced that Shadow Token (SHDW) will be live on the platform from tomorrow if liquidity conditions are met. Following the announcement, Shadow Token immediately surged by 20%. The token has been up nearly 80% in a month. Coinbase will add support for Shadow Token (SHDW) on the Solana network (SPL token). Do not send this asset over other networks or your funds may be lost. Transfers for this asset are available on @Coinbase & @CoinbaseExch in…

AltcoinsApr 18

Nilam Resources releases token described as ‘obviously illegal’

After releasing a letter-of-intent to ‘acquire’ 24,800 bitcoins, penny stock Nilam Resources saw the price of its shares rocket and its market cap tap nearly half a billion dollars before collapsing to almost zero once the former CEO and president (who also worked as an SEC compliance consultant) called the company a “classic pump and dump.” However, the story doesn’t end there, and as of April 15, Nilam Resources has rebranded, started a private token sale, and deleted any trace of its old website. Unfortunately, this probably won’t be enough to stave off actions from regulators or law enforcement. Read…

RegulationApr 18

Aurora to solve Blockchain Fragmentation with ‘Forwarder’

The Forwarder, an innovation lauded by Aurora, has significantly contributed to the streamlining of blockchain integration. The principal application domains of Forwarder involve the bridging of assets from centralized exchanges, including Coinbase, Binance, and KuCoin, to virtual blockchain. The improved functionality of the ‘Forwarder’ connects users to a vast blockchain network, enabling developers to create remarkable products with it. An accessible and incorporated blockchain system is the distinguished advantage of Aurora’s innovative solution. The ‘Forwarder’ function eliminates the restriction that centralized exchanges impose on the transfer of assets to blockchain networks. Aurora’s innovative solution exemplifies the blooming ecosystem of decentralized…

BlockchainApr 18