Blockchain

Venture capitalists back Helium with $111m funding to rapidly scale new blockchain 5G network

Decentralised Blockchain Powered 5G start-up Helium announces a $111m investment from venture capitalists as roll-out reaches 11,000 global 5G locations

Wormhole 2.0 launches as cross-chain bridge connecting SOL, ETH, BSC, and Terra

In a huge update to the Solana network's market leading interoperability protocol, Wormhole has launched a 2.0 mainnet multi-chain portal.

Cardano’s Alonzo Purple upgrade imminent as smart contract public testnet launches

Input Output Honk Kong (IOHK) founder Charles Hopkinson reveals that Cardano (ADA) network's Alonzo purple smart contract public testnet is live.

Axelar announces integration with Polygon following $25m funding round

Following a recent $25mill Series A raise, Axelar integrates with Polygon (MATIC) to expand its network and deliver interoperability to blockchain.

Chainlink to deliver AccuWeather’s forecast data on blockchain

Market leading weather forecaster AccuWeather has announced an integration with Chainlink (LINK) to deliver a live API to smart contracts and dApps.

What is Zcash ?

Zcash is one of the first coins to utilise zero-knowledge proofs from cryptography. It creates a greater anonymity than Bitcoin, but has some flaws.

Crypto infrastructure provider Fireblocks completes $310m funding round

FireBlocks - an infrastructure and custody platform for institutions - announced today it has raised $310 million in a Series D funding round.

India launches world’s largest blockchain diploma verification system

the Maharashtra state government have announced the launch of a new Ethereum (ETH) blockchain education diploma verification system for Indian businesses.

Britcoin: Rishi Sunak reveals further details about UK CBDC

The Chancellor revealed updates on a new CBDC, the Britcoin, to be issued by the Bank of England for personal banking and commercial business usage.

Pro Trump cryptocurrency suffers from data leak

Users of pro-Trump cryptocurrency, MAGACOIN, have suffered a data leak with sensitive information including email addresses and passwords being stolen

Amazon advertises for a digital currency and blockchain lead

Amazon is searching for a Digital Currency and Blockchain Product Lead as a way to bring its payments systems into the crypto sector.

Nigeria’s pilot scheme for CBDC set for October

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced it will launch the nation's long-awaited CBDC asset later this year.

Twin Finance platform integrates Chainlink price feed

The Twin Finance token creation platform has become the latest DeFi protocol to integrate with Chainlink's market-leading price feed.

Mastercard announce USDC stablecoin payment integration project

Mastercard has announced a new project incorporating USDC stablecoin to facilitate crypto-to-fiat conversions, opening the door to Bitcoin payments.

New videogame and NFT ecosystem launches on Polygon

Polygon, the second-layer solution for the Ethereum network, has launched a new initiative aimed at videogame developers and non-Fungible Token artists.

Algorand connects with Ledgermatic custodial treasury

Treasury, finance and custody solution Ledgermatic announces it is now live and compatible for the Algorand ecosystem.

Ohio turns Bitcoin green with nuclear energy deal

Energy Harbour Corp has signed a five-year deal with Standard Power to provide carbon-free nuclear electricity for a mining centre in Coshocton, Ohio.

UN report says crypto technologies represent ‘a limited environmental impact’

UN experts have stated they believe crypto and the blockchain technology that underpins them can play an important role in sustainable development.

Wyoming becomes first US state to legally recognise DAO

Wyoming reinforces its bullish stance towards cryptocurrencies and its position as the most crypto-friendly state in the United States

DotMoovs crypto sports platform announces ChainLink VRF integration

DeversiFi: New layer 2 fair distribution mechanism announced in latest token launch

Coin Rivet speaks to DeversiFi CFO Ross Middleton about its latest layer 2 DeFi bid to make crypto tokens fair and accessible.

Cosmos launches Stargate to improve blockchain interoperability

Blockchain services provider Cosmos has revealed the launch of Stargate, which includes a rollout of improvements to improve blockchain interoperability

ICONLOOP to develop blockchain-based driver’s license in South Korea

ICONLOOP is currently developing a blockchain-based digital driver's license that allows users to retain control of their data and its storage

City in Poland uses blockchain to assist emergency services

SmartKey's Ethereum-based blockchain connection platform is now being used in a city in Poland to assist emergency services