Solana now quantum-resistant, dev claims
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Solana developers have created a quantum-resistant vault on the Solana blockchain to protect user funds from potential threats posed by quantum computers, reports Cointelegraph.. The “Solana Winternitz Vault” solution achieves this by implementing a complex hash-based signature system that generates new keys every time a transaction is made, explained cryptography researcher and Zeus Network chief […]

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  • January 8, 2025
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Remote, Stripe enable USDC payments for global contractors
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Global payroll provider Remote is allowing the United States-based companies it serves to pay their contractors in 69 countries in USD Coin. The new option is an extension of Remote’s offerings in conjunction with payment provider Stripe, reports Cointelegraph. “Stablecoin payments complement Remote’s powerful automation features for onboarding, invoicing, and paying contractors,” according to the […]

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  • December 18, 2024
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Decentralization is why we fight for crypto
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The last four years were focused on fighting for the survival of the crypto industry in the United States, argues a16z’s Miles Jennings writing for Coindesk. Against a hostile administration and unprecedented lawfare, the industry fought back boldly – and won. But now, the industry faces a more pressing task: Helping to shape the legislation […]

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  • December 18, 2024
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The risks of overbuilding crypto infrastructure
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The Web3 ecosystem is often regarded as the next infrastructure of the internet. However, nearly 10 years after the release of the Ethereum white paper, we have very few mainstream applications running on that infrastructure, writes Jesus Rodriguez in an opinion piece on Coindesk. Meanwhile, he says, we continue to see the emergence of new […]

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  • December 18, 2024
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European MP calls for EU BTC reserve
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European lawmaker Sarah Knafo called on the European Union to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve while rejecting the proposed adoption of the “digital euro,” a central bank digital currency (CBDC) under development by the European Central Bank (ECB), reports Cointelegraph. Knafo, a French magistrate and a member of the European Parliament since June, delivered a […]

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  • December 17, 2024
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Blockchain Ireland joins Dublin Tech Week initiative
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Blockchain Ireland is pleased to announce its support and participation in Dublin Tech Week 2025. Dublin Tech Week is a community-driven initiative that celebrates innovation and technology. Bringing together Dublin’s tech community, educators, creatives, and the public, it offers a vibrant programme of events designed to inspire collaboration and showcase Dublin as a global tech […]

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  • December 11, 2024
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StoneX achieves VASP authorisation
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StoneX Digital International Limited, a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc., has been approved by the Central Bank of Ireland, as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to operate a digital asset business. The company said its StoneX Digital platform will provide execution and custody services, offering deep liquidity and flexible trading tools with multiple API […]

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  • December 11, 2024
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Blockchain’s quiet revolution: unseen innovations driving Web3 adoption
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While the excitement around Web3 is often dominated by headlines about DeFi, meme coins, and crypto pumps, the true momentum towards blockchain mass adoption may lie in its practical, everyday applications. These ‘mundane milestones’ are quietly redefining industries globally, marking a significant shift in how digital information is managed and shared, reports Blockchain.news. Covering areas […]

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  • December 4, 2024
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Blockchain and smart contracts revolutionise urban development
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In today’s urban landscape, cities are increasingly under pressure to become smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. As municipalities and private developers look for innovative ways to optimise urban management, blockchain technology is stepping up as a pivotal tool. While traditionally associated with cryptocurrencies, blockchain’s potential goes far beyond finance, offering transformative possibilities in how […]

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  • December 4, 2024
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FIFA officially licenses blockchain-based mobile game
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FIFA and Mythical Games are collaborating to launch FIFA Rivals, the companies announced. The app is an officially licensed, free-to-play soccer game for iOS and Android, reports Blockworks. Scheduled for a 2025 release, players will be able to manage their own football clubs and compete against other players in real-time arcade gameplay. FIFA Rivals will […]

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  • December 4, 2024
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Decentralized AI in 2025: the convergence of AI and crypto
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Open any news app, web browser, social media feed, or podcast this month, and you’ll see one topic dominating discussions: AI and crypto, writes Forbes Web3 . In Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Yuval Noah Harari explores how history is shaped more by what he describes as “coincidences” than by deterministic, predictable events. This […]

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  • November 20, 2024
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BlackRock’s BUIDL goes multichain
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Asset manager BlackRock will be launching its tokenized money fund on nearly half a dozen additional blockchain networks, reports Cointelegraph. The BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) will expand to Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism and Polygon, BlackRock said. It was initially launched on the Ethereum network. Tokenized by Securitize, BUIDL is a money market […]

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  • November 20, 2024
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