The Dfinity Foundation, a not-for-profit organization based in Switzerland and major contributor to the Internet Computer blockchain, has announced the launch of the Olympus Acceleration Platform, reports Cointelegraph. According to a press release, Olympus represents the first decentralised, on-chain Web3 accelerator. Dfinity said it’s “a first of its kind platform” that will be used by […]
Consumers are becoming slightly less sceptical about bitcoin, according to a Deutsche Bank survey, although just under a third of those questioned still expect its price to drop sharply by the end of 2024, reports Reuters. Although people have poured billions of dollars into bitcoin, hoping for returns if its price rises, top regulators have […]
Ripple has entered the lucrative stablecoin market, valued at $150 billion, by introducing its own digital currency pegged to the US dollar, reports UnlockBC. This stablecoin will maintain a 1-to-1 backing with assets such as US dollar deposits, US government bonds, and cash equivalents held in reserve by Ripple. The company has committed to providing […]
Bitcoin Cash spikes 10% post halving
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Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has surged 10% after completing its reward halving event, becoming one of the few gainers in an otherwise tepid market as bitcoin (BTC) – whose own halving occurs later this month – remained little changed over 24 hours, reports Coindesk. BCH changed hands at $660 in European morning hours, a price level […]
Blockchain Ireland Meet Up: March 2024
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Thanks to all who came and made the March 2024 Blockchain Ireland Meet Up such a success! Feedback has been hugely positive, and we once again thank Bitget for the support. It was a lively evening, in the heart of Dublin at O’Donoghue’s of Merrion Row. In line with the usual timing, the next meet […]
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) is currently working on the CHAISE project to create a strategic approach to blockchain skills development in Europe. CHAISE is a Sector Skills Alliance financed by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. Its aim is to address the skills mismatches in the blockchain sector and to deliver appropriate […]
The Businesses of Web3
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Web3 is an exciting set of new technologies that promises to change the way that people use the web. Blockchain Ireland and ETH Dublin will present a picture of the Web3 landscape, describing some of the key differntiators of this new approach, as well as some of successful new business models that have been built […]
Blockchain Ireland is delighted to announce its first round of corporate members: Algorand Foundation, Provenance, Halborn, and William Fry. The support of these members is greatly appreciated and will facilitate us in better serving the community as whole. Blockchain Ireland looks forward to working closely with its corporate members.
Major upgrades underway on Ethereum
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What has been described as the biggest change to Ethereum since its move to proof of stake in 2022, is dropping on 13 March 2024. The Dencun Mainnet Announcement details nine specific protocol upgrades that will change how data is stored, significantly reduce transaction costs, or gas fees, and a host of other changes. Coindesk’s […]
Fraud warning from Blockchain Ireland
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It has come to our attention that certain social media channels and groups are styling themselves as Blockchain Ireland, with reference to our website at www.blockchainireland.ie These groups have been reported to encourage investment, open digital wallets, and solicit payments. Blockchain Ireland does not, under any circumstances, offer investment, financial, or commercial advice on any […]
Further to the Blockchain Ireland Webinar with the Central Bank of Ireland’s Eoin FItzgerald, the consultation period on “Central Bank approach to innovation engagement in financial services” is still open. The consultation period is open for responses from 8 November 2023 to 8 February 2024. Since April 2018 and the launch of its Innovation Hub, […]
The Central Bank of Ireland launched its Innovation Hub in 2018 and has sought to develop its capabilities and reach in line with the continuous development of the fintech innovation ecosystem. It has recently launched the Consultation Paper 156, “Central Bank approach to innovation engagement in financial services” and now seeks feedback from the community. […]