Ink, the Optimism-powered L2 blockchain solution from Kraken, went live on mainnet today. This launch took place dramatically ahead of schedule, citing strong support and enthusiasm from the crypto community. Ink and Optimism are anticipating a fruitful collaboration due to this hype wave. Ink and Optimism Team Up According to… Listen ⇢

The Polygon community has decided against a proposal to deploy $1.3 billion in stablecoins from its Proof of Stake (PoS) bridge into yield-generating programs on Morpho, an Ethereum-based DeFi platform. The announcement, made on Dec. 17 through Polygon’s official social media account, highlighted concerns raised by users regarding the lack… Listen ⇢

Hedera-based crypto wallet MINGO has revealed plans to revolutionize the ticketing industry by introducing an NFT-based Programmable Digital Ticketing (PDT) system. The system will address several concerns peculiar to the industry, such as fraud, scalping, and resale inefficiencies, with a transparent solution having the backing of big names in sports… Listen ⇢

James Ding Dec 17, 2024 15:21 Pantera Bitcoin Fund has reached a milestone of 1,000x growth since inception, highlighting the growing institutional interest in blockchain technology, according to Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead. The Pantera Bitcoin Fund has achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching 1,000 times its initial value since inception, according… Listen ⇢

The Avalanche Foundation has recently launched a groundbreaking update for its network, called mainnet Avalanche9000.  Presented as the “biggest network upgrade,” it promises to reduce the implementation costs and fees of the C-Chain by over 90%. This improvement represents a crucial step for the future of the Avalanche blockchain, strengthening… Listen ⇢

Bitpanda receives VARA approval to expand into the UAE, setting the stage for full operations with local partnerships and compliance. Bitpanda, Europe’s leading regulated cryptocurrency platform, is taking a significant step toward expanding globally. The company has received in-principle approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai. This… Listen ⇢

XRP is getting closer to breaking through its descending resistance line, which could signal a recovery. The asset has been battling within a declining trend for the past few weeks, but if momentum keeps building, its recent price movement suggests a potential recovery. XRP is presently trading close to $2.40,… Listen ⇢

Metaplanet Inc., a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is ramping up its efforts to build its Bitcoin portfolio. According to multiple reports, the Japanese Bitcoin consulting company has issued ¥4.5 billion ($30 million) in zero-interest bonds to finance its Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The company shared this news… Listen ⇢

Solana has showcased remarkable performance throughout 2024, outpacing Ethereum by over 50% in year-to-date gains. This solidified SOL’s position in the Layer 1 blockchain club. However, with its high throughput being stunted by spam transitions and network congestion, many started questioning the future of Solana. Among the emerging projects leading… Listen ⇢