Web3

In a significant move for the decentralized application (dApp) ecosystem, Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) has been integrated with the Binance Coin CRYPTO: BNB) Chain. This development, announced Friday, promises to provide Web3 developers with a robust platform to...

Shanghai unveiled a comprehensive strategy to advance its blockchain technology capabilities through 2025. The city's initiative encompasses a range of areas, including blockchain system security, cryptographic techniques, smart contracts and more. The local government believes these...

Binance Holdings Ltd (CRYPTO: BNB) is exiting Russia after facing a probe over possible violations of sanctions imposed against Russia. What Happened: The crypto exchange announced the sale of its entire Russian operations to the newly formed exchange CommEX. Noah Perlman, Binance’s...

Before diving into the world of crypto staking, Jesper Johansen, founder and CEO of institutional staking entity Northstake, emphasizes the importance of understanding the regulatory framework and assessing counterparty risks. In an interview with Benzinga, Johansen also ...

Aptos Labs (CRYPTO: APT) is joining Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) Pay with the hope of solving the challenges currently facing web3 users. What Happened: Aptos Labs developed crypto wallet Petra has already been integrated with more than 160 decentralized applications. The latest partnership plans to...

In a bid to combat the escalating issue of global noise pollution, Silencio Network has integrated with the peaq blockchain ecosystem, bringing over 35,000 smartphones into play as noise sensors. Spanning 176 countries, these devices form part of Silencio's decentralized physical...

Alumni from several crypto and fintech companies launched Singapore-based Oak Grove Ventures, a $60 million fund that focuses on the intersection of biotech, Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI). Among those involved are Sally Wang, formerly of Sino Global Capital (now Ryze Labs); Ethan Wang,...

Johnny Ng, a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, has extended an invitation to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) founder Vitalik Buterin to visit Hong Kong. This was in response to Buterin's reservations about the long-term stability of Hong Kong's stance on cryptocurrency...

Mantle EcoFund started the deployment of its substantial $200 million catalyzed capital pool. Established in July 2023 following a Mantle Governance vote, this fund is one of the largest ecosystem funds of its kind and is initiating its liquidity support provision. The beneficiaries of...

In a significant move towards enhancing cross-chain interoperability, Neutron (CRYPTO: NTRN) and Axelar (CRYPTO: AXL) have teamed up to introduce Lido's wrapped liquid-staked ETH (CRYPTO: wstETH) to the Cosmos (CRYPTO: ATOM) platform. This initiative is expected to bolster the...

Sony Group’s (NYSE: SONY) Network Communication department has formed a joint venture with Singapore-based Startale Labs to develop a blockchain that will be an integral part of the global web3 infrastructure. The JV company will be formed in September and will be named “Sony Network...

Shiba Inu's (CRYPTO: SHIB) Shibarium on Wednesday announced it has teamed up with Italy-based fast food franchise Welly to enhance the dining experience using blockchain technology. This collaboration aims to bring unparalleled transparency, incentives, and customer engagement to the fast-food...

Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) is expanding its investment initiatives with Truflation, aiming to support Web3 and Blockchain technologies. Additionally, Coinbase is advocating for a standardized set of regulations at the upcoming G20 summit next year. About Truflation Selection Of...

Foraying deeper into the Web3 arena, Paypal (NASDAQ: PYPL) launched PayPal On and Off Ramps integration, a secure and structured payment solution. While Web3 businesses and merchants can expand their customer rooster, the process of purchasing and selling crypto in the U.S. will be made more...

Alan Vey is the CEO and founder of Aventus, a Polkadot (CRYPTO: DOT) parachain that describes itself as an “enterprise-grade Layer 2 blockchain that marries the scale of a permissioned blockchain with the security and interoperability of public blockchains.” Vey and Aventus have...