Xai Foundation Launches New Staking Pools

The Xai Foundation, renowned for fostering the Xai layer-3 gaming network which utilizes Arbitrum’s scaling solutions on Ethereum, has unveiled an innovative staking pool system aimed at enhancing user engagement within its ecosystem. This development introduces esXAI, a new token that represents an escrowed version of the original XAI token, designed to facilitate the staking […]

Hong Kong’s Imminent Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Hong Kong’s financial landscape is on the brink of a significant evolution with the potential launch of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the end of April. This move, articulated by Markus Thielen of 10x Research in an interview, reflects a pivotal shift in the region’s approach to cryptocurrency. Thielen, a seasoned analyst […]

Bitcoin Aims to Match Ethereum with Runes Launch

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency market, investment giant Franklin Templeton Digital Assets has released a report suggesting that Bitcoin could soon “close the gap” with leaders like Ethereum and Solana in the fungible digital asset arena. The introduction of a new token standard, Runes, is poised to catalyze this shift, enhancing Bitcoin’s capabilities […]

Solana Begins Network Congestion Fixes

Solana has started to roll out updates aimed at improving system performance. The first of these updates, version v1.17.31, was introduced early Monday by Anza, a developer team that originated from Solana Labs. This initial release does not purport to completely solve the congestion but marks a significant first step towards a more stable network. […]

TeleportDAO Boosts Bitcoin Layer 2 Interoperability

The Bitcoin blockchain is evolving beyond its initial purpose as a platform solely for BTC transactions. With the advent of Ordinals and ideas for creating fungible tokens like BRC-20s and running smart contracts, Bitcoin’s role in the digital ecosystem is expanding significantly. These innovations have given rise to the concept of Bitcoin layer 2 solutions, […]

LBBW Embraces Crypto with Bitpanda Partnership

Germany’s Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), the largest federal bank in the nation, has taken a significant step into the world of digital assets. In a groundbreaking move, LBBW announced its collaboration with Austrian-based Bitpanda to launch “investment-as-a-service” for cryptocurrencies aimed at institutional and corporate clients. This service includes both the procurement and secure storage of digital […]

Kaidro’s Big Leap on Ronin Network

In a strategic pivot that has intrigued the blockchain gaming community, the anime-inspired RPG Kaidro has transitioned to the Ronin network, signalling a major shift in its developmental journey. Originally planned for launch on an Immutable network, Kaidro’s shift to Ronin in February came as a surprise to many but was a decision fueled by […]

Bitcoin Dips Ahead of Halving Event

As the countdown to Bitcoin’s much-anticipated halving event ticks away, the premier cryptocurrency finds itself in a troubling slump. With just a week remaining, Bitcoin’s price trajectory has decidedly trended downward, falling below the $67,000 mark—a stark contrast to its near-$74,000 peak in March. The coin dipped as low as $65,981 late last Friday, encapsulating […]