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BitGo terminates acquisition of Prime Trust
On June 22, wallet infrastructure provider and digital asset custodian BitGo announced on Twitter that it had decided to cancel its acquisition of fintech…
Web3 startups get security boost as CertiK joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
Despite the crypto bear market, the Web3 ecosystem continues to grow. True to the notion that “bear markets are good for builders,” developers continue to flock…
Ripple gets in-principle nod for digital asset services in Singapore
Blockchain-based payments firm Ripple has obtained in-principle regulatory approval from Singapore’s financial regulator to offer digital asset payments and token…
Wallet providers introduce BRC-20 token support despite market drawdown
On June 21, self-custody wallet provider BitKeep announced support for BRC-20 tokens issued on the Bitcoin network. With the feature, users can view, rank and…
Tether and Bitfinex pledge $100K grant for private operating system
On June 20, Tether Operations Limited, the firm behind United States dollar stablecoin Tether (USDT), along with cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex announced the…
Polygon co-founder proposes zkEVM ‘validium’ upgrade to improve security
Polygon co-founder Mihailo Bjelic has proposed upgrading the Polygon proof-of-stake (PoS) network to a “zkEVM validium” version, according to a June 20 forum…
Czech automobile conglomerate Škoda Auto launches NFT platform
On June 20, Škoda India, the Indian subsidiary of Czech automobile conglomerate Škoda Auto, launched a Web3 and nonfungible token (NFT) experience in partnership…
Crypto VC market flashes green amid macroeconomic recession alarms
Crypto venture capital investments were on the rise for the second month in a row in May despite the generally declining economic backdrop. Funding amounts surged…
European Investment Bank taps blockchain for Climate Awareness Bond
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued a blockchain-based digital bond powered by environmentally-incentivized node infrastructure.An announcement from the…
Investing in Web3 is a ‘hedge against disruption’ — VC exec
The crypto space has been facing waves of uncertainty in recent months, with looming regulations from authorities worldwide and a lingering market downturn. …