Optimism transactions surpass Arbitrum, but what’s behind the uptick in users?
Optimism is a layer-2 scaling solution that operates as a separate blockchain built on top of Ethereum. Despite having a smaller total value locked (TVL) than its…
‘Computer language that anyone can read’ launches Aeternity compiler
Smart contract computer language Lexon (LEX) launched a compiler on Aug. 3, allowing developers to write contracts in Lexon and have them be converted into…
Coinbase Q2 earnings beat estimates amid Blackrock custody deal, institutional focus
New York-based crypto exchange Coinbase reported revenue in the amount of $708 million in the second quarter of 2023, despite the regulatory issues it's faced in…
Polygon Zero accuses Matter Labs’ developers of plagiarism
Polygon's zero-knowledge scaling arm, Polygon Zero, is accusing developers of Matter Labs of copy-pasting "a substantial amount of source code" from its Plonky2…
Futureverse co-founders launch $50M venture fund
Shara Senderoff and Aaron McDonald, co-founders of AI and metaverse company Futurverse, have launched a new $50 million venture fund and studio.According to the…
Could a Bitcoin bull run be triggered by Fitch’s US credit rating downgrade?
On Aug. 1 a significant event occurred within the financial world: Fitch, a reputable credit rating agency, demoted the credit rating of the U.S. government from…
The Sandbox implements KYC measures for protocol staking
Metaverse platform The Sandbox will require Know Your Customer (KYC) verification for its staking processes, according to an Aug. 3 announcement. The announcement…
Base launches mainnet bridge UI for end-users, sets Aug. 9 for official launch
Coinbase’s Base network has released a user interface (UI) for its official bridge, allowing end-users to onboard for the first time without relying on developer…
How will Bitcoin halving affect BTC price, and is DeFi dead?
On the latest episode of Market Talks, host Ray Salmond spoke with Blockware Solutions account executive David Gamble about the future of Bitcoin (BTC) mining,…
Unibot maintains first-mover status among Telegram crypto trading bots
Unibot (UNIBOT) token was among the top crypto gainers in July as its price rallied by 400% in a month to reach an all-time high of $199.90 on July 28. The…