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Ripple gets in-principle nod for digital asset services in Singapore

Ripple says the "in principle" approval will help scale its "On-Demand Liquidity," the service it uses to source XRP liquidity to customers.

Starknet moves closer to EVM compatibility with upcoming ‘Kakarot’ testnet

With fresh funding under its belt, a new zkEVM is set to go to testnet in August, allowing developers to write in any EVM-compatible language on Starknet.

Bitcoin think tank rejects science behind ‘limited adoption problem’ paper

The researchers claim the ideas driving the conclusions found in the original paper were based on flawed assumptions about the nature of Bitcoin.

Wallet providers introduce BRC-20 token support despite market drawdown

There are currently more than 34,000 types of BRC-20 tokens in circulation.

Bitcoin 2023 in Miami comes to grips with ‘shitcoins on Bitcoin’

Shitcoins and NFTs invaded Bitcoin 2023, but most attendees didn’t seem to mind. Can Ordinals usher in a new era of Magic Internet Money?

Polygon co-founder proposes zkEVM 'validium' upgrade to improve security

Mihailo Bjelic suggested that adding zero-knowledge proof technology could bolster the network’s security while still keeping fees low.

Binance to implement Lightning Network nodes for enhanced Bitcoin transactions

Binance hopes to enable smooth BTC deposits and withdrawals while tackling network congestion issues.

Czech automobile conglomerate Škoda Auto launches NFT platform

The nonfungible token platform was launched in partnership with Near Protocol.

Tether and Bitfinex pledge $100K grant for private operating system

“If you’re serious about security, @QubesOS is the best OS available today," commented Edward Snowden in a previous tweet.

Crypto VC market flashes green amid macroeconomic recession alarms

May 2023 marked the second consecutive month of crypto VC activity growth, surpassing $1 billion in funding for the first time since September 2022.

Peter McCormack’s Twitter regrets: ‘I can feel myself being a dick’ — Hall of Flame

Podcaster Peter McCormack has a love/hate relationship with Twitter and admits he can sometimes be “a dick to other people” online.

Investing in Web3 is a ‘hedge against disruption’ — VC investment exec

Martin El-Khouri, a senior director at Bertelsmann Investments, spoke with Cointelegraph at the Proof of Talk conference on the state of VC investments in Web3.

European Investment Bank taps blockchain for Climate Awareness Bond

The Swedish krona-based Climate Awareness Bond will be issued on a blockchain that incentivizes node operators to improve environmental footprint of infrastructure.

Binance's BNB Chain introduces layer-2 testnet powered by Optimism

The Binance-founded blockchain has introduced a new layer-2 chain opBNB, though some suggest there are other ways to scale the network.

Web3 usernames may see greater adoption due to recent advancements

New developments such as free usernames, cross-chain names, and chat functions may lead to more addresses being associated with a name.

Crypto lender Delio to resume withdrawals after counterparty contagion

"We will come up with a plan to recover the loss," said company officials.

Etherscan launches AI-powered Code Reader

The tool allows users to retrieve and interpret the source code of a specific contract address via AI prompt.

Why ZK rollups need data availability - Polygon co-founder

Zero knowledge rollups hold great promise for scaling blockchains but the technology requires certain provisions to ensure its success.

CertiK receives $500K bounty after Sui blockchain threat discovery

The vulnerability dubbed “HamsterWheel” traps nodes in an endless loop similar to hamsters jogging on a wheel.

AI has a ‘symbiotic relationship’ with blockchain: CEO, Animoca Brands

The CEO of Animoca Brands, Robby Yung spoke with Cointelegraph at the Proof of Talk blockchain conference in Paris about the future of AI and blockchain in the gaming space.

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