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France Aligns Crypto Regulation with EU’s MiCA

France Aligns Crypto Regulation with EU’s MiCA

The French crypto landscape is set to undergo significant change. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), in its latest announcement, has detailed the nation’s intent to recalibrate its crypto policies to be in sync with Europe’s MiCA directive. With these changes scheduled to be in full swing by January 1, 2024, there is a clear […]
Base Mainnet Launches, Paving the Way for Onchain Summer Era

Base Mainnet Launches, Paving the Way for Onchain Summer Era

Base has rolled out its mainnet, marking a significant stride in the race to broaden blockchain’s appeal. This eagerly anticipated launch integrates over 100 DApps and services, positioning itself as a significant contender in the blockchain sector. In the early 2000s, getting online transformed the world Now, getting onchain will kick off the next transformation, increasing […]
13 Russian Banks Will Kickstart Digital Ruble Trial

13 Russian Banks Will Kickstart Digital Ruble Trial

The Bank of Russia has officially unveiled its pilot trials for the nation’s prospective CBDC, the digital ruble, according to an anouncement on August 9. The pilot, which will start on August 15, will incorporate 13 of Russia’s leading financial institutions and tested in 30 retail institutions, engaging them in real-world testing environments. The initiative […]
Nigeria’s Bank Association Wants Binance Out Over Added Strain to Naira

Nigeria’s Bank Association Wants Binance Out Over Added Strain to Naira

The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) expressed concerns on August 9 over the cryptocurrency giant, Binance’s “unfortunate” influence on the nation’s economy. A strong appeal was made to the Federal Government, urging them to consider a ban on Binance’s operations within Nigeria, the Nairametrics reported on August 9: “So, we have […]
Ramp Network Bridges Gap with Coinbase’s Base Integration

Ramp Network Bridges Gap with Coinbase’s Base Integration

Bridging the gap and deepening connections between cryptocurrencies and traditional finance, Ramp Network has integrated with Coinbase’s newest offering, Base. This merger allows Ramp users to efficiently transition Base-native ETH and USDC into diverse crypto chains and directly into fiat, according to the official announcement. Constructed to ensure speedy, cost-effective transactions, Base, utilizing Ethereum’s Optimism […]
Chainlink’s Price Feeds Land on Base, Bringing More Precise Crypto Pricing

Chainlink’s Price Feeds Land on Base, Bringing More Precise Crypto Pricing

Base, a layer-2 blockchain backed by Coinbase and strengthened by Ethereum, has incorporated Chainlink’s renowned Price Feeds, according to an anouncment on August 8. This integration is expected to offer developers on Base a more comprehensive suite of Web3 services, especially granting them access to Chainlink’s acclaimed Data Feeds. Are you working to accelerate onchain finance? […]
Circle Unveils Web3 Programmable Wallets: A Technical Breakthrough for Developers

Circle Unveils Web3 Programmable Wallets: A Technical Breakthrough for Developers

Circle, the financial institution that created USDC, introduced its programmable Web3 wallet platform, a move seen as a step toward simplifying digital-asset payments in the business sector. This platform will enable developers and merchants to incorporate Circle’s programmable wallets into their applications, thus allowing consumers to transact with digital assets, including the USDC stablecoin and […]
DeFi Protocol Dolomite Unveils Zap: A Breakthrough Collateral Solution for Arbitrum Users

DeFi Protocol Dolomite Unveils Zap: A Breakthrough Collateral Solution for Arbitrum Users

Dolomite, a DeFi lending protocol, has recently shared details of its latest advancement, Zap. This new collateral solution, tailored for the Arbitrum network, works to refine capital deployment techniques and user experience within the DeFi space: We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our long awaited ⚡️Zap feature! 🎉 ⚡️Zap will change how you use […]
Hope on Ethereum? HopeLend Launches on ETH Mainnet; Inclusivity in Mind.

Hope on Ethereum? HopeLend Launches on ETH Mainnet; Inclusivity in Mind.

Hope.money, a bridge between DeFi, CeFi and TradFi, has unveiled the official rollout of HopeLend on the Ethereum mainnet. This decentralized, noncustodial lending protocol seeks to overhaul how users across the globe engage with digital assets. 🎉#HopeLend is launching on Ethereum MainNet today and we invite the community to celebrate this milestone together! 🎁Follow instructions […]
PYUSD Post-Launch: Exploring Mixed Reactions, Technology and Future

PYUSD Post-Launch: Exploring Mixed Reactions, Technology and Future

PayPal, the global digital payment giant, unveiled its native U.S. dollar stablecoin, PYUSD, on August 7. This announcement, although anticipated in fintech circles, has prompted a flurry of discussions, ranging from the stablecoin’s potential impact to the sheer usefulness of yet another centralized entity using crypto. The PYUSD offers functions identical to a standard PayPal […]