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Ethereum Wallet Metamask Adds Bank-to-Crypto Transfers via Sardine

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According to a Consensys blog post published on October 11, the Ethereum-based wallet Metamask has added instant bank-to-crypto transfers via the automated clearing house (ACH) settlement merchant Sardine. Metamask Users Can Swap Fiat for Over 30 Crypto Tokens On Tuesday, the crypto firm Consensys published an announcement that explains the ETH wallet Metamask has added

The ‘Brussels Effect’ wields real influence over US crypto regulation

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The European Union is leading the way when it comes to global cryptocurrency regulations. The right to privacy is enshrined in many legal traditions around the world. In the United States, it’s protected by the Fourth Amendment; in the European Union, it falls under Article 8 of the European Convention for Human Rights. While definitions

The New Blockchain.com Explorer

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The world of crypto just got a lot easier to navigateToday we’re introducing a brand new Blockchain.com Explorer that features the most important information on the crypto ecosystem–all in one place.Before diving into what’s new, it’s worth taking a step back and revisiting how we got here.The History of the Blockchain.com ExplorerWhen we first introduced the Blockchain.com Explorer…

Crypto is going mainstream: Here’s how the future founders will build on it

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Crypto is going mainstream, and crypto adoption will likely continue to increase in the years to come. But, in which specific areas? Using cryptocurrencies for employee compensationSeveral companies have already started paying employees in crypto. There are several advantages to using cryptocurrencies for employee compensation, especially for companies with a global workforce. First, cryptocurrencies are borderless,…

Solana NFT marketplace integration and DApp metrics shine even after SOL’s 20% drop

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SOL price gave up a chunk of its recent gains, but data shows there are strong reasons for investors to remain bullish. Solana (SOL) price reached $143.50 on April 2 after an incredible 82% rally over a 20 day period. This positive performance can be attributed to recent NFT markets-related news and a marketwide bounce,…

Multichain DApp protocol Astar raises $22M in latest round led by Polychain

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Funds will be used for hiring industry-leading engineers to implement both EVM and WASM and to invest and nurture Astar native ecosystem projects. Astar, a multichain DApp protocol formerly known as Plasm, has raised $22 million in its latest strategic fundraise.The funding round was led by Polychain and saw participation from the likes of Alameda…

OKEx shared insights on trading, regulation, DeFi and more during recent Markets Pro AMA

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Among many features, OKEx staff demonstrated how users could automate their trading process with no required coding knowledge on the namesake platform. Founded in 2017, OKEx is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange based in Seychelles. According to CoinGecko, OKEx is the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency brokerage, with nearly $12 billion in trading volume within the past 24…

Twitter Crypto: The dedicated team aimed at exploring DApps and more

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“We’ll be working to figure out what crypto can do for Twitter, as well as what Twitter can do for crypto,” said team lead Tess Rinearson. Social media giant Twitter is expanding further into the crypto space by setting up a team to look into decentralized applications, cryptocurrencies and blockchain.According to a Wednesday tweet, Interchain…

Crypto.com supports Cronos cross-bridge mainnet beta launch

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The protocol launched its testnet in July 2021 and has since facilitated 1.5 million transactions. Cronos has announced the launch of its mainnet beta in a bid to facilitate greater interoperability between the Cosmos and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystems.The release will enable developers to port decentralized applications and smart contracts from Ethereum and EMV-compatible…

SEBA Bank launches program for users to earn yields on crypto

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Customers can currently generate yields on Polkadot, Tezos and Cardano, but the bank said it planned to add more proof-of-stake protocols in the coming months. Customers of Swiss-based financial institution SEBA Bank will soon be able to earn yield on their crypto holdings.In an Oct. 13 announcement, SEBA Bank said investors could use its Bitcoin…

Defi TVL Climbs Higher, Optimism Use Rises, 270K BTC on ETH, Lending on ETH Taps $44 Billion

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In mid-September, the total-value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) continues to climb higher, as the value held on Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Avalanche, Solana, and more blockchains has risen dramatically to $171 billion today. On the Ethereum network, there’s 270,783 bitcoin held in TVL worth more than $13 billion and $15 billion has been…

Altcoin Roundup: High Ethereum fees kick-start a liquidity migration to layer-1 platforms

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Ethereum competitors and layer-one projects are capitalizing on the network’s untenable gas fees by launching mining and developer incentives that are also boosting token prices. In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, the race to establish a highly scalable, user-friendly network capable of being adopted on a global scale is a never-ending marathon…

Altcoin Roundup: Layer-one protocols chip away at Ethereum’s dominance.

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Layer-one projects register a steady inflow of new users as the cost of using the Ethereum network gives projects like Avalanche and Cardano room to gain a foothold in the market. The rise of decentralized finance and nonfungible tokens has transformed the blockchain ecosystem and generated near unimaginable riches for investors, but none of this…

DeFi TVL hits a record $157B as Ethereum competitors attract investors

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Interoperability-focused projects that offer cross-chain bridges and lucrative liquidity mining pools are seeing an influx of funds right as DeFi’s TVL hit a new all-time high. Altcoins and DeFi tokens have been on a tear for the last two weeks  and as the end of August approaches many projects are seeing their tokens reach for…

Lattice Exchange provides venue for finding undiscovered cryptocurrencies

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Crypto investors are always on the hunt for the next low-cap gem. Lattice has created a new platform that could provide investors with an early glimpse into up-and-coming projects. Lattice Exchange, an automated market maker for the DeFi market, has launched a new product that seeks to allow cryptocurrency entrepreneurs to list their tokens and…

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