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Argentina has taken a decisive step towards technological innovation and advanced education, introducing Ethereum and blockchain technology into the school curriculum. The Ministry of Education of Buenos Aires, in collaboration with the ETH Kipu Foundation, has launched a program that incorporates these emerging technologies into public education. This initiative represents a direct response to the […]

Nexon’s blockchain arm has announced a new token to boost user engagement and ecosystem growth in its web3 game. South Korean video game developer Nexon’s blockchain subsidiary NEXPACE has announced its own cryptocurrency to enhance user participation and drive ecosystem growth within its web3 game called MapleStory Universe. In a Medium announcement on Aug. 27, NEXPACE said the so-called NXPC token is […]

Cryptocurrency firms and their allies have emerged as the vanguard of political spending for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, spearheading a record-breaking $1.5 billion influx from top donors. What Happened: The shift in campaign finance signals a new era where digital asset companies are aggressively vying for political influence that could reshape the regulatory landscape. […]

The bank worked with Enterprise Singapore and the country’s fintech association on the pilot, which saw programmable disbursements made to 27 local fintechs. Using DBS’ permissioned blockchain, government agencies were able to determine and programme conditions, governing grant disbursements. Conditions included disbursements to approved recipients only, and upon the fulfilment of certain business conditions. Once […]

In the not-so-far future it may be possible to run entire computer networks inside of living cells thanks to a recent breakthrough in molecular computing from scientists in the US. According to research published on Aug 22., a team of scientists at North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University have built a functional DNA computer. As […]

ETH Kipu Foundation, an organization focused on supporting and developing the Ethereum ecosystem in Latam, has partnered with the Ministry of Education of the City of Buenos Aires in Argentina to include Ethereum and blockchain as part of high school curricula. Additionally, these two institutions are working to develop an online Solidity course to train young […]

Nairobi (CoinChapter.com)—Tether shuns blockchain launches as it strategically opts not to introduce its own blockchain. The company, recognized for issuing the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, analyzed current market conditions and determined that launching a proprietary blockchain would not align with its long-term goals. According to Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, the decision stems from concerns over […]

Blockchain oracle network Gora becomes a participant of Google’s prestigious startup program for Web3 projects. The arrival of smart contracts in the blockchain space has ushered in the age of decentralized finance (DeFi). However, for DeFi to truly be an alternative to traditional finance, decentralized apps (DApps) — apps running on blockchain networks — need to extract […]

In the not-so-far future it may be possible to run entire computer networks inside of living cells thanks to a recent breakthrough in molecular computing from scientists in the US. According to research published on Aug 22., a team of scientists at North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University have built a functional DNA computer. As […]

Chang Hard Fork: What to Expect The Chang hard fork, a major update for the Cardano blockchain, is slated to go live on the mainnet next week, barring any unforeseen delays. This upgrade is set to enhance Cardano’s scalability and governance, promising to improve both the network’s performance and the way ADA holders participate in […]