Immutable, the Web3 gaming platform and ecosystem, announced a big partnership with MarbleX, Netmarble’s dedicated blockchain gaming platform. This collaboration will see the migration of MarbleX along with several other mega IP titles, to the Immutable zkEVM chain, powered by Polygon, and the first chain built specifically for gamers. New Playbooks in Gaming: From engagement […]
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Louisiana Embraces Bitcoin With New Blockchain Basics Act
In a significant move for the cryptocurrency world, Louisiana has passed the “Blockchain Basics Act,” also known as House Bill 488. This legislation, championed by Congressman Mark Wright, brings substantial legal protections for Bitcoin and other digital assets within the state. Announced by Dennis Porter, Co-founder and CEO of the Satoshi Action Fund, the new […]
Blockchain’s Uses in Renewable Energy
Blockchain and renewable energy technologies have been two of the most discussed technological and economic advances in the recent years. However, until now there has not seemed to be much of a crossover. New uses for blockchain technology are allowing small-scale investment in renewable energy. Rather than limiting utility-scale wind and solar investment to investors […]
Tether (USDT) Shifts Focus to Community-Driven Blockchain Support
Tether, the issuer of the widely-used stablecoin USD₮ (USDT), has announced a strategic transition to prioritize community-driven blockchain support. According to tether.io, the company will discontinue support for the EOS and Algorand implementations. Assessing Transport Layers In a bid to maintain a robust and innovative blockchain ecosystem, Tether continually evaluates current transport layers. The company aims to balance […]
Iranian officials decry blockchain game ‘Hamster Kombat’ as soft power tool
The growing popularity of the play-to-earn blockchain game “Hamster Kombat” has drawn sharp criticism from Iranian government officials and hardliners, who claimed the simple play-to-earn tap game is an instrument of soft power projected by Western nations. Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy chief of the Iranian military, claimed the game was meant to distract the Iranian […]
How multichain indexing boosts blockchain data processing and query performance
What are the key features of blockchain data structure? Unlike centralized databases, a blockchain is a distributed ledger that records transactions across multiple computers, ensuring that no single entity has control. Since the records are stored in various locations, the data remains safe and accessible even if some network computers fail or are compromised. Blockchain technology operates […]
Politics of Blockchain on the Rise
Experienced market participants know that politics and investing often intersect. With this being a presidential election year, related concerns are likely to be heightened. Likewise, there are some sectors and industries that are often more beholden to politics than others. Think energy, healthcare and technology, though for different reasons. Compared to those groups, blockchain is young, […]
Vatican Library embraces blockchain to preserve manuscripts, engage donors
The Vatican Library has partnered with NTT DATA Italia to use blockchain technology to preserve its vast collection of manuscripts. Announced on June 17, the “Vatican Library Web3 Support Project” aims to expand the library’s online community and engage supporters through modern technology. The Vatican Library, home to around 180,000 manuscripts and over 1.5 million […]
Inside Deutsche Bank’s Pilot to Use Blockchains to Manage Tokenized Assets
Digital technology is undoubtedly the spear tip of innovation driving financial services forward. And that spear tip is coming to include blockchain, or distributed ledger, technology. That’s because proponents of blockchain and on-chain solutions believe the tokenization of financial assets could one day reshape the operating models and transform the business functions around areas like […]
TON Blockchain Sees TVL Surge To Over $500M Amid Season 4 Of Open League Digest And Binance Integration
The TON blockchain is experiencing a significant surge in activity, with the Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassing $500 million as Season 4 of the Open League Digest gets underway. This period has also seen a remarkable influx of over 1,000 applications for The Open League Hackathon, showcasing strong developer interest. Meanwhile, limited early-bird tickets for […]