Blockchain technology has roots in cryptocurrency. As a result, it has expanded with ease into the realm of traditional finance services. That’s served the aim of expanding usage cases for the technology beyond crypto. But astute investors want more. Fortunately, blockchain usage cases are growing at a rapid pace. That potentially signals opportunity with ETFs […]
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Community engagement platform encourages blockchain activity with rewards
Radix introduces community engagement platform Token Trek to enhance user interaction and foster growth. The platform offers over $120,000 in rewards for participation in various on-chain activities. Three major hurdles stand out in the dynamic but often challenging blockchain landscape. The first is the security issues in Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) based systems, which expose smart contracts […]
SPPG Implements Blockchain-Based Certificate Verification for Enhanced Security
The School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) has unveiled a groundbreaking blockchain-based certificate verification system aimed at enhancing the security, transparency, and accessibility of academic credentials. This initiative marks a significant step forward in ensuring the integrity of student achievements and setting a new standard for educational institutions in Nigeria. Leading the Way in […]
Blockchain Technology Helps Enable Reusable KYC Solutions
Know-your-customer (KYC) solutions are becoming increasingly important for crypto companies, financial services firms, and institutions. Grand View Research found that the global KYC software market size was valued at $2.93 billion in 2021. The number is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.8% over the next six years. Grand View Research’s report […]
Tradeweb & Alphaledger to Develop Blockchain Products
Alphaledger, a leading provider of blockchain infrastructure for fixed income assets, focused on the origination and development of autonomous clearing, announced the first closing of its Series A funding round led by EJF Ventures, the investment arm of EJF Capital, with participation from KDX and strategic investors. The funding will accelerate product development, expand footprint […]
America needs to get moving on blockchain
From the sublime to the ridiculous, America invents. From the airplane to Jell-O, and in between, we somehow understand intuitively what people want and figure out how to get it to them. That’s put us in a position to lead the transformation of the marketplace many times, most recently by our rapid adoption of e-commerce. […]
Plume, Layer-2 Blockchain for Real-World Assets, Pulls $10M in Seed Funding from Haun, Galaxy
As blockchain vies for mainstream acceptance this week in the halls of the United States Congress, a growing number of compliance-oriented crypto projects are hopeful that a more favorable regulatory environment could soon lead to a surge in blockchain-based RWAs, or real-world assets. One such startup, Plume, has raised $10 million in seed funding for what it […]
Stripchain raises $10M to simplify blockchain user experience
User experience (UX) continues to be a big challenge in the crypto industry, posing a barrier to adoption across different generations. For many crypto users, the ability to perform on-chain transactions without worrying about which network is used would be a valuable UX upgrade — and some crypto startups want to answer this call. The […]
Gunzilla Games integrates Fireblocks for blockchain operations
Gunzilla Games, a Web3 game studio and developer of the GUNZ blockchain, announced it has integrated Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for building blockchain applications and managing digital asset operations, into its infrastructure. As part of the integration, institutional holders of GUN tokens and GUNZ Validator NFTs will be able to hold and manage their assets […]
Stripchain raises $10M to simplify blockchain user experience
User experience (UX) continues to be a big challenge in the crypto industry, posing a barrier to adoption across different generations. For many crypto users, the ability to perform on-chain transactions without worrying about which network is used would be a valuable UX upgrade — and some crypto startups want to answer this call. The […]