Libeara and FundBridge Capital bring US Treasury investments onchain with the Ultra Fund, boosting blockchain finance. Libeara, a blockchain asset tokenization platform, and FundBridge Capital, a fund management infrastructure, have launched a tokenized United States Treasurys fund on a public blockchain for investors. Dubbed the “Delta Wellington Ultra Short Treasury On-Chain Fund, or Ultra Fund,...Continue Reading

Continued ETF inflows could help push Bitcoin to an all-time high, which the asset came within $200 of on Oct. 29. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has surpassed $30 billion in holdings, reflecting increasing demand for the world’s leading cryptocurrency. The world’s largest asset manager reached the $30 billion mark less than 10 months...Continue Reading

Starknet’s new TPS record hints at scaling potential for Ethereum but raises key questions about real-world scalability. On Oct. 29, Starknet, a layer-2 (L2) scaling solution on Ethereum, achieved a new milestone by reaching a peak of 857 transactions per second (TPS) in a controlled stress test. The test averaged 127.5 TPS over a 24-hour...Continue Reading

Bitcoin appears primed for new highs before 2025, according to numerous BTC price metrics. Optimism around the upcoming US elections, massive inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and several technical and onchain indicators suggest that Bitcoin price (BTC) is on the path to new all-time highs.  BTC/USD daily chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin’s recent rally...Continue Reading

The 2024 Decentralized Knowledge Graph Convention saw experts from AI, blockchain and knowledge graphs converge to promote trust and safety in artificial intelligence. Dozens of builders and technology enthusiasts gathered at DKGCon 2024 from Oct. 24–25 to explore the intersection of blockchain, artificial intelligence and knowledge graphs, with a particular focus on how Web3 tools...Continue Reading

“Bitcoin is currently being used as a liquid proxy to hedge a Trump win,” which was previously seen as “underpriced,” according to an analyst. Bitcoin’s current rally may be part of a wider bet on former President Donald Trump’s victory, which could lead to a “sell the news” event after the election. The Bitcoin (BTC)...Continue Reading

While support for the crypto industry has been growing in Washington, it still has a fair number of detractors.  For the blockchain industry, finding political allies who love crypto hasn’t always been the easiest task. The United States election on Nov. 5 may flip that dynamic as 2024 looks to be a landmark year for...Continue Reading

Since its graduation from an accelerator in January 2023, privacy solution Nillion has raised a total of $50 million. The Nillion network has secured $25 million in a new funding round to support its decentralized privacy platform, which offers an optional blockchain component. This marks the network’s second fundraising round this year, following a previous...Continue Reading

While Donald Trump has been associated with broad support from the crypto community, many people in crypto have endorsed Kamala Harris as well. The 2024 United States presidential election has prompted many endorsements from the cryptocurrency industry, with several executives and entrepreneurs voicing their support for either candidate. While Republican nominee and former President Donald...Continue Reading

Danny Baer of Meanwhile explains why some long-term Bitcoin hodlers are suddenly excited about whole life insurance policies. As interest in cryptocurrency has grown over the years, so too have the myriad applications for its use. The OG cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is no exception, as evidenced by 2024’s explosion of interest in exchange-traded funds, Bitcoin decentralized...Continue Reading