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VARA, Securitize sign MoU for tokenization innovation in Dubai

Dubai's VARA and tokenization platform Securitize have signed an MoU to advance tokenization and digital asset infrastructure in the UAE. The agreement aims to support ..

Pencil Finance Completes On-Chain Student Loan Funding Cycle

Pencil Finance completed a $1M student loan funding cycle on-chain, using blockchain for capital, repayments, and yield distribution.

Pencil Finance Completes On-Chain Student Loan Funding Cycle

Pencil Finance completed a $1M student loan funding cycle on-chain, using blockchain for capital, repayments, and yield distribution.

Ethereum Proposal Would Let Users Pay Gas Without Holding ETH

Ethereum proposal EIP-8141 lets users pay gas fees with various tokens or have third parties cover costs, enhancing network flexibility.

Solana validators approve proposal to accelerate SOL disinflation

Solana validators have approved a proposal to increase the network's disinflation rate, aiming to reduce future SOL issuance. The measure, SGP-0002, received 67% suppor..

BankChain Alliance to launch nationwide blockchain network by 2027

Thirty-nine US state banking associations have formed the BankChain Alliance to build a nationwide, industry-owned blockchain network for banks, targeting a 2027 launch.

Ethereum Devs Propose Deposit Contract Overhaul to Quantum-Proof Staking

Ethereum developers have proposed an overhaul of the network's validator deposit contract to enable post-quantum cryptography, addressing current limitations and securi..

GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone

GnosisDAO has approved the transition of Gnosis Chain to a ZK-proven Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) rollup. The proposal, GIP-153, received significant support, with 123,..

Shipyard IPFS work concludes after Protocol Labs ends funding

Shipyard, the maintainer of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), will conclude its engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure operations on September 30. This decis..

Banks, regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot

Banks and financial regulators across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia have launched a pilot program to test quantum-resistant infrastructure for digital asset wallets..

Ethereum Foundation Warns of Potential Tool Disruptions Post-Glamsterdam Upgrade

The Ethereum Foundation has warned that the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade may affect some wallets, indexers, and gas estimators due to changes in its gas model. Develope..

Centrifuge Integrates Symbiotic Liquidity Network Across $1.6 Billion in Tokenized Funds

Centrifuge has integrated Symbiotic’s liquidity network across three tokenized funds, representing approximately $1.6 billion in assets under management, offering eligi..

Robinhood Chain Approaches $1 Billion TVL, Bolstered by Uniswap Integration

Robinhood Chain nears $1 billion in TVL, driven by its Uniswap partnership, which also impacts UNI token burns.

ASX Shareholder Seeks Legal Action Against Former Directors Over Failed Blockchain Project

An Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) shareholder plans to sue former ASX officers and directors over alleged breaches of duty connected to its failed blockchain-base..

Tether Gold Reserves Increase Amidst Gold Market Decline

Tether Gold (XAUt) reserves grew by 9.5% in Q2, attributed to increased demand for tokenized gold exposure, despite a 14.1% drop in gold prices. The CEO of Tether noted..

Nigeria Implements New Crypto Tax Guidelines for Digital Asset Platforms

Nigeria has implemented new tax guidelines for virtual assets, requiring crypto platforms to collect and remit taxes, including some in digital tokens.