TON Blockchain Will Release New Layer-2 Based On Polygon’s Technology
The new protocol, called the TON Applications Chain (TAC), will make use of Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK), as well as their AggLayer.The new protocol,…
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Bitcoin Little-Changed Above $57K as Fed Chair Powell Testifies to Congress
Jerome Powell made clear that central bank policymakers are focused on downside risks to the economy as much as they are inflation.Jerome Powell made clear…
Move Over Hollywood: Why Gaming Is the New King of Entertainment
To stay relevant in this dynamic environment, the entertainment industry must integrate emerging technologies like blockchain, or be satisfied with increasingly reduced engagement, says Yemel…
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ICP and ETH Lead Gains as Index Climbs 1.9%
All 20 assets within the CoinDesk 20 are trading higher today.All 20 assets within the CoinDesk 20 are trading higher today.
Former FTX Execs Nishad Singh, Gary Wang to Be Sentenced This Fall
Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh and former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang are set to be sentenced this fall in the ongoing criminal…
DePIN 2.0: What the Next Generation of DePINs Is Doing Differently
The “second-mover advantage” phenomenon is playing out in real-time in the DePIN sector.The “second-mover advantage” phenomenon is playing out in real-time in the DePIN sector.
World Chain, Sam Altman’s Layer-2 Project, Opens to Developers
This means that select developers can apply to build, test, and give feedback to Tools For Humanity, the developer firm behind Worldcoin, according to a…
Why Crypto Donations Are Surging in 2024
After a decade of tax incentives and transparency attracting philanthropists to crypto, Web3 innovation is adding fuel to the fire.After a decade of tax incentives…
Storj Acquires Cloud Computing Firm Valdi; Terms Undisclosed
Valdi allows customers to use available GPU compute cycles in data centers across the world.Valdi allows customers to use available GPU compute cycles in data…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $57K Following $300M of ETF Inflows
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 9, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the…