In an exciting development for the blockchain community, the Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation) has announced its participation in a competition to claim the title of the “world’s fastest blockchain.” This Guinness World Records-approved competition is set to take place on October 31, 2023, at 15:00 UTC. The TON blockchain network will undergo rigorous testing
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A recent research conducted by K33 has revealed that Bitcoin continues to maintain its position as the most appealing cryptocurrency in the market. This is primarily due to its higher premiums in futures trading. Ether, the second most valuable crypto asset, is expected to play second fiddle once again due to the lower yields it
Circle, the stablecoin issuer, has recently announced its plans to mint USD Coin (USDC) directly on the Polygon network, a popular Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution. This move brings numerous benefits for users and developers, eliminating costs and delays associated with third-party bridging. In this article, we will explore the significance of this integration and its
Cryptocurrencies have gained significant traction in recent years, and Hong Kong is no exception. However, with the increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins, the local government is contemplating measures to regulate and restrict retail stablecoin trading for individual investors. This move comes in response to the potential risks associated with unregulated platforms and the need
Ethereum’s recent surge in ether (ETH) staking, driven by the Merge and Shanghai upgrades, has sparked worries about centralization and reduced staking yields, according to a JPMorgan report. The increasing centralization of Ethereum, despite decentralized alternatives like Lido’s liquid staking platform, poses risks to the network’s security and decentralization ethos. The crypto community has often
Netmarble, the renowned South Korean video games giant, has achieved a remarkable breakthrough in the world of blockchain gaming. Its subsidiary, MarbleX, is set to make history as its coin, MarbleX’s MBX, gets listed on the prominent Japanese crypto exchange, Zaif, on October 11th. This event marks the first time that a South Korean gaming
Japan’s ambition to establish itself as a dominant force in the crypto and Web3 industry has sparked both fascination and anxiety in South Korea. The nation’s crypto firms have expressed concerns over Japan’s proactive policies aimed at fostering Web3 innovation. These policies have the potential to transform Japan into what South Korea’s largest newspaper, Chosun
The crypto market in East Asia has faced significant challenges in recent years due to China’s ban on crypto trading activities. As a result, the region has seen a decline in crypto-related activities, impacting its position as the fifth most active crypto market globally. However, recent developments in Hong Kong’s crypto landscape have sparked renewed
Crypto Whale Pumps, a growing group on the messaging app Telegram, has been attracting a significant number of crypto investors due to its history of delivering highly profitable trading signals. The group’s latest update revealed an impressive return on income (ROI) of 1,090% last week, with a success rate of 83.33%. Since the group’s formation,
Blockchain technology is rapidly evolving, with numerous platforms striving to enhance security, scalability, and user adoption. In a significant development, Google Cloud has joined Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network as one of its decentralized validators. By leveraging Google’s reputation for robust security services, this collaboration aims to strengthen the blockchain ecosystem. Google Cloud’s involvement as a
