Paxos Introduces Global Dollar (USDG)
November 4, 20245 min
Built to power global stablecoin adoption
Parfin Hires Jiten Varu, Ex-AWS, to Lead International Expansion
November 4, 20247 min
In addition to hiring Jiten Varu, who will be focused on strengthening global expansion, the company will also participate in the Singapore FinTech Festival as part of its international positioning strategy.
Binance Announces New VP of Product at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai
October 31, 20246 min
In a move to build the next era of financial innovation, Binance appoints seasoned Web2 and Web3 product leader and software engineer Jeff Li to head its global product and design teams
Glue Network Bridges Bitcoin to DeFi with Avalanche’s BTC.b Integration
October 25, 20246 min
Glue Network, a user-centric blockchain ecosystem dedicated to making decentralized finance accessible to all, announced the integration of Avalanche’s BTC.b as its default Bitcoin representation. This integration, utilizing LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard, aims to enhance Bitcoin liquidity and provide users with seamless access to Bitcoin-pegged assets within the Glue ecosystem. BTC.b, developed by the Avalanche Foundation, offers a trustless implementation of Bitcoin on other blockchains. By selecting BTC.b as its primary Bitcoin-pegged asset,...
Azura Launches from Stealth to Take DeFi Mainstream
October 23, 20248 min
Seed funding of $6.9 million underscores critical need for a universal application for decentralized finance
Chainlink Announces CCIP Private Transactions
October 22, 20246 min
Chainlink's novel CCIP Private Transactions capability, enabled by the new Chainlink Blockchain Privacy Manager, addresses long-standing compliance and confidentiality challenges around blockchain interoperability, paving the way for broader institutional blockchain adoption
Drop Protocol Secures $4M in Seed Round Led by CoinFund
October 18, 20248 min
Funds will be used to strengthen the economic viability of sovereign blockchain economies
UPCX Mainnet announced the launch of Imminent
October 15, 20247 min
UPCX, a high-speed blockchain system, is scheduled to officially launch its mainnet in mid-October. The UPCX mainnet is designed to enhance payments and financial services, marking a critical step towards democratizing global finance. By significantly reducing transaction costs and increasing transaction speeds, the system aims to transform the existing financial infrastructure, empowering users worldwide to take control of their financial future. The UPCX mainnet will be the core network responsible for handling all real transactions...
OKX Launches Exchange for Retail and Institutional Investors in UAE
October 14, 20247 min
OKX, a global onchain technology company, announced it is operationally live and licensed in the UAE. With the announcement, the firm is now the first global crypto company in UAE to offer AED banking rails for its retail and institutional customers. OKX Middle East General Manager Rifad Mahasneh made the announcement at the company’s gala event at the Museum of the Future, entitled: A New Alternative for Dubai. The event also featured OKX CEO Star Xu, OKX CMO Haider Rafique, Manchester...