Founded in 2017 by Sandeep Nailwal, Jaynti Kanani, and Anurag Arjun, the blockchain startup attracted top investors like Mark Cuban, SoftBank, Tiger Global, and Sequoia Capital. However, the euphoria has since waned.
The migration represents a significant shift for Celo, which originally launched as an independent layer-1 blockchain in 2020. By adopting the OP Stack—a framework designed for building layer-2 networks—Celo aims to improve transaction speed and cost efficiency while inheriting Ethereum’s robust security and decentralization.
The integration comes at a time when Bitcoin’s role in decentralized finance (DeFi) is gaining traction. Despite being the foundation of the crypto industry, Bitcoin’s DeFi ecosystem remains in its early stages.
The broader vision behind Converge stems from concerns over DeFi’s stagnation since its peak in 2021. Domingo believes the lack of institutional adoption has hindered further growth, potentially limiting the next market cycle’s full potential.
Since establishing its Middle East headquarters in DIFC in 2020, Ripple has been expanding its footprint in the region. Currently, around 20% of its global customer base operates in the Middle East, a region noted for its high institutional readiness for crypto adoption.
Speculation regarding PI’s listing on Binance has been a significant driver of investor enthusiasm. A Binance listing is often seen as a major milestone for any cryptocurrency, as it enhances liquidity and exposure to a broader investor base.
Quranium and Matter-ID are exploring how decentralized authentication and cryptographically secure identity verification can enhance blockchain security while preserving user privacy.
Despite the turbulence, venture capital (VC) firms have continued to invest heavily in blockchain and crypto startups, particularly in areas such as decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs), Web3 gaming, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and derivatives markets.
Intents represent a shift from traditional blockchain architectures that require users to navigate complex transaction processes. Instead, users can simply express their desired outcome, allowing the protocol to manage the intricate details of execution.
A globally minded technologist, Andrea has built and scaled products used by millions, from his years at Amazon working on Kindle and Alexa to leading developer relations at Dapper Labs for the Flow blockchain.
The roundtable will explore the legality of event contracts under the Commodity Exchange Act, potential regulatory adjustments, and consumer protection measures, the CFTC stated on Wednesday.
This collaboration will utilize Chintai’s white-label Layer 1 blockchain technology to enhance the funding and management of sustainability initiatives across multiple sectors.
Backed by a $10 million grant from Somnia, the accelerator will be led by Uprising Labs and provide game studios with mentorship, funding opportunities, and technical resources.
The funding sets Analog’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) at $300 million as the company prepares for its upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE).
D3 is developing the world’s first DomainFi network on the Doma Protocol, a blockchain designed to modernize internet domains as digital real estate.
The partnership is set to deliver co-branded solutions, combining KPMG’s advisory expertise with THG’s Hashgraph for Enterprise (H4E) product suite. The goal is to provide secure, scalable, and energy-efficient DLT solutions tailored to enterprise needs.
According to Bloomberg, DOGE is evaluating blockchain for applications such as data security, payment processing, and infrastructure management.
JioCoin currently functions as a reward mechanism for users browsing via JioSphere. Kashif Raza, CEO of Bitinning, speculated that JioCoin could play a broader role in Jio’s extensive ecosystem, possibly allowing users to redeem tokens for services like mobile recharges or purchases at Reliance outlets.
The Crypto Tower will feature over 150,000 square feet of leasable space, including nine floors of offices tailored for crypto startups and established enterprises.
Altman announced in a blog post that OpenAI's user base has tripled to over 300 million weekly active users, positioning the company as a frontrunner in the race toward artificial general intelligence (AGI).
The beta campaign highlighted a growing interest in accessible decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, emphasizing user-friendly features for those new to onchain trading.
"I think 2025 is going to be a massive year for Web3 gaming," Siu stated in an exclusive interview. "Bigger than this year, which has seen quite a strong recovery."
The competition is open to eligible users who register between December 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM (UTC) and January 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM (UTC).
After the Testnet launch, the developer community was invited to explore the W Chain features and enhance the functioning of the features and security by sharing constructive feedback with the core team at W Chain.
