Author: Jeremy Ryan

The Web3 infrastructure platform company QuickNode is looking to kickstart growth in its ecosystem with the launch of its new QuickNode Startup Program, making free platform credits, advice, contacts with venture capitalists and marketing expertise available to budding developers and entrepreneurs. In a blog post, QuickNode explained that its Startup Program has been in the works for some time. Over the past 18 months, it has collaborated with more than 150 top-tier VCs and other partners to flesh out the framework of its platform, which is designed to support project founders who are just starting out building. According to QuickNode,…

OKX, a leading Web3 technology company, has revealed its latest updates. OKX Wallet with Orbit Bridge, a cross-chain bridge for token transfers, is an enhancement. OKX Wallet’s web version facilitates Orbit Bridge token transfers between blockchain networks. OKX Wallet improves cross-chain for a more connected crypto environment. OKX Simplifies Cross-Chain Transfers with Orbit Bridge Integration and Robust Crypto Ecosystem Simple steps are needed to access Orbit Bridge using web extensions. Download the OKX Wallet Chrome and Firefox plugins first. Then, users can build or add an OKX Wallet to the extension. Lastly, connect OKX Wallet to Orbit Bridge using the…

While many participants in the crypto space continue to advocate for only a single blockchain, some believe that the future will be made up of multiple blockchains working with each other. From Toronto in 2017 to now, we’ve taken #RippleSwell around the world. I closed out this year’s event with a fireside chat with CNBC’s @dan_murphy talking about how we’ll get to the next phase of enterprise crypto adoption with regulatory clarity. 1/2 https://t.co/kXLxeAGaEk — Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) November 11, 2023 At a keynote fireside chat during the Ripple Swell 2023 event held in Dubai, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse made…

VeChain joining INATBA Task Force with Siemens, Accenture and more. The task force will focus on tech projects for EU advancement. Together they will influence regulatory compliance and standardization. The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) has initiated the creation of the Industrial Blockchain Task Force. This innovative consortium includes a powerful lineup, featuring big names such as Siemens, Accenture, Fujitsu, and VeChain. Joining forces with industry giants like #Siemens, #Accenture, and #Fujitsu, #VeChain is thrilled to be part of the Industrial Blockchain Task Force. ???????????? Together, we’re driving innovation, evaluating use cases, and exploring blockchain’s role in the…

TD Securities has chosen Paxos Settlement Service for Commodities, marking an advancement in the precious metals market by adopting blockchain technology for trade settlements. This collaboration brings the first instance of concurrent cash and commodity trade settlements, optimizing TD Securities’ operations in both traditional and digital precious metals markets. TD Securities has selected Paxos to provide a blockchain-based settlement service for commodities trades, enhancing automation in a sector that traditionally lacks such systems. This development is poised to modernize the approach to commodities trading, offering a solution to the longstanding absence of automated confirmations and settlements. “Bridging the longstanding gap…

Blockchain enables decentralized music licensing for artists and transparent rewards. Fractional song ownership via blockchain revolutionizes revenue distribution in music. Music platforms empower fans to invest and engage with their favorite artists. The music industry, like many others, is experiencing a blockchain-powered revolution. Blockchain technology is poised to address underlying issues such as fair royalties, music licensing, copyright management, and music ownership. The Algorand Foundation is leading this transformation in using blockchain to reshape the music landscape. Blockchain is transforming the music industry ????The internet changed the face of music.From transparency to royalties, blockchain solutions are causing the next musical…

Shiba Inu says a renowned athlete will feature on the cover of the upcoming Shib Magazine, with 3K free NFT covers announced to commemorate the development. Leading canine-themed cryptocurrency Shiba Inu has taken to the X platform (formerly Twitter) to share an exciting announcement regarding its magazine, The Shib. Shiba Inu Introduces Guessing Game In a tweet yesterday, Shiba Inu moved to spice things up by involving its community members in a guessing game, urging them to predict who will feature on the cover of the second edition of its magazine. Shib Army! Exciting news: with the upcoming release of…

The Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market is experiencing a resurgence, led by CryptoPunks, an NFT collection seeing a major increase in trading volumes and prices.CryptoPunks: A Lucrative InvestmentOver the past week, the trading volume of CryptoPunks surged from $200,000 to $3 million, marking a 1000% increase and propelling it to the top of Ethereum-based NFT collections by volume.In addition, the value of the CryptoPunks collection has experienced a notable upswing, with the minimum value increasing to 59.4 ETH, marking a robust 27% rise from the previous week. to 59.4 ETH, underlining a robust 27% rise over the previous week.Growth in the…

MetaMask Web3 wallet has recently introduced a significant update targeting non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This update seeks to augment the functionality and increase the quality of the user experience connected to NFTs.A noteworthy feature of this update is an NFT-specific tab implemented within the MetaMask Wallet. By simplifying the viewing and transferring procedures of NFTs, this addition aims to provide users with a more efficient interface for NFT handling.Enhanced Functionality for NFT TransfersBefore this recent overhaul, MetaMask users were dependent on third-party platforms such as OpenSea or were required to interact with smart contracts in order to transfer NFTs. The new update…

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has expressed interest in partnering with Kraken, a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, to build its layer-2 blockchain network. This move comes as Kraken is actively seeking a blockchain developer to enhance its technological capabilities, with notable contenders already being in the running. Kraken’s search for a blockchain partner Kraken’s ambition to launch its own layer-2 network is part of a broader trend among major crypto companies to extend their operations into blockchain technology development. This strategy not only opens up potential new revenue streams but also solidifies their standing in the rapidly evolving digital…