Author: Jeremy Ryan

The essence of blockchain has always been about open-source and decentralization, about building something together without any single entity in control. However, as the ecosystem has expanded, many blockchains have become isolated silos, lacking the infrastructure and capability to communicate with each other. This isolation hinders the true potential of a unified and interconnected blockchain ecosystem, further stressing the importance of cross-chain messaging protocols. When it comes to blockchains, interoperability is not just a buzzword. It’s a quintessential factor driving the trajectory towards a more connected and inclusive crypto ecosystem. Cross-chain platforms are emerging, facilitating communication between isolated blockchain islands.…

Non-government organization Bitcoin Argentina presented a draft bill proposing to regulate the cryptocurrency market in a way that preserves decentralization and strengthens public trust. The proposed legal framework was pitched by Bitcoin Argentina’s president Ricardo Mihura at LABITCONF 2023 in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires on Nov. 10. Bitcoin Argentina previously dismissed the idea that the industry needed to be regulated. However, the Bitcoin advocates now argue it is necessary to not only preserve blockchain but also hold bad actors accountable to the fullest extent of the law. “We have always rejected attempts to regulate the crypto economy, but this time…

The need for blockchain technology in the service industry Integrating blockchain into existing service industry infrastructure poses challenges due to diverse platforms, data privacy concerns and interoperability issues. The difficulty of integrating blockchain with existing infrastructure and processes is a significant obstacle. Because service providers frequently use a variety of platforms and technologies, achieving seamless integration can be difficult. It might be difficult to protect data security and privacy while still adhering to regulations. Blockchain’s transparency conflicts with the requirement to protect sensitive customer information, necessitating careful design and implementation of privacy measures. Another major challenge is establishing communication and…

After months of viral stories with giddy headlines about how “worthless” most NFTs have become, the diminishing NFT market is finally showing real signs of life. Sales have steadily risen in recent weeks, with October’s trading volume tally up 32% over September and daily trading volumes ticking up each of the last few days. Prominent NFT prices are popping, as well, and not just because of rising crypto prices. And yes, people are spending six-figure sums on JPEG illustrations of rocks. Are we back? Not so fast. While these hints of excitement are starting to whip traders into a frenzy…

At long last, Splinterlands gives us an official release date for the 1.5 release of their Land-based gameplay! While this first launch is only a small subset of the larger plans, land owners will be able to stake cards to their plots and begin harvesting Grain, SPS tokens, and research points! Get your Dark Energy Crystals and Splinterlands cards ready, because Phase 1.5 of the land gameplay is set to land on November 14th! This release will allow players to begin staking Dark Energy Crystals and cards to their land plots as workers in order to harvest Grain (to feed…

Brave Browser users can opt-in to earn Basic Attention Tokens by viewing privacy-focused, first-party ads through Brave Rewards. Over 57M Inspect users will have access to the first Layer 2 solution built on the X platform. Leading the charge in the Web3 domain, Inspect partnered with Brave Browser to offer a seamless browsing experience for millions of users seeking enhanced privacy and accessibility. Inspect, a leading player in the Web3 landscape, has teamed up with Brave, renowned for its privacy-focused web browser, which has carved out a niche for users concerned about online privacy. According to the announcement, Inspect is…

This week, half-giddy, half-cautious optimism spread across crypto circles as Bitcoin surged past $37,000 for the first time in 18 months on excitement regarding the approval a spot Bitcoin ETF, and Ethereum pumped past $2,100 on similar news of a pending ETH ETF application from BlackRock. There’s clearly an emergent hope within crypto that the bottom—finally—is in. But to those who protest that it could never be a true bull market without obscenely expensive, seemingly pointless JPEGs trading hands: there’s now reason to rejoice on that front as well. On Friday, two separate on-chain images of illustrated rocks—one hosted on…

Coinbase launched its Verifications platform Thursday, bringing know-your-customer policies on-chain. The exchange said launching identity verification on the chain protocol level increases security and transparency, providing a solution to common challenges associated with typical KYC methods. “Built on the [Ethereum Attestation Service’s] open standard, our verifications are public and composable,” Coinbase Cloud, the company’s blockchain infrastructure arm, wrote on X. Ethereum Attestation Service is a base layer where users can make declarations and add virtual signatures to information. “EAS enables anyone to make attestations on chain or off chain about anything,” the service’s website reads. “You simply register a schema…

A new playtest is now open for The Walking Dead Empires, bringing with it a number of new features, as well as the beginnings of persistent, player progression! In addition, this playtest will be never-ending, growing and developing over time and at some point in the future, leading into an official release! The Walking Dead Empires opens a new playtest for their zombie-fighting, base building MMO game. Officially deemed a public development build, this marks the beginning of permanent game persistence! Players will be able to use their NFTs for this playtest. However, those NFTs must be migrated over to…

In the ever-shifting terrain of the financial sector, a nuanced battle is unfolding as traditional banks and blockchain technology firms vie for supremacy in deposit acquisition. Established financial institutions, stalwarts of the industry, find themselves at a crossroads as they grapple with changing customer preferences and the disruptive force of evolving technologies. The struggle to amass deposits, a linchpin for these institutions, has become increasingly intense in the face of the disruptive innovations emanating from the blockchain technology sector. A Clash of Ideologies On one front, traditional banks, leveraging their time-honored reputation, regulatory adherence, and expansive customer base, are steadfastly…