The Crypto Ecosystem in 2023: Advancements in Technology and Interoperability

The Crypto Ecosystem in 2023: Advancements in Technology and Interoperability

From zero-knowledge rollups to blockchain interoperability, the crypto ecosystem has made significant strides in 2023. Despite facing challenges in 2022, such as the collapse of the Terra ecosystem and the bankruptcy of FTX, the blockchain technology space has proven its resilience in 2023. This year has witnessed remarkable advancements in the infrastructure and technology sectors,…

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Solana: A Breakthrough in Smart Contract Blockchain Technology

Solana: A Breakthrough in Smart Contract Blockchain Technology

Co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko shares the story behind Solana’s hyper-optimized blockchain protocol and its journey to success In a moment of late-night inspiration, Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, had a eureka moment that led to the creation of a hyper-optimized smart contract blockchain protocol. Speaking at Solana’s annual Breakpoint conference in Amsterdam, Yakovenko shared the story…

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Belgium Aims to Accelerate Development of European Blockchain Infrastructure for Official Documents

Belgium Aims to Accelerate Development of European Blockchain Infrastructure for Official Documents

Belgium’s presidency of the EU Council in 2024 will prioritize the development of a European blockchain infrastructure to store official documents, promoting digital sovereignty in Europe. Belgium is set to propose the acceleration of a European blockchain infrastructure during its presidency of the EU Council in 2024. The infrastructure would be used to store official…

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Belgium Aims to Accelerate European Blockchain Infrastructure Development

Belgium Aims to Accelerate European Blockchain Infrastructure Development

Belgium’s upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2024 will focus on developing a European blockchain infrastructure to securely store official documents. Belgium has announced plans to prioritize the development of a European blockchain infrastructure during its upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union in early 2024. The initiative aims…

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Blockchain Association Supports Lawsuit Against OFAC's Sanctions on Tornado Cash

Blockchain Association Supports Lawsuit Against OFAC’s Sanctions on Tornado Cash

Crypto advocacy group argues OFAC’s decision exceeds authority and violates privacy rights The Blockchain Association has voiced its support for six plaintiffs who are suing the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) over its sanctions on Tornado Cash, a popular privacy protocol in the cryptocurrency industry. The association filed an amicus curiae…

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Vega Protocol Launches Perpetual Futures Markets on its Trading-Focused Blockchain

Vega Protocol Launches Perpetual Futures Markets on its Trading-Focused Blockchain

Vega Protocol introduces perpetual futures markets, a permissionless offering on its blockchain network, allowing community members to propose and vote on specific assets for trading. Vega Protocol, a blockchain platform focused on trading, has unveiled perpetual futures markets on its network. These perpetuals, which do not have expiration dates, are an addition to Vega’s existing…

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