Art Blocks is perhaps most well known for the Chromie Squiggle by Snowfro collection, project #0. A 10,000-piece collection created in October 2020, it has generated over 75,000 ETH ($171M USD) in trading volume. Art Blocks’ three main categories 1. Curated CollectionsThese collections are carefully selected by the Art Blocks team for their innovation, artistic integrity and contribution to the…
Month: March 2024
Goldman Sachs, CBOE, Standard Chartered, and Others Complete Blockchain Interoperability Pilot on Canton Network
Goldman Sachs, the CBOE, Standard Chartered, and other financial institutions participated in the pilot of the Canton Network, a protocol aiming to achieve interoperability in apps using resources from various blockchains. Digital Asset, the company behind the pilot, stated that this test showed the opportunity to reduce costs, risk, and inefficiencies by using this kind […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/goldman-sachs-cboe-standard-chartered-and-others-complete-blockchain-interoperability-pilot-on-canton-network/
UK Court Rules Craig Wright Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto, Ending Weeks-Long COPA Case
On March 14, Judge James Mellor of the U.K. reached a conclusion in the high-profile case brought by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) against Craig Wright, finding him not to be the individual behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. This decision came after several weeks of proceedings, concluding with the final arguments recently presented. The […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/uk-court-rules-craig-wright-is-not-satoshi-nakamoto-ending-weeks-long-copa-case/
Craig Wright Did Not Invent Bitcoin and Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto: UK Judge Ruling
U.K. Judge James Mellor has ruled that Dr. Craig Wright is not pseudonymous Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto. For years, Wright has claimed that he invented Bitcoin and therefore has copyright on the Bitcoin whitepaper. But that’s not true, Judge Mello ruled. “I will make certain declarations which I am satisfied are useful and are necessary to do justice between the…
Microstrategy Announces $500 Million Convertible Note Sale to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
On March 13, the business intelligence company based in Virginia, Microstrategy, unveiled plans to generate $500 million by issuing convertible notes due in 2031. Echoing their previous fundraising efforts, the newly acquired funds are earmarked for bitcoin acquisitions along with covering various general corporate expenditures. Microstrategy Continues Bitcoin Bet, Plans $500M Convertible Bond Sale Microstrategy […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/microstrategy-announces-500-million-convertible-note-sale-to-boost-bitcoin-holdings/
Bitcoin Runes Are Coming—And Xverse Wallet Is Getting Ready
BRC-20 tokens have been the talk of the Bitcoin space over the last year, as the Ordinals protocol that let users inscribe NFT-like assets on the chain could also be used to launch fungible tokens. But a new Bitcoin fungible token standard called Runes is on the horizon, and leading wallet Xverse is gearing up to support it. The Runes…
Thai Rule Change Allows Asset Management Funds to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs
Thailand-based asset management funds can now launch private funds for investing in U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to the country’s securities regulator. The approval of bitcoin ETFs by U.S. regulators has opened opportunities for Thai asset management firms to gain exposure to the premier crypto asset. Only Institutional Investors and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals Are […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/thai-rule-change-allows-asset-management-funds-to-invest-in-bitcoin-etfs/
Ethereum L2s Base and Optimism ‘Finally Getting Scalability’ After Dencun Upgrade
Median transaction costs on Ethereum Layer-2 networks like Optimism, Zora, and Base have plunged in the wake of the Dencun upgrade going live yesterday. Jesse Pollak, head of Coinbase-incubated L2 Base, said the difference is dramatic enough that wallets need to show extra decimal places for newly less-than-a-penny transaction fees. In a screenshot shared on X, he demonstrated that the…
How to Start Your Own Brokerage or Exchange – B2Broker CEO Arthur Azizov and CDO John Murillo
B2Broker is a premier provider of liquidity solutions, white-label platforms, CRM systems and advanced trading mechanisms. Founded in 2014, B2Broker has consistently added new features and tools to its expansive liquidity and white-label offerings. With the contribution of B2Broker’s sibling companies – B2BinPay, B2Core and B2Trader, the group delivers a comprehensive suite of B2B brokerage […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/how-to-start-your-own-brokerage-or-exchange-b2broker-ceo-arthur-azizov-and-cdo-john-murillo/
TRON Integrated With Amazon Web Services to Accelerate Blockchain Adoption
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, March 13, 2024 – TRON DAO is glad to announce the integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This integration introduces the TRON Full Node on AWS, enabling users and developers to launch a TRON Full Node with unparalleled ease and efficiency. Seamless Full Node Deployment on AWS Through this integration, launching […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/tron-integrated-with-amazon-web-services-accelerate-blockchain-adoption/