Month: July 2024

Polygon Labs has announced that its next-generation zero-knowledge (ZK) proving system, Polygon Plonky3, is now production-ready. This open-source system, licensed under MIT/Apache, empowers developers to build bespoke proving systems for ZKVM or ZK EVM chains, tailored to various use cases. Unlike its predecessor, Plonky2, which was optimized for hardware and recursion, Plonky3 offers greater flexibility […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/plonky3-the-polygon-zero-knowledge-proving-system-is-production-ready/

Menlo Ventures and Anthropic unveiled the Anthology Fund on Wednesday, with a $100 million initiative designed to fuel AI innovation. The fund, targeting startups from seed to expansion stages, will invest in companies leveraging Anthropic’s AI models to develop applications and infrastructure solutions. “By combining Menlo’s company-building experience with Anthropic’s cutting-edge AI technology and talent, we are uniquely positioned to…

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The over-the-counter (OTC) institutional cryptocurrency market saw a dramatic increase in spot transaction volume in the first half of 2024. A recent report by Finery Markets reveals a 95% year-over-year growth, highlighting a significant rise in institutional engagement. Institutional Interest Drives Massive Growth in Crypto’s Over-the-Counter Industry The Finery Markets team analyzed data from two […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/otc-crypto-spot-transaction-volume-surges-95-in-h1-2024-driven-by-institutional-interest/

Maelstrom Fund, the crypto investment fund led by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, has announced a new grant program aimed at supporting Bitcoin developers. The initiative, called the Bitcoin Grant Program, will offer funding ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 per developer annually, with a cap of $250,000 per year through grant stacking. In its official announcement, Maelstrom stated that “Bitcoin is…

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Over the last two months, Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass holders have been eligible to claim up to five free History in the Making collectibles, which pay tribute to defining moments that shaped over 45 years of competing in the fastest sport on the planet. Crafted by renowned digital artist MBSJQ, each of the five editions is a standalone work…

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Worldcoin (WLD) is on a tear, with the coin’s price shooting up over 40% in the past day. This comes after the development team announced they’re locking up investors’ and team members’ coins for much longer than planned. Now, the big question on everyone’s mind is: Can WLD continue rising to the $5 level? Worldcoin […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/worldcoin-pumps-40-in-a-day-is-5-incoming/