Blockchain

Blockchain

Tech

DeFi Firms Iron Bank, Yearn Finance Join Layer 2 Protocol Optimism

Developers of the DeFi protocols said companion blockchain networks offer improved security and capital efficiency for users.

After weeks of delays, the VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF is ready to launch. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tests $25K Before Retreating; S. Korea Play-to-Earn Ban Unlikely to End Soon

The South Korean government has yet to show any sign of wanting to change current laws, said attendees at Korea Blockchain Week; ether falls.

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Finance

What Bear Market? Canada’s Largest Blockchain Conference Beamed With Bullish Energy

The main takeaway from the Blockchain Futurist Conference was that spirits are high despite the crypto winter.

Vitalik Buterin speaks at the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto. (Aoyon Ashraf/CoinDesk)

Tech

Korean Blockchain Project Klaytn Commits $20M to Blockchain Research

The funding program will support research led by two of Asia’s most highly ranked technology schools.

Klaytn's funding aims to support industry research in a program led by two of Asia’s highly ranked technology schools. (Noah Buscher/Unsplash)

Finance

Multi-Blockchain Platform Geeq Receives $25M Capital Commitment From Investment Group GEM

The financing differs from traditional funding rounds in that the flow of capital depends on how Geeq performs.

Unizen has received $200 million from alternative investment group Global Emerging Markets. (Shutterstock)

Finance

Los videojuegos registraron el 60% de la actividad blockchain de julio, según Dapp Radar

El último reporte mensual de DappRadar midió la actividad del gaming basado en la blockchain y de los marketplaces de NFTs.

Los videojuegos basados en blockchain están al alza. (Fredrick Tendong/Unsplash)

Finance

Bank of America Says Blockchains Have Intrinsic Value, Citing Transaction Fees

The bank's report, however, noted that the fees on the Bitcoin and Ethereum chains have fallen this year.

Blockchain transaction fees are a sign that blockchains have intrinsic value, a Bank of America report said. (Károly Meyer/Pixabay)