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The broader impact of proof singularity extends beyond individual blockchain networks, as it paves the way for a more interconnected and scalable Web3 ecosystem. As ZK proofs become faster and more efficient, cross-chain communication and interoperability can be greatly improved, enabling seamless, secure interactions between various blockchain protocols. This could lead to a paradigm shift where data privacy and security are inherently built into the infrastructure, fostering trust and compliance in industries that require rigorous data protection standards, such as healthcare, finance, and supply chain management. Read the full article here
The exchange, founded by Vishal Gupta, former head of markets at Coinbase, and Patrick McCreary, a former software engineer at the Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange, is the flagship product of True Markets, according to an announcement shared with CoinDesk. Read the full article here
“The investment is between Bitget, Foresight Ventures, and Toncoin holders. The TON Foundation is not involved in the deal. As TON foundation is actively supporting development and user adoption of the TON ecosystems, we will closely work with TON Foundation to boost the TON ecosystem,” a spokesperson confirmed to CoinDesk by email. “All TON tokens acquired have a lock-up period and will be gradually released according to the vesting scheme to ensure that all parties are committed to the TON ecosystem for the long term.” Read the full article here
“The RBA is making a strategic commitment to prioritise its work agenda on wholesale digital money and infrastructure – including wholesale CBDC,” Brad Jones, assistant governor for the financial system, said in a statement on Wednesday. “At the present time, we assess the potential benefits as more promising, and the challenges less problematic, for wholesale CBDC compared to a retail CBDC.” Read the full article here
When asked if the twins were responsible for getting their dad into crypto, Tyler Winklevoss said the short answer is yes. “When Cameron and I first discovered bitcoin back in 2012, no one called it crypto, it was just bitcoin,” he said. “There was no Ethereum white paper yet, we told our dad about bitcoin shortly after first learning about it, so we were definitely responsible for getting him into bitcoin.” Read the full article here
Ethena’s USDe, which uses BTC and ETH as backing assets, combining them with equal-value short perpetual futures positions to generate yield, and DeFi platform Pendle’s BTC staking, which, as of last week, offering a floating yield of 45% stands to benefit as well, Hayes explained. Read the full article here
“The size of the rate cut matters because it could lead to different market reactions. While a 25 bps cut would likely boost markets, a 50 bps cut might signal recession concerns, potentially triggering a deeper correction in risk assets,” said Alice Liu, research lead at CoinMarketCap, in an email to CoinDesk. Read the full article here
“The main reason for launching USDS is that, while existing stablecoins serve a good function, we see an opportunity to create a more open and fair system that promotes innovation and, most importantly, rewards those who build the network,” CEO Mike Belshe said in an interview with CoinDesk before his keynote at Token2049. “A stablecoin’s true value comes from the people using it, the liquidity they provide, and the access points for interchange.” Read the full article here
The string of outflows took place alongside a tumble in the price of bitcoin (BTC) during late August and into early September amid uncertainty about the direction of global markets the U.S. presidential election and the upcoming Fed decision on interest rates. For the month of August, bitcoin fell 9% and it plunged even further during the first week in September. The price has rebounded a bit since, returning to $60,000 Tuesday morning for the first time since late last month. Read the full article here
Singapore – Animoca Brands is hoping to go public soon, but the final decision on the timeline is dependent on a key component, the “market’s status, amongst other” aspects, the Web3 giant’s chairman Yat Siu told CoinDesk in Singapore on Monday. Read the full article here