US Imposes Sanctions on Crypto Addresses Linked to Russian Drone Maker

The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against a developer at OKO Design Bureau on May 1, a Russia-based drone maker. OFAC sanctioned the developer and added three crypto addresses associated with the firm to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list. According to OFAC’s press release, the OKO Design Bureau developer […]

AppLayer Unveils Fastest EVM Network and $1.5M Network Incentive Program

Panama City, Panama, May 2nd, 2024, Chainwire AppLayer has unveiled the fastest and most robust infrastructure for scaling Ethereum-based applications, a cutting-edge blockchain that not only delivers lightning-fast transaction speeds but also offers a new approach to Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) development for both DeFi and GameFi developers. AppLayer offers an EVM network that’s 10 […]

JPMorgan Warns About Bitcoin’s Short-Term Future

TL;DR JPMorgan maintains a cautious stance towards cryptocurrency markets due to several negative factors. A lack of positive catalysts, declining retail momentum, and other headwinds continue to impact the market. Analysis highlights the influence of retail investors in the recent sell-off in cryptocurrency markets. In a context marked by volatility and fluctuations in cryptocurrency markets, […]

Pantera invests in TON with high expectations for Telegram’s future

The Telegram-TON hookup opens up a broad spectrum of Web3 opportunities for Telegram’s 900 million monthly users, Pantera Capital said. Pantera Capital has invested an undisclosed amount in The Open Network (TON). It is the crypto-focused venture capital firm’s “latest” investment in TON and motivated by its connection to the Telegram messaging service, the company […]

Top VCs Join EYWA’s Seed Round Led by Curve’s Founder

PRESS RELEASE. Road Town, British Virgin Islands — May 2, 2024. EYWA, a consensus bridge that secures transactions across multiple protocols, has raised a total of $7 million as it delivers the new era of Web3 interoperability. The investment has been led by Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov — with the project recently attracting two […]

Coinbase Announces Support for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

Coinbase, a leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has finally announced the implementation of the lightning network, a Bitcoin layer 2 scaling solution. Coinbase will now allow its users to take advantage of this scaling protocol to avoid paying high fees for Bitcoin transactions, enhancing the utility of crypto for customers using Coinbase’s services. Coinbase Adds Lightning […]