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FIFA, the global governing body of football, has officially announced a partnership with Avalanche to launch its own Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible blockchain network. This move marks a strategic shift in FIFA’s digital asset strategy, as the organization plans to transition away from its previous partners, Polygon and
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Brave, the privacy-first web browser, has taken a pioneering step in the evolution of web infrastructure by becoming the first major browser to introduce its own blockchain-based top-level domain (TLD). Through a strategic partnership with Unstoppable Domains, Brave has launched the “.brave” domain, providing users with a decentralized identity system
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a forward-looking proposal aimed at addressing one of Ethereum's longest-standing challenges: scalability. His solution—partially stateless nodes—may offer a way to raise Layer-1 gas limits significantly without compromising the network's decentralization or node accessibility. In a newly published roadmap,
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Alchemy, the leading blockchain infrastructure provider often referred to as the "AWS of Web3," has officially acquired DexterLab, a major infrastructure platform supporting the Solana blockchain. The move marks a significant step in Alchemy’s strategic expansion beyond Ethereum and into the rapidly growing Solana ecosystem. DexterLab is
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The Ethereum ecosystem took a major leap forward on May 7 with the launch of the long-anticipated Pectra upgrade. For Base Network, Coinbase’s Layer-2 blockchain, this marks the beginning of a bold new era in scalability and usability. In a recent conversation, Jesse Pollak — Head of Base and Protocols
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Superstate, a fintech firm recognized for its tokenized funds like USTB and USCC, is expanding its reach into public markets with the launch of Opening Bell — a new platform designed to issue and trade SEC-registered public equities directly on blockchain networks. The platform debuts with support for Solana, marking a
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Ripple Commits $25M to U.S. Education in Major Stablecoin-Backed Philanthropy Push In a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrency into real-world impact, Ripple has pledged $25 million—primarily in RLUSD, its newly launched stablecoin—to support U.S. teachers and classrooms. The initiative, timed with Teacher Appreciation Week, is in
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In a major organizational update, the Ethereum Foundation has officially announced a reshaped leadership and board structure aimed at enhancing its strategic direction and support for the broader Ethereum ecosystem. In a forum post published Monday, the Foundation introduced Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz K. Stańczak as its new Co-Executive Directors.
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Neon Machine, the gaming studio behind the highly anticipated blockchain-based shooter Shrapnel, is facing serious financial difficulties. Once envisioned as the Call of Duty of the crypto gaming space, the project is now mired in debt, layoffs, and an uncertain future. Sources suggest that Neon Machine has run out of
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WisdomTree is broadening its reach in the digital asset space, expanding its WisdomTree Connect platform to additional blockchain networks, including Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, Ethereum, and Optimism. Previously available only on Ethereum, this expansion aligns with the company’s commitment to being “chain agnostic,” according to Maredith Hannon from WisdomTree. By
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The cryptocurrency market has been facing a downturn, with many AI-focused tokens seeing sharp losses. However, despite declining market caps, the number of AI agents continues to rise, indicating ongoing development and experimentation in the space. Notably, Ethereum-based AI projects have gained traction, surpassing Base to become the second-largest blockchain
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Donald Trump is making waves in the crypto world once again. Following the disastrous fallout from his meme coin earlier this year, which left retail investors with billions in losses, the former president has now backed the launch of a new stablecoin: USD1. Issued by World Liberty Financial (WLF), this