The “SN Stack” enables developers to create blockchains for specific crypto use cases, potentially bringing StarkWare's technology to a variety of chains. Appchains are launching on Starknet, the layer-2 blockchain on Ethereum known for its embrace of zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography.…
Lotte’s Caliverse, an AI-driven entertainment experience, is coming to the layer-2 network, allowing web3 users to pay for services with crypto. Arbitrum, the largest layer-2 network on top of Ethereum, plans to deepen ties with Lotte Group, the multibillion-dollar South…
Chainlink will provide crucial pricing data for Ripple's U.S. dollar stablecoin on the Ethereum blockchain. What to know: Ripple adopts Chainlink's services to boost its U.S. dollar stablecoin's utility across decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Ripple USD (RLUSD) was rolled out…
A deep dive into 2024's most impactful crypto tech advancements, including Ethereum's Duncun upgrade, Solana's resurgence, and the rise of Layer-2 solutions. Plus: What to expect in 2025. This special edition of the Protocol looks back at 2024's groundbreaking developments…
Also in this issue: Aptos Labs' leadership shift and Sonic's airdrop to TikTok users. Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. In this week’s issue of the Protocol newsletter: Trump’s crypto…
The integration allows BOB, a "hybrid L2," to use Bitcoin as its anchor chain where transactions with assets from other chains can be irreversibly recorded. What to know: Hybrid layer-2 network BOB, which wants to make Bitcoin the center of…
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank buys $1 million in Bitcoin The bank is the first Italian bank to invest in crypto The move is a low-risk experiment with digital assets in preparation for potential client demand In a pioneering move for Italy’s…
Revolut has joined Pyth Network as a data publisher to support reliable DeFi price feeds. The partnership bridges traditional finance and DeFi using blockchain technology. Revolut serves 45M users globally and its partnership with Pyth expands its web3 financial ecosystem.…
Genre-defining launch of a play-to-earn mobile MMORPG that blends strategy, adventure, and cutting-edge technology, powered by GPS, AR, AI, and blockchain planned for this year For the past three years, the team behind Chaos on the Chains has been quietly…
The banking giant is building a rollup on Ethereum using ZKsync technology developed by Matter Labs. Banking giant Deutsche Bank is building out a layer-2 rollup network on Ethereum with ZKsync technology developed by Matter Labs. Bloomberg reported the project…