WSPN Secures $30M Seed Funding, Former Visa President Joins Board

WSPN (Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network), a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize the stablecoin market. The company has recently secured $30 million in seed funding, and appointed John Partridge, former President of Visa Inc., to its Board of Directors. The seed funding round was led […]

Report Disputes EIP-1559’s Role in Ethereum’s ‘Ultrasound Money’ Narrative

Mark Odayan, head of research at 2077 Research, asserts that Ethereum’s EIP-1559 should not be equated with the concept of “Ultrasound Money.” Odayan’s insights aim to clarify the transaction fee mechanism introduced by EIP-1559 and address widespread misunderstandings. Ethereum’s EIP-1559: Mark Odayan Calls for Rethinking ‘Ultrasound Money’ Links In a detailed analysis by 2077 Research, […]

Whale Investor ‘Humpy’ Influence Compound DAO’s Governance

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations or DAOs are often hailed as the future of governance in the crypto world, promising a new era of community-driven decision-making. However, despite their decentralized nature, many DAOs remain vulnerable to the influence of large tokenholders, or “whales,” whose actions—or inactions—can have outsized impacts on these supposedly democratic structures. This scenario played […]

Yonsei University Joins Ripple’s UBRI to Advance Blockchain Research in South Korea

Yonsei University in South Korea has joined Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), becoming the 58th global partner and the 12th in the Asia Pacific region. This partnership aims to drive innovation in blockchain research across various disciplines, including artificial intelligence, finance, information systems, and management. Supported by Ripple’s funding and resources, Yonsei University will […]

Academic Paper Demonstrates Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Mitigate Methane Emissions

Researchers Murray A. Rudd, Matthew Jones, Daniel Sechrest, Daniel Batten, and Dennis Porter have unveiled a new study showcasing a cutting-edge framework that fuses landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) systems with bitcoin mining. This innovative strategy is designed not only to combat methane emissions but also to unlock new economic opportunities. Study Merges Landfill Gas-to-Energy Systems With […]

2024 Report Finds 96% of NFTs Declared ‘Dead’ Amid Market Instability

A recent report by nftevening.com reveals a troubling state of the non-fungible token (NFT) market, with 96% of NFTs now considered “dead.” The analysis highlights the high unprofitability rate among holders and the fleeting lifespan of most NFTs. NFT Sector Faces Uncertain Path as 2024 Bull Run Bypasses It As highlighted in nftevening.com’s 2024 report, […]

De.Fi World 2024: The Premier Gathering for Web3 Innovators in Bangkok

PRESS RELEASE. Join the inaugural De.Fi World 2024, presented by De.Fi – the biggest DeFi event of the year. The one-day conference takes place on November 11 in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand. This event promises to be the superlative multichain and multi-ecosystem experience of the year, attracting major DeFi players from various segments, […]

Changenow Partners With Privacy Token Zano to Expand Cryptocurrency Offerings

Changenow has announced a strategic partnership with Zano Project, integrating the $ZANO cryptocurrency into its platform. This collaboration aims to expand the variety of digital assets available for exchange on Changenow, providing users with more options for seamless and secure transactions. Changenow is a non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange known for its fast, unlimited cross-chain swaps of […]