Minima introduces the embedded blockchain to the DePIN ecosystem, allowing nodes to work on any device thanks to its lightweight design. Proof-of-work (PoW) is the original blockchain consensus mechanism of the Bitcoin network and is widely praised for its security. However, the security of PoW chains is ensured by spending gigantic amounts of energy. The energy-intensive…

South Korea’s government plans to apply foreign exchange rules to cross-border transactions involving dollar-pegged stablecoins. On Oct. 8, the country’s Ministry of Economy and Finance reportedly announced that it was reviewing measures to ensure the soundness of stablecoin transactions. The government agency said that apart from being used to transact and exchange within the crypto ecosystem, stablecoins…

Another cryptocurrency payment method is coming to Samsung Pay, with Alchemy Pay integrating its virtual cards with Samsung’s contactless payment tool. Alchemy Pay — a major crypto payment provider with more than one million registered users — has updated its virtual card service with a new Samsung Pay integration on one of its virtual cards….

Major cryptocurrency exchange and service provider Crypto.com is launching a legal battle against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission with the goal of protecting the future of the crypto industry in the country. Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, took to X on Oct. 8 to officially announce that the company has filed…

The World Economic Forum (WEF) urged policymakers and regulators worldwide to conduct decentralized finance (DeFi)-related innovations and experiments within regulatory sandboxes, focusing on tailored risk mitigation and transparency. In its recent assessment of nine major economies, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and the United Arab Emirates, the WEF identified the need for…

EigenLayer is prioritizing onboarding consumer Web3 applications after the Oct. 1 unlock of the restaking protocol’s native token, EIGEN, founder Sreeram Kannan told Cointelegraph in an interview. EigenLayer will initially target apps in crypto-native segments such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and gaming before expanding beyond Web3, Kannan said. “We’re starting with the inside-out approach, focusing…