Base network has officially launched: Here’s how it can be used

    Coinbase’s Base network completed its phased launch on Aug. 9 and is officially open to end-users. Coinbase’s Base network has officially launched after spending a few weeks in an “open for builders only” phase. The network is now ready to onboard users, according to an Aug. 9 announcement from the team. Several Web3 development teams…

    Aptos token rises 11.6% after Microsoft deal to marry AI with blockchain

    APT pumped 17.6% within the first 50 minutes before cooling off to $7.51 — still 11.6% above pre-announcement levels. Aptos, the cryptocurrency powering layer-1 blockchain Aptos Network, is up approximately 11.6% since announcing it will leverage Microsoft’s suite of artificial intelligence tools to advance Web3 adoption among banks and financial enterprises. This will be achieved…

    10 obstacles to cross-chain interoperability (and how they can be overcome)

    Cross-chain operability may only be achieved when there’s not only a way, but a will to move forward. Even crypto industry outsiders are gaining clarity on the benefits of blockchain technology, which is a significant step forward for the ecosystem. However, a challenge remains: The industry still struggles with interoperability between blockchain networks. Unless different…

    Why is Bitcoin price stuck?

    Bitcoin price is stuck today, but several data points suggest it won’t be for too much longer The price of Bitcoin is stuck, fluctuating inside a narrow trading range with futures markets remaining flat nearing all-time lows. Why is Bitcoin price stuck? Bitcoin price is going through an unusually calm period, with several volatility indicators reaching…

    BlackRock insiders say Bitcoin ETF is likely 6 months away: Novogratz

    “We’re going to fight like cats and dogs to win market share” once spot Bitcoin ETFs are approved, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz told shareholders. The United States’ first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be approved sometime before February, according to Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz, citing sources at BlackRock and Invesco. “It’s a big, big deal….

    UAE signs deal to develop carbon credit system on Venom Foundation blockchain

    The UAE recently announced that it intends to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, a marked increase over its previous pledge. The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MCCE) is developing a carbon credit system in a preliminary partnership with the Industrial Innovation Group and the Venom Foundation. Blockchain technology is utilized…