Chainlink launches cross-chain protocol bridging blockchain to TradFi

    Several top banks around the world are already collaborating with Chainlink to explore applications for the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. The development firm behind the Chainlink protocol and its native token has gone live with its cross-chain protocol, aimed at providing interoperability between traditional financial firms and both public and private blockchains. In a July 17 post on…

    Enterprise blockchain: ‘Ethereum for Business’ explains key use cases

    Paul Brody’s “Ethereum for Business” gives a basic overview of enterprise Ethereum, while providing real-world use cases of how EY clients leverage the technology. The cryptocurrency market has encountered its share of ups and downs over the past year, but blockchain technology continues to see impressive growth as businesses seek digital transformation. Recent findings from the market research platform,…

    ‘Multichain was a big blow’, says Andre Cronje as Fantom TVL slumps

    Fantom’s TVL dropped from over $364 million in early May to about $70 million on July 14. At its peak in 2022, Fantom’s TVL topped $7.5 billion. Fantom’s co-founder Andre Cronje classified Multichain’s debacle as a “big blow” to the smart contract platform, which saw a sharp decline in activity in the past weeks as a result…

    US ‘dominates’ crypto startup funding in Q2: Report

    US-based crypto startups attracted 45% of all VC funding invested in the industry, followed by the United Kingdom claiming 7.7% of capital investment and Singapore with 5.7%. Amid crypto firms facing regulatory scrutiny in the United States, it hasn’t stopped innovation, as almost half of all capital investments flocked to U.S. crypto businesses, according to…

    Crypto will transcend international currencies — BlackRock CEO

    Larry Fink states that global investors are increasingly eager to add crypto assets to their portfolios. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has delivered fresh remarks supporting cryptocurrencies’ role in democratizing investing worldwide, pointing to growing interest among the companys clients in digital assets. “More and more of our global investors are asking us about crypto,” Fink said during…

    PwC hedge fund survey finds crypto remains viable despite recent market turmoil

    The portion of traditional hedge funds investing in crypto fell, but many of those still in the market plan to increase crypto investing this year. PwC released its fifth annual global crypto hedge fund report on July 12 based on surveys of crypto-native and traditional hedge funds conducted in the first quarter of 2023. Against…