Lombard aims to enhance Bitcoin's role in DeFi by introducing LBTC, allowing users to stake Bitcoin for yield while retaining liquidity, bridging traditional finance with blockchain innovation. Backed by a $16 million seed round led by Polychain Capital, Lombard plans to integrate LBTC across major DeFi platforms, promising to reshape the DeFi landscape with cross-chain compatibility.
JoySydney Sweeney’s X account was hacked, with now-deleted posts promoting a crypto token bearing her name. The hackers claimed responsibility and hinted at a bigger prey. Who will be the next unlucky star?
KikyoBitDoge, a new meme coin on the Bitcoin network, combines staking, Play-to-Earn gaming, and AI chat features, aiming to blend entertainment with financial opportunities. While showing promising presale success and a detailed roadmap, potential investors should approach with caution due to concerns over the credibility of its audit and the volatile nature of meme coins.
AnaisCairo Finance, an all-in-one DeFi platform with a unique deflationary system, is set to list on three of the top ten centralised exchanges in Q4. Will this spark the next DeFi bull run or will it fall flat?
CatherineKarak, with a $1 billion valuation, aims to revolutionise blockchain security through its restaking platform. However, past allegations of fund misappropriation during its Risk Harbor days cast doubt on its integrity and transparency.
AnaisNintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa announced the company will not use gen AI in their games. Highlighting their wealth of gaming expertise, he emphasized that technology alone cannot replicate value. Is this a dig at major firms?
KikyoCrypto VC funding increased to $3.2 billion in Q2 2024, up 28% from Q1, but still far below the $10 billion peak in Q2 2022. Meanwhile, AI investments surged, reaching $55.6 billion in Q2 2024, driven by major funding rounds.
WeatherlyStarkWare, specialising in cryptographic-proof systems with ZK-STARK technology, recently set a new proving record. Their latest prover claims to be 1000 times better than the current one, with production planned for early 2025.
CatherineRenzo is a restaking protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to easily stake their ETH and earn rewards from EigenLayer. Renzo has a strong founding team and is backed by Binance Labs, but its REZ token has experienced a recent price decline.
WeatherlyScandal-hit Filipina mayor denies espionage claims, faces investigation and party expulsion amid massive fraud allegations.
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