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Blockchain

EasyA Announces Plans for an Even Larger Hackathon Following Remarkable Success at Consensus 2025

Over 1,000 developers participated in the largest blockchain hackathon in North American history, with plans for expansion next year.

Blockchain

Ex-Google Chief Shows Support for Blockchain Credit Bureau Initiatives

Eric Schmidt endorses Keeta and SOLO's efforts to innovate credit access using blockchain technology.

Finance

Plume Unveils Genesis Mainnet for Real-World Asset Integration in DeFi

Plume has launched its Genesis mainnet, marking a significant advancement in asset-backed DeFi, with partnerships with major financial institutions.

Crypto

Coinbase Launches Wrapped XRP and Dogecoin for DeFi on Base

Coinbase has introduced wrapped versions of XRP and Dogecoin on its Base platform, offering new decentralized finance opportunities to holders of these cryptocurrencies.

Altcoins

Zora Achieves 30% Growth in Just 3 Days: Will the Shift to Creator Coins Yield Positive Results?

Zora is transforming the NFT landscape by transitioning to a blockchain-based social platform aimed at benefiting content creators.

Crypto

Berachain Adopts Ethereum's Pectra Playbook with Bectra Upgrade

This issue of The Protocol discusses Berachain's Bectra hard fork, Ethereum Foundation layoffs, and skepticism from tech experts regarding Elon Musk's new messaging app XChat.

Blockchain

Berachain Implements Ethereum’s Pectra Features with the New Bectra Upgrade

The Bectra upgrade transforms every wallet into a smart account, enhancing user experience significantly.

Crypto

Surge in Profit-Taking Activity Among Bitcoin Investors Post Golden Cross

Recent data indicates a significant rise in profit-taking activities by Bitcoin holders following a bullish market signal.

Crypto

Trump Organization Claims No Knowledge of $TRUMP Wallet Project

Despite branding linked to former President Donald Trump, his organization distanced itself from the newly announced crypto wallet.

Crypto

Symbiotic Introduces 'Relay' for Enhanced Secure Staking Across Blockchains

Symbiotic has unveiled Relay, a new software development kit that enables the staking of assets on Ethereum and ensures the verification of this stake across different blockchains.

Business

Ethereum Foundation Undertakes Staff Layoffs to Focus on Key Protocol Challenges

The Ethereum Foundation has trimmed its research and development team in a restructuring move aimed at addressing critical protocol design issues.

Crypto

The Dimming Promise of Bitcoin: A Call for Evolution

Amidst current economic turmoil, Bitcoin struggles to fulfill its vision as a reliable asset during crises, emphasizing the need for significant evolution.

Altcoins

Challenges Faced by Gala Games: A Significant Downturn

Gala Games struggles with a 75% drop in its token value as it prepares to shut down 'The Walking Dead: Empires' in July 2025, raising questions about its future.

Crypto

Avalanche (AVAX) Falls 7%, Finds Resistance at $22.35

Bergen County in New Jersey reveals plans to tokenize all property deeds using Avalanche blockchain technology.

Crypto

African Crypto News Recap: South Africa Court Rules for Crypto, Kenya Plans Blockchain Summit, Blockchain.com Expands to Nigeria

A summary of key developments in African crypto, including a court ruling in South Africa exempting crypto from exchange controls, an upcoming blockchain conference in Kenya, and Blockchain.com opening an office in Nigeria.