Pyth Network brings real-time oil data to over 80 blockchains
Pyth Network has expanded its decentralized oracle services with real-time oil market data for WTI and Brent Crude Oil, enabling DeFi energy market applications. Go to Source
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Ethena’s ENA token rallies on USDe integration by Deribit
According to Deribit, the exchange will include USDe in its cross-collateral pool as of early January 2025, pending regulatory approval. Go to Source
MicroStrategy stock surges 94% YTD as Bitcoin nears $100K
MicroStrategy stock has soared 94% in 2024, fueled by Bitcoin’s rally above $97,000, with $15 billion in unrealized gains. Go to Source
Chainlink introduces the ‘Chainlink Runtime Environment’ framework
According to Chainlink, the Common Businesses-Oriented Language (COBOL) standard facilitates approximately 95% of all ATM transactions. Go to Source
Chainlink co-founder unveils blockchain payments for TradFi
Chainlink and Swift will introduce a new blockchain integration, simplifying digital asset settlement for financial institutions using existing infrastructure. Go to Source
Japan slow to approve crypto ETFs, maintains strict tax, regulations
While global markets embrace crypto ETFs, Japan’s strict tax policies and regulatory caution impede further adoption. Go to Source
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO: Bitcoin Is a Commodity, Should Be Treated Like Gold and Oil
Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, says bitcoin is a commodity. “When you truly understand bitcoin, it’s hard to see it any other way,” he said, adding that the crypto “should be treated like gold and like oil.” While stating that other digital assets may vary, he firmly maintained that BTC is a commodity. Howard … Read more
Chainlink’s Sergey Nazarov predicts asset tokenization will transform Web3
Trillions of dollars will flow into Web3 once the details of the Internet of Contracts are worked out. Go to Source
US lawmakers divided in first Congressional hearing on DeFi
Pro-crypto Representatives noted the need for a freer financial system, while more skeptical lawmakers blamed DeFi for crime, scams and tax evasion. Go to Source
ZK Rollups: A Foundational Technology, Not Just a Fleeting Trend, According to Quicknode VP
According to Josh Neuroth, the Vice President of Product at Quicknode, Layer-2 (L2) scaling solutions known as zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups can potentially solve the most pressing issues in blockchain technology. Hence, the buzz around them is “well-founded.” He added that unlike the speculation-driven non-fungible token (NFT) frenzy, interest in ZK rollups is grounded in their … Read more
