Blockchain News

User activity on blockchain gaming decentralized applications (DApps) surged in September, with a host of games posting significant increases in the number of active users. According to data from DappRadar, seven out of the top 10 games in terms of the number of “unique wallet addresses interacting with dapp’s smart contracts” increased over the past […] More

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has just launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) providing European customers with exposure to the blockchain industry, while reports indicate a Metaverse-focused ETF may be on the way.  The newly launched blockchain ETF on Sept. 27 is called the iShares Blockchain Technology UCITS ETF (BLKC). BlackRock said 75% of its holdings consist […] More

The iShares Blockchain Technology UCITS ETF (BLKC). track NYSE’s FactSet Global Blockchain Technologies Capped Index. BLKC has an expense ratio of 0.5% and comprises 35 global companies within the crypto and blockchain space. BlackRock has announced a new exchange traded fund (ETF) for the European market, targeting customers across the region with a blockchain technology […] More

The world’s largest digital asset manager – BlackRock – reportedly launched a blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF) for the European market. The product enables such consumers to gain exposure to companies part of the cryptocurrency sector, including miners and exchanges. According to a recent coverage, BlackRock’s newest blockchain ETF is called “The iShares Blockchain Technology UCITS […] More

Circle’s Jeremy Allaire believes that privacy and identity are crucial in the new phase of web3. Jeremy Allaire, CEO of stablecoin issuer Circle, believes that the world is finally moving away from the speculative phase of cryptocurrencies and focusing on the value that the new industry has to offer. He mentioned this while speaking at […] More

Circle Internet announced that USDC would soon be integrated in five news ecosystems, including Arbitrum, Cosmos, NEAR, Optimism, and Polkadot. Circle Internet’s Announcement During the Converge22 event on September 28th, 2022, the global digital financial technology company, Circle Internet Financial, announced its plans to expand the second largest stablecoin USD Coin in the entire cryptocurrency […] More

The Polygon workshop, an eight-week intense mentoring and Bootcamp in Africa, is now accepting applications. The Polygon Hackathon and Bootcamp are Polygon’s first on the continent, introducing developers and programmers to the Polygon ecosystem through the use of Polygon technology and Xend Finance. Bootcamp To Equip Africans With knowledge of Blockchain Development  This Bootcamp by […] More

The American asset manager that specializes in cryptocurrencies – Pantera Capital – is looking to raise $1.25 billion for its second blockchain fund. Not long ago, the head of the company – Dan Morehead – argued that the digital asset market had hit its bottom in June and a bull run is on the horizon. […] More

The advent of crypto has seen many changes occur in the modern world. Of these changes, some of the most prominent ones have emerged in the technological sector. Bitcoin’s rise to the top catapulted technological advancements and adoption all around the world as the sector evolved at a fast pace. As such, humanity has taken great strides […] More

Circle is expanding its reach into other blockchains to maintain its influence in the crypto market after Binance and WazirX delisted its stablecoin USDC. This September 28, Circle Internet Financial, the firm behind USD Coin (USDC) and Euro Coin (EUROC), announced that it is working on expanding into five major blockchains. Specifically, Circle plans to […] More