Ledger hardware wallet expands crypto buying options with Uphold’s Topper

Source: Cointelegraph Topper’s on-ramp entrance to Ledger Live comes at a time when Ledger supports only one off-ramp solution. Ledger, a leading hardware cryptocurrency wallet provider, is expanding its cryptocurrency purchasing options within its app through a new partnership with Uphold’s Topper. Ledger has integrated the fiat-to-crypto on-ramp Topper by the United States Web3 financial… Continue reading Ledger hardware wallet expands crypto buying options with Uphold’s Topper

Kamala Harris wants the US to ‘remain dominant’ in blockchain

Source: Cointelegraph Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made another public statement about digital assets during a Wednesday speech at the Economic Club of Pittsburgh. Kamala Harris has made her first public statement in favor of protecting crypto, saying she wants the United States to “remain dominant” in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other nascent technology industries.… Continue reading Kamala Harris wants the US to ‘remain dominant’ in blockchain

Puma partners with Web3 mobile game in ‘pivotal moment’ for mainstream adoption

Source: Cointelegraph Puma’s latest partnership could be a “pivotal moment for mainstream crypto adoption” and play-to-earn gaming. Puma, the global sports brand giant, continues its journey into blockchain with its latest partnership in Web3 gaming. The German footwear conglomerate has partnered with Web3 mobile game UNKJD Soccer to leverage Puma-licensed content within the game. Through… Continue reading Puma partners with Web3 mobile game in ‘pivotal moment’ for mainstream adoption

PayPal and Venmo’s ENS integration likely to boost mainstream crypto adoption

Source: Cointelegraph The new integration may bring Web2 and Web3 users together, which could be the key to unlocking true mainstream crypto payment adoption. ENS Labs’ recent partnership with PayPal and Venmo could significantly boost crypto payment adoption and help the industry reach the first billion crypto holders. Ethereum Name Service (ENS), which offers Web3,… Continue reading PayPal and Venmo’s ENS integration likely to boost mainstream crypto adoption

Argentina adds Ethereum to Buenos Aires high school curriculum

Source: Cointelegraph High schools in the city of Buenos Aires will offer blockchain internships to provide hands-on experience to students. Argentina’s Ministry of Education collaborated with ETH Kipu to include Ethereum in Buenos Aires’ high school curriculum. In an announcement, the ETH Kipu Foundation said it had collaborated with Buenos Aires to introduce Ethereum and… Continue reading Argentina adds Ethereum to Buenos Aires high school curriculum

Metaverse pioneer and special effects team unite for blockchain project

Source: Cointelegraph Wētā Workshop is known for its special effects work on movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The blockchain protocol launched by New York Times best-selling author Neal Stephenson, who conceived the term “metaverse” in a 1992 novel, has collaborated with a special effects firm known for their work on… Continue reading Metaverse pioneer and special effects team unite for blockchain project

Tether plans to launch dirham stablecoin with UAE partners

Source: Cointelegraph Tether teams up with the UAE’s Phoenix Group and Green Acorn Investments to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin, which aims to improve international trade and remittances. Tether, the largest stablecoin provider in the digital asset industry, has announced plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED). According to… Continue reading Tether plans to launch dirham stablecoin with UAE partners

Telegram to get Mini App store by the end of July — Pavel Durov

Source: Cointelegraph According to the company, Telegram has over 900 million monthly active users and ranks among the top 10 most downloaded apps worldwide. Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced the popular messaging platform will have launched a Mini App store and an in-app browser with built-in Web3 support by the end of July. Additionally, Durov… Continue reading Telegram to get Mini App store by the end of July — Pavel Durov

MetaMask unveils new toolkit to streamline Web3, user onboarding

Source: Cointelegraph Consensys introduces a game-changing toolkit at EthCC, streamlining decentralized app development and enhancing Web3 user engagement. Consensys unveiled the MetaMask Delegation Toolkit at EthCC, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to promote Web3 and blockchain adoption. According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, the toolkit enables developers to create decentralized… Continue reading MetaMask unveils new toolkit to streamline Web3, user onboarding

European Central Bank releases first CBDC progress update

Source: Cointelegraph The ECB promised pseudonymization and independent audits of the CBDC system to calm consumer fears of tracking. The European Central Bank (ECB) released its first progress report on developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a June 24 update. Privacy provisions were a main focus, with the ECB promising pseudonymization, hashing functions,… Continue reading European Central Bank releases first CBDC progress update