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Decentralized Layer-2 oracle solution Umbrella Network has introduced an arbitrage-free pricing model for crypto derivatives, Invezz learned from a press release. The new service aims to provide users with more comprehensive real-time pricing datasets by bringing arbitrage free information for option pricing to the crypto ecosystem. Pricing available for ETH…

Within their respective ecosystems, gaming platforms are taking sides on nonfungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain solutions, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. Epic Games Store showed a welcoming attitude for the use of crypto in video games and for blockchain developers after media reported that Valve had…

In a blog post on Wednesday, Oct. 13, Binance revealed that it has signed a multi-year agreement with the SS Lazio sports team that will see Binance become the official jersey sponsor. Besides Binance appearing on Lazio’s jersey, the team shall also have the opportunity of becoming the first sports…

Nodle, a decentralized wireless network based in San Francisco, granted private communication platform Berty Foundation the amount of $1 million in Nodle Cash to improve development of its messaging Bluetooth peer-to-peer capabilities, Invezz learned from a press release. The grant will be used to advance and develop Berty’s platform,…

Secretum will be the first fully decentralized messaging app to be launched in the world and will now compete fr dominance with the already existing centralized messaging apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. The app is built on the Solana blockchain allowing it access to high block speeds and…

Leading American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is preparing to enter the booming non-fungible token (NFT) space. The company unveiled this news through a blog post on October 12, noting that it is looking to launch a peer-to-peer marketplace for digital art titled Coinbase…

Following a string of regulatory controversies over the recent months, Binance is out to stump its authority by launching a $1 billion growth fund to support the adoption of its Binance Smart Chain. The funds will be used for building multi-chain and cross-chain infrastructure to integrate other blockchains with Binance…

Constellation, a distributed infrastructure hub linking big data and the blockchain, acquired the startup Dor, which helps retail brands grow by improving their customer outcomes via data analytics for store foot traffic. Dor and Constellation will work together to develop new blockchain-focused products. Leading VC firms fund $15M+ Series A…

Multichain trading platform Derived Finance raised more than $3.3 million in a funding round, in which over 30 venture capital funds participated, including big names like Genblock Capital, AU21, Dweb3, Nabais Capital, and Poolz. The round was led by GSR. The benefits of ‘derived’ tokens The participating venture capital firms…

In a press release on Oct. 8, Moonstake announced that it was now an official Super Partner of the TRON network and its users will be able to start staking TRX tokens on both Moonstake mobile and web wallets. This makes TRON the thirteenth coin on Moonstake that users can…

Dapper Labs, the developer of popular Ethereum-based NFT game Crypto Kitties and NBA Top Shot, has entered into a long-term partnership with blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. Chainalysis disclosed this news through a report on October 7, saying this deal will see it help Dapper Labs make business and compliance decisions.

Elrond and Ardana have joined hands to promote EGLD Collateralize Stablecoins released on the Cardano blockchain. The partnership will help EGLD to shoot to the top of the cross-chain digital assets that assist in collateralizing the stablecoins that are released on Cardano using Ardana. The announcement comes just a few…

As China’s crackdown on crypto including crypto mining, US-based public listed mining firm Riot Blockchain has more than tripled its yearly mined Bitcoin. Riot revealed this during a press release on Wednesday (Oct. 6). The firm said that it had mined 2,457 BTC, which translates to a worth of…

Through a press release on Oct. 27, Crypto Volatility Index (CVI) announced that it had integrated Chainlink keepers to automate the supply rebase of tokens pegged to its volatility indices. According to the announcement, the Chainlink Keepers will specifically help in the automation of the supply rebase process of CVI…

The Internet of Energy Network (IOEN) project, a Holochain-based project aiming to revolutionize how energy is used around the world has announced that it will be listed on three exchanges in October. IOEN project aims at ensuring that there is efficient energy usage around the globe starting from the smallest…

Shiba Inu (SHIB/USD), a Dogecoin (DOGE/USD) offshoot, is trending after gaining over 55% in 24 hours and 99.92% over the past 24 hours. This bullish performance has seen the canine-themed token surge from a low of $0.000008213 (£0.0000060) yesterday to $0.00001395 (£0.000010)…

US District Judge Analisa Torres has denied a motion to let XRP (XRP/USD) holders intervene in the case that the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) filed against Ripple Labs and two of its executives. In the same breath, Judge Torres allowed the XRP holders to…

Enigio, a Stockholm-based deep-tech company, has appointed Patrik Zekkar, the former Head of Trade Finance at Nordic bank Nordea, as its new CEO. The company disclosed this news through a blog post earlier today, noting Zekkar’s role will involve heading and expanding its business. Reportedly, Zekkar is well-versed with scaling…

Nobility Token, whose lofty goals include closing the gap between the worlds of blockchain and esports, are hosting a Valorant India Tournament. Valorant is a 5v5 character-based tactical FPS where unique agent skills are combined with precise gunplay. The game attracted 14 million loyal players in the very first year…

The Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web (FFDW) has offered the Freedom of Press Foundation (FPF) a $5.8 million (£4.28 million) grant. A press release disclosed this news earlier today, noting that this grant seeks to help FPF enhance free speech for journalists. Reportedly, the program runs for three years,…

QANplatform, a Quantum-resistant blockchain platform, announced the launch of a rapid cloud deployment feature with 80% faster cloud deployment, Invezz learned from a press release. The new feature achieves record speed, even compared to industry leaders. Developers can deploy the QAN private blockchain to Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS,…

Nobility, a cryptocurrency token that aims to transform esports landscape by providing the highest quality tournaments, prize pools, and offers, hosted a tournament last weekend, which was streamed on Twitch in collaboration with NobleGG, according to a press release. The tournament featured some of the best Fortnite players in…