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Block.one, the developer of the EOS protocol, introduced EOSIO 2.0, a new version of the software designed to improve network security and scalability. According to a Block.one report, EOSIO 2.0 will be the first implementation of the protocol, where the WebAssembly engine will be used to expand the capabilities of the network and create new tools for developers. Allegedly, with the release of a new version of the protocol and the abandonment of the engine […]

On Monday, October 7, a meeting was held on the regulation of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry in Ukraine. Representatives of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Verkhovna Rada, the Office of Effective Regulation (BRDO), as well as relevant associations and businesses participated in it. The meeting was organized by the recently formed inter-faction parliamentary group Blockchain4Ukraine. Among the main steps developed during the event: the development of terminology for further regulation of the industry. In particular, […]

NuCypher blockchain startup raised $ 10.7 million through the sale of SAFT contracts. A round of financing led by the Polychain Capital cryptocurrency fund. Among investors are Bitmain, Bitfury, Arrington XRP Capital and others. 6 / Led by @polychaincap w / participants @BITMAINtech @BitfuryGroup @ycombinator @ boshen1011 @fenbushi @josh_nussbaum @CompoundVC @notationcapital @ 0xDHVC @ed_roman @hack_vc @hashed_official @arringRenCherpu October ring ton ton ring ring ring ring ring 8% of […]

The Bitfinex Bitcoin exchange and the EOSFinex decentralized trading platform have successfully completed the cross-chain conversion of 5 million USDT to the EOS blockchain, reports Cointelegraph. Exchanges believe this will protect decentralized EOS applications from the volatility of digital assets. According to the statement, 49 of the top 100 dApps are already running on the protocol. The next goal is to fully launch EOSFinex on the main network. Recall, Tether launched […]

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz believes that the country should not lag behind other states or private companies with the issuance of digital currency, reports Wirtschafts Woche. “Such a payment system would be useful for the financial center of Europe and its integration into the global financial system. We should not leave this field of activity to China, Russia, the USA or any private players, ”[…]

Algorand blockchain-oriented investment firm Algo Capital has lost several million dollars in USDT and ALGO tokens, reports CoinDesk. According to a source familiar with the situation, Algo Capital told partners that the attackers were able to access the mobile phone of technical director Pablo Yabo. As a result, the company lost funds in the amount of $ 1 million to $ 2 […]