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BlackRock asset manager has made history by purchasing municipal bonds issued exclusively through blockchain technology. This transaction was facilitated through the exchange-traded fund (ETF), iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF (MEAR). The move marks a pivotal step in the municipal bond market’s integration with blockchain platforms. It signals a shift toward innovative, tech-driven financial services.BlackRock ETF Makes History With Blockchain for Municipal Bond TransactionsAccording to Bloomberg, BlackRock’s MEAR ETF invested $6.5 million in municipal bonds issued by the city of Quincy, Massachusetts. The bonds were facilitated through JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s private blockchain-based platform. This transaction marks the first…

Layer3 is excited to announce our newest partnership with Dune.xyz! Dune Analytics is an all-in-one analytics platform that allows users to explore and share data from Ethereum, xDai, Polygon, Optimism, BSC and Solana. As more financial activity moves to crypto, structuring and providing insights into open data is a critical piece of mainstream adoption. “Dune is one of the most important tools in the web3 economy. We’re always looking to partner with projects that catalyze adoption and improve transparency, and working with Dune is a great way to enable a new generation of analysts to find work in and add…

Crypto exchange Coinbase has cited risks linked to Tron-founder Justin Sun during a lawsuit over its delisting of Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC). In a recent complaint, the wBTC custodian and Sun-affiliated BiT Global accused Coinbase of using wBTC – the tokenized representation of Bitcoin (BTC) on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain – as a “cash grab” before delisting it and replacing it with its own version of the asset. Said the complaint, “In the case of wrapped Bitcoin, Coinbase viewed it as just another cash grab. It saw a competitor, wBTC, that had something it wanted: an innovative product that released value inherent…

Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration and commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments have…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Sentiment for Ethereum (ETH) has reached its lowest levels in a year as the second-largest crypto by market capitalization struggles to reclaim the $4,000 mark. Despite investors’ sentiment, some analysts suggest that the King of altcoins is about to kickstart its bullish run to new highs. Related Reading Ethereum Sentiment Drops To Yearly Low According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, Ethereum social sentiment has hit a one-year low amid its struggle to turn the $4,000 resistance into support. Per the post, this metric reached its most negative levels since December 18, 2023, when…

We are thrilled to announce the 39 grantees selected for the recent Academic Grants Round. This grants round invited researchers, think-tanks, Ph.D. students, and all those interested in advancing knowledge around the Ethereum ecosystem to submit academic proposals. Thank you to all those who submitted proposals, and congratulations to all the grantees. We are pleased with the number of quality applications that we received, which surpassed our initial expectations. Given the extraordinary potential of many project proposals, we have more than doubled the initial budget from 750,000to750,000 to 750,000to2 million. The granted projects vary broadly in scope and geographic representation…

NFT staking has become a popular trend in the blockchain space that allows users to earn passive income from their digital collectibles. Instead of just holding NFTs in your wallet, you can “lock” them up on specialized platforms to get rewards over time. This turns a static investment into a dynamic asset that gains value even when you’re not trading. In this post we’ll go over the basics of NFT staking, how to get started and share some tips to help you get the most out of it. The Basics of NFT Staking What is NFT Staking NFTs are unique…

Aurora Labs has launched TurboChain and TurboSwap, two blockchain solutions designed to strengthen the TURBO ecosystem.  Developed in collaboration with the NEAR (NEAR) Protocol, these tools aim to improve transaction efficiency and expand access to decentralized finance, according to a release shared with crypto.news. TurboChain serves as a dedicated blockchain for the TURBO (TURBO) ecosystem, using TURBO as its core token for transactions. The chain is designed for speed, scalability, and low transaction costs, making it accessible to a wider range of users, including smaller investors.  The chain also provides developers with a platform to build decentralized applications while offering…

Ink, a layer-2 blockchain developed by crypto exchange Kraken and built on the Optimism Superchain, is now live, with oracle platform RedStone as an official partner. The Ink Chain mainnet launched on Dec. 18, months ahead of the previously announced plans to debut in Q1, 2025. RedStone confirmed its partnership with Ink in a press release, stating that it has been selected as the official partner for decentralized finance. The partnership will leverage RedStone’s modular architecture to provide real-time price feed data. RedStone enables users to securely interact with and utilize accurate, real-time data across the DeFi ecosystem, including Bitcoin…

We’ve seen it all. The Merge went live on Testnet…and it worked. A pokemon-inspired voxel game rugged its buyers with a 3ETH mint price. LooksRare launched a vampire attack against OpenSea. Laura Shin revealed the identity of the 2016 “the DAO” hacker. One of the core Fantom devs announced his departure from DeFi. Optimism raised 1.65bn+ USD from a16z and Paradigm. BAYC powerhouse Yuga Labs acquired Punks and Meebits, then subsequently released a killer video of its metaverse gaming plans. Ukraine teased an airdrop to secure more donations for its war efforts and never delivered. Whew. And it’s only Q1.…