Aptos Labs Forms Alliances With Microsoft to Launch Aptos Ascend

A collaborative announcement was made by Aptos Labs, featuring partnerships with Microsoft, Brevan Howard, SK Telecom, and Boston Consulting Group. Their goal is to boost the adoption of Aptos Ascend, a digital asset management platform, in the realm of institutional investment strategies for decentralized finance (DeFi). With the help of Microsoft Azure and its advanced … Read more

Aptos Labs Forms Alliances to Launch Institutional Platform Aptos Ascend

A collaboration was announced between Aptos Labs and Microsoft, Brevan Howard, SK Telecom, and Boston Consulting Group, with the goal of advancing the use of Aptos Ascend in institutional investment circles for decentralized finance (DeFi). This digital asset management platform aspires to make DeFi a standard component of traditional financial strategies. With the power of … Read more

Avraham Eisenberg convicted in $110m Mango Markets exploit

Avi Eisenberg, known in the digital finance world, was recently held accountable for a significant security incident at Mango Markets. Over $110 million were stolen as a result. In December 2022, Eisenberg was taken into custody in Puerto Rico for allegedly committing commodities fraud, market manipulation, and wire fraud related to the exploit of Mango … Read more

Bitcoin network fees skyrocket amid upcoming halving

The average fee on the Bitcoin network jumped to $19.48 as the halving approaches. Based on BitInfoCharts’ data, Bitcoin network fees have surged with the upcoming launch of the Runes protocol. The average fee amounted to $19.48 on April 18, marking a nearly $14 increase since the start of the month. It’s believed that the … Read more

Polkadot’s Gavin Wood introduces new JAM chain graypaper at Token2049

At Token2024 conference in Dubai, experienced blockchain figure Gavin Wood announced plans for a fresh protocol named JAM Chain, which will be constructed based on Ethereum and Polkadot‘s foundational concepts. Wood is an accomplished blockchain expert with over 10 years of experience under his belt. He has played a pivotal role in the establishment of … Read more