RMIT Blockchain Hub Faces Potential Shutdown
RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub faces an uncertain future after reports of its closure, though no final decision has been made. Despite a ferocious crypto market rally, the future of the blockchain research institute at an Australian university is dubious. According to a professor on X, the institute has been “shut down.” “The first econ and […]
Charles Schwab Plans Direct Crypto Investments Pending Regulatory Changes
Charles Schwab plans to offer spot crypto trading to clients, pending regulatory changes, under incoming CEO Rick Wurster. Charles Schwab’s Plans Bloomberg reported that Charles Schwab, a significant financial services company in the United States, intends to provide spot crypto trading to its clients in anticipation of favorable regulatory changes that are anticipated to occur […]
Sui Network Restores Service After Major Outage
Sui network experienced a two-hour outage on Nov. 21 due to a bug in its congestion control system, causing validator crashes. On November 21, the Sui blockchain, a burgeoning competitor in the layer-1 space, experienced its initial substantial network disruption, which resulted in a suspension of block production for more than two hours. Validators malfunctioned […]
Russia’s Trade Thrives Despite Western Sanctions, Official Says
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov asserted that Western sanctions won’t hinder Russia’s foreign trade, highlighting resilient trade dynamics and projected 4% economic growth despite over 2,000 restrictions. Anton Siluanov, the Russian Finance Minister, has asserted that Western sanctions will not impede Russia’s foreign trade. Siluanov observed in an interview with Nailya Asker-Zade on the Rossiya-24 […]
Stripe, Circle Integrate USDC with Aptos
Circle’s USDC and Stripe’s payment services are now integrated with Aptos, enabling cross-chain transfers across eight blockchains and offering fiat on-ramps for Aptos wallets. Stripe and Circle Introducing USDC Circle’s USDC stablecoin and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) are scheduled to be launched natively on the Aptos blockchain network as Circle and Stripe continue to broaden […]