Layer-2 BOB’s ‘Bitcoin DeFi’ Continues Progress With Fireblocks Integration
Fireblocks users can now earn yield on their BTC holdings via BOB’s network
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Ethereum Foundation Picks New Co-Executive Directors, Following Leadership Reshuffle
Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak will be the new co-executive directors, as Aya Miyaguchi transitions into the organization’s President. Also, ex-EF researcher Danny Ryan shares that he is joining Etherealize.
How SenseiNode Is Building Proof-of-Stake Infrastructure in Latin America
Staking service provider SenseiNode operates from Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica and Colombia.
Blackbird, Blockchain Restaurant Loyalty App, Goes Live With Flynet Mainnet
Blackbird’s layer-3 mainnet, Flynet, is built on Coinbase’s Base chain. The team claims that building a layer-3 for its program benefits the restaurant industry because it eliminates middlemen and reduces transaction costs.
Ethereum Foundation’s Aya Miyaguchi Leaving Executive Director Role
Miyaguchi shared in a blog post that she will stay at the foundation and serve as its new president.
Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Goes Live on ‘Holesky’ Testnet, But Fails to Finalize
The upgrade was pushed out on Monday, but it wasn’t entirely clear why the test network was not finalizing.
Ethereum ‘Roll Back’ Suggestion Has Sparked Criticism. Here’s Why It Won’t Happen
Call for “roll back” by some, to negate Bybit hack, immediately provoked a fierce reaction from the Ethereum community, which was firm in its belief that it wouldn’t happen.
Ye, Self-Proclaimed ‘Nazi’ Who Said ‘Coins Prey on Fans,’ Plans YZY Token
Seventy percent of YZY tokens will go to Ye (a.k.a. Kanye West), personally.
MANTRA Launches Program for Real-World Asset Startups With Google Cloud Support
The program aims to drive innovation in tokenized real-world assets as blockchain adoption accelerates.
How a Sitting President Became Crypto’s Most Sought-After Investor
Blockchain founders like MOVE’s Rushi Manche are clamoring for a spot in the president’s crypto portfolio, hoping it will boost their token price.