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L2 Labs explores L2.Cash Protocol to bring Zk-Proofs to payment tools

L2 Labs Foundation, the high-profile software engineering team behind flagship Ethereum-based decentralized exchanges (DEXes), solidifies its stance as a prominent scaling infrastructure provider. Now it intensifies the research and development efforts addressing the one-stop payment solution for businesses and individuals. L2 Labs Foundation develops payment protocol powered by zk-proofs: What is L2.Cash? Seasoned blockchain developers from L2 Labs have shared the details of their new product, L2.Cash. It is going to allow decentralized applications and end-users to harness leading L2 scaling techniques of the Ethereum (ETH) universe, zk-proofs. The new

This time it’s different: When DeFi meets NFTs

With decentralized finance and nonfungible tokens seeing a meteoric, rise it’s easy to believe crypto apps are finally breaking through. But is there actually real user growth, or is it just the same influencers moving from one hyped market to the next? We sought to answer this puzzle and identify what it means for the future of innovation. So, let’s take a closer look at the growth of DeFi and NFTs.DeFi is arguably the most prevalent application of smart contracts today. Automated market makers, algorithmic stablecoins and yield farming strategies

NetDocuments Delivers New Productivity, Mobility and Workflow Solutions at ILTACON 2021

NetDocuments We have always equipped our customers with the cloud technology and tools they need to be more productive and continually push innovation. Legal professionals are now putting NetDocuments solutions to use in mobile/remote and hybrid environments. Josh Baxter, CEO, NetDocuments SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) August 22, 2021 NetDocuments, the leading cloud content management platform for legal professionals, today introduced several new technologies aimed at enriching the experiences of legal professionals. ILTACON 2021 provides the ideal setting for NetDocuments to showcase its philosophy of “Attorney-Inspired Innovation.” Among the new capabilities

Molecule Partners with VitaDAO and Nevermined Creating Pioneering Biopharma IP-to-NFT Transfer

[Press Release – Please see Disclaimer] Molecule, a decentralised biopharma marketplace, has developed a novel IP-to-NFT framework with Web3 technology innovator Nevermined. In a historic transaction, the first biopharma IPNFT was successfully transferred to research collective VitaDAO to fund novel longevity therapeutics at the University of Copenhagen. 18th August 2021, Basel, Switzerland — For the first time in history, NFTs are being used for a transfer of IP ownership in medical research. This unique milestone is a result of a partnership between biopharma IP marketplace Molecule, and VitaDAO, a decentralized

US Army Leverages Blockchain Technology for Tactical-Level Data Management

At the Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center, US Army engineers are leveraging blockchain technology for tactical-level data management.Sponsored Sponsored The center is developing its new data management capability as part of its Information Trust program. It was also one among several prototype technologies tested during the Network Modernization Experiment (NetModX). This was held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey in May. Removing contingencies At its core, the program is intended to provide soldiers “a mathematical, verifiable way of vetting their data, from sensor to

Wormhole 2.0 Mainnet Launch Links Smart Contracts

Wormhole, a Solana Labs-backed multichain connector, launched its mainnet. This new protocol aims to bring the key issue of interoperability to the forefront of the DeFi conversation. Sponsored Sponsored In a world increasingly open to innovation and fast-paced development, communication is of the utmost importance. That’s the ethos of the multichain connector Wormhole. The company intends to use its technology to make communication between different blockchains effortless.  Wormhole’s technology makes it possible for funds, votes, programs, and any other transferable information to effortlessly pass from one blockchain to the next.

Security Industry Association Announces 2021 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Winners

“This class of scholarship awardees is an inspiring, accomplished group of security industry professionals and students, and the Women in Security Forum is thrilled to help each honoree reach their education and professional development goals through this program." – SIA WISF Chair Kasia Hanson SILVER SPRING, Md. (PRWEB) August 10, 2021 The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named six recipients for the 2021 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest

Gensler Contemplating Robust Crypto Oversight Regime

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is looking to establish a robust cryptocurrency regulatory framework.Sponsored Sponsored In an interview with Bloomberg, Gensler emphasized that his knowledge of cryptocurrencies would not preclude him from regulating them thoroughly. Gensler said he is “neutral on,” but “intrigued,” by cryptocurrencies, but that he’s “not neutral about investor protection.” Although individuals are free to make their own investment decisions, Gensler stressed that the SEC had a responsibility to protect them from fraud. While acknowledging that the SEC already has broad authority, Gensler asked

Singapore Regulator Allows Crypto Exchange to Offer Digital Payment Token Services

Singapore has taken another step towards securing its position as the region’s fintech hub with the in-principal regulatory approval of digital token payment services for a crypto exchange.Sponsored Sponsored The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted an “in-principle approval” to cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve allowing it to operate as a regulated provider for digital payment token services. Singaporean financial regulators classify digital payment tokens as any “cryptographically-secured digital representation of value that is used or intended to be used as a medium of exchange.”Sponsored Sponsored According to Bloomberg, it

Malaysia Launches Enforcement Action Against ‘Illegally Operating’ Binance

In brief Malaysia's financial services regulator has taken enforcement action against Binance. The Securities Commission has said Binance is still operating illegally despite being listed on an alert list since July 2020. The Malaysia Securities Commission (SC) has today taken enforcement action against Binance for allegedly operating illegally in the country. The SC claims the crypto exchange is operating illegally as a Digital Asset Exchange, without the requisite registration requirements found in Sections 7(1) and 34(1) of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.  “Accordingly, the SC has issued a public