Miller Whitehouse-Levine, former CEO of the US-based DeFi Education Fund has launched the Solana Policy Institute (SPI), a non-partisan, non-profit advocacy group based in Washington, DC. Focused on crypto policy and education, SPI aims to collaborate with US regulators to advance Web3 initiatives. Kristin Smith, previously CEO of the Blockchain Association, will serve as SPI’s … Read more
Miller Whitehouse-Levine, former CEO of the US-based DeFi Education Fund has launched the Solana Policy Institute (SPI), a non-partisan, non-profit advocacy group based in Washington, DC. Focused on crypto policy and education, SPI aims to collaborate with US regulators to advance Web3 initiatives. Kristin Smith, previously CEO of the Blockchain Association, will serve as SPI’s … Read more
India’s Web3 industry leaders have gathered in Bengaluru to discuss the digital renaissance driven by blockchain-based fintech. On Wednesday, December 4, Web3 venture capital firm Hashed Emergent launched the two-day headliner event of India Blockchain Week 2024 in the country’s tech hub. This marks the second edition of IBW, which made its debut in 2023. … Read more
The Vishvasya Blockchain Technology Stack. that was unveiled back in September, is now being implemented across an array of sectors. The development was recently disclosed by Jitin Prasada, the minister of state (MoS) for electronics and information technology (MeitY), to the Rajya Sabha. As per Prasada, this technology stack is enabling government officials across multiple … Read more
India, securing the top position on Chainalysis’ Global Crypto Adoption Index for the second consecutive year in 2024, has earned widespread recognition for its vibrant and skilled community of Web3 developers. Jesse Pollak, a senior Coinbase official, shares this sentiment, describing Indian developers in the fields of crypto, DeFi, and blockchain applications as highly ‘sophisticated’ … Read more
Finnish telecom giant Nokia could be looking to deepen its presence in the Web3 space. The company has reportedly applied for a patent related to the encryption of digital assets, suggesting its intention to enter the blockchain arena with a focus on security. The patent, titled “Device Method and Computer Program to Improve Digital Assets … Read more
With 2024 nearing its end, the year has proven transformative for the crypto industry. From Donald Trump spotlighting cryptocurrencies in the US presidential campaign to Bitcoin’s historic surge past $108,000 (roughly Rs. 92 lakh), the Web3 sector celebrated numerous milestones. Industry stakeholders—including founders, developers, and investors—now anticipate 2025 as a pivotal year, particularly regarding regulatory … Read more
CSharpCorner, a global platform for software developers, has embraced Web3 technology to provide authentic verification for job seekers in the IT industry. Earlier this week, the platform launched a new Certification Programme, empowering developers to upskill in advanced technologies and earn credentials that are permanently verified and tamper-proof. These blockchain-issued certifications ensure seamless authenticity, simplifying … Read more
As blockchains receive continuous fine-tuning and improvements, developers are identifying crucial issues that are restricting the advances in interoperability and scalability of the technology. One such issue is called ‘blockchain fragmentation’. As the term suggests, it refers to a situation where the ecosystem of a blockchain is divided into multiple smaller on-chain networks, each facilitating … Read more
China’s government on Monday released guidelines for the development of a national data infrastructure, as part of efforts to improve its data exchange and management network. A document published by the National Development and Reform Commission and two other authorities states that China must explore blockchain technology to make its data exchange and management ecosystems … Read more