BOB (“Build on Bitcoin”), a Hybrid Layer-2 (L2) that combines Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s DeFi innovation and versatility, has announced its integration with Babylon, the leading BTC staking protocol. This integration establishes BOB as a Bitcoin Secured Network (BSN), with Babylon providing Bitcoin finality for the novel Hybrid L2 design. This is an important step … [Read more...] about BOB integrates with Babylon to become a Bitcoin-Secured Network, bringing Bitcoin finality to the Hybrid L2

Obligate, the leading provider of blockchain-based capital markets infrastructure, announced its go-live of private debt product listings on Archax, the UK-regulated digital asset platform. Through this partnership, Archax’s users can access digital debt securities issued on the Obligate infrastructure by companies from both the traditional and digital economies. The issuance … [Read more...] about Obligate Announces Go-Live of Digital Debt Securities Listing with Archax – Unlocking New Institutional Investment Opportunities

Lens, the high-performance blockchain L2 network empowering decentralized consumer experiences, closed a $31 million strategic round led by Lightspeed Faction. Additional participants in the round include Alchemy, Avail, Circle, Consensys, DFG, Fabric Ventures, Foresight Ventures, Stellarcore, Superscript, Re7, and Wintermute Ventures, as well as angel investors Anurag Arjun, … [Read more...] about Lens Closes $31 Million Strategic Raise Led by Lightspeed Faction to Fuel the Rise of SocialFi

Gasp has unveiled the Alpha Launch of its cross-chain DEX, an innovative step toward consolidating the fragmented digital asset markets into one seamless platform. This Alpha Phase introduces Gasp’s first live product – a gasless and secure cross-chain DEX – allowing users to perform native cross-chain transactions across the Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Base blockchains. As the … [Read more...] about Gasp Launches the Alpha Phase of Its Cross-Chain DEX, the First in the EigenLayer Ecosystem

WhiteBIT, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Europe, announces the launch of a new QuickSend feature that allows for the fastest and most convenient cryptocurrency transactions between platform users. From now on, specifying the recipient's nickname is enough to transfer funds. … [Read more...] about WhiteBIT launches QuickSend and Shake-to-Send for instant transactions

UAE Hodler Investments, a UAE based investment company headquartered in Dubai, which includes in its portfolio, energy assets, AI, and digital asset mining startups such as PermianChain, Brox Equity, NEXGEN, and others; has partnered with Vertical Data, recognized for its cutting-edge infrastructure designs that enhance computing capabilities at the source of data generation, … [Read more...] about UAE Hodler Investments joins forces with Vertical Data to power AI data centres across UAE and GCC region

The Hashgraph Group (THG), the Swiss-based international business, technology, and investment firm that operates exclusively within the Hedera ecosystem, has secured a fund management license through its subsidiary Hashgraph Ventures Manager Ltd in ADGM – the fastest growing financial centre in the MENA region. Licensed and regulated as a venture capital (VC) fund manager by … [Read more...] about The Hashgraph Group secures ADGM VC Fund Manager License and announces plan to launch $100 million Web3 Venture Fund in ADGM

The 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 is set to take place on March 12, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together key  stakeholders from the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors to address the  future of digital banking in East Africa.  … [Read more...] about 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 – East Africa