Merlin Chain and BitcoinOS join forces to deploy the Grail Bridge, introducing zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) for secure cross-chain transactions. Source link
Standard Chartered was approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer crypto custody solutions in the UAE. Source link
Telefónica Tech is integrating with Polygon’s Privado ID to advance its digital identity solutions as Europe moves toward digital ID implementation. Source link
DeFi project Kujira merged with three ecosystem partners to create an alliance to build THORChain’s app layer, backed by a new token. Source link
Two smart contract auditors miss a Penpie bug that resulted in a $27M exploit, Pythia Finance attacker claims way too many rewards: Crypto-Sec Source link
The CIO rebutted a more bearish take by investment researcher Jim Bianco, who noted that 85% of Bitcoin ETF uptake “is NOT from tradfi institutions.” Source...
A copy of the now-deleted Monero tracing video was shared with Cointelegraph, and it suggests the firm can trace XMR transactions and associated IP addresses. Source...
The significant contractual volume commitment from the 16 market makers comes shortly ahead of GRVT’s mainnet launch in the fourth quarter of 2024. Source link
LayerZero’s native ZRO token has vastly outperformed the tokens of other projects including ZKsync and Starknet, which were airdropped around the same time. Source link
Law firm Covington & Burling have denied allegations by Steven Nerayoff, calling his lawsuit “meritless” and vowing to “vigorously” fight it. Source link