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Revolutionizing Biotech: Paul Kohlhaas discusses decentralized science and open innovation

In a recent episode of the SlateCast, Paul Kohlhaas, the founder of BIO Protocol, joined CryptoSlate CEO Nate Whitehill and Senior Editor Liam “Akiba” Wright to discuss the future of biotechnology through decentralized science (DeSci). Kohlhaas explained BIO Protocol’s vision for revolutionizing biotech…

Singapore’s DBS Bank integrates Ethereum-compatible tech for institutional finance

Singapore’s DBS Bank has introduced a blockchain-driven banking service for institutional investors, featuring tokenization and smart contract capabilities. On Oct. 18, the leading financial institution stated that its DBS Token Services is designed to enhance transaction banking and improve operational…

Survey suggests Democrat voters see crypto as slightly more important to election than Republicans

A survey by the Digital Chamber, a pro-crypto trade group, reveals that the crypto industry could impact the upcoming US Presidential Election even more than anticipated. An estimated 26 million voters are in the sector’s voting bloc. The survey found…

Polymarket volume hits $2 billion with Trump leading election bets

The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has surpassed $2 billion in total volume for the upcoming 2024 US presidential election. As of now, Republican candidate Donald Trump holds a commanding 61.3% chance of winning, with over $605 million in volume and…

Vitalik Buterin’s ‘Surge’ plan aims for exponential Ethereum growth with 100,000 TPS

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined his vision for the next phase of the network’s evolution, known as “The Surge.” In an Oct. 17 blog post, Buterin shared critical objectives for this phase, aiming to achieve over 100,000 transactions per…

Two Polymarket whales bet $4 million for Trump across 1,600 trades in 24 hours as odds hits 59%

The top two holders of Trump positions on Polymarket have conducted over 1,600 trades supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 US Presidential Election market, totaling more than $4 million in the past 24 hours. Number of high frequency trades for…

GAM3 Awards 2024 finalists revealed including Epic Games Store smash hit Off The Grid

The GAM3 Awards 2024 has revealed its final shortlist for a $5 million prize pool. Returning for its third year, the annual web3 gaming event will, for the first time, feature a physical ceremony held in the Philippines in partnership…

Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ momentum fueled by pro-crypto US candidates and fading global tensions

Bitcoin surged to a high of $66,000 in the past 24 hours, breaking out of weeks of stagnation as the broader crypto market showed signs of recovery. October has historically been a strong month for investors, with gains as high…

Harris explicitly announces support for crypto just weeks before election

Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled plans to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and digital assets, aiming to protect Black men who invest in these markets. This initiative is part of her broader Opportunity Agenda, which seeks to provide…

Sonic Labs founder argues L2s as appchains are not logical for builders

Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom) cofounder Andre Cronje believes that developers should avoid using layer 2 (L2) app chains. Appchains are customized L2 blockchains designed to meet an application’s specific needs. In an X post, Cronje listed several disadvantages hindering the…