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Ethereum

Second-largest blockchain platform enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications, created by Vitalik Buterin in 2015. Ethereum's programmable blockchain serves as the foundation for most DeFi protocols and NFTs. It transitioned from energy-intensive proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus in 2022, reducing energy consumption by over 99%
Ethereum News
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Zenith unveiled as Canton Network EVM layer

The launch aims to remove the need for Ethereum developers to learn Daml by allowing applications to run on the network with more familiar Ethereum development environments, such as Hardhat and MetaMask
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Coinbase Derivatives’ contracts made available to Ripple clients

The contracts — including traditional futures contracts for cryptocurrencies and commodities — will be available 24/7 in a CFTC-regulated environment
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J.P. Morgan launches first tokenised MMF

The firm’s multi-chain asset tokenisation solution, My OnChain Net Yield Fund, is a 506(c) private placement fund providing investors the opportunity to earn US dollar yields
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Parataxis Holdings enters definitive agreement with Sinsiway

The transaction, valued at up to KRW35 billion, will result in Parataxis holding a controlling interest in Sinsiway, creating South Korea’s first ethereum-based treasury platform
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Galaxy becomes development company for Liquid Collective

Through its acquisition of Alluvial Finance, Galaxy Digital has expanded into liquid staking, aiming to use its institutional knowledge to expand the protocol across a variety of new assets
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BlocPal and VNX Commodities partner to launch gold-backed token

BPG1 will be backed by one troy ounce of 99.5 per cent fine gold, and can be redeemed for physical gold, with delivery available through insured shipping at standard logistics costs
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Zodia Custody collaborates with beaconcha.in

Through the partnership, beaconcha.in will provide Zodia Custody with real-time Ethereum validator analytics via API from, ensuring transparency for institutional staking investors
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BMA issues license for DerivaDEX

The license will be the world’s first for a DAO-governed decentralised derivatives exchange, allowing users to maintain full custody of assets while meeting regulatory obligations