Lufthansa and Deutsche Telekom are among a few major enterprises to launch blockchain nodes on the Peaq network, signaling a significant move toward enterprise DePIN adoption. Source link
Over 86% of Web3 professionals are confident in the future of crypto — Consensys
The surprising workforce optimism comes despite current regulatory uncertainty ahead of the US elections. Source link
Nansen acquisition enables staking services to over 20 blockchains
Nansen expands its services by acquiring StakeWithUs, enabling users to stake assets onchain across 20+ blockchains. Source link
State Street, Galaxy launch 3 new crypto ETFs
The funds aim to capitalize on Web3 by tracking a mix of stocks, spot cryptocurrencies and futures. Source link
BitGo deploys wrapped BTC on Avalanche and BNB Chain
Crypto custodian BitGo is now using LayerZero’s OFT Standard to deploy its WBTC across more than 80 chains. Source link
Accenture invests in Emtech to strengthen CBDC, fintech solutions
The deal will see Emtech’s CBDC solutions and its regulatory and compliance sandboxes integrated into Accenture’s offerings. Source link
Standard Chartered begins UAE crypto custody services with BTC, ETH
Standard Chartered was approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer crypto custody solutions in the UAE. Source link
Merlin Chain, BitcoinOS partner to unveil ZK-powered Bitcoin bridge
Merlin Chain and BitcoinOS join forces to deploy the Grail Bridge, introducing zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) for secure cross-chain transactions. Source link
EigenLayer AVS ARPA to launch native restaking rewards soon
It will be an important test case for EigenLayer and other restaking protocols, which promise extra yield on staked tokens in exchange for securing additional networks. Source link
Bitcoin will ‘start ripping’ as Trump’s polls improve: Felix Hartmann, X Hall of Flame
The Millennial influencer, who was offered $10M by a billionaire to start a crypto fund, says Bitcoin will rip if Trump looks like winning. Source link