Informal Systems’ Malachite Acquired by Circle to Power New Arc Blockchain Network for Stablecoin Finance
Informal Systems has announced the acquisition of its high-performance consensus engine, Malachite, by Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) to support the launch of Arc1, a new Layer-1 blockchain network designed specifically for stablecoin finance. The Arc network is set to debut in testnet later this year, leveraging Malachite’s Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus engine, […] Powered by...
‘Ad Blocking is Not Piracy’ Decision Overturned By Top German Court
There’s little doubt that online businesses reliant on advertising revenue are negatively affected by increasing use of ad blocking solutions. Yet it’s thanks to abusive and invasive ads, and threats to privacy due to incessant online tracking, that ad blockers became so popular. There’s a good argument today that an effective ad blocking solution is not just a way to keep out an avalanche of mostly unwanted advertising. In many cases...
Real-World Asset Tokenization Firm Figure to Go Public on Nasdaq Under Ticker ‘FIGR’
Blockchain-native capital marketplace Figure has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol FIGR. The company is offering shares of its Class A common stock, with the initial public offering price yet to be determined. Figure will have two classes of […] Powered by...
Only Two Weeks to Go: CONF3RENCE 2025 – Europe’s Leading Tech Event Builds Bridges Between Industry and Emerging Technologies
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Dortmund, August 19, 2025 – In just three weeks, Signal Iduna Park – Germany’s largest stadium – will once again transform into Europe’s epicenter for innovation and technology. On September 3–4, 2025, CONF3RENCE returns with over 4,000 attendees, +120 international top-tier speakers, and more than 150 […] Powered by...
Chronicling the End of Bitcoin: Analyst Estimates It Might Happen in 11 Years
While many now believe that bitcoin has been battle-tested and has staying power, others still consider that the top cryptocurrency might come to an end, as the mining industry may be unable to continue operating and maintain profitable margins in the next 7 to 11 years. When Will Bitcoin End? Analyst Believes the Shrinking Revenue […] Powered by...
