The Ethereum network, its upgrades and the apps and companies built on it.
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Seattle, WA — Microsoft just took another leap into the blockchain future. In its latest move, the tech giant is deepening ties with Space and Time (SxT), integrating the ZK-powered data platform directly into Microsoft Fabric.
As one of the leading fiat on/off-ramp integrations for Web3 and crypto platforms, Transak has quickly become an essential infrastructure layer for developers and users alike. In this interview, we speak with Sami Start, founder of Transak, about the company’s latest milestones, ongoing challenges, and broader vision for the future of cryptocurrency adoption.
San Francisco, CA — Space and Time, the Microsoft-backed blockchain built for zero-knowledge (ZK)-proven data, is officially live on mainnet. The launch marks a major leap for developers building the next generation of decentralized applications—enabling onchain access to real-time, cross-chain, and offchain data secured by cryptographic proofs.
London — Crypto just got a major usability upgrade. Mercuryo, the global payments platform powering seamless crypto-to-fiat experiences, has officially launched Spend, a new Mastercard-powered debit card that lets users pay with crypto directly from their Ledger wallet—online or in-store.
ETHDenver 2025 kicked off with an electrifying sense of unity and optimism, capturing the essence of what blockchain can truly achieve.
Tea-Fi has integrated Orbs' dLIMIT and dTWAP protocols, becoming the first Ethereum-based DEX to offer these advanced trading tools. This move enhances Tea-Fi’s multi-chain DEX by introducing decentralized limit orders and time-weighted average price orders, bringing pro-level trading features to its users
Transak is making it easier than ever to access Unichain, the Layer 2 blockchain scaling solution from Uniswap Labs. By integrating its powerful on- and off-ramp infrastructure, Transak is breaking down barriers for users looking to seamlessly buy and sell digital assets on Unichain using fiat currencies.
Phantom, the widely popular non-custodial wallet, has taken another leap in enhancing Web3 accessibility through its partnership with Transak, a leading Web3 payment infrastructure provider. This collaboration is already driving transformative growth in the crypto ecosystem, particularly for Solana users
The Graph, the renowned indexing and query protocol for organizing blockchain data, embarks on its final phase of integration onto Arbitrum, a leading Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution built on Ethereum. This strategic transition to Arbitrum One is set to revolutionize The Graph's operations by significantly reducing gas fees, accelerating transaction speeds, and enhancing accessibility for network participants.
Visa, a global payments giant, has just made a major move in the world of digital finance. They're expanding their use of stablecoins (digital currencies tied to real-world assets) and teaming up with merchant service providers, Worldpay and Nuvei. Plus, they're utilizing the high-speed Solana blockchain for this endeavor.
Maple Finance, a leading marketplace connecting institutional borrowers and lenders with accredited investors, launches Maple Direct, a new lending arm aimed at providing overcollateralized loans to Web3 businesses. CEO Sidney Powell recognizes the challenges faced by the Web3 industry in securing compliant financing solutions from traditional banks and aims to address this gap with Maple Direct. By offering transparent and compliant lending services, Maple Direct seeks to meet the demands of large organizations seeking loans collateralized by digital assets.
Arbitrum, the popular Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, is set to experience a groundbreaking development on June 8, 2023. Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, is launching native USDC on the Arbitrum network. This launch will have far-reaching implications for the DeFi ecosystem, offering users enhanced functionalities and paving the way for seamless cross-chain transfers.
