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Chainlink CCIP Now Live on Celo Network, an Ethereum L2 and Mobile-first Blockchain

The Celo Foundation is pleased to share that Chainlink CCIP is now live on the Celo network, an emerging Ethereum Layer-2 and mobile-first blockchain built for the real world and designed for fast, low-cost payments worldwide. Chainlink’s interoperability solution provides “the Celo ecosystem with unparalleled… Read More

Stablecoin Issuer Tether Announces USDT Launch on Celo, an EVM-Compatible Blockchain Network

Tether Operations Limited (Tether), which claims to be the largest company in the cryptocurrency industry, announced that USDT will launch on Celo, a mobile-first and EVM-compatible blockchain network that’s built for the real world and designed for fast, low-cost payments worldwide. This strategic collaboration between… Read More

Stablecoin Issuer Circle to Introduce USDC Natively on Celo Blockchain

The Celo Foundation is pleased to announce that Circle will launch USDC natively on Celo to further everyday adoption of digital currencies and assets. Celo claims it is a carbon-negative, mobile-first, EVM-compatible blockchain “built for the real world. USDC is the leading regulated digital dollar… Read More

Digital Wallets: Opera Launches MiniPay, the “Lightest” Payments Wallet, to Onboard Mobile Users to Web3

Opera, the web innovator with over 319M users worldwide, unveils Minipay — a new web3 payments wallet built on Celo. Offering “instant” financial transactions, MiniPay is integrated “with the Opera Mini browser for Android users, making it easier and more affordable for individuals to send… Read More

Web3 Adoption: Celo Foundation Reveals Google Cloud Is Running Validator on the Celo Network

Celo Foundation announced that Google Cloud is running a validator on the Celo network, which is helping to strengthen the overall security of the network. This initiative builds on Google Cloud and the Celo Foundation’s April announcement to support sustainability-focused startups “in the Celo ecosystem… Read More

Web3: Animoca Brands, the Firm Advancing Digital Property Rights for Gaming and Metaverse, Joins Celo Ecosystem

The team at Celo is pleased to announce that Animoca Brands, the company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the metaverse, joins the Celo ecosystem in order “to scale up Web3 gaming in a shared effort to drive social impact and climate action by… Read More

Ethereum Virtual Machine Compatible L1 Blockchain Celo Integrates Safe to Enhance Security Features

Celo, the carbon-negative, mobile-first EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain is now integrated with Safe, the self-custody infrastructure provider and trusted decentralized custody protocol. Users and builders can now use Safe’s custody and asset management solution “natively on the Celo blockchain.” The events of the past year “have… Read More

Web 3.0 Adoption: Celo Foundation, Google Cloud to Help Sustainability-Focused Startups to Develop Web3 Apps

The Celo Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Google Cloud in order to bolster the growth of mission-aligned projects in Celo’s blockchain ecosystem and to expand the early adoption of Google Cloud services. As cLabs’ preferred Cloud provider, Google Cloud’s secure and… Read More

Curve.Finance Launches on Celo, an EVM-Compatible L1 Blockchain

Curve.Finance, which claims to be one of the largest DEXs and automated market makers (AMM), deploys on Celo, which is described as “the leading carbon-negative, EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain, using fast, scalable proof-of-stake consensus.” The launch is “a collaboration among the Celo Foundation, Curve, Stake DAO,… Read More

Nansen Scores $75M Series B, Attracts Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz as Investors

Nansen, a blockchain data analytics platform, has raised a $75 million Series B round led by Accel. GIC, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Tiger Global, and SCB 10X are among the VCs and angel investors who also participated in the round. This funding will be used to… Read More

Celo, a Blockchain Ecosystem for DeFi, Reveals that CELO Native Token, and cUSD, cEUR Stablecoins Added to Opera’s Crypto Wallet

Internet browser Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), and Celo, an open-source blockchain or DLT ecosystem that aims to make decentralized financial (DeFi) solutions and tools more accessible to smartphone users, have confirmed that Opera will be adding Celo Native Asset (CELO), Celo Dollar (cUSD), and Celo Euro… Read More

Open Source Blockchain Ecosystem Celo Scores Additional $20 Million in Institutional Backing

Celo, an open-source blockchain ecosystem focused on making decentralized financial (DeFi) systems and tools accessible to anyone with a smartphone, today announced $20 million in new backing from purchasers and partners including Andreessen Horowitz, Greenfield One, and Electric Capital.  Celo reported that to date, it has… Read More

Coinbase Pro to Add Celo (CELO), a Cryptocurrency Used by Platform that Makes it Easier to Send, Receive Stablecoins using Smartphones

San Francisco-based crypto exchange Coinbase is planning to add Celo (CELO), the native digital currency of an open-source platform that aims to make financial tools accessible to anyone with a smartphone or mobile device. Celo will only be offered on Coinbase Pro, which is the… Read More

Crypto Exchange: CoinList Pro Wants to be the One Place to Buy Hold & Trade Crypto

  CoinList, a top primary digital asset issuance platform, has announced the launch of CoinList Pro – a full-stack crypto exchange designed to challenge established incumbents. While CoinList commenced basic digital asset trading earlier this year, CoinList Pro is described as a fully-featured crypto spot… Read More

Overfunding: Insurtech Startup Celo Surpasses 100,000 Funding Target on Seedrs

Celo, an app-based insurance provider, has successfully secured its initial £100,000 funding target through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company has so far attracted more than 300 investors to the funding portal. As previously reported, insurtech company reported that it is planning to offer… Read More

Insurtech Startup Celo Now Seeking £100,000 Through Crowdcube Funding Round

Celo, an app-based insurance provider, is now seeking £100,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The insurtech company reported that it is planning to offer insurance cover for motor vehicles, travel, health, and gadgets. It noted that like how challenger banks Monzo and Starling Bank took… Read More

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