Tagged: consensys

August 16, 2024 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask (developed by Consensys), Mastercard and Baanx (which powers the Crypto Life platform) announced the pilot launch of MetaMask Card, enabling MetaMask wallet users to seamlessly use their cryptocurrency for everyday purchases in fiat currency (e.g., euros, £) anywhere around the world Mastercard is accepted…. Read More

July 30, 2024 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys announced a research agreement with Smart Transaction Corp (STXN), enabling STXN to investigate ways to further enhance the composability and utility of Ethereum transaction semantics. The research, which is separate from but complementary to MetaMask’s Smart Transactions feature launched in May 2024, will “be… Read More

July 12, 2024 @ 5:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys introduced a new chapter in web3 and blockchain adoption with the launch of the MetaMask Delegation Toolkit. The package of developer tools and smart contracts “enables dapps and protocols to build wholly new experiences, while providing robust, granular levels of safety tailored to users’… Read More

July 5, 2024 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys announced the acquisition of Wallet Guard, a user-centric browser extension, security dashboard, and security engine that protects users’ wallets, digital assets and data from theft, scams, and fraud. Through this acquisition, Consensys intends to “integrate Wallet Guard’s capabilities to further bolster MetaMask, the world’s… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 11:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys claims that it fully expected the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to follow through on its threat to claim their MetaMask software interface must register as a securities broker. Consensys further noted via social media that the SEC has been pursuing an “anti-crypto… Read More

June 28, 2024 @ 1:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Consensys, founded by an Ethereum co-founder, has been hit with charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging the offer and sales of unregistered securities via its Metamask staking service. Metamask offers staking of Ethereum for users to generate “rewards.” Consensys is one of… Read More

June 19, 2024 @ 10:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain and smart contract development firm Consensys has shared an important update via social media, noting that Ethereum (ETH) has “survived” the SEC. ConenSys confirmed that they are announcing a major win for Ethereum developers, technology providers, and industry participants. ETHEREUM SURVIVES THE SEC. Today… Read More

May 14, 2024 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys announced the launch of Smart Transactions, a new technology rolling out to all MetaMask users globally as an optional feature. This reimagined transaction experience reportedly offers better transaction success rates, reduces gas costs, and protects users “from harmful MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) attacks such… Read More

April 26, 2024 @ 5:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys is reportedly suing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in an attempt to defend the Ethereum ecosystem. Joe Lubin, Co-founder of Ethereum and Founder/CEO of Consensys, notes in a blog post that ConsenSys “took an important step towards preserving access to the Ethereum… Read More

February 29, 2024 @ 9:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Following a successful beta phase, MetaMask, developed by Consensys, and Blockaid, a web3 security provider, today announced the by-default integration of privacy-preserving security alerts for all MetaMask extension and mobile app users. This ensures that 100% of global users of the world’s self-custodial wallet will… Read More

February 10, 2024 @ 8:58 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Consensys, a blockchain and Web3 software company, and Robinhood Markets launched the integration of Robinhood Connect with MetaMask, a self-custodial Web3 wallet. Using MetaMask’s Buy Crypto feature, customers can now purchase crypto through Robinhood’s order engine. The companies said the launch is part… Read More

September 26, 2023 @ 2:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys announced a partnership with Protocol Labs aimed to support leading blockchain ventures and startups through Consensys Scale (formerly Consensys Startup Program). Builders in the Scale program now have access to Protocol Labs’ experience in “supporting hundreds of founders in their entrepreneurial journey.” Protocol Labs… Read More

September 21, 2023 @ 11:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Web3 software technology company, Consensys, announced the launch of its pre-accelerator program, Consensys Fellowship in order “to support early stage web3 startups.” Consensys has heard a consistent need from web3 builders “for more support for early stage startups who often suffer from an education, mentorship… Read More

September 14, 2023 @ 7:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys, a blockchain and web3 software company, announces the launch of the first iteration of MetaMask Snaps to the public. MetaMask Snaps is set to improve the way users “interact with MetaMask, the world’s leading self-custody web3 platform, offering them unprecedented control and customization. Snaps… Read More

August 20, 2023 @ 11:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Web3 software technology company, Consensys, announces the completion of the public launch of its Layer 2 blockchain solution Linea. This milestone follows the Linea mainnet “going live at EthCC in Paris.” In the first month of Linea’s mainnet going live, the L2 blockchain “saw a… Read More

August 15, 2023 @ 11:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

From paper to plastic to click – the payments game has evolved substantially as consumer demand for convenience “continues to influence innovation,” according to an update from Banxa. Apple Pay has become “an increasingly popular method to purchase crypto, though many onramps that offer it… Read More

June 9, 2023 @ 3:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ConsenSys and Fireblocks announced the integration of MetaMask Institutional (MMI), the web3 wallet for organizations and the first multi-custodial institutional web3 offering on the market, with Fireblocks, an easy-to-use platform “to build innovative products on the blockchain and manage day-to-day crypto operations.” The integration, which… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 10:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SI Tickets, the ticketing site from Sports Illustrated, announced the launch of “Box Office by SI Tickets,” a self-service event management and primary ticketing solution built in partnership with web3 firm ConsenSys and powered by Polygon’s blockchain technology. Box Office is described as “the first… Read More

April 19, 2023 @ 3:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask, the self-custody Web3 wallet developed by ConsenSys is pleased to announce Web3 educational programming at The Oculus at the Westfield World Trade Center in partnership with Superchief Gallery NFT, the IRL NFT gallery. As part of the partnership, approximately 300 students from marginalized &… Read More

March 25, 2023 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask Institutional, the web3 wallet for organizations developed by ConsenSys, and the first multi-custodial institutional web3 offering on the market, launched its institutional staking marketplace in partnership with Allnodes, Blockdaemon, and Kiln. The marketplace will also “leverage ConsenSys’ own technology with ConsenSys Staking (formerly Codefi… Read More