Tagged: icp

Fintech InvoiceMate Announces Migration from Hyperledger Fabric to Internet Computer Blockchain

InvoiceMate is a blockchain & AI-powered invoicing platform that acts as a bridge between SMEs and financing institutions. InvoiceMate leads to easier financial inclusion “by enabling SMEs access to various forms of credit like invoice discounting, factoring, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), and supply chain… Read More

Web3 Adoption: DFINITY Foundation Launches Internet Computer Protocol Asia Alliance with $20M Initiative

The DFINITY Foundation, a “not-for-profit” research and development organization and major contributor to the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) blockchain, announced the launch of the ICP Asia Alliance and a $20 million grant fund “to support the growth and development of Asia-based initiatives in the field… Read More

DLT Adoption: P2P Layer of Internet Computer Introduces QUIC for State Sync

Until now, state sync on the Internet Computer used the legacy P2P layer, which works over TCP. The new P2P layer is tailored for state sync and “uses the QUIC transport protocol, making it simpler, more performant, secure and ready for future evolution.” The Internet… Read More

DFINITY Foundation Introduces $5M Grant to Support Decentralized AI on Internet Computer Blockchain

The DFINITY Foundation, a not-for-profit science and technology organization and major contributor to the Internet Computer blockchain (ICP), announced the launch of a $5 million decentralized artificial intelligence (DeAI) grant to support projects leveraging AI on ICP. The Internet Computer blockchain is reportedly “the only… Read More

DFINITY Responds to US SEC’s Complaint Against Coinbase

Like many in the blockchain and web3 ecosystem, DFINITY says they have been watching recent regulatory developments in the United States with some alarm. As noted in a blog post, the SEC in particular, has been “taking wide-ranging actions across the industry.” DFINITY says they… Read More

Rick Porter: CEO at DSCVR Reveals Whether Web2 Social Media Users Are Switching to Web3 Alternatives

As Web2 social media platforms continue to grapple with concerns about data privacy, misinformation, and content moderation, many users are turning to alternative forms of social media. Among these alternatives are Web3 social media platforms, which are built on decentralized networks and feature community-driven governance,… Read More

Bitcoin (BTC) Borrowing, Lending to Be Supported via Finterest Protocol After $1.5M Raise

Finterest, which claims to be the “first” crypto lending protocol available on the Internet Computer (ICP) built to support native Bitcoin borrowing and lending, announced the close of its $1.5 million seed round. Investors reportedly “include Polychain Capital via the Beacon Fund, an Internet Computer-focused… Read More

DFINITY Foundation Announces $100K in Grants for Female Devs, Entrepreneurs

The DFINITY Foundation, the not-for-profit developing the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) — the “world’s first” web-speed, internet-scale public blockchain – has announced up to $100K in grants “for female developers and entrepreneurs.” The grants aim at encouraging women “to build on the ICP ecosystem providing… Read More

Bitcoin based Smart Contracts: DFINITY Focused on Internet Computer Integration with BTC Network

Advanced smart contracts are “finally coming” to Bitcoin. The DFINITY R&D team has announced “the beta release of the Internet Computer’s direct integration with the Bitcoin network, which eliminates any reliance on a trusted intermediary or bridge.” Developers can immediately “begin testing and building with… Read More

Kraken Adds Staking, Trading for MINA Token for US, Canada, Australia Clients

Following digital asset firm Kraken’s listing and staking of MINA tokens for most nations, the firm is pleased to confirm the availability of Mina trading and staking “with up to 20% in yearly rewards for residents of the USA, Canada and Australia.” Funding and Trading… Read More

Coinbase Adds Support for Internet Computer (ICP), a Utility Token Supporting DeFi, NFTs

Beginning on Monday (May 10, 2021), digital asset firm Coinbase will be supporting Internet Computer (ICP) at Coinbase.com (for retail traders) and via the Coinbase Android and iOS apps as well. Coinbase clients now have the option to purchase, sell, convert, send, receive, or store… Read More

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