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Technology
Axelar
Axelar Introduces Virtual Machine for Developers Building Cross-Chain Crypto Apps
Axelar describes its new VM as Kubernetes for Web3.
(Aleksandr Barsukov/Unsplash)
By Sam Kessler
Feb 27, 2023 at 7:52 p.m. UTC
Feb 27, 2023
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(Akinori UEMURA/Unsplash)
Tech
Polygon
Axelar and Polygon Supernets Team Up to Provide Cross-Chain Interoperability
This will allow developers to build their applications across multiple blockchains
(Akinori UEMURA/Unsplash)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Oct 26, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 26, 2022
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SWIFT and Chainlink are working on a cross-chain interoperability protocol. (Swift)
Finance
Chainlink
SWIFT Partners With Crypto Data Provider Chainlink on Cross-Chain Protocol in TradFi Play
Interest from institutional investors moving into crypto has been “undeniable,” according to SWIFT’s Strategy Director.
SWIFT and Chainlink are working on a cross-chain interoperability protocol. (Swift)
By Aoyon Ashraf
Sep 28, 2022 at 6:47 p.m. UTC
Sep 28, 2022
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Umee wants to build bridges between Ethereum and Cosmos. (Zetong Li/Unsplash)
Finance
Umee
DeFi Hub Umee Targets TradFi With Institutional Lending DAO
The cross-chain lending protocol has raised almost $40 million since June 2021.
Umee wants to build bridges between Ethereum and Cosmos. (Zetong Li/Unsplash)
By Cam Thompson
Sep 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2022
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Lit Protocol has raised $13 million in a Series A round. (Pixabay)
Finance
Cross-chain
Cryptography Network Lit Protocol Raises $13M to Bolster Web3 Autonomy and Interoperability
The Series A round is being led by crypto investment firm 1kx.
Lit Protocol has raised $13 million in a Series A round. (Pixabay)
By Cam Thompson
Sep 22, 2022 at 4:03 p.m. UTC
Sep 22, 2022
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Moonbeam has integrated LayerZero (Getty Images)
Finance
Polkadot
Polkadot Parachain Moonbeam Integrates Cross-Chain Messaging Protocol LayerZero
Developing Web3 interoperability via cross-chain messaging has become a growing trend.
Moonbeam has integrated LayerZero (Getty Images)
By Cam Thompson
Aug 29, 2022 at 1:15 p.m. UTC
Aug 29, 2022
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The alliance is trying to build a messaging standard for crypto projects. (Domingo Alvarez/Unsplash)
Finance
Communications
Solana-based Projects Team Up to Make Cross-Chain Messaging Standard
Notifi Network, Bonfida and Only1 are leading a 19-member effort known as the "Open Chat Alliance."
The alliance is trying to build a messaging standard for crypto projects. (Domingo Alvarez/Unsplash)
By Cam Thompson
Aug 23, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 23, 2022
CommunicationsSolanaCross-Chain
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic is offering a new tool that can track crypto flows across and between all blockchains simultaneously. (brightstars/Getty Images)
Technology
Compliance
Elliptic Introduces Product to Track Crypto Flows Across all Blockchains in Single Screening
The blockchain analytics firm says the offering can help thwart exploits on cross-chain bridges.
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic is offering a new tool that can track crypto flows across and between all blockchains simultaneously. (brightstars/Getty Images)
By Sandali Handagama
Aug 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 10, 2022
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Elliptic says RenBridge was used to launder $540 million in illicit funds. (Charlie Green/Unsplash)
Technology
Hack
Analytics Firm Elliptic Says RenBridge Was Used to Help Launder $540M of Illicit Crypto Funds
Around a third of the sum laundered with the help of the cross-chain bridge is believed to be proceeds from ransomware attacks by North Korean hackers, according to Elliptic.
Elliptic says RenBridge was used to launder $540 million in illicit funds. (Charlie Green/Unsplash)
By Sandali Handagama
Aug 10, 2022 at 12:41 p.m. UTC
Aug 10, 2022
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Merkle Science co-founder and CEO Mriganka Pattnaik (Melody Wang/CoinDesk)
Finance
Venture capital
Blockchain Analytics Platform Merkle Science Raises $19M to Take on Bridge Exploits
The threat detection company added funding to its Series A round, which now totals more than $24 million.
Merkle Science co-founder and CEO Mriganka Pattnaik (Melody Wang/CoinDesk)
By Brandy Betz
Aug 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 9, 2022
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