Dragonfly Capital backs Codex, $16m round

Several startups at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and fintech announced funding rounds this week. Codex raised the most capital, filling its coffers with $15.8 million. Dragonfly Capital led the seed round. According to Fortune, which first broke the news, the effort was part of a seed round with roughly $14 million coming from Dragonfly….

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How to prove facts using blockchain technology

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. As the scandal continues to unfold and experts examine just how severely top officials have compromised US national security in that Signal chat leak—and embarrassed themselves through controversial post-statements—I want to take…

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Ripple to pilot RLUSD for drought relief in Kenya

Ripple has launched a pilot project that will see its stablecoin, Ripple USD, used for drought relief in Kenya. The announcement comes just days after Ripple integrated the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin in its payments solution. Ripple is partnering with Mercy Corps Ventures and DIVA Donate, a platform that leverages decentralized finance technology to facilitate…

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Datagram unveils decentralized backend for scalable DePIN networks

Datagram has launched its Core Substrate, a decentralized connectivity baselayer designed to support scalable, real-world decentralized applications and DePIN infrastructure Announced on April 3, Datagram’s Core Substrate offers developers a live, plug-and-play alternative to centralized cloud solutions, crypto.news can exclusively report. The feature is now live and in active partnership discussions with leading blockchain ecosystems….

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Mastercard working on blockchain to connect TradFi and crypto: report

Mastercard is developing a blockchain-powered Multi-Token Network to connect traditional financial institutions with the digital asset space. The initiative, led by Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard’s executive vice president of blockchain and digital assets, aims to provide a compliant, user-friendly experience for moving digital assets, similar to Venmo or Zelle, according to Business Insider  Mastercard is positioning…

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Graphite Network’s Market Staking Program is live, an alternative to staking that rewards active traders

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Graphite Network’s Market Staking Program has just been launched and will run through Dec. 21, 2026. Trust and user reputation are at the core of this L1, creating a safer and more reliable environment…

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Europe’s data ecosystem Pontus-X debuts at Hannover Messe to showcase Oasis-based AI, data services

German data infra company deltaDAO has launched a blockchain-based platform designed to streamline AI and data-sharing while ensuring privacy and control. DeltaDAO, a German data infrastructure company, has launched the so-called Pontus-X, a platform powered by the Oasis Network blockchain aimed at making AI and data-sharing easier across Europe, with over 180 institutions already on…

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