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Hemi Labs Raises M to Launch Modular Blockchain in Round Led by Binance Labs
The Hemi testnet is now live, with a mainnet launch planned for the fourth quarter.

The (Zero-Knowledge Proof) Singularity Is Near
This month may well be remembered as an inflection point in the acceleration toward real-time proving of transaction validity for blockchains.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below K Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Borderless Capital Introduces 0M DePIN Fund Backed by Peaq, Solana Foundation
DePIN refers to physical infrastructure networks built using blockchain technology and token incentives which other projects can use without having to buy and run their own equipment.

Former Coinbase Executives Introduce Stablecoin-Native Exchange TrueX
TrueX says it caters to rising client demand for truly secure segregation between execution and custody.

Fintech Giant Revolut Said to Be Planning Stablecoin
Crypto-friendly Revolut is said to be quite far along in creating its own stablecoin, according to two people familiar with the plan.

Bitget, Foresight Ventures Buy M TON Tokens From Whales
Deal was with a number of TON whales directly, and not a fundraising round with the TON Foundation

Ethereum Devs Poised to Split Blockchain's Next Big Upgrade, 'Pectra,' in Two
On Thursday, Ethereum developers will decide if Pectra will be split into two forks. If developers agree on the split, the first package could come in 2025, as early as February.

Australia to Prioritise Wholesale CBDC Over Retail
The Reserve Bank of Australia made a strategic commitment to prioritize work on a wholesale CBDC.

Ethereum Is the Microsoft of Blockchains, ETH Underperformance May Reverse Into Year-End: Bitwise
The Ethereum blockchain has the most active developers, the most active users and a market cap that is five times larger than its nearest competitor, the report said.