Crypto Brief
Polygon to Activate Giugliano Hardfork for Faster Finality
Polygon will activate the Giugliano hardfork on April 8, aiming to improve transaction finality and network performance.
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Polygon will activate the Giugliano hardfork on April 8, aiming to improve transaction finality and network performance.
Google, Microsoft, and others support the x402 Foundation to standardize AI-driven crypto payments.
Naoris introduces a quantum-resistant blockchain as the crypto industry prepares for future security threats.
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Bitdeer partners to build Norway’s largest AI data center, pivoting from bitcoin mining to support Nvidia’s next-gen AI infrastructure.
Ripple partners with MAS and Unloq to pilot RLUSD and XRPL for cross-border trade settlement.
BlackRock highlights AI as a key driver for crypto growth while institutional interest narrows to Bitcoin and Ether.
Ledger confirms a $50 million secondary share sale while keeping options open for a future IPO.
CoinDCX co-founders were arrested over an alleged fraud case but claim the scheme involved impersonators using fake websites.
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Crypto.com has laid off around 180 employees, shifting resources toward AI as part of a broader efficiency and automation push.
Block has rehired a small number of employees weeks after cutting 4,000 roles, highlighting adjustments in its AI-driven restructuring strategy.