According to BlockBeats, on September 17, Decrypt reported that the Bitcoin Layer 2 network Stacks is integrating with the Layer 1 network Aptos, which is based on the Move language. This collaboration will introduce sBTC to the Aptos network.

According to Cointelegraph, ENS Labs has recently partnered with PayPal and Venmo to enhance the adoption of cryptocurrency payments. This integration allows users to conduct crypto transactions using ENS usernames, simplifying the process and potentially increasing the number of crypto holders to one billion. Marta Cura, director of business development at ENS Labs, emphasized that this partnership is a significant step towards unifying Web2 and Web3 users. She noted that the integration could pave the way for various use cases with different payment providers and business models, particularly in e-commerce. ENS, known for its human-readable crypto addresses, replaces complex Ethereum-based addresses with simple nicknames, reducing the risk of human error during transactions. Currently, there are nearly two million ENS names created by over 888,000 unique participants. Despite the potential for mainstream crypto adoption, Cura highlighted the importance of collaboration with traditional finance (TradFi) companies. She explained that integrating blockchain solutions with real-world utility requires working within the existing frameworks of traditional finance, which can be a slow process due to stringent approval and governance procedures. The improved user experience provided by ENS usernames could also help prevent address poisoning scams. These scams involve sending small amounts of digital assets to a wallet that closely resembles the victim's address, hoping the victim will mistakenly send funds to the scammer's address. Cura pointed out that using ENS usernames could have prevented a recent incident where a trader lost $68 million in an address-poisoning scam. Fortunately, the stolen funds were returned after on-chain investigators identified the thief's potential IP addresses. This incident underscores the importance of user-friendly solutions like ENS in safeguarding digital assets.

According to Odaily, Baby Doge has announced on the X platform that it has entered into a partnership with SunDog. However, the specific details of the collaboration have not yet been disclosed.

Baby Doge announced its cooperation with SunDog in a post on the X platform, but the details of the cooperation have not yet been disclosed.

As the end of 2024 approaches, XRP is still displaying a popular price movement, consolidating below $0.60 despite being handed … Continue source: https://finbold.com/openai-o1-predicts-xrp-price-for-end-of-2024/

Circle’s $USDC stablecoin will soon be natively available on the Sui network, expanding its reach across multiple blockchains. Key points: Native support: $USDC will be available on the Sui network via Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP). Enhanced interoperability: CCTP enables seamless $USDC transfers across different blockchain networks. Faster transactions: Sui uses the Move programming... source: https://milkroad.com/news/usdc-stablecoin-expands-to-sui-network-with-cross-chain-support/

The new integration could bring Web2 and Web3 users together, which could be the key to unlocking true mainstream crypto payment adoption. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/paypal-venmo-ens-kickstart-mainstream-crypto-payments-adoption?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

According to CoinDesk, the CoinDesk 20 Index experienced a slight increase, closing at 1835.62, which is a 1.4% rise (+24.75) from the previous day's close. Out of the 20 assets tracked by the index, three showed positive performance. Leading the gains were NEAR, which rose by 4.8%, and UNI, which increased by 3.3%. On the other hand, DOT and ICP were among the laggards, with DOT declining by 0.8% and ICP by 0.2%. The CoinDesk 20 Index is a comprehensive index that is traded across multiple platforms and regions worldwide, providing a broad overview of the market's performance.

According to Odaily, Vitalik Buterin spoke at the Web3 Transitions Summit today, addressing the topic of social recovery. Buterin emphasized that Web3 products can fully achieve social recovery functions similar to those of Web2 products, with the underlying technology based on blockchain. He noted that users do not need to understand the code behind the products, as social relationships and data are already embedded on the blockchain. A simple interaction with friends can enable the social recovery function.

The Linux Foundation has launched a new entity, the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust (LFDT), aimed at uniting open-source projects for decentralized technologies. source: https://cryptodnes.bg/en/linux-foundation-launches-decentralized-trust-with-major-open-source-projects/

Amazon bids their remote work policy goodbye, as employees are expected to return to office five days a week starting from the beginning of 2025.

Do you want to make and trade meme coins for the rest of your life, or do you want to build infrastructure and change the crypto world?

In recent times, the market has repeatedly fluctuated between expectations of interest rate cuts, recession, and general elections. This essentially corresponds to the three factors of capital, fundamentals, and regulation, which are intertwined and influence each other.

Disney+ Hotstar's new AI tool reduces data use by 25% for offline video downloads and increases watch time per gigabyte by 12.5% while maintaining video quality. The technology optimises data based on scene complexity and user habits, promising more efficient streaming.

SC Ventures has invested in One Trading, boosting its role as Europe's first regulated platform for crypto perpetual futures. This investment, alongside increased stakes from existing investors, will support One Trading's launch of innovative crypto products under MiFID II regulations.

China's megacity and economic center, Shanghai, shuts down after being hit by one of the strongest storms since 1949.

Faced with the liquidity fragmentation problem in the current Rollup ecosystem, Based Rollup is widely regarded as an effective potential solution, and pre-confirmation plays a vital role in improving the Based Rollup user experience.

In 2024, the focus will be on AI and Web3. In the world of artificial intelligence, data is like the life source of its growth and evolution.

AI researchers are advocating for a robust contingency plan to address the risk of losing control over AI systems. This measure seeks to prepare for scenarios where AI could act unpredictably, emphasizing the need for strong safeguards and strategies to manage potential risks.

DBS is launching over-the-counter cryptocurrency options trading and structured notes for institutional and accredited clients, becoming the first Asian bank to offer products directly linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum.