Week Ahead: Central Banks north There has been a dramatic adjustment to US rates. The two-year yield was near 4.40% before the US employment report on March 8 and it reached near 4.73% before the weekend. The 25 bp surge is the largest weekly increase since last May. For the first time in four months, the Fed funds futures [...]
Block Optimization on the Solana Network north There are a number of tools developers and operators can implement today to ensure continued high performance, and forthcoming protocol level improvements.
Strong US Retail Sales may Help Extend the Dollar's Recovery north Overview: We have put emphasis on today's US retail sales report. A recovery from the weather-induced weakness in January should underscore the resilience of US demand after another 200k jobs were created and personal income jumped 1%. While the dollar has traded firmer in the first half of [...]
Announcing the Devcon SEA venue! north Hello, Devcon awaiters! We are thrilled to announce the venue where we’ll meet for Devcon 7 in Southeast Asia from November 12-15! This year we are transforming the QSNCC - Queen Sirikit National Convention Center into a lively world that showcases our community spirit, and all of the...
Polygon zkEVM: The Elderberry Upgrade Is Live on Mainnet north The Elderberry upgrade is now live on Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta. Elderberry includes important optimizations to the ROM that will reduce certain out-of-counter errors on the network and some additional fixes.
The Graph Expands Subgraph Support to NEAR and 40+ Blockchains north NEAR is the network for a world reimagined. Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, millions are empowered to invent and explore new experiences. Business, creativity, and community are being reimagined for a more sustainable and inclusive future.
FRAX Deploys Decentralized Stablecoin Infrastructure on NEAR Protocol north NEAR is the network for a world reimagined. Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, millions are empowered to invent and explore new experiences. Business, creativity, and community are being reimagined for a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Consolidation Featured Ahead of Tomorrow's US Retail Sales and Friday's Japanese Wage News north Overview: We came into this week expecting the dollar to rise on the back of a recovery in rates. The two-year note has risen from 4.40% after the jobs report to 4.60%. The dollar's rise has been less impressive. The Dollar Index had begun with week with a six-day fall in tow. Today is it is [...]
Algorand Governance 2024 Timeline north We are pleased to update the Algorand community on the key initiatives and developments we plan for both our broader Governance program and our xGov program, in 2024 and beyond.
Ueda's Comments Weigh on Yen as the Market Awaits US CPI north Overview: The US CPI has become one of the most important high-frequency economic reports for the capital markets. The dollar is going into the report narrowly mixed against the G10 currencies. Comments by BOJ Governor Ueda about the weakness in consumption of non-durable goods was seen by [...]
Referral Incentive System for Ecosystem Usage north Following extensive conversation with the community and having hosted an AMA in the Founders Node Owner channel, the originally posted proposal has been modified in several ways. The core of this…
Tether (USDT) to Launch on Celo north Tether Operations Limited (Tether), the largest company in the cryptocurrency industry, announced today that USDT will launch on Celo, a mobile-first and EVM-compatible blockchain network that’s built for the real world and designed for fast, low-cost payments worldwide. This strategic [...]
Japan's Q4 23 Contraction Revised Away, Helping Keep Yen Bid north Overview: News that the Japanese economy expanded rather than contracted in Q4 23 has fanned expectations that rates could be as early as next week. This is helping keep the yen supported, though it remains in the pre-weekend range, albeit barely. While the dollar is softer and consolidating [...]
Raising the Bar on Talent at Ripple north Ripple is the leading provider of crypto solutions for businesses. Learn how we're helping organizations of all sizes drive impact with the power of crypto.
PotLock and NEAR Foundation Partner to Accelerate Public Goods Funding (PGF) north NEAR is the network for a world reimagined. Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, millions are empowered to invent and explore new experiences. Business, creativity, and community are being reimagined for a more sustainable and inclusive future.