U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced a “first-of-its-kind” Parachain Auction Platform enabling clients to participate directly from the exchange.In a blog post on June 8, Kraken revealed the new platform will enable users that qualify to pledge support for Kusama projects vying for a Parachain slot by staking Kusama’s KSM tokens. The rewards for contributors who … [Read more...] about Kraken launches Kusama Parachain Auction platform as KSM defies downtrend
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Crypto robo-advisor Makara launches mobile app with 20,000 on early access waitlist
Makara, a leading SEC-registered cryptocurrency robo-advisor, today announced the launch of its service and availability in the App Store, as per a release shared with CryptoSlate.The app was officially registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this year and has seen early demand for the service exceed more than 20,000 waitlist sign-ups, averaging … [Read more...] about Crypto robo-advisor Makara launches mobile app with 20,000 on early access waitlist
0x launches DEX liquidity API on Polygon
0x has released a Polygon version API for its decentralized exchange (DEX) liquidity aggregator, opening up the 0x API tool to the expanding Polygon market.The DEX liquidity bridge service announced the move via a release issued on Monday, marking another milestone for the burgeoning decentralized finance (DeFi) scene on Polygon.According to the announcement, the 0x API on … [Read more...] about 0x launches DEX liquidity API on Polygon
Uma launches DeFi insurance contracts for SpaceX flights
Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms Uma and Opium Network have announced the launch of a new—quite unusual—crypto derivative product that would allow individual users to act as insurers for SpaceX flights.“Using Uma’s Optimistic Oracle, Opium Protocol launches decentralized financial derivatives for SpaceX flight—the very first of its kind! The financial instrument can be … [Read more...] about Uma launches DeFi insurance contracts for SpaceX flights
Publicly traded Canadian company launches Cardano (ADA) staking service
Canadian publicly-traded company iMining will now include Cardano (ADA) in the list of supported assets for its staking services, it said in a release today.Cardano for institutionsiMining is a Toronto Stock Exchange-listed company focused on linking traditional capital markets with blockchain investment opportunities. The company provides retail and institutional investors a … [Read more...] about Publicly traded Canadian company launches Cardano (ADA) staking service