TON teams up with cross-chain bridge LayerZero to get access to 100+ chains

Blockchain developers using the TON stack can now deploy tokens from over 100 networks through LayerZero’s infrastructure. Cross-change bridge protocol LayerZero has joined forces with The Open Network (TON) — also known as just TON — in a bid to advance blockchain interoperability, TON Foundation announced in a press release shared with crypto.news. At first, […]
Korean crypto exchange numbers fall 26% due to unclear regulations, bank access: report

A wave of closures has hit South Korean crypto exchanges, with smaller firms exiting the market as regulatory compliance and banking access remain hurdles. South Korea‘s crypto exchange market is getting smaller, as new government data shows the number of registered virtual asset service providers has dropped since last year. A Feb. 7 report from […]
Aptos integrates with Chainlink for off-chain access

Aptos has integrated Chainlink Data Feeds, enabling developers on its blockchain to access trusted off-chain data for building decentralized applications. The move, announced by Aptos (APT), enhances the scalability and security of Aptos-based applications by leveraging Chainlink’s tamper-proof and reliable infrastructure. Chainlink (LINK) is widely regarded as a standard for delivering verifiable data to blockchains, […]
Access control exploits account for nearly 80% of all crypto hacks in 2024

Crypto hacks in 2024 caused nearly $3 billion in damages, with access control flaws driving 78% of the losses, data shows. 2024 proved to be another challenging year for blockchain security, with nearly $3 billion lost to crypto hacks, according to Hacken’s latest research report. Although the total financial impact was on par with 2023, […]
Coinbase adds Apple Pay to onramp for easier crypto access
Coinbase has integrated Apple Pay into its Onramp platform, aiming to simplify and speed up fiat-to-crypto transactions. Onramp allows developers to embed tools for purchasing cryptocurrency into third-party applications, such as self-custody wallets or decentralized finance platforms. With Apple Pay… Source link