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Quick Take JOJO Exchange has implemented Chainlink as its oracle solution. The Base network DEX cited Chainlink’s infrastructure, sub-second price latency, and high data accuracy as reasons for the integration.
Quick Take The token will support numerous assets with different annual percentage yields. Supported collateral includes USDT, USDC, DAI, USDE, bitcoin and ether, in addition to some blue chip tokens and other altcoins.
Ether has underperformed bitcoin by 44% since its switch to proof-of-stake, according to CryptoQuant analysts.The analysts suggest ether could experience further declines due to weaker network activity and growing supply.
Quick Take Uphold, a trading platform with about 12 million users, is launching U.S. dollar interest accounts that can earn an APY of up to 5%. The move is geared towards both attracting new customers and incentivizing users to hold more capital on the platform.
Short-term bitcoin holders are facing heavy losses, making them the most likely to sell if the market drops further.
Donald Trump has extended his lead over Kamala Harris in U.S. presidential election odds on the decentralized predictions platform Polymarket.The seven percentage point gap is the highest since Aug. 22 but contrasts with average national polling in Harris’ favor.
Quick Take Mercuryo has launched Spend in Europe, enabling users to create a virtual debit card via their non-custodial crypto wallets — integrated with Apple Pay or Google Pay. The euro-denominated Mastercards are designed to bridge the gap with traditional payment methods.
Quick Take The funding will accelerate the launch and expansion of Balance, a groundbreaking Web3 infrastructure designed to enhance user experience and drive mass adoption.
Quick Take Global travel marketplace Skyscanner has integrated with blockchain-based Travala to offer hotel bookings in over 100 cryptocurrencies. The integration makes Travala discoverable alongside leading travel agencies such as Expedia and Booking.com.
Blockstream has launched Series 3 of its BMN2 security token, which provides direct exposure to the firm’s Bitcoin hash rate.The firm said the launch comes amid heightened investor interest in bitcoin mining opportunities.
