Internet Computer

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Internet Computer-Based 'Bitfinity EVM' Launches as Bitcoin L2, Supports Runes

The Bitfinity EVM is designed to allow developers to Bitcoin-based Solidity smart contracts, allowing them to transfer BTC and Runes.

By Jamie Crawley

May 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

May 17, 2024

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Breaking Down Internet Computer's 40% Rally

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Breaking Down Internet Computer's 40% Rally

Layer 1 Smart Contract Platform Internet Computer (ICP) gained 40% in the past week to a market cap above $8.8 billion. This comes after DFINITY Foundation founder Dominic Wil...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 27, 2024 at 3:15 p.m. UTC

Mar 27, 2024

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Internet Computer's Dfinity Is Building Carbon Credit-Inspired Tech for Waste Management

The not-for-profit foundation is working with management consultancy Roland Berger who introduced the Voluntary Recycling Credits (VRC) standard in June, which is inspired by...

By Jamie Crawley

Oct 16, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. UTC

Oct 16, 2023

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Opinion

AWS-Reliant Blockchains Won’t Bring Transparency to AI

Blockchain will play a vital role in the rollout of AI, if scalable and fully decentralized.

By Dominic Williams

Jul 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. UTC

Jul 29, 2023

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First Mover Asia: China to Widen Test of Digital Yuan as Russia Invasion Spotlights Crypto’s Potential Role; Cryptos Decline

The country is close to approving trials of the central bank digital currency in a number of cities and regions; bitcoin and ether drop as risk-on appetite fades.

By Amitoj Singh Damanick Dantes James Rubin

Mar 3, 2022 at 11:48 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2022

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Ethereum

Dfinity Founder on Internet Computer Opening Ethereum Bridge

Terabethia, a new cross-blockchain bridge connecting the Ethereum network with Dfinity’s Internet Computer, will allow ERC-20 tokens to exist natively on Dfinity’s network. Th...

By CoinDesk Staff

Jan 10, 2022 at 5:25 p.m. UTC

Jan 10, 2022

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Dfinity’s Internet Computer Opens Ethereum Bridge

Ethereum-based assets can now natively exist on Internet Computer via the new bridge that connects the blockchains.

By Shaurya Malwa

Dec 24, 2021 at 8:13 a.m. UTC

Dec 24, 2021

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CoinDesk 20 Update: ATOM, ICP and SOL Are In; AAVE, GRT and UNI Are Out

Web 3 is replacing DeFi among the most traded currencies in crypto.

By Galen Moore

Dec 3, 2021 at 10:01 p.m. UTC

Dec 3, 2021

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Dfinity's ICP Rebounds Even as Wounds Fester From Token Launch

Over the past month, the token’s price has surged 92% in digital-asset markets, signaling a renewed appetite from investors.

By Lyllah Ledesma

Aug 17, 2021 at 7:01 p.m. UTC

Aug 17, 2021

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Why Is Dfinity’s ICP Token Down 95%?

Two months after its launch, the Dfinity Foundation’s internet computer (ICP) token has crashed 95% from a high of around $630 to roughly $35. “The Hash” team explores the pot...

By CoinDesk Staff

Jun 25, 2021 at 6:18 p.m. UTC

Jun 25, 2021