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Frax Finance, renowned for its liquid staking and stablecoin FRAX, has launched its L2 network, Fraxtal.

KPMG's 2023 report reveals that cryptocurrency and blockchain have become the frontrunners in Canada's fintech sector, outpacing other areas despite a general decline in transaction volumes and deal values.

Ethereum's founder, Vitalik Buterin, recently published an article titled "The promise and challenges of crypto + AI applications." He delves into the convergence of blockchain and AI technologies, highlighting key areas like data management, transparency, monetization, and cost reduction.

Polygon Labs has debuted AggLayer (Aggregation Layer), an innovative framework that brings together disparate blockchain ecosystems through Zero-Knowledge technology.

Manta, a modular L1 blockchain launched in September 2023, has clinched the 9th position in the list of top projects by Total Value Locked (TVL). With $468 million, it has outperformed rivals such as Sui, Cardano, and Base. Despite this achievement, the trading activity on its DEX remains relatively low ($4.6 million).

Orbiter Finance, a cross-chain transfer bridge, has announced the launch of its L2 network, Orbiter Rollup, utilizing ZK-rollup technology.

According to financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, the forthcoming Bitcoin halving could render at least eleven prominent mining corporations, including names like Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms, unprofitable under the current BTC prices. The most severe impacts are anticipated for Argo Blockchain and Hut 8.

A crypto enthusiast has successfully inscribed the legendary DOOM game from 1993 on the Dogecoin blockchain. This remarkable feat was achieved through the use of Doginals, a technology resembling the Bitcoin Ordinals protocol.