News Technology Magic Labs' Newton Launches to Unify Chains on Polygon AggLayer Newton is a “chain unification network” that simplifies the process of transacting across chains in Polygon’s Ethereum-compatible AggLayer. Liz Napolitano By Liz Napolitano Nov 7, 2024 2 min read Polygon. Image: Shutterstock Polygon. Image: Shutterstock    ...

### The Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)   Decentralized Finance, commonly known as DeFi, has emerged as one of the most significant innovations in the cryptocurrency space. It refers to a suite of financial applications built on blockchain technology that aims to recreate traditional financial systems—such as lending, borrowing, and trading—without intermediaries like...

There are two main types of platforms: regular online casinos and their newer counterparts, crypto casinos. Both offer the excitement of virtual gambling, but they differ in how they handle money and technology. Introduction to Online vs. Crypto Casinos Online casinos are like digital versions of traditional casinos. They use regular money (dollars, euros, pounds) and operate within the...

Visa has introduced a new blockchain-based platform to help banks create, manage, and transfer tokens backed by traditional currencies, like stablecoins. This technology, called the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), is set to be tested by the Spanish bank BBVA in 2025, using the Ethereum blockchain.   The platform will allow banks to explore blockchain use cases while automating...