Polkadot

Polkadot is a protocol that enables cross-blockchain transfers of any type of data or asset. 

By uniting multiple blockchains, Polkadot aims to achieve high degrees of security and scalability. 

DOT serves as the protocol’s governance token and can be used for staking to secure the network or to connect (“bond”) new chains.

The European Central Bank needs to improve how it communicates policy intentions and uncertainty, but copying the U.S. Federal Reserve's "dot plot" projection method is not a desirable option, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Tuesday.

ECB needs clearer communication - but not dot plots, Nagel says

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines can go through with their planned merger, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday.

Alaska-Hawaiian merger clears DOT review, but airlines must preserve miles, routes

Polkadot's relaunched Ambassador program lets the community elect its representatives. In this interview, we speak with William, one of the newly elected Head Ambassadors focused on driving enterprise adoption, who shares his insights and vision for the ecosystem's growth.

Polkadot Decentralizes Ambassador Program

Polkadot gained 2.6% while Hedera rose 2.4%, helping push the index higher.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: DOT and HBAR Outperform as Index Rises 0.9%

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will still need approval from the Transportation Department to complete the deal

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger clears Justice Department hurdle, now faces DOT

The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Friday it had fined Utah-based Green Dot $44 million for numerous "unfair and deceptive" practices, as well as deficient risk management.

US Fed fines Green Dot $44 million for numerous unfair and deceptive practices

The European Central Bank's next strategy assessment will not involve some key issues, including a discussion on the bank's numerical inflation target or the publication of interest rate forecasts, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday.

ECB won't debate inflation target, dot plot in upcoming review

Interoperability blockchain project Polkadot (DOT) is reportedly spending massive amounts of money on outreach and marketing. According to the project's new treasury report, $37 million was spent in the first half of 2024 to increase interest in the Polkadot ecosystem. “$37 million was spent on ‘outreach.

Polkadot Treasury Spends Nearly $37,000,000 on Outreach and Marketing in First Half of 2024

Polkadot has spent $87 million worth of DOT tokens on various initiatives during the first half of this year.

Polkadot Spent $87M on Ecosystem Development in 2024, Concerns Over Treasury Runway

How much is too much to spend on crypto marketing? Polkadot users and builders debate as a project founder's grievances boil to the surface.

Polkadot Marketing Cost Controversy Sparks Claims of Discrimination

The blockchain spent $87 million in the first six months this year, with marketing activities accounting for the majority of expenses.

Polkadot's $245M Treasury Will Last 2 Years at Current Spending Rate

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The derivatives arm of crypto exchange Coinbase has just submitted to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) documents to self-certify the listing of new futures products tied to five popular crypto assets.

Coinbase Submits Filings With CFTC To List Futures Contracts for Chainlink, Shiba Inu and Three Other Altcoins

A widely followed crypto analyst and trader believes that one Ethereum (ETH) rival is well below fair market value. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 722,500 followers on the social media platform X that layer-2 scaling solution Polkadot (DOT) could follow ETH's upward trend.

Crypto Analyst Says One Ethereum Rival Is Extremely Undervalued, Maps Path Forward for Bitcoin and Chainlink

Polkadot's biggest event is almost here, while decentralized AI chatbot PolkaBot.AI is ready to answer all your Polkadot questions.

The Week in Polkadot: Community Gears Up for Polkadot Decoded

Polkadot developers ready to tackle the JAM implementation challenge will be eligible for up to $60m in prizes.

The Week in Polkadot: $60 Million JAM Prize Fund Open for Applications

One of Polkadot's largest parachains is investing big in its ecosystem, while the Polkadot community pours money into liquidity.

The Week in Polkadot: Moonbeam Launches $13 Million Funding Initiative

One of Web3's most recognizable NFT brands hits Polkadot, while Frequency picks up the pace as the most popular parachain this month.

The Week in Polkadot: Pudgy Penguins Mobile Game Coming to Polkadot

The Polkadot community has spoken, with the network's proposed JAM upgrade getting an almost unanimous vote of approval.

The Week in Polkadot: JAM Upgrade Passes in Near-Unanimous Vote

A widely followed crypto analyst believes one artificial intelligence (AI) focused altcoin project is about to outperform the broader market. Pseudonymous crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 216,400 followers on the social media platform X that decentralized GPU rendering blockchain Render (RNDR) has a strong-looking market structure.

Trader Says Render To Be One of Strongest Altcoins in Coming Weeks, Updates Outlook on Three Additional Altcoins

Mythos Chain, one of the biggest gaming blockchains around, is moving to Polygon, while crypto startups get a new way to connect with potential investors.

The Week in Polkadot: New Ways to Raise Cash and a Gaming Chain Migrates

A widely followed crypto analyst believes one Ethereum (ETH) competitor could more than double in price. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 718,900 followers on the social media platform X that interoperability blockchain Polkadot (DOT) is poised to rally due to major network advances.

Top Ethereum Challenger Could Skyrocket by Over 2x, According to Crypto Analyst Michaël van de Poppe

The creator of interoperability blockchain Polkadot (DOT) says that one use case for the blockchains is crucial for their mass adoption.

Polkadot Creator Gavin Wood Says One Blockchain Use Case Crucial for Mass Adoption

One of Silicon Valley's most well-known start-up incubators has signed a strategic collaboration with Polkadot.

The Week in Polkadot: The Founder Institute Backs Polkadot Start-ups

The Polkadot network reached a landmark in terms of active accounts, while the Relay Chain gets an important technical update.

The Week in Polkadot: Monthly Active Accounts Hit All-Time High

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All but four cryptos in the CoinDesk 20 posted losses over the last week, led by declines in NEAR, BCH, and DOGE.

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