The highly anticipated preliminary injunction hearing in the WP Engine v. Automattic case took place yesterday at the Northern California District Court. Presiding Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín made it clear that while she was “inclined to grant some sort of injunction,” WP Engine’s proposed version was “exceedingly vague” and “not particularly narrowly tailored.” …
Mint Blockchain, an Ethereum layer two (L2) network focused on non-fungible token (NFT) advancements, has been awarded 750,000 OP tokens ($ 1.35 million) in the 28th cycle of Optimism Governance grants. This funding aims to accelerate innovation within the NFT space and onboard new users to the platform. Optimism Awards Mint Blockchain $ …
Grant Thornton’s review of Liminal’s infrastructure revealed no signs of any security breach within its frontend or backend systems, according to Liminal. Following a breach at Wazirx that resulted in the theft of over $ 230 million, internal and third-party investigations at Liminal identified a data discrepancy, though no security vulnerability was uncovered. The …
Momint, a Web3 startup, is poised for global expansion after securing a $ 50,000 grant from the Dfinity Foundation. This Swiss non-profit organization, known for its blockchain R&D, awarded the grant through the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Hub of Southern Africa. Momint plans to integrate ICP blockchain technology into its operations, enhancing its global …
The Arthur Hayes-linked Bitcoin-supporting entity Maelstorm has launched a grant program to assist with the technical development of Bitcoin. Developers who wish to receive grants—ranging from $ 50,000 to $ 150,000 each—must submit applications on or before August 25. Enhancing Bitcoin’s Resilience and Censorship Resistance Maelstorm, an entity focused on Bitcoin’s technical development, …