ChainCatcher message, supported by Binance Labs and the privacy infrastructure project Nym Technologies backed by a16z, stated on social media that it will soon launch NymVPN, a service that will simplify zero-knowledge proof technology, enable private payments through zk-nyms, and introduce a decentralized VPN powered by a mixed network.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the cross-border central bank digital currency (CBDC) trading platform Project Mbridge has entered the minimum viable product (MVP) stage, and its infrastructure now has basic functionalities.According to a press release from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the project began its pilot in 2021 in collaboration with the Bank of Thailand, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), and is now ready for intermediate actual value transactions.

ChainCatcher news, EigenLayer announced that it has launched the MVP rewards on the Holesky testnet, and AVS can now start integrating the rewards feature to incentivize restaking participants and node operators.In the coming weeks, a complete rewards experience will be launched on the testnet, allowing restaking holders to claim AVS rewards and discover the estimated potential rewards of AVS. Note: On the testnet, most reward tokens have no price. The MVP introduces new features for these EigenLayer users:AVS: Test reward system functionalityNode operators: Explore earning rewards from AVSRestaking delegators: Delegate stakes and claim rewards from AVS

ChainCatcher news, according to the Snapshot governance page, the Aave community voted to approve the proposal "Deploy Aave V3 MVP on the Neon EVM mainnet."It is reported that this proposal aims to expand Aave's reach and enable it to connect with previously uncovered users, liquidity, communities, and the Solana ecosystem.

ChainCatcher News, the Bitcoin security sharing protocol Babylon today showcased its Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for the Bitcoin staking protocol at Cosmoverse in Istanbul, Turkey, aimed at leveraging idle Bitcoin to establish economic security for proof-of-stake chains.According to data from Glassnode, over 66% of Bitcoin circulation (approximately $329 billion) is idle. Earlier this year, the Babylon team released the Bitcoin timestamp protocol, which proof-of-stake (PoS) networks can use to enhance remote security.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the cross-chain interoperability project Interlay has announced the launch of a minimum viable product (MVP) based on a Bitcoin L2 solution, introducing Rust smart contracts compatible with Bitcoin libraries such as the Lightning Network and Ordinals.In addition to Rust and EVM smart contracts, the release of the BOB MVP also incorporates Interlay's trustless Bitcoin bridge and an integrated Bitcoin light client that utilizes cryptographic verification from the Bitcoin main chain. The upcoming full version will support compatibility with Ethereum.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Binance's Dubai subsidiary Binance FZE has obtained the Dubai Minimum Viable Product (MVP) license. Currently, eligible users can access regulated virtual asset services through Binance FZE, including fiat deposits and withdrawals.

ChainCatcher news, Pudgy Penguins announced the launch of the "MVP" soulbound token, where MVP stands for Most Valuable Penguin, aimed at honoring the most outstanding members of the community. The Pudgy Penguins community will nominate their favorite "Pudgy Penguin" each month and decide who ultimately receives the "MVP" title. The "MVP" and weekly selected community participants will receive soulbound token airdrops. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, the Aave community's ARFC proposal regarding "Deploying the V3 MVP version on the Polygon zkEVM mainnet" has passed with a 100% approval rate and will move to a formal on-chain vote.The proposal indicates that the development workload for deploying Aave V3 is relatively small, but to mitigate risks, it suggests limiting incoming assets and setting conservative risk parameters to allow developers and risk service providers to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the zkEVM network. The proposal recommends adding only three collateral assets (WETH, WMATIC, and USDC) and one borrowable asset (USDC) to reduce risk.It is reported that since October 2022, Aave V3 has been successfully deployed on the zkEVM testnet, running for about 6 months. zkEVM is an L2 solution developed by the Polygon team, which is EVM-equivalent. The Beta version of the Polygon zkEVM mainnet was recently launched. (source link)

ChainCatcher message, the Aave community's ARFC proposal on "Deploying the MVP version of Aave V3 on the zkEVM mainnet" is now open for voting. zkEVM is an EVM-equivalent zk-rollup L2 developed by the Polygon team, expected to be deployed on March 27. Aave V3 has been successfully deployed on the ZkEVM testnet for about 6 months.It is reported that this ARFC proposal should be viewed as a "temperature check," allowing developers and risk service providers to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the zkEVM network, with voting ending on March 29 at 18:00. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, ApeX Pro will officially launch a two-week MVP trading competition on March 20, 2023, at 8 PM. Users must complete registration to participate in the competition, which will rank participants based on their trading returns and distribute corresponding prizes. The highest winner can receive a prize of up to 40,000 USDC and an additional 20 days of trading rebate incentives. Moreover, all qualified participants have the chance to share a participation incentive prize of 5,000 USDC.As a decentralized protocol, ApeX Pro provides a multi-leverage order book trading model through zero-knowledge proof solutions and an efficient matching system, achieving efficiency and liquidity comparable to centralized exchanges without the need for KYC and non-custodial user funds, while meeting users' low-cost multi-chain trading needs. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, the cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com has announced that it has obtained an MVP preparatory license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The preparatory phase of the MVP stage allows approved licensees to meet all prerequisites required to operate an MVP market within the VARA framework. Once operational approval is granted, Crypto.com will be able to expand its suite of approved regulated virtual asset activities, covering a range of cryptocurrency trading services (spot and derivatives), brokerage, margin/leverage trading, and over-the-counter trading products focused on institutional settlement for investors.The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) was established in March 2022 under the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Law to set international standards for the virtual asset industry. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized derivatives trading platform ApeX Pro will officially open registration for the MVP trading competition from March 1, 2023, 17:00 Beijing time to March 21, 2023, 16:59. The trading competition will take place from March 10, 2023, 10:00 to March 24, 2023, 9:59.Participants will be ranked based on their trading volume during the competition period and will receive corresponding prizes, with the highest prize reaching 40,000 USDC. Additionally, winners will enjoy up to 20 days of trading rebate eligibility. Furthermore, all registered participants will have the chance to share a participation incentive prize pool of up to 5,000 USDC.As a decentralized protocol, ApeX Pro provides users with an order book trading model that supports multiple leverage through zero-knowledge proof solutions and an efficient matching system. It achieves efficiency and liquidity comparable to centralized exchanges without the need for KYC and non-custodial user funds, while also meeting users' low-cost multi-chain trading needs. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, digital asset custodian Hex Trust announced that it has obtained a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) license issued by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), allowing Hex Trust to provide a wide range of virtual asset services to institutional clients and mature investors in Dubai under its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) framework.It is reported that Hex Trust received provisional approval from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority in June of this year. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to Finextra, crypto custody firm Komainu has obtained a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) license issued by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). Komainu previously received temporary approval from VARA in July 2022. (Source link)