Fed delivers Halloween rate cuts while financial markets brace for policy shifts.
France rejects ECB's digital euro - pushing back against the central bank's digital currency initiative.
IBM returns to blockchain - the tech giant makes another play in distributed ledger technology.
The Epicenter newsletter breaks down this week's major financial developments in a quick 5-minute read.
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馃幉 Entropy V2 Launches
**Entropy V2** has launched as an upgraded randomness engine for blockchain developers. Key improvements include: - Enhanced developer experience - Custom gas limits configuration - Callback tracking functionality - Live Entropy Explorer for monitoring The platform enables **onchain randomness generation** for games, lotteries, NFT mints, and other applications while maintaining trustlessness. Built specifically for developers, Entropy V2 offers full configurability to meet various project requirements. [Watch the full explainer](https://youtu.be/8WGkCjlIg58)
US Government Partners with Pyth Network to Put Economic Data Onchain
The U.S. government is moving economic data onchain through a partnership with **Pyth Network**. Pyth is collaborating with the Department of Commerce to verify and distribute official economic data across blockchain networks. The oracle network already supports: - 100+ blockchains - 600+ applications - Trusted data model focused on openness and security This partnership positions Pyth as the primary infrastructure for the U.S. government's blockchain initiatives, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of onchain economic data verification.
Pyth Network Hosts Real-Time Data Workshop at Seedify Prediction Markets Hackathon
**Pyth Network** is conducting a technical workshop on fetching real-time pricing data at the Seedify Prediction Markets Hackathon. The session, titled **"Pyth Price Feeds: Pulling the Data you Deserve,"** will be led by Pyth contributor @aditya520e on November 6 at 3 PM UTC. Key focus areas include: - Real-time data fetching techniques - Pyth's oracle architecture overview - Practical implementation for prediction markets The workshop is being streamed live on X (Twitter), making it accessible to developers working on prediction market applications.
Pyth Network Launches Digital Asset Treasury Price Feeds Across 100+ Blockchains
**Pyth Network has launched new digital asset treasury (DAT) price feeds** that are now live and accessible across more than 100 blockchains. The feeds cover major digital asset treasury companies including: - MSTR (MicroStrategy) - BTBT (Bit Digital) - UPXI (Upexi) - BNC (BNB Network Co) - STKE (Solstrategies) **Real-time price data** for these treasury assets is now available globally through Pyth's oracle network, providing institutional-grade pricing infrastructure for digital asset treasuries across the multi-chain ecosystem.
Monad Mainnet Launch Integrates Pyth Network's 2,000+ Price Feeds
**Monad mainnet is preparing for launch** with Pyth Network providing comprehensive oracle support from day one. The integration will bring **over 2,000 institutional-grade price feeds** to the Monad ecosystem, ensuring robust data infrastructure for the new blockchain. **Key benefits:** - Immediate access to reliable price data upon mainnet launch - Support for DeFi applications and financial protocols - Institutional-quality oracle services from launch This partnership follows Pyth's recent collaboration with 0G Network, demonstrating the oracle provider's **expanding presence across emerging blockchain ecosystems**. The integration positions Monad to support sophisticated financial applications from its mainnet debut.