Cronos & AWS Team Up: Is Your Grandma’s Inheritance Next on the Blockchain? 💸

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Cronos, the blockchain protocol that’s *definitely* not just another crypto thing, has partnered with AWS to, quote, “boost institutional tokenization.” Because nothing says “financial revolution” like two corporate giants hand-holding in a server room. 🤝

Less than a year ago, they did the exact same thing with Google Cloud. Let’s call it… *diversification*. Or maybe they’re just collecting cloud providers like Pokémon. 🎮

The Deal: Because Why Not?

AWS and Cronos are now “working together” to give developers “easier access” to AI tools. Translation: AWS is letting crypto devs use their servers so they can finally run their decentralized Uber-for-laundry startup. 🚀

“We’re building a trusted pipeline for AI agents to do complex queries,” says the press release that was clearly written by a robot. Because nothing screams “trust” like a blockchain company promising to simplify workflows. 🤖

AWS is also throwing $100K in credits at startups. Generous! Though if you’ve ever seen a startup’s burn rate, that’ll last about 12 minutes. ⏳

Mirko Zhao from Cronos Labs claims this is about “tokenizing real-world assets.” Sure, Mirko. And I’m the Queen of England. 👑

AWS chipped in: “Financial institutions need secure tech!” No kidding. Maybe try not losing customers’ money? Just a thought. 💡

This comes after Cronos’ 2025-2026 roadmap-because planning two years ahead is totally realistic in crypto time-includes “distributing DeFi to 150M users.” Ah, the optimism. 🎢

Deja Vu: Google Cloud Edition

Last year, Google Cloud “joined” Cronos’ validator squad. The result? A press release that screamed: “We have validators now! Look at us!” 🗣️

Ken Timsit called it a win for “security and innovation.” Ken, if I had a dollar for every time a blockchain exec said that… I’d have, like, $3.42. 📊

“Google’s AI capabilities will create a new generation of dApps!” Ken, we’ve heard this before. Last time it was “blockchain will fix healthcare.” Spoiler: It didn’t. 🏥

So, Cronos: AWS today, Google yesterday, who’s next? Microsoft Azure tomorrow? Let’s see how long this “strategic partnership” lasts before the next shiny cloud comes along. ☁️

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2025-09-30 12:16