Base launches mainnet bridge UI for end users, sets Aug. 9 for official launch
Coinbase’s Base network began onboarding end users through a bridge UI, and the team announced Aug. 9 as the platform's official launch date.
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Worldcoin: Should you let Sam Altman scan your eyeballs for WLD?
Sam Altman believes his product ChatGPT will disrupt the world. As a “solution” to the consequences, he’s asking you to scan your eyeballs with his new Orb.
The Sandbox implements KYC measures for protocol staking
Unverified users can still withdraw staked SAND but will be unable to make further deposits.
How will Bitcoin halving affect BTC price, and is DeFi dead?
Blockware Solutions account executive David Gamble told Market Talks host Ray Salmond that the crypto market will hit a $10 trillion market cap in the next few years.
Curve's crvUSD depegs as market reacts to shock events
The decentralized stablecoin is facing its first stress test since it was released in May, putting its PegKeeper algorithm to work.
Unibot maintains first-mover status among Telegram crypto trading bots
Unibot price could be over-extended, but notable user base growth and real yields paid to token holders are a reflection of the project’s strong fundamentals.
Agence France-Presse sues Elon Musk and X/Twitter over compensation for news
If the suit is successful, X will have to turn over data in order for AFP to determine how much compensation it will seek.
Individual charged with money laundering admits to hacking Bitfinex in 2016: Report
The identity of the hacker or hackers behind an exploit that removed more than 100,000 Bitcoin from Bitfinex in 2016 had only been the subject of speculation until Aug. 3.
NY Times defends article on Caroline Ellison: The public has a ‘legitimate interest’
The media outlet claimed the public and press had a right to receive information on a “central participant in a financial scheme that defrauded investors of billions of dollars.”
BTC price risks new sub-$29K dip as Binance fears test Bitcoin bulls
Bitcoin is not done with short-term BTC price downside, analysis predicts, with overall volatility still among its lowest-ever levels.
Web3 Gamer: Zuckerberg’s metaverse losses, NFT game on Discord, Gods Unchained hot take
Instagram CEO Zuckerberg’s $40B metaverse losses, AI-powered NFT RPG on Discord, new Web3 eSports platform and a hot take on Gods Unchained.
Upbit exchange overtakes Coinbase and OKX in trading volume
In the month of July the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit outperformed both Coinbase and OKX for the first time in terms of spot trading volume.
Alibaba releases two open-sourced AI models to rival Meta’s Llama 2
The Chinese tech and e-commerce giant Alibaba revealed two new open-sourced AI models, Qwen-7B and Qwen-7B-Chat, to rival Meta’s recently-launched Llama 2.
Aave Chan founder proposes buying $2M CRV from Curve founder
The proposal drew mixed reactions from the community where some criticized the strategy for buying more CRV even as others are looking to shed exposure.
How liquid staking can potentially harm the Ethereum ecosystem: HashKey report
HashKey Capital highlighted risks such as reduced competition, increased risk of censorship, decreased security and collusion by big players.
Huobi’s Jun Du acquires 10 million CRV tokens to support Curve
Du said the existing challenges were transitory and that he believes the industry would benefit from collective support.
NFT gas usage shows downward trend, signals shift in landscape
Despite a surge in Ether gas prices in May, NFT marketplaces only accounted for 3% of the entire Ethereum gas consumption.
How to use Microsoft Power BI
Learn how Power BI unlocks the potential of your data and is useful for data visualization and analysis.
Binance starts BTC/FDUSD and ETH/FDUSD trading pairs with zero-fees
Users can trade ETH/FDUSD with zero maker fee, while the standard taker fee will apply based on the user’s VIP level.
FTX files motion to exclude its Dubai unit from bankruptcy proceedings
FTX filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, with 102 of its units worldwide entering Chapter 11 proceedings.
AI chip developer gets $100 million from Samsung and Hyundai
The AI chip developing company Tenstorrent just closed a funding round worth $100 million, which was led by manufacturing giants Samsung and Hyundai.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to offer crypto services via Fireblocks pact
Israel’s only public stock exchange is preparing to offer new regulated cryptocurrency services through another partnership with Fireblocks.
BlackBerry reveals top crypto-focused malware amid rising cyber threats
SmokeLoader, RaccoonStealer (also known as RecordBreaker) and Vidar top the charts, according to BlackBerry’s list.
BlockFi’s Chapter 11 plan progresses with conditional court approval
Once the bankruptcy plan receives approval, the lender said it intends to concentrate on recovering funds from other defunct firms.
Hong Kong debuts retail crypto trading with HashKey exchange
HashKey becomes one of the first licensed exchanges to offer cryptocurrency trading for non-professional investors in Hong Kong.
Elon Musk tweets and Twitter bot spam influences altcoin prices: Study
The study also questioned whether FTX or Alameda had any role in coordinating Twitter bot activity for its own gain.
Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders urge closure of ‘$50 billion crypto tax gap’
U.S. senators including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders claimed crypto tax evaders are siphoning off billions from the government.
MicroStrategy to stay on Bitcoin course even if spot ETFs approved: Saylor
Michael Saylor compared his firm to a “sportscar” whereas a spot ETF will be like a “supertanker” when it came to giving investors Bitcoin exposure.
AI boom to beat electricity and PCs, $200B investment by 2025: Goldman Sachs
Economists from Goldman Sachs predict that AI investment could account for up to 4% of GDP in the United States by 2025.
Australian financial regulator sues eToro over ‘volatile’ trading products
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission alleged eToro users with no understanding of CFD product risks could still buy them on the platform.