Shared Web3 user base could power new social app integrations — Aave CEO
Web3 social layer Lens Protocol aims to power seamless connectivity of applications across blockchain and non-blockchain platforms.
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Bitcoin traders say ‘get ready’ as BTC price preps 2023 bull market
BTC price action is giving two traders no doubt about the Bitcoin bull market due to begin this year.
FedNow Service has no relation with CBDCs, Federal Reserve clarifies
The Federal Reserve certified the FedNow Service as “ready,” after it onboarded 41 financial institutions, 15 service providers and the U.S. Department of the Treasury to test out the system, before its launch by the end of July 2023.
Polygon 2.0 begins groundwork for decentralized governance
The expansion will encompass all blockchains and applications running on the Polygon network, democratizing the upgrade process and fostering community participation.
Terraform Labs appoints new CEO from existing team: Report
Chris Amani, a Terra employee since 2021, has reportedly been serving as the company’s CEO for months.
Kuwait bans crypto and virtual assets transactions
Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority has officially confirmed the commitment to “absolute prohibition” of virtually all crypto operations in the country.
Myanmar’s shadow government backs launch of crypto-based bank
The Spring Development Bank is Myanmar’s first financial institution to run entirely on crypto and blockchain.
China’s digital yuan nears $250B transaction volume: Central bank governor
While the adoption and use cases of China’s e-CNY are expanding, the digital yuan still only represents 0.16% of China’s monetary supply.
ChatGPT’s capabilities are getting worse with age, new study claims
Some of ChatGPT's responses have shown the model's accuracy deteriorated over the last few months and researchers can't figure out why.
ZK proofs could change the internet, not just Web3 — Aleo exec
ZK proofs could help online privacy by only revealing relevant user information, solving the internet's “biggest problem,” says Brennen Schlueter.
Tesla’s diamond hands: EV maker's Bitcoin holdings see no change in Q2
After purchasing $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin in 2021, Tesla sold 75% of it in 2022 and is now hanging onto its remaining $184 million Bitcoin stash.
South Korean central bank charts out future course of payment systems, CBDC
The BOK 2022 Payment and Settlement Systems Report is a forward-looking document with ambitious plans for financial technology in the country.
3 reasons why Bitcoin traders anticipate BTC price to briefly sweep the $27.5K level
Overhead resistance levels continue to constrict Bitcoin price expansion, leading some analysts to forecast a brief sweep of the $27,500 level.
No impact from Ripple ruling? SEC chair cites risks from crypto in budget request
Gary Gensler cited the “Wild West of the crypto markets” that was “rife with noncompliance” in requesting more than $2.4 billion for the commission’s 2024 fiscal budget.
Bitcoin’s bullish hype fades, but analyst says PlanB’s stock-to-flow model is still relevant
A popular Bitcoin price model returns to center stage as BTC’s next halving approaches.
Scientists warn the ‘quantum revolution’ may stagnate economic growth
There are “traps” lying in wait for innovators at the vanguard of fintech and quantum computing, according to researchers.
Price analysis 7/19: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, ADA, SOL, DOGE, MATIC, LTC, DOT
Bitcoin's failure to rebound off strong support levels increases the risk of a deeper correction that could also negatively impact altcoins.
Multiple spot crypto ETF applications go to Federal Register in step toward SEC approval
Publishing the ETF applications in the official journal of the U.S. government gives the SEC up to 240 days — until March 2024 — for final approval or denial.
Google Play Store officially allows NFT games, but no gambling: Nifty Newsletter, July 12–18
An on-chain tile-sliding game has been causing a massive spike in daily transactions on the Sui Network.
Apple has its own GPT AI system but no stated plans for public release: Report
The Cupertino, California-based company reportedly developed an internal GPT system on Google infrastructure for employees to tinker with.
Bipartisan bill to regulate DeFi, crypto security risks introduced into US Senate
The bill was introduced in the evening and has not been published yet, but it is already causing a stir. Crypto Twitter calls it a “nonstarter.”
US lawmakers propose SEC chair consider legislation, not enforcement approach to crypto
Reps. French Hill and Dusty Johnson suggested the SEC may have undertaken certain actions on crypto “seemingly timed to coincide with related Congressional activity."
Proof-of-truth: Countering AI overreach through Cointelegraph’s Historical NFTs
Investing in authenticity: Here’s how Cointelegraph’s Historical Collection combats AI’s impact on information.
Bitcoin mining is becoming more environmentally friendly
Bitcoin mining is becoming more sustainable thanks to things like hydro-cooling farms and associated petroleum gas — undermining environmental criticism.
Crypto VCs share lessons on startup success at EthCC
"A multitude of expansion factors curated at the [VC] group level" helps startups get traction, says Tony Cheng of Foresight Ventures.
SEC vs. Ripple: Huge win for crypto
On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident expert discusses Ripple’s latest win against the SEC and what it means for the crypto market.
AI opens doors for NFT artist Ellie Pritts at Bitforms gallery in NYC
Artificial intelligence and analog technology collaborate across the imaginative animations of noted Los Angeles-based NFT artist Ellie Pritts.
Tokenizing music royalties as NFTs could help the next Taylor Swift
Negative experiences in the music biz have seen artists like 3lau, Nas and The Weeknd turn to tokenized royalties for a fair deal.
Nasdaq halts launch of cryptocurrency custody service
Nasdaq said it remains committed to the digital asset business development and will be monitoring the market events in the near future.
AI optimizing crypto exchange functions - Bitget exec
Artificial intelligence tools are providing solutions to various functions and departments within major cryptocurrency exchanges.