Bitcoin taps $62K as 6% BTC price rebound runs into stubborn US dollar
BTC price recovers from seven-week lows, but Bitcoin is not the only asset attempting to break higher.
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New wave of GameFi projects are costing millions of dollars to develop
Players are increasingly demanding greater playability and interactions that allow them actually to enjoy the Web3 games they play.
Aethir, MetaGravity partnership boosts scalable DePIN gaming development
The partnership aims to simplify and scale gaming development using DePIN technology, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.
Iceland’s crypto industry has promising future, but faces energy challenges
Energy-rich Iceland is “making strides” in crypto, says Gulli Gislason of Viska Digital Assets.
Here’s what musicians actually think of tokenizing content in Web3
Web3 music platforms offer musicians and creators the opportunity to tokenize their content in exchange for more connectivity with their community — but what do musicians actually think?
54% of institutional investors in Japan plan to invest in crypto: Survey
54% of Japanese institutional investors plan to invest in crypto over the next three years, citing portfolio diversification and high return potential as key drivers.
Crypto game rewards not ‘crucial,’ Farmville creator makes case for beta releases: Web3 Gamer
Farmville creator defends game beta releases, and crypto game rewards are not a “crucial” component according to Sam Saliba: Web3 Gamer
Celsius small business creditors demand reimbursement after 35% cut in claims
Two Celsius creditors have filed a motion asking for a second distribution after they allegedly suffered reduced payments from possessing corporate accounts.
AssangeDAO member Silke Noa says $37M spent to rescue Assange
Silke Noa calls for detailed accounting from Wau Holland Foundation on the $37M spent on Assange's legal defense.
Bybit surpasses Coinbase in market share after Binance's decline
Bybit became the world’s second-largest crypto exchange, while the leading exchange, Binance, has lost some market share due to previous regulatory issues.
New Solana feature allows crypto transactions on any website
Solana Actions and blockchain links will allow users to create and share transactions via a URL on websites, social media platforms and physical QR codes.
No, Hamster Kombat is not illegal in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan authorities have not banned the Hamster Kombat game but warned against possible risks of withdrawing its tokens in the future.
MakerDAO and Sherlock team up for historic $1.35M security audit contest
MakerDAO partners with Sherlock for a record-breaking $1.35 million audit contest, launching on July 8 and ending on Aug. 5, to ensure top-tier security for its Endgame phase.
Cathie Wood’s vote is cementing Trump as a ‘pro-innovation’ crypto-friendly candidate
Trump’s potential reelection could mean more crypto-friendly regulation that could boost mainstream adoption.
Crypto firm Hiddup rebrands amid $41M investigation and legal woes
Hiddup continues advertising returns ranging from 6 to 16% per annum through blockchain mining on its website while facing legal action.
DFX Labs clears Hong Kong’s AML requirement for crypto license
While not yet permitted to trade, DFX Labs is deemed licensed for virtual asset services by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.
Delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS), explained
Learn how delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) brings a democratic evolution in blockchain consensus mechanisms.
Bitcoin exchange balances 'overrated?' 140K BTC Mt. Gox payout sparks debate
Bitcoin exchange balances are not a go-to yardstick for BTC price strength, one commentator argues as others dismiss the latest Mt. Gox fears.
German gov’t offloads 900 Bitcoin, with 400 BTC sent to Coinbase and Kraken
The added selling pressure from the German government could tank Bitcoin price below the key $60,000 mark.
Memecoins reverse bearish market trends to record double-digit growth
The biggest winners in the recent bullish surge are new memecoins that have emerged over the past few months.
Marc Cuban wallet seen dumping NFTs after 2 years of inactivity
Marc Cuban’s wallet sold 14 NFTs for $38,500 and listed two more NFTs for sale for about $66,000.
Hong Kong shows off crypto, Web3 prowess in Toronto
Canadian crypto and Web3 startups could benefit from “lower taxes” and regulations that cater to “pre-commercial specialist technology companies,” said a Toronto ETO official.
Bitcoin ETFs shed $1.3B over 2 weeks amid market slump
Bitcoin ETFs have seen outflows of $1.3 billion Bitcoin in the last two weeks of trading, but analysts expect markets to rally higher in the coming months.
Bitcoin ‘cascading long squeeze’ to blame for slump to $60K
An increasing number of traders entering new long positions was the ‘fuel’ behind Bitcoin’s slump to $60,000, according to a Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo.
Jason Derulo sold his JASON tokens despite saying he wouldn’t, says Bubblemaps
The analytics firm claims the singer sold tokens despite promises that he wouldn’t, while the controversial figure who apparently helped create the token claims “it’s all orchestrated.”
‘Survival games’ as Bitcoin hash price skirts near all-time low
Despite the hash price crash, most Bitcoin mining machines remain profitable for the time being.
Alex Lab points to Lazarus Group after last month's $4M exploit
After being exploited for $4.3 million in May, Alex Lab reveals they have since found “substantial transaction evidence” pointing the attack to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
AI tokens rally as NVIDIA slumps 13% from market cap peak
Despite Nvidia, one of the most talked-about stocks of the year, sharply falling in price, artificial intelligence crypto tokens are spiking.
Mt. Gox repayments won’t be as bad for Bitcoin as you think
The nearly $9 billion in Mt. Gox creditor repayments starting July may not kick down the price of Bitcoin, but they could spell trouble for Bitcoin Cash, say analysts.
Bitcoin sentiment index drops to ‘fear’ — its lowest score in 18 months
The weakened market sentiment comes amid fears of a potential $8.5 billion market dump by Mt. Gox and recent mass outflows from United States spot Bitcoin ETFs.