BTC price rides US jobs miss amid warning Bitcoin could retest $49.5K
Bitcoin fails to halt a low-timeframe BTC price decline for long as traders look to the week's final US jobs data.
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Journeys: Robby Yung on Animoca’s Web3 investments, TON and the Mocaverse
Animoca CEO Robby Yung talks about his firm’s impressive investment portfolio and how he got into the Web3 industry.
Binance-backed Bitcoin DeFi protocol Zest launches yield-bearing BTCz token
The Bitcoin halving has catalyzed a wave of interest in creating DeFi capabilities for Bitcoin, the world’s first blockchain network.
How Bybit’s liquid staking token boosts Solana ecosystem
Bybit launches bbSOL, a liquid staking token on Solana, enabling users to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity and maximizing returns.
Getting paid in crypto: Dubai court ruling shows increasing acceptance
Crypto salaries are becoming more common, especially in countries with prevalent economic incentives like inflation.
Hedera, IOHK join DeRec Alliance as final founding members
Cardano and Hedera join the Decentralized Recovery Alliance alongside Ripple and Algorand to shape the future of crypto security standards.
Crypto-native travel platform Travala integrates with Skyscanner for 2.2M hotels
Travala is the first crypto-native travel platform to receive a Skyscanner integration, which allows it to access the platform’s 110 million monthly users.
Over 600 Bitcoin ATMs went offline globally in 2 months
Law enforcement authorities are proactively seeking out and closing Bitcoin ATMs that are frequently involved in extortion and scams.
US, EU and UK sign world's first international AI treaty
The US, EU, and UK sign the world’s first legally binding international AI treaty, prioritizing human rights and accountability in AI regulation.
ASI Alliance calls for decentralized cloud infrastructure in AI development
The ASI Alliance urges decentralization in cloud services to mitigate vulnerabilities in AI development, ensuring both security and innovation.
Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO
Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical.
Mastercard enables non-custodial crypto spending in new partnership
Mastercard partners with Mercuryo to launch a euro-denominated crypto debit card, enabling users to spend crypto from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants.
ZachXBT criticizes block explorers on L1 chains, calls for overhaul
ZachXBT identifies gaps in block explorer quality across several layer-1 blockchains, urging significant improvements.
Bitcoin transactions dive 30% in 6 months amid BTC price ‘disinterest’
Bitcoin is well and truly stuck, the analysis concludes, but there are signs that a BTC price breakout from an increasingly “unstable” range is brewing.
AggLayer will connect all Web3, including L1s like Ether and Solana: Polygon Labs CEO
Polygon’s AggLayer will unite the entire blockchain space to provide “infinite scalability,” according to Polygon Labs’ CEO.
WIF open interest jumps 16% as trader claims ‘nobody is ready’ for reversal
Dogwifhat’s open interest spiked as its price had been trading below $1.90 since Aug. 25, while a trader pointed out a potential reversal pattern was forming.
Bitcoin DeFi TVL will top Ethereum’s within 2 years: Core DAO contributor
Core DAO contributor Brendan Sedo says it’s a “no-brainer” that most of the $1 trillion dollars of capital in the Bitcoin ecosystem will make its way into sidechains and DeFi.
Fed hits Texas bank with cease and desist over servicing crypto firms
The US Federal Reserve said it identified “significant deficiencies” in the bank’s dealings with crypto clients and its risk management procedures.
Robinhood reaches $3.9M settlement over blocked crypto withdrawals
Robinhood Crypto LLC has agreed to pay $3.9 million to settle claims it failed to let customers withdraw cryptocurrency from their accounts between 2018 and 2022.
Trump family’s DeFi project wants to ‘ensure US dollar dominance’
The project has teased a partnership and collaboration with DeFi protocol AAVE, possibly indicating World Liberty Financial will be built on the Ethereum blockchain.
Angel Drainer upgraded, deploying 300+ malicious dApps in 4 days
Notorious crypto phishing app Angel Drainer is back with a new system dubbed “AngelX” and it's easier to use and stealthier than ever before.
Nvidia denies receiving DOJ antitrust subpoena
Nvidia shares saw a slight after-hours bump as the chipmaker denied a report that it received a Justice Department antitrust probe.
Converting mining sites to AI data centers isn't seamless: Sabre56 CEO
According to CEO Phil Harvey, Bitcoin miners will average roughly $1.50 in revenue per terahash every month during the current market cycle.
EigenLayer rolls out 'major update' to restaking contracts
The upgrade aims to enhance rewards for restakers.
‘The crypto voting bloc is not voters’: Political scientists debate election impact
Recent polling among cryptocurrency holders has candidate Donald Trump firmly ahead of his opponent, but researchers are undecided about whether it even matters.
New regulators are set to define Europe's crypto policies
The European Parliament is set to establish a new European Commission, and it will determine the next five years of crypto policy for the European Union.
Ripple and SEC agree to stay $125M judgment, hinting at appeal
Though the SEC may choose not to appeal the Aug. 7 decision, Ripple’s lawyers requested that 111% of the monetary judgment be placed into a bank account to obtain a stay.
Why is Ethereum (ETH) price underperforming compared to the wider crypto market
Ether price continues to plunge as troubled investors worry about the lack of spot Ether inflows, declining Ethereum network fees and a potential tech stock bubble bursting.
OpenSea receives SEC Wells notice, monthly NFT sales fall below $400M: Nifty Newsletter
OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer said that the NFT marketplace received a Wells notice from the SEC, suggesting potential enforcement action from the agency.
US regulator again delays decision on eco-friendly Bitcoin ETF
The carbon-offset Bitcoin ETF has been waiting on regulators since December 2023.