Bitcoin shrugs off US jobs data as BTC price gives up $66K support
Bitcoin bulls are finding it increasingly difficult to preserve earlier gains, which came thanks to U.S. inflation numbers.
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Animoca Brands leads $7M funding round for Param Labs
The lack of Web3 gaming infrastructure remains the biggest hurdle for mainstream adoption, according to Param Labs’ CEO.
Regulatory crackdown spawns anti-SEC 'CultureCoin'
Creators of NotWifGary aim to "stand [their] ground against Gary Gensler and the SEC" in support of Ethereum and open-source developers.
‘We’re just scratching the surface’ of crypto and AI — Microsoft exec
The symbiotic relationship between AI and crypto is still in its nascent stages, according to tech execs.
Tether, TON team up with mobile app for USDT-to-fiat transactions
The Open Network users will be able to use Oobit’s Tap & Pay technology to pay merchants in fiat while spending USDT.
Reentrancy attacks in smart contracts, explained
Understand the mechanics of reentrancy attacks, a common exploit in smart contracts. Get insights on prevention and mitigation strategies.
Crypto casinos can onboard millions of users into Web3 — MyPrize CEO
On the latest episode of The Agenda podcast, MyPrize founder Zach Bruch makes the case for crypto casinos and online gambling as a path toward mass adoption.
Over 600 firms reveal billions in combined investment in Bitcoin ETFs
Millennium Management is the largest Bitcoin ETF investor with a $1.9 billion investment.
ShibaSwap rolls out major upgrade, moves to Shibarium
Previously only available on the Ethereum blockchain, the DEX will now operate on both Shibarium and Ethereum.
Binance develops ‘antidote’ to address poisoning scams after $68M exploit
Binance’s new algorithm has already helped detect over 13.4 million spoofed blockchain addresses on BNB and over 1.68 million on Ethereum.
Chinese police bust $1.9B USDT underground banking racket
The authorities destroyed two underground operations in Fujian and Hunan, and the police also froze 149 million yuan worth $20 million linked to the USDT banking operations.
Boosting AI: Senators propose $32B investment plan for US tech growth
After months of meetings with industry experts and AI critics, four U.S. senators published what they say is a comprehensive roadmap for maintaining U.S. leadership in AI development.
Swiss leaders plan to enforce global crypto reporting framework
Switzerland plans to adopt global standards for crypto tax reporting, joining the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework to improve transparency.
Bitcoin analysis sees $74K next as BTC price tries to hold 7.5% gains
BTC price action has its doubters after swiftly jumping to new May highs, but some see Bitcoin continuing upward momentum into price discovery.
Bitcoin whale demand accelerates, but price jump could ‘take weeks’ — Analysts
The break in Bitcoin’s daily downtrend and heightened demand from whales indicate Bitcoin’s price could jump, but analysts expected it to take a few weeks.
Millennium Management discloses $2B in Bitcoin ETF holdings
International hedge fund Millennium Management has reported it holds $1.94 billion across five different spot Bitcoin ETF products.
Eclipse founder Neel Somani replaced as CEO amid sexual misconduct claims
Eclipse’s chief growth officer Vijay Chetty was named CEO “effectively immediately” with the firm announcing that Neel Somani was departing.
Blockchain ID project Humanity Protocol hits unicorn status with $30M raise
Over half a million people are already on the waitlist for Humanity Protocol’s public testnet launch, expected to take place in the back half of 2024.
Vanguard’s new boss says Bitcoin ETF not on the table: Report
Salim Ramji wants to stick with Vanguard’s investment philosophy which excludes offering Bitcoin as it is too speculative an asset.
Bitcoin crosses $66K as traders eye 2 key indicators for $70K target
The Gann Fanns model and an emerging Inverse Head and Shoulders pattern are top of mind for traders to see if Bitcoin can “bounce” above its all-time high.
FTX repayments could create ‘bullish overhang’ for crypto markets — K33 Research
“Not all creditor repayments are bearish,” said K33’s analysts, noting FTX's cash payouts versus the crypto repayments from Gemini and Mt. Gox.
SEC custody rule made crypto regulation a ‘political football’ — Rep. Nickel
The SEC’s proposed crypto custody rule and its “hostility” to the industry isn’t in Joe Biden’s “best interests,” Representative Wiley Nickel told Gary Gensler.
Price analysis 5/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Risky assets, including Bitcoin and altcoins, received a boost following today's CPI report.
Mastercard launches ‘next generation’ of blockchain payments startup program
The program has added five startups and will trial various payment technologies ranging from blockchain to Web3.
First US Presidential debate planned for June 27 — Will crypto be on the agenda?
Neither then-Democratic candidate Joe Biden nor President Donald Trump discussed digital assets or blockchain when they last faced off on the debate stage in 2020.
Mastercard, Standard Chartered test tokenized deposit transaction
Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network enabled an atomic swap of a tokenized carbon credit for cash in a bank account.
GameFi studios are booming once again as crypto prices recover
New Web3 gaming projects continue to enter the sector as the price of cryptocurrencies surge.
Crypto markets rally, but Ethereum struggles to keep pace with Bitcoin
ETH price continues to trail far behind Bitcoin’s year-to-date gains even after the crypto market responded positively to today’s CPI print.
Oklahoma’s new crypto law protects miners, sets blockchain legal framework
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt enacted a law on May 13 that creates a legal framework for blockchain and safeguards miners’ activities.
Pudgy Penguin sells 1M plushies, Donald Trump making ‘NFTs hot again:’ Nifty Newsletter
Physical versions of the popular Pudgy Penguin NFT collections are selling like hotcakes after a rocky start.