Bitcoin’s daily transactions reach new record high
The Bitcoin network surpassed 926,000 daily transactions, driven by a growing interest in Runes.
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Does the metaverse need to be on the blockchain? Execs weigh in
Imaginary Ones co-founder Clement Chia believes that simply adding blockchain to the metaverse doesn’t solve its “purpose” problems.
Nvidia-backed AI startup releases avatars that express human emotion
Nvidia-backed AI startup Synthesia unveils “Expressive Avatars,” enabling AI to convey human emotions and movements for corporate presentations and training.
Crypto mixing is 'not a crime,' says CryptoQuant CEO
The arrest of the founders of Samourai Wallet led to widespread concerns in the crypto community that the U.S. government was attempting to crack down on the industry
Chinese 'Crypto Dad' faces government investigation
Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations.
Runes are offering a significant lifeline for Bitcoin miners: TeraWulf CEO
The transaction fees are the “wild card” for Bitcoin miners, with the current increase representing a crucial revenue boost for BTC miners, according to TeraWulf’s CEO, Nazar Khan.
Trader earns $23M flipping Solana memecoins: Here’s how
The trader received a $6.28 million payday trading BONK, $9.51 million trading WIF and $7.04 million with BODEN.
AI takes center stage as Microsoft and Google earnings signal booming market
Microsoft and Google's Q2 earnings reports highlight significant revenue and profit increases, driven by their investments and advancements in AI technologies.
US senators target cryptocurrency use in child abuse trade
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy are asking federal agencies about their technical capacity to combat crypto payments in the sale of child abuse material.
Bitcoin bull market may return in $1.4T US liquidity spike — Prediction
Bitcoin and crypto may still have a friend in U.S. treasury secretary Janet Yellen if liquidity comes roaring back to the economy next week, says Arthur Hayes.
Crypto-to-crypto swaps, explained
Crypto swapping allows users to quickly and easily switch between currencies on both centralized and decentralized exchanges.
$510M longs at risk if Ether repeats last weekend’s volatility
Even a small 2.25% decline this weekend could trigger the liquidation of over $500 million in Ether long positions.
SEC sues Bitcoin miner Geosyn, accusing founders of $5.6M fraud
The SEC alleged Geosyn Mining’s co-founders misappropriated $1.2 million of its investors’ funds, spending it on holidays, nightclubs and firearms.
Solana Mobile ‘Chapter 2’ airdrops briefly exceed cost of pre-order
Airdrops from two cat-themed memecoins may have paid off the entire pre-order value of the Solana ‘Chapter 2’ mobile device.
Pantera Capital seeks $1B for a new crypto fund: Report
The Pantera Fund V will invest in a range of blockchain-based assets and is slated for launch in April 2025.
‘Giant buy’ signal? Crypto whales transfer $1.3B to Coinbase
Crypto analysts believe the large transfers could have a “big impact” depending on where the capital is getting deployed.
Solana sees ‘dramatic increase’ in institutional portfolios: CoinShares
CoinShares found a significant increase in hedge funds and wealth managers survey respondents who have allocated to Solana compared to earlier this year.
FBI warning against crypto money transmitters ‘appears’ to be aimed at mixers
A recent FBI announcement urging Americans not to use unlicensed money-transmitting services misses “a great deal of nuance” about how crypto services operate, says Piper Alderman Partner Michael Bacina.
Bitcoin miner Marathon increases 2024 hash rate target to 50 EH/s
If Marathon reaches its 50 EH/s target, it would mark more than a 100% increase in the firm’s hash rate since the start of 2024.
Gordon Goner on his dramatic health battles and Bored Apes turning 3
The Bored Apes founder was diagnosed with a heart condition with a 50% fatality rate. But things are looking up for Wylie Aronow and BAYC.
'Epic sat' mined from fourth Bitcoin halving block sells for $2.1M
One satoshi is currently worth $0.00065 — but some sats hold inherent “collectible value” in the Bitcoin ecosystem, cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx Global explained.
$6B scam accused in court, China loophole for Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs: Asia Express
There’s only one way left for Chinese nationals to access the Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs, $6B scam accused in court, and more: Asia Express.
Anti-crypto SEC commissioner’s term is up in 41 days — Will she be replaced?
Caroline Crenshaw may continue to serve at the SEC for an additional 18 months after her term ends in June if the White House doesn't nominate a replacement.
BONK, POPCAT and Solana memecoins stay green even as Bitcoin price drops
Memecoins in the Solana ecosystem defy the recent bearish downtrend in the crypto market by managing to generate double-digit gains.
Stripe bringing back crypto payments, this time with a stablecoin
Stripe customers will be able to pay with USDC beginning this summer, president Jack Collison said, after the company canned BTC payments in 2018.
Will Dogecoin skyrocket 7 months after the Bitcoin halving again?
The top memecoins are far from previous highs, yet retail investors may view them as fairer opportunities than VC-backed coins with high fully diluted valuations.
Square merchants can now convert up to 10% of sales to Bitcoin via Cash App
Block gets 1% of every conversion.
Bitcoin’s funding rate flattens, but should BTC bulls rejoice and buy the dips?
Bitcoin bulls tend to celebrate when BTC’s funding rate is negative, but is it really a “generational buying opportunity?”
Boomers to pour $300B into crypto markets — Morgan Creek Capital
Morgan Creek Capital CEO Mark Yusko believes the full impact of Bitcoin ETF adoption has yet to be realized, as boomers will continue to gain more exposure to digital assets.
Consensys files lawsuit against SEC and commissioners over Ether
The company warned that the SEC reversing a position it had held since 2018 on Ether as a security could “spell disaster” for the network and drive innovation to a halt in the U.S.