Web3 mass adoption: How Web3 can onboard the next billion users
By conquering these hurdles, we can help kickstart mass adoption while still maintaining the original decentralized spirit of Web3.
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ZkDay comes to Paris on July 19: A marquee ZK conference amid EthCC
The ZK-focused community conference zkDay Paris kicks off on July 19 during EthCC after a successful event in Denver.
Litecoin Up 18% In Past 24 Hours, Is Halving Rally Here?
Litecoin has observed a sharp increase of around 18% during the past day as the much-anticipated halving is just over a month away now. Litecoin Outperforms Market With A Strong 18% Surge Like most of the wider cryptocurrency market, LTC had…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Remains in the Green, Ahead of US Consumer Sentiment Report
Bitcoin remained close to the $31,000 level on Friday, as momentum in the market continued to be bullish heading into the weekend. This comes ahead of the anticipated consumer sentiment report from the United States, which is expected to show an…
Challenges Web3 developers encounter when using chatbots like ChatGPT
So, if you still haven’t jumped on the chatbot bandwagon, it could be high time you consider exploring the possibilities.
Revolut US to delist ADA, MATIC and SOL in September
Crypto-friendly neobank Revolut has halted purchases of Cardano, Polygon and Solana for U.S. customers, but holding and selling remains available until mid-September.
Why approving a Bitcoin ETF might unleash $18B in sell-pressure
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust conversion to an ETF will unlock a potential sale of up to $18 billion in Bitcoin.
First Mover Americas: Fidelity Joins the Rush for Spot Bitcoin ETF
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
The world’s biggest Bitcoin conferences: Decentralize with Cointelegraph
What do thought leaders at the world’s largest Bitcoin conferences make of Bitcoin in 2023? This week’s Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast focuses on Bitcoin 2023 in Miami and BTC Prague.
Citigroup Reviews Partnership With Metaco, in Talks With Other Crypto Custodians: Bloomberg
Banking giant Citigroup (C) is reviewing its partnership with crypto custody firm Metaco one month after Ripple Labs announced that it agreed to acquire Metaco for $250 million.
Ethereum Continues Uptrend As Staked ETH Soars To New High
The Ethereum network is currently witnessing a surge in interest following the recent Shanghai upgrade, which has expanded the options for holders of Ethereum (ETH). This has resulted in an uptick in the number of people staking their ETH in beacon…
Linking Bitcoin To The Fentanyl Trade, Elizabeth Warren Demonstrates Concerning Bias Against Innovation
This is an opinion editorial by Lee Bratcher, the president of the Texas Blockchain Council, and Mark Shut, the director of administrative affairs at the Texas Blockchain Council.Senator Elizabeth Warren has expressed concerns regarding the use of…
The Crypto Industry’s New Favorite Punching Bag – Prometheum – Asks for a Chance
No new crypto rules are needed, said Aaron Kaplan, co-CEO of Prometheum Inc., and his company means to demonstrate it – even as the issuers whose tokens it seeks to trade say no thanks.
The EU’s AI regulations sparked a letter signed by 160 tech execs
As the EU works on its upcoming AI bill, executives from 160 companies in the industry drafted an open letter on the implications of too strict regulations.
SEC to present response to Coinbase’s legal defense on July 13
The court also rescheduled the pre-trial conference to a pre-motion conference, shifting it to July 13 from its original date of Aug. 24.
Coinbase Alleges SEC Lacks ‘Any Powers to Regulate Digital Asset Exchanges’ in Recent Filing
Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has filed a 177-page answer to the complaint introduced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where the agency states the company was involved in the illegal…
Investor Enthusiasm for Coinbase Shares May Prove Short-Lived: Berenberg
The crypto exchange is faced with several risks that could trigger a reversal of the stock’s recent gains, the report said.
Bitcoin Steady Near $31K After Options Expiry; Dollar Index Rises Before Key U.S. Inflation Data
With the expiry done, the supposed price magnet at $26,500 from the max pain point is gone and prices could resume the upward journey, a common pattern during the bull market days of 2021.
New Zealand Is Not Exploring Crypto Regulation, but Recommends Increased Vigilance
After receiving 50 submissions as part of a consultation process, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has said it won't propose a regulatory approach towards stablecoins and crypto-assets.
US Court Orders Operator of Digital Asset Trading Scam to Pay $54 Million
According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Ackerman, the operator of an alleged fraudulent digital asset trading scheme, has been issued with an injunction order which bars him from trading in any CFTC-regulated markets…
Whales Dive Into XRP, Accumulating $170 Million Worth: What’s Their Game Plan?
South Korea passes cryptocurrency bill to tackle unfair trading
South Korea’s crypto bill aims to establish a basis for imposing penalties and liability for damages caused by unfair cryptocurrency trading.
Arbitrum Gains Tempered By Obstacles, Hindering ARB’s Further Upswing
Arbitrum (ARB)’s gains have been tempered by various challenges, hindering its further upswing. The declining inflows of stablecoins on the Arbitrum network have raised concerns among investors and enthusiasts alike, as it signals potential…
Bitcoin Price Stalls Below $31,000, Is The Best Time To Buy Next Monday?
The Bitcoin and crypto market eagerly observed the expiry of the quarterly BTC and ETH options today (at 8:00 am UTC / 4:00 am EST). It was the second largest in history with a volume of 159,000 BTC options and 1.25 million ETH options with a total…
Haru Invest Fallout: South African Crypto Platform Says Customers Can Only Access 76% of Crypto Holdings
The South African crypto platform, Revix, said on June 28 that customers can now only access just over three-quarters (76%) of their crypto assets. Revix said the move to block customers’ access to 24% of their crypto assets was made after…
Binance’s Institutional Clients Remain Optimistic on Crypto Amid Tough Market
63.5% of respondents said they are positive on the outlook of crypto for the next year and 88% said they are optimistic for the next decade, according to a recent survey by the exchange.
What are blue-chip NFTs, and how can we find them?
Blue-chip NFTs refer to highly valuable and prestigious nonfungible tokens that are considered top-tier assets within the NFT market.
US senator pushes tech companies to label AI-generated content
United States Senator Michael Bennet wrote a letter to major tech companies, including OpenAI and Google, to urge the labeling of AI-generated content.
Bitcoin price briefly clears $31K as monthly, quarterly close nears
Bitcoin tries to cement higher support as an important day for markets arrives.
Solana Makes A Comeback: 15% Rally Signals Renewed Momentum
Solana (SOL) has staged an impressive comeback, igniting renewed momentum in the crypto space with a decent 15% rally. The blockchain platform has been making significant strides as of late, particularly in the realm of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). …