Namibia's Crypto Assets Bill Is Now a Law
Namibia's virtual assets bill was put into law on Friday, according to the Gazette of the Republic of Namibia.
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Ripple’s XRP Sales Jump Significantly In 2023, But Is This Bearish For The Altcoin?
Ripple’s sales in 2023 have caused mixed feelings for members of the Ripple community, with many considering it bullish for the network while others see it as detrimental to XRP’s price action. What Has Happened With Ripple’s Sales? Compared to…
Rare 2010 Bitcoin Block Reward Stirs After 13 Years of Dormancy
On July 24, 2023, a block reward from 2010 was transferred for the first time in 13 years, marking this month’s first expenditure of dormant bitcoin from that year. So far this year, a total of nine such block rewards from the 2010 era have…
Optimism Tokens Worth $36M to Be Unlocked on Sunday; OP Slides 3.5%
Layer-2 blockchain Optimism is set to unlock $36 million worth of tokens on Sunday, and the anticipated increase in supply spurred a 3.5% slump in the blockchain's native token (OP) on Tuesday.
Compiler vs. interpreter: Key differences
Learn about the crucial differences between compilers and interpreters and how they affect code execution and development.
AI and dot-com bubble share some similarities but differ where it counts
AI has seen massive growth in recent years, leading to comparisons with the now infamous dot-com bubble and crash of the 1990s.
Crypto-friendly Robinhood inches to UK with local CEO appointment
Robinhood has been planning expansion into the United Kingdom since 2019 but the project has faced multiple delays.
ZkSync's Largest Lender Struck by $3.4M Exploit
EraLend, the largest lending protocol on Ethereum scaling blockchain zkSync, has been hit by a $3.4 million reentrancy attack, according to blockchain security firm CertiK.
Will Bitcoin Rebound? This Metric May Be The One To Watch
The on-chain analytics firm Santiment suggests that this indicator may be the one to watch to get hints about when Bitcoin might rebound. Large Stablecoin Holders Have Seen Stagnant Supply Recently According to Santiment, the movements of the…
Worldcoin Officially Launches, Announces Orb Rollout Expansion in More Than 35 Cities
Worldcoin, the decentralized biometric ID protocol, has officially launched, allowing users to reserve their share of WLD, the incentives-driven token of the protocol, that will be granted when confirming one’s identity using a biometric…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin at $29K Continues to Trade Near One-Month Low
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Elon Musk says X will offer an 'entire financial world' in the coming months
In light of the Twitter rebranding Elon Musk posted that in the coming months, users can expect to conduct their “entire financial world” via the X platform.
Sotheby’s blockchain Gen Art program shows tech taking a back seat to art
Sotheby’s new generative art program will record all of its sales exclusively on the Ethereum blockchain.
Debt is GOOD for Bitcoin?? Shocking insights revealed
Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains why debt might be good for Bitcoin, and discusses JPMorgan’s method for trading debt instruments.
Solana-Based NFT Marketplace Exchange.art to Expand Into Ethereum
Larisa Barbu, COO of Exchange.art, told CoinDesk that the marketplace had planned to expand beyond the Solana ecosystem since its launch in 2021.
Axie Infinity creator to develop new game in partnership with CyberKongz
Sky Mavis executive Kathleen Osgood said that the catalyst for the revival of blockchain gaming would be an experience that understands the motivations driving users into Web3.
Bitget surpasses 20M users as wallet integration spurs trading volumes
The platform is now among the four largest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume after integrating with its recently acquired wallet service BitKeep.
Countdown To FOMC: What Bitcoin And Crypto Traders Must Brace For
As the eagerly anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting approaches, the financial world is abuzz with speculation about the potential implications for Bitcoin and crypto. Tomorrow, on Wednesday, July 26th, at 2 pm EST, the FOMC will…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Find Price Support Ahead of US Consumer Confidence Report
Bitcoin rebounded from a one-month low Tuesday, as markets prepare for the upcoming U.S. consumer confidence report. The confidence index is expected to increase to a reading of 111.5 in July, up from 109.7 the month prior. Ethereum also bounced…
Universities Should Offer Students Bitcoin To Improve Engagement And Increase Value
This is an opinion editorial by Rupert Matthews, a lecturer at the Nottingham Business School.University education is expensive. Even within the U.K., tales of students leaving with £90,000 (about $115,000) of debt are not uncommon, which raises…
Worldcoin Token Slumps Amid Crypto Community Unease
Concerns around privacy, security and reported connections to Sam Bankman-Fried and Three Arrows Capital have raised eyebrows in the crypto community.
Crypto Exchange Rain Obtains License to Operate Virtual Asset Brokerage, Custody Service in UAE
Rain's Abu Dhabi-based entity can now offer institutional clients and some retail clients in the UAE the ability to buy, sell and store virtual assets.
Cardano TVL – A Crucial Factor For ADA Price Revival?
Cardano has leaped considerably in the realm of DeFi activities, particularly in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL), despite the somewhat lackluster performance of ADA itself. TVL refers to the total value of assets locked within various…
Latam Insights — Argentina Reaches IMF Agreement, Bitfarms to Open New Mining Operations in Paraguay
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, Argentina reached a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Bitfarms will open two…
Former CFTC chairman says stablecoins can be a bridge between two worlds
Timothy Massad, the former CFTC chairman, highlighted the benefits of stablecoins and urged regulators not to discredit their utility.
Worldcoin may face UK data regulators inquiry days after launch: Report
The project has faced criticism from within the fintech world over its dystopian features and privacy concerns.
China’s blockchain satellite in space, Hong Kong’s McNuggets Metaverse: Asia Express
China launches world’s first blockchain satellite into space, meanwhile, McDonalds Hong Kong brings McNuggets into the Metaverse.
Bitcoin Retreat Below $30,000: A Threat To Crypto’s 2023 Dominance Over Stocks?
As the year 2023 continues to unfold, Bitcoin’s retreat below the pivotal $30,000 mark raises questions about the overall strength and stability of the cryptocurrency market. Once, the crypto market held a significant lead over traditional…
Fed Preview: Crypto Observers See Powell Keeping Door Open for Rate Hikes Beyond July
A 25 basis point rate hike on Wednesday is a foregone conclusion. The question is whether the Fed will continue to raise rates in subsequent months.