NFT-optimized Palm Network to become a Polygon ZK Supernet
The Ethereum sidechain will transition to a proof-of-stake network this August and become a full-fledged layer 2 based on Polygon’s zero-knowledge protocol in 2024.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Closes in on $30,000 as Markets React to Latest Fed Decision
Bitcoin edged closer to the $30,000 level on Thursday, as markets reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hike interest rates. The Fed increased rates by 25 basis points, and have hinted that they could make an additional move in…
Smart contracts continue to rise amid market downturn: BNB Chain Q2 report
BNB Chain noted that the rise in verified smart contracts highlights the demand for security, reliability and scalability.
How to use ChatGPT to learn SQL
Explore practical examples to help you master SQL for database management and data analysis using ChatGPT.
Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia collaborate on tokens and payments
The Saudi Central Bank warned in 2019 that Bitcoin is “not recognized by legal entities” but hasn’t made many statements on crypto since.
German political parties split on how to regulate increasing AI adoption
As the trilogue on the AI Act begins, the European Commission, German politicians, and digital experts express skepticism and make new demands.
Short-Lived Hype: Worldcoin (WLD) Signups Dwindle Less Than A Week After Launch
Newly-launched project Worldcoin has failed to achieve significant progress as signups for the platform’s ‘Digital ID’ continues to dwindle since launching on July 24. What Is Wrong With Worldcoin? Controversies surrounding the project and…
Securitize issues tokenized assets in Spain, plans September trading start
The U.S.-based trading platform is set to become the first to issue and trade tokenized assets in both the U.S. and the EU, and will operate under the new DLT pilot regime.
Institutional Bitcoin Products Will Drive Demand Ahead Of The Next Halving
This is an opinion editorial by Marc Taverner, CEO of XEROF, a digital-asset-focused financial services provider.At long last, we’re entering the era of bitcoin financial products. After several attempts at regulatory approval from numerous…
Asset Tokenization in Europe Gets a Boost With Securitize's Landmark Tokenized Equity Issuance
The firm started issuing tokens representing equity in a Spanish real estate investment trust under Spain’s new digital asset supervision.
Is Arbitrum Promise Fading? Downtime, Metrics Decline Raise ARB Price Alarms
Arbitrum (ARB), a Layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has been on an eventful journey, with its promise of enhanced scalability and efficiency facing continuous scrutiny. Recent downtime incidents and declining metrics have raised concerns among…
Trader Redeems $12.3M of Rocketpool's Staked Ether to Mark Largest Daily Burn
Rocket Pool, a decentralized Ethereum-based staking service, experienced its largest daily redemption of its rocketpool ether (rETH) token this week, with one trader redeeming $12.3 million worth of the token before sending it to Binance.
Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Transactions With Real Users in August
Banks taking part in the digital ruble pilot will begin testing transactions with actual clients in mid-August, according to a top executive of one of the financial institutions. The trials are set to start weeks after Russia adopted dedicated…
U.K. Move to Digitize Trade Documents Could Rely on Blockchain, Government Says
The Electronic Trade Documents Act, set to take effect later this year, could make use of blockchain tech to improve security and reduce costs.
Sui Foundation Bins MovEx After Violation of SUI Token Lockup Schedule
MovEx had violated the lockup by initiating three transactions of 625K SUI to three unique wallets, sparking concerns around these excess tokens in the open market.
Crypto Analyst Predicts Bitcoin To Drop By 20% In Coming Weeks
Bitcoin (BTC) has shown much resilience in the wake of the US Federal Reserve announcing a 25 basis points hike in the Federal Funds Rate (FFR) on Wednesday. Based on data from CoinMarketCap, the premier cryptocurrency is up by 0.78% in the last 24…
Animoca Brands Invests $30 Million in Crypto Payments Application Hi
In order to perform KYC on its users, hi will soon utilize a Proof of Human Identity solution that helps prevent bots from transacting on its layer 2 network.
Netflix eyes AI amid Hollywood strike, offers high-paying AI positions
The positions come with six-figure salaries, ranging from $450,000 to $650,000 for the Technical Director role and $300,000 to $900,000 for the Product Manager position.
Twitter to X rebrand sparks debate over new name for ‘tweets’
Amid the new changes to the online social media platform now known as X, users have begun to debate on what to name the iconic posts formerly called tweets.
Twitter hijacks @X handle, offered user merch, trip to HQ as ‘thank you’
The Twitter user who initially registered the @X handle had their profile forcibly changed after Elon Musk rebranded the social media platform to X.
Dogecoin Ascendance: How It Captured PEPE Investors’ Attention
Dogecoin (DOGE) has been making headlines again with its recent price rally, causing a significant impact on the PEPE network and its investors. As the price of DOGE surged around mid-July, on-chain data indicates that investors began to abandon…
Nigerian Central Bank Says Amended CBDC Model to Ensure Increased Volumes and Wallet Activity
Bitget exec discusses limitations and benefits of CTA AI trading bot
The bot is the third in a series of AI-trading initiatives launched this year.
Bitcoin Volatility Expected on Friday's Bank of Japan Rate Decision. Here's Why
The BOJ is predicted to soften its grip on the country's bond markets, potentially influencing global bond markets, exchanges rates and liquidity conditions. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, are sensitive to changes in global liquidity…
Coinbase CEO to Americans: Urge reps to vote ‘yes’ on crypto regulatory clarity bills
Brian Armstrong said that voting yes to the bill would protect innovation and national security in the United States.
Crypto-friendly BlackRock starts ‘digital-first’ investment offering in India
As BlackRock reiterates that an optimal investment allocation should include 84.9% BTC, the firm has formed a major investment partnership in India.
Bitcoin bull run next? Bitfinex stablecoin ratio ‘blows up’ in 2023
A “major leading indicator” for Bitcoin is pointing the way toward a classic repeat of bullish BTC price phases, analysis says.
Worldcoin rebuts reports of lackluster takeup as Altman cites Japan queues
A video shared by Worldcoin co-founder Sam Altman shows a long queue of people in Japan reportedly waiting to collect $50 worth of Worldcoin (WLD) tokens or 25 WLD.
Binance to Restore Full Services in Japan in August, CZ Unveils
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will start offering full services in Japan next month, founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) announced. The leading trading venue for digital assets reenters the Japanese market with a domestic exchange after announcing…
Why Is Bitcoin And The Crypto Market Up Today?
The Bitcoin and crypto markets are experiencing a slight upswing today, with BTC and other major altcoins making gains. The main catalyst behind this uptrend appears to be yesterday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. At the time of…