Nifty News: Coca-Cola gest Based, Reddit avatars reach 20M milestone and more
Coca-Cola has chosen the newly-launched Coinbase layer-2 network Base to deploy its Masterpiece NFT collection.
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Study Shows Bitcoin Mining Could Accelerate Transition to Renewable Energy
Coinbase app is ‘broken’ for UX, admits CEO Brian Armstrong
Brian Armstrong said the next two weeks will see a series of rapid updates on the biggest pain points for Coinbase app users.
Ethereum Price Rebounds But Here’s Why Upsides Might Be Limited
Ethereum price is attempting a recovery wave from the $1,835 zone against the US Dollar. ETH could start a steady increase if it clears the $1,860 resistance. Ethereum is trading in a range below the $1,860 and $1,880 resistance levels. The price…
Weekend Wrap: Uniswap dev sacked for alleged rug, Steadefi hacker goes mixing and more
Uniswap developer AzFlin has admitted to creating the FRENS token but has argued what he did doesn't constitute a rug pull.
Bitcoin Price Grinds Lower and Turns Vulnerable If It Struggles Below $30K
Bitcoin price is moving lower from the $29,500 zone. BTC is showing bearish signs and might decline further below the $29,000 support zone. Bitcoin is gaining bearish momentum below the $29,500 support. The price is trading below $29,500 and the…
Sam Bankman-Fried spends 3rd night in notorious New York prison
The former FTX CEO has swapped his parent's cozy Stanford home for the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, which isn't known for its comforts.
Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Unexpectedly Leads in Presidential Voting in Argentina
Milei had been tabbed to finish no higher than third in Sunday’s preliminary election.
Disappearance of $900K Puts Focus on Vintage Bitcoin Project Libbitcoin
The issue, dubbed “Milk Sad,” was discovered in late July by information security firm Distrust.
This scenario could spark Gary Gensler’s resignation: Former SEC official
John Reed Stark believes SEC chair Gary Gensler could throw in the towel, depending on a possible scenario to play out in 2024.
Zunami Protocol confirms stablecoin pools attacked, $2.1M loss estimated
Blockchain security firm PeckShield estimates the protocol suffered more than $2.1 million from the price manipulation attack.
Latam Insights — Argentine Peso Touches Historic Lows, Tether Dominated the Brazilian Market
An ETF will bring a revolution for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
A Bitcoin ETF is on the cusp of receiving approval in the United States — and it may not be long before we see one in Hong Kong or elsewhere in Asia.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Steady Below $30K as SBF Goes Back to Jail
PLUS: The tragicomedy of Sam Bankman-Fried continued on Friday with the revocation of his bail. Even before the decision, CoinDesk columnist David Morris explained why the decision was predictable.
Amid Gold’s Recent Slide, Experts Predict a Shining Future with Potential Highs Beyond $2,500 by 2024
In recent times, gold and silver have faced a downtrend, with gold losing over 2% of its value in the past month and silver tumbling more than 5% against the U.S. dollar. Even amid gold’s rather uninspiring performance this last month, David…
Bitcoin’s sideways price action leads traders to focus on SHIB, UNI, MKR and XDC
SHIB, UNI, MKR and XDC show signs of strength even as Bitcoin price remains stuck inside a narrow range.
Defi Market Rebounds: Value Locked Rises to Nearly $42 Billion, Token Market Swells
On the verge of dipping below the $40 billion mark on August 2, the overall value locked in decentralized finance (defi) has made a comeback, rising to over $41 billion. Additionally, the defi crypto sector has swelled to $45.08 billion, reflecting…
Idle No More: $11.4 Million in ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Wake up After Years of Dormancy
Hovering just above the $29,000 mark, bitcoin’s value remained relatively stable while an interesting event occurred on Saturday afternoon: a dormant cache of 195.79 bitcoins, untouched for over seven years, was transferred for the first…
Toncoin (TON) Throws Weight Around To Lead Weekend Top 20 With 22% Rally
The dynamic and ever-evolving blockchain community has shown a great deal of interest in and enthusiasm for Toncoin (TON). Due to its technological underpinnings and innovative answers to the long-standing problems that have plagued the field of…
Fundstrat’s $180K Bitcoin Price Prediction, Analyst Says World War III Already Started Citing BRICS, SEC Looks to Appeal Ripple Ruling — Week in Review
A Fundstrat investor note has said BTC could hit $180,000 before the upcoming block reward halving in April 2024, and an Indian analyst thinks World War III has already begun, expecting the BRICS economic bloc to merge with the Shanghai Cooperation…
Human Action, Not Political Action: The Individual's Role In Bitcoin's Revolution
This is an opinion editorial by Michael Matulef, an independent student of Austrian economics and member of the Mises Institute.The impending U.S. presidential election has ignited a spark of excitement within the Bitcoin community, as various…
Shiba Inu Steals The Spotlight, Leaving Bitcoin Behind In A Week Of Price Surges
The Shiba Inu (SHIB) coin has exceeded even the top 10 established cryptocurrencies this week, posting a solid 15% increase that has captivated the attention of the cryptocurrency community. The notable ascent in SHIB’s price is closely…
North Korea Hackers Continue to Target Crypto Platforms: UN Report
Hackers working for North Korea have continued to attack companies in the crypto space this year, according to independent sanctions monitors. Their findings, which reveal that Pyongyang proceeds with the development of its nuclear and weapons…
Voyager’s token transfer to Coinbase sparks sell-off suspicions
The motive behind the transactions has triggered speculation within the broader crypto community.
Binance Japan to Use KYC Services From Liquid
The world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has selected Liquid as an identity verification partner for its Japanese platform. The services of the Tokyo-headquartered biometrics firm will allow Binance Japan to ensure its…
Legal scholars file amicus brief in support of Coinbase
The legal practitioners asked the court to adhere to the established definition of “investment contract” when interpreting its scope.
Bitcoin centralized by corporate giants should not be feared – Michael Saylor
During a recent podcast interview, Michael Saylor explained that Bitcoin being bought and centralized by corporations should not be feared. He also outlined three main reasons driving the need for custodians.