ZynCoin Meme Token Patches Things Up With Tobacco Giant Philip Morris
The Fortune 500 firm initially demanded an end to the crypto named for its nicotine pouch, but backed down after realizing there was no entity to sue.
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Bitcoin Selloff: German Gov’t Offloads Another $67 Million As Price Wobbles
In a continued effort to liquidate its substantial Bitcoin holdings, the German government has once again engaged in significant transactions involving BTC, according to data from blockchain analytics platforms Arkham Intel. This morning, the…
U.S. State Department Offers New $5M Reward for Missing ‘Cryptoqueen’
OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova went missing in Athens in 2017.
Animoca Brands plans return to stock market by 2025
Animoca Brands is considering a public market return after four years of delisting in Australia, eyeing more receptive jurisdictions like Hong Kong and the Middle East.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Break Outflow Trend With $30M in Inflows
On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reversed their continuous outflow trend, attracting $31.01 million in net inflows. Leading the charge, Fidelity’s FBTC garnered $49 million, while Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)…
Ora, Aiming to 'Unlock Design Space for AI Dapps,' Raises $20M
The project, founded in 2022, says it aims to incorporate AI into decentralized applications with its "on-chain AI oracle."
Worldcoin partners with Alchemy to build blockchain infrastructure
Worldcoin revealed a partnership with Alchemy to build out infrastructure for its blockchain World Chain, which is also the new home for its World ID and World App.
Incentive networks could save millions on AI compute costs
Compute costs for AI are going up. Incentive-network-driven compute could be the key to saving you and your investors millions of dollars.
Bitwise CIO Expects $15 Billion To Flow Into Spot Ethereum ETFs, How Will ETH React?
Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan recently discussed the inflows the US Spot Ethereum ETFs could attract. Specifically, he stated how much could flow into these funds in their first 18 months of trading. Spot Ethereum ETFs To…
Blast Token Debuts at $3B Value as 17% of Supply Airdropped to Early Adopters
Blast is the second largest layer 2 network with $1.6 billion in TVL.
Bitstamp drops Tether’s euro stablecoin amid new MiCA rules
Bitstamp was one of the first crypto exchanges to list Tether’s euro-pegged stablecoin, EURT, in November 2021.
El Salvador’s national Bitcoin chief has been orange-pilling Argentina
The head of El Salvador’s new crypto commission started his Bitcoin journey in 2013 and continues it today.
Celebrity memecoins highlight crypto’s influencer problem
Celebrity memecoins have become the latest crypto trend in 2024, with a slew of celebrity endorsements.
Telegram-linked Notcoin eyes 100% price rally after 210M NOT token burn
NOT price will likely undergo a major bullish reversal move in the coming weeks, supported by Notcoin's initiatives to bring more users to its gaming ecosystem.
US Dollar Retains Global Dominance Despite BRICS Efforts, Reveals Atlantic Council Report
Despite concerted efforts by the BRICS nations to decrease global dependence on the U.S. dollar, the fiat currency remains the dominant force in the world economy, a new study from the Atlantic Council’s Geoeconomics Center finds. The report…
Animoca Looks to Go Public in Hong Kong or Middle East in 2025: Report
The prominent Web3 investor has held talks with investment banks, but is yet to finalize an advisor.
Can Terra Classic Rise From The Ashes? Analyst Foresees 1,500% Price Increase
Terra Classic (LUNC), the phoenix attempting to rise from the ashes of the infamous TerraUSD crash, is once again capturing investor attention. Coincodex analysts predict a modest 10.7% price increase by July 25th, while renowned crypto analyst…
PancakeSwap launches AI-powered prediction market on Arbitrum
Arbitrum users can now predict Ether price movements with PancakeSwap’s AI-powered market, leveraging Allora’s machine-learning data for accuracy.
What is a Bitcoin-backed loan, and how to get one?
Bitcoin-backed loans use cryptocurrency holdings as collateral, offering borrowers access to cash while retaining ownership of their Bitcoin.
Web3 gets its own version of Trustpilot to bring users and creators together
A new decentralized application aims to revolutionize product feedback and user engagement in the Web3 space by fostering direct interaction between users and product teams.
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Inverse Head and Shoulders Pattern Suggests Bullish Reversal
On Wednesday, via the 1-hour chart, bitcoin is forming a potential inverse head and shoulders pattern around the $61,500 level. If confirmed by a breakout above $62,000, this could signal a bullish reversal. Additionally, the 4-hour chart reveals a…
First Mover Americas: Germany Moves 750 BTC, Altcoins Bleed Liquidity
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 26, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Sui expands custody with Copper to attract institutional finance
The two-year-old layer-1 blockchain is teaming up with the digital assets financial services provider to create new infrastructure options.
Many EU Crypto Entities May Not Know the Correct Deadline for Sustainability Disclosures Under MiCA: Risk Analyst
Several crypto asset service providers (CASPS) in the European Union (EU) may not know the correct deadline to make sustainability disclosures reflecting their environmental footprint despite a clarification made by the bloc's securities regulator…
Anonymous Donor Pays $500,000 in Bitcoin for Julian Assange's Freedom Flight
An anonymous Bitcoin donor has paid over $500,000 in BTC to cover WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's expenses for his flight home to Australia. Assange is now a free man after pleading guilty in a US court under a deal ending his 14-year legal…
Bitcoin Rejection At $62,498 Signals Bearish Dominance, Here Are Possible Outcomes
Bitcoin recently faced a significant rejection at the $62,498 resistance level, underscoring the prevailing bearish dominance in the market. This failure to break through a critical threshold highlights the strength of selling pressure and raises…
EU Targets Crypto Asset Providers Accused of Aiding Russia in Warfare Against Ukraine
The most recent European Union sanctions against the Kremlin prohibit Eurozone operators from engaging with crypto asset providers that facilitate transactions supporting Russia’s defence-industrial base. Additionally, the new sanctions regime…
Cardano node upgrade underway following mainnet DDoS attack
A failed DDoS attack on the Cardano blockchain led developers to initiate a node upgrade to enhance security.
AI makes it even easier for governments to surveil you — Nym CEO
Nym CEO Harry Halpin tells The Agenda podcast that artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever to conduct surveillance against activists and dissidents.
Exclusive Gateway to Japan’s Web3 Frontier – Detailed Agenda of IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO and Japan Blockchain Week
PRESS RELEASE. Kyoto, Japan, June 26, 2024 – The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City) is thrilled to unveil the detailed agenda for IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO with Japan Blockchain Week Summit, set…