NFTs poised for comeback despite sales drop say execs
[Jul 18 1:43 AM] Despite a 45% drop in NFT sales during Q2 2024, Web3 professionals remain optimistic about the future of non-fungible tokens.
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Profit-Making Crypto Address Makes $16M Investment in BTC
[Jul 18 12:20 AM]
Grayscale Launches Decentralized Crypto AI Fund for Accredited Investors
[Jul 17 12:10 PM] Grayscale Investments has announced the launch of the Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund, aimed at providing exposure to blockchain-based artificial intelligence (AI) protocols. The fund, available to accredited investors, includes a basket of…
Protocol Village: IoTeX 'DePIN Infrastructure Modules' to Reduce Development Time
[Jul 17 11:40 AM] The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.
Blockchain Friendly Roberta Metsola Reelected as EU Parliament President
[Jul 17 9:42 AM] In 2018, as a member of the European Parliament for Malta, she called for regulation on crypto and blockchain when needed, without stifling innovation.
Worldcoin faces ‘scam’ allegations after extending token lockup by 2 years
[Jul 17 7:01 AM] Worldcoin faces allegations of price manipulation after delaying unlocking 80% of its native tokens.
Zimbabwean Miner Launches Blockchain-Based Gold Tracking System
[Jul 17 2:30 AM] Zimbabwean mining company, Kuvimba Mining House, has introduced a blockchain-based mine-to-market traceability system for its gold production in the country. This system ensures that all gold from Kuvimba is traceable from the mine to international…
UAE Blockchain and AI Startup Sentient Labs Secures $85 Million in Seed Funding
[Jul 17 1:21 AM] Sentient Labs, a UAE-headquartered startup, has successfully raised $85 million in seed funding. The funding round was spearheaded by billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Pantera Capital, with additional participation from Framework…
Bitso Integrates Lightspark for Bitcoin Lightning Network
[Jul 16 9:11 PM] Bitso, a leading Latin American cryptocurrency platform, has announced its partnership with Lightspark to incorporate the Bitcoin Lightning Network into its services. This integration aims to enhance the speed and affordability of bitcoin…
MoonPay and Christie’s dip into AI-generated art with new ‘Web3 Tools’
[Jul 16 9:00 AM] More bridges between Web3 and generative AI are being built as the luxury art auctioneer Christie’s and MoonPay unveil a new art experience at the eighth Art + Tech Summit in a unique gamified event.
Solana’s Popcat Nears $1 Billion Market Cap After Hitting ATH
[Jul 16 7:30 AM] Popcat has emerged from the convergence of internet memes and cryptocurrency. The meme coin depicts a playful feline, and it serves as inspiration for this digital asset, which has captured the attention of investors and crypto enthusiasts as it…
From Microstrategy to Gamestop — Backed Introduces 5 New Tokenized Equities
[Jul 16 7:05 AM] Backed, a firm specializing in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has launched five new tokenized equities. The newly introduced tokens represent stocks of prominent companies, offering non-U.S. investors exposure to these assets via blockchain…
Kraken and Tottenham Hotspur score big in crypto partnership
[Jul 16 6:30 AM] Kraken is now Tottenham Hotspur’s first official crypto and Web3 partner, with the goal of boosting fan engagement and increasing awareness about cryptocurrency.
Mt Gox Estate Transfers $3B in Bitcoin, $53M in Bitcoin Cash Ahead of Distribution
[Jul 16 4:51 AM] According to onchain data, at 4:12 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, 48,641 bitcoin worth just over $3 billion were transferred by the Mt Gox estate ahead of the forthcoming distribution. Mt Gox Estate Moves Large Holdings Before Distribution After the price of…
Average Onchain Bitcoin Fees Drop Below $2, Lowest in Over 250 Days
[Jul 14 11:19 AM] Since July 1, the average transaction fee on the Bitcoin blockchain has remained below $2, with current onchain fees at 15.5 satoshis per virtual byte (sat/vB), translating to $1.54 per transfer. Bitcoin Fees Hit 10-Month Low Onchain Bitcoin fees…
Web3 Marketing Strategist Says It’s a ‘Mistake’ to Frame Blockchain and AI as Competing Technologies
Standard Chartered-Backed Blockchain Firm Partior Closes $60 Million Series B Round
[Jul 13 9:37 PM] Blockchain firm Partior announced on July 12 that it had closed a $60 million Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. The investment will be used to enhance Partior’s capabilities, including intraday foreign exchange swaps, cross-currency…
Pixelverse Raises $2 Million, Totals $7.5 Million in Private Funding
[Jul 12 4:21 PM] Pixelverse, a Web3 gaming ecosystem, has secured an additional $2 million in funding, bringing its total private round to $7.5 million. This funding was provided by several Web3 venture capital firms and prominent angel investors. Web3 Gaming…
Seven Years of Binance: CEO Richard Teng Shares Insights on Achievements and Future Goals
[Jul 12 3:30 PM] Binance is celebrating its seventh anniversary, reflecting on its growth and achievements in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency industry. In an open letter, Binance CEO Richard Teng shared his insights and perspective on the company’s journey and…
Hiro Systems Applauds SEC Decision to Close Stacks Investigation
[Jul 12 8:48 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Stacks, a Bitcoin scaling network, and its original developer, Hiro Systems, with no recommended enforcement actions. This investigation began in 2021 despite…
Blockchain-Enabled Sports Tech Startup Fanera Partners Saudi Government, Set to Relocate to Riyadh
[Jul 12 5:20 AM] Blockchain-enabled sports tech startup Fanera has partnered with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Investment and is poised to relocate its headquarters to Riyadh. Through its fan engagement app, Fanera aims to empower football fans, enabling them to…
German gov’t Bitcoin wallet drops to 5,800 BTC after major sale
[Jul 12 2:41 AM] With 5,800 Bitcoin remaining, the German government has sold 88.4% of its original 50,000 BTC.
Droppgroup Partners Solana-Focused Superteam to Drive Web3 Adoption in Saudi Arabia
[Jul 11 9:33 PM] Web3 development firms Droppgroup and Superteam have partnered to accelerate Web3 adoption in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to revolutionize Saudi Arabia’s public and private sectors through Web3. Collaboration Aligns with Saudi…
Worldcoin Launches World Chain Developer Preview, Targets Increased Scalability
[Jul 11 1:33 PM] Worldcoin, the biometric ID and UBI project, has announced the launch of the developer preview of World Chain, a new blockchain that will allow it to scale beyond the numbers currently achieved. This developer preview will serve as a platform for…
Celer Network Thwarts Attempted Domain Takeover
[Jul 11 12:20 PM] Celer Network, a blockchain and cross-layer platform, said on July 11, 2024 (9:38 am EST), that it thwarted an attempt to take over its domains. The platform claimed it recovered all the Domain Name System (DNS) records. An investigation found the…
Coinbase Launches New Wallet Web App to Streamline Onchain Activity
[Jul 11 10:00 AM] San Francisco crypto firm Coinbase has introduced a new web application for its wallet, designed to provide users with a unified platform for managing onchain assets. The application aims to simplify the experience for users by offering a…
Coinbase launches unified onchain monitoring through new wallet app
[Jul 11 10:00 AM] Coinbase’s new wallet app will allow users to connect any self-custodial wallet for an aggregated view of assets.
Protocol Village: SKALE's 'Pacifica V3' Upgrade to Double Transaction Throughput
[Jul 10 7:20 PM] The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.
3AC wallet buys NFT with 3-year-old offer, zkSync denies insider minting claims: Nifty Newsletter
[Jul 10 1:00 PM] A wallet owned by the bankrupt hedge fund Three Arrows Capital purchased an NFT via a three-year-old offer.
European Central Bank is exploring blockchain and MPC technology
[Jul 10 7:46 AM] The central bank has been experimenting with multiparty computation, which could support the entire European economy in the future.