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Polkadot's new proposal to slash unstaking time to 2 days
[Jun 20 8:54 AM] Polkadot's new RFC-0092 proposal aims to reduce the unstaking period from 28 days to just two days, enhancing user experience and maintaining network security.
Australian Bank Halts Development of ETH-Based Stablecoin
[Jun 19 8:43 PM] The National Australia Bank recently abandoned its stablecoin initiative, and the development team behind the project is now involved with the Ubiquity stablecoin. The Australian bank’s decision to shelve the stablecoin project shows that startups…
Bitcoin grabs top 3 all-time NFT sales record, Ronin unveils zkEVM for gaming: Nifty Newsletter
[Jun 19 1:00 PM] Bitcoin NFTs surpass Ronin in all-time sales volume, achieving over $4.27 billion and climbing to third place behind Solana and Ethereum.
Controversial Figure Martin Shkreli Allegedly Behind New Trump-Themed Crypto Token DJT
[Jun 19 7:25 AM] Martin Shkreli, known for his previous securities fraud conviction, has reportedly claimed to co-create the DJT token, a new crypto asset themed after Donald Trump. The revelation comes as the token’s association with the Trump campaign…
NFT Market Slump: Cryptopunks and Bored Ape Values Plummet Over 90 Days
[Jun 19 6:17 AM] Based on statistics from the past three months, the non-fungible token (NFT) collections Cryptopunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) have seen a notable decrease in value. On March 17, 2024, the floor value of Cryptopunks was approximately 49…
Bitcoin block size hits yearly low: Impact of BTC halving?
[Jun 19 5:14 AM] Despite Bitcoin’s block size hitting a yearly low, the Runes minting market continues to show strong activity and profitability.
Dydx Chain Launches New Software Version, Adds Slinky Oracle for Real-Time Price Updates
[Jun 18 11:06 AM] The decentralized finance (defi) protocol, Dydx, has officially launched version 5.0.0 of its blockchain software, introducing innovative trading features aimed at enhancing market dynamics and user control. This update, approved by the Dydx…
Fox, Time use blockchain to combat fake news
[Jun 18 7:30 AM] Fox’s Verify protocol is set to transition to its own zero-knowledge blockchain, enabling developers to create authentically provable projects and content.
Ethiopian Airlines Partners With Blockchain-Based Loyalty Rewards Firm Loyyal
[Jun 17 5:20 AM] Ethiopian Airlines Group has partnered with Loyyal to leverage the latter’s blockchain infrastructure for its customer loyalty program. The partnership, which is earmarked for Ethiopian Airlines’ Shebamiles members, enables them to earn rewards…
Waka Flocka Flame token launch faces insider trading allegations
[Jun 17 3:53 AM] Around 40% of the coin’s total supply was scooped up before Waka Flocka Flame announced the launch.
Crypto Sector Secures $317M in Venture Capital Deals in Early June
[Jun 16 2:36 PM] With the first half of June concluded, there have been 37 venture capital deals and fundraising events in the crypto sector. Collectively, these investments totaled $317.87 million, with Avail, a modular blockchain project, leading the pack with…
T-Mobile Owner Deutsche Telekom Unveils Bitcoin and Lightning Network Node Operations
Report Says Biden Administration, Mark Cuban, and Ro Khanna Set for Critical Crypto Roundtable
Ethereum: 200,000 ETH Options Expiry Spurs Demand – How Far Can Price Go?
[Jun 16 6:00 AM] Investors are bullish on Ethereum as the industry awaits the launch of Spot Ethereum ETFs. This sentiment is relayed through the recent expiration of Ethereum options contracts and the put-call ratio. According to data, over 200,000 ETH options…
Tech Entrepreneur Suggests Mainstream Companies May Have Adopted NFT Loyalty Programs Prematurely
[Jun 16 12:09 AM] According to Juan Otero, CEO of the crypto-native travel booking platform Travala, many mainstream companies that attempted to use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for customer or user loyalty programs may have seized the opportunity prematurely. Otero…
LEAKED: Biden Admin to Attend Bitcoin Roundtable With Key Congressional Officials in DC
[Jun 15 2:52 PM] U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna, representing California's 17th congressional district, is set to host a Bitcoin and blockchain roundtable in Washington D.C. in early July, according to a private email sent by Khanna's Office, seen by…
NFT Market Sees Gains for Second Consecutive Week, Sales Up 10.95%
[Jun 15 9:04 AM] Non-fungible token (NFT) sales increased by 10.95% this week compared to the previous week, marking the second consecutive week of gains. Despite a 76.7% drop in the number of buyers, blockchain-issued digital collectibles achieved $141.73 million…
Despite Crypto Market Downturn, TON Achieves All-Time High
[Jun 15 7:50 AM] While bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market experienced declines over the past three days, The Open Network’s toncoin (TON) hit an all-time high on Saturday morning, reaching $8.25 per unit. TON has climbed into the top ten rankings…
Deutsche Telekom announces Bitcoin mining plans at BTC Prague
[Jun 15 7:04 AM] Deutsche Telekom’s plans and Web3 expansion follow its recently established position as a validator on Fetch.ai’s decentralized blockchain.
Vitalik Buterin endorses TiTok AI for onchain image storage
[Jun 15 5:58 AM] TiTok AI, a new method for efficient onchain image compression, could be a useful tool for blockchain applications.
How to use blockchain and smart contracts in procurement
[Jun 15 2:20 AM] Discover the transformative power of blockchain and smart contracts in revolutionizing procurement processes, enhancing transparency and streamlining supply chain management.
56% of Fortune 500 Firms Pursue Crypto and Blockchain Projects, Says Coinbase
[Jun 15 1:33 AM] A Coinbase report reveals that cryptocurrency and blockchain initiatives among Fortune 100 companies rose by 39% year-over-year, reaching a record high in Q1 2024. In addition, 56% of Fortune 500 companies are working on onchain projects. The…
Uniswap Labs’ Crypto: The Game set for Emmy Award consideration
[Jun 14 1:29 PM] Crypto meets reality TV in a hit online game just scooped by Uniswap.
NEAR Protocol: From Recent Dip To Google Search Darling – Is $16 Next?
[Jun 14 11:30 AM] NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is making waves in the cryptosphere, surging to the top of Google searches and capturing investor attention. This newfound interest, coupled with strong activity data from blockchain analytics platform DappRadar, fuels…
Here's Why Bitcoin's Not Keeping Pace With Nasdaq
[Jun 14 3:53 AM] Bitcoin has declined 6% in one week even as Nasdaq rallies to fresh record highs.
Lil Pump and dump: Rapper tattoos ‘Solana’ on forehead after selling SOL tokens
[Jun 14 3:20 AM] Lil Pump’s new Solana tattoo sparked mixed reactions from fans and the crypto community, with some criticizing and others celebrating the move.
Cardano and MultiversX Join Web3 Innovation Initiative in Geneva with Launch of Lightningbox
Bitwise Forecasts $20 Trillion Boost To Global GDP From Crypto And AI By 2030
[Jun 13 9:00 PM] The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto is poised to unleash a notable wave that could add a staggering $20 trillion to the global gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, according to a recent report by Bitcoin ETF issuer Bitwise…
Space and Time Unveils Sub-Second ZK Prover, Now Open-Sourced
[Jun 13 2:19 PM] With goals set on advancing blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) integration, Space and Time has publicly released its high-speed zero-knowledge prover, Proof of SQL, under an open software license. The team says the release marks a notable…