NFT Sales Hit $95.42M With Ethereum Dominating, but Market Participation Shrinks
10.8.2024
Between Aug. 3 and Aug. 10, 2024, non-fungible token (NFT) sales experienced a 6.29% increase from the previous week, hitting a total of $95.42 million. However, the number of participants in the NFT market saw a sharp decline, with buyers dropping by 86.34% and sellers by 77.25%. NFT Market Sees...
Online Gaming Veteran: Top Tech, Strong Marketing Key to Web3 Growth and Adoption
10.8.2024
While the biggest blockchain bridge hacks have centered on private key mismanagement, according to Joshua Tobkin, CEO of Supra, smart contract errors and cryptography implementation issues also contribute to cybercriminals’ success. Tobkin said while bridges are poised to play...
Harris campaign’s alleged crypto reset questioned amid Fed's bank action
10.8.2024
Critics argue that the Fed’s actions represent a significant overreach and could stifle innovation in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector
Gemini urges CFTC to withdraw proposed rule on event contracts
10.8.2024
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss believes that cryptocurrency prediction platforms offer a level of integrity that other platforms can’t match
SEC and Ideanomics settle in fraudulent $40M crypto revenue reporting
10.8.2024
The Ideanomics case exemplifies the potential consequences of misleading financial practices and reinforces the need for rigorous compliance with federal securities laws
Okx Says Accounts Interacting With Tornado Cash Will Be Closed
10.8.2024
According to the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Okx, users are now barred from account interacting with Tornado Cash and Garantex. In a post on social media, the CEO said any Okx accounts receiving deposits from sanctioned entities, including Garantex and Tornado Cash, will trigger compliance...
VC firms are slowing down crypto investments for a 'nuanced reason' — Venture Capitalist
10.8.2024
Adam Cochran highlighted that crypto funding has slowed as venture capitalists prefer to focus on “breakout trends” rather than “moonshots.”
Milei’s Government Creates ‘Minority Report’ AI Unit to Predict Crimes in Argentina
10.8.2024
The government of President Javier Milei has created a security-focused artificial intelligence (AI) unit that will use learning algorithms and other technologies to supervise the internet and predict crimes before they happen in Argentina. The unit, created last week, has caught attention...
Pip World Buys Roblox Stock Simulator Game for Undisclosed Price
10.8.2024
Stockrise, Roblox’s highest-grossing stock simulator game, has been acquired by the socialfi gaming platform Pip World for an undisclosed price. The acquisition is expected to help Pip users develop practical risk assessment and trading skills. The deal sees Stockrise join Pip’s social games...
Robinhood Reports 161% Surge in Q2 Crypto Revenue
10.8.2024
Robinhood Markets announced a record-breaking $682 million in revenue for the second quarter, highlighting a 161% rise in cryptocurrency revenue. Robinhood’s assets under custody also saw a 57% increase, driven by key acquisitions and the rising value of both equities and cryptocurrencies....
Bitcoin bull-bear cycle indicator flips bullish as price holds $60K
10.8.2024
The Bitcoin bull-bear market indicator has turned green once more after Bitcoin's drop below $50,000 triggered its first bearish signal since January 2023
Global Asset Freeze Targets Fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ and Onecoin
10.8.2024
A London high court has announced a global asset freeze targeting Onecoin’s co-founder Ruja Ignatova and associates. Over 400 investors sought this legal action after losing millions in the Onecoin cryptocurrency scam. The asset freeze prevents further movement of Ignatova’s wealth, possibly...