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Bitcoin Ordinal Sales Surge by 1,816%—And It’s Just Part of This Week’s NFT Shakeup
19.10.2024
Amid the broad uptick in crypto asset markets, non-fungible token (NFT) sales saw a 22.38% increase this past week. NFT sales managed to rake in $92.95 million this week and Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT sales led the way. Digital Collectibles Spike in Activity as Ethereum and Bitcoin Top the NFT Charts...
Asmongold Twitch Ban, Massive Pokémon Leak, And More Of The Week's Biggest News
19.10.2024
Well, kids, it’s been a week. From a popular Twitch streamer getting banned for racist remarks to a huge leak of one of Nintendo’s biggest properties, there’s been a lot going on in the gaming world. We also got a warning from an ex-PlayStation boss about the future of the industry and a short...
Hong Kong’s Fraud Empire Collapses: How Triads, AI, and Fake Love Fuel Massive Crypto Heist
19.10.2024
Hong Kong police have dismantled a notorious fraud syndicate responsible for defrauding victims of HK$360 million using romance scams tied to fake cryptocurrency platforms. Arresting 27 individuals, some linked to triads, they revealed the sophisticated use of deepfake technology and digital media...
Digital Ruble and Sanctions: Expert Analyzes Russia’s Digital Currency Plan to Evade Western Control
19.10.2024
A Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and former adviser at the Central Bank of Russia has weighed in on the digital ruble, Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), highlighting its potential role in reshaping Russia’s financial landscape amid sanctions. While the digital...
Inside GOAT’s Wild Market Ride: What’s Driving This AI-Meme Coin Craze?
19.10.2024
The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven meme coin goatseus maximus (GOAT), launched on pump.fun, has reached a market valuation of $418 million after gaining more than 36% against the U.S. dollar by 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday. Earlier in the day, the meme coin hit an all-time high (ATH)...
Crypto events turn to regulation and politics as US election looms
18.10.2024
Some executives at crypto and blockchain firms have suggested prioritizing US congressional races over the presidential election
SEC approves New York Stock Exchange listing of Bitcoin options ETF
18.10.2024
Traders believe that the approval of options for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds will inject much-needed liquidity into the markets
Before Bitcoin: 4 Early Digital Currencies and Why They Collapsed
18.10.2024
Before bitcoin took the spotlight, several digital currencies aimed to change the way we exchange value, but none could withstand the test of time. Ecash, E-gold, Liberty Reserve, and Q coins each had their moment, only to fall short in the end. This piece dives into their stories and uncovers...
How three tiny social games inverted Steam interest curves...
18.10.2024
Also: a look at the week's big Steam trends, and a lotta discovery news
A Video Game Flopped Harder Than Anything At The Box Office This Year, And The Mainstream Press Barely Noticed
18.10.2024
In the summer of 2024, an entertainment project went more spectacularly wrong than possibly any entertainment project in human history. A venture that cost an approximated $400 million, and is thought to have made back only $1 million, representing a flop that dwarfs the likes of movie disasters...
Tokenization and Stablecoins Close to Being Regulated in This Latam Giant
18.10.2024
The President of the Central Bank of the Latin American giant announced plans to expedite the regulation of asset tokenization and stablecoins by 2025. The bank will issue a new consultation this month to gather more input on the rules for approving VASPs’ operations in the country. Central...
Crypto.com v. SEC Is a Bold, 'Bet the Company' Case
18.10.2024
If the company's case can clear one procedural hurdle, it will have the SEC on its heels in Texas
The New Blockchain Trilemma Is Here, and It’s Not About Technology
18.10.2024
The original blockchain trilemma said builders had to choose between decentralization, scalability and security. The new one is a choice between products, customers and regulatory approval, says EY’s Paul Brody
5 DeFi predictions for 2025: Rise of AI, Omnichain and BTC derivatives
18.10.2024
It's that time of year again when pundits break out the crystal ball to predict the big new trends in DeFi for 2025
5 DeFi predictions for 2025: Rise of AI, Omnichain and BTC derivatives
18.10.2024
It's that time of year again when pundits break out the crystal ball to predict the big new trends in DeFi for 2025
Interview Insights: Michael Saylor on MicroStrategy and Bitcoin
18.10.2024
In a recent interview with Madison Reidy, Michael Saylor, the CEO of MicroStrategy shared his insights on the…
Bitcoin Isn't at a Record Like Gold and S&P 500, but an Overlooked Catalyst Suggests a Coming Change
18.10.2024
The weakness in Japanese yen bodes well for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies
The Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Remaster Looks Surprisingly Gorgeous And Will Have Way More NPCs
18.10.2024
On the one hand, the PlayStation 4 version of Horizon Zero Dawn already looked great running on a PS5, and selling a remaster feels a bit like a wasteful attempt to double-dip by Sony. On the other hand, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is looking exceptional so far, and might end up being one of...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LINK and ICP Gain 3.8% as Index Trades Higher From Thursday
18.10.2024
Only two assets were trading lower, including Aptos and Litecoin
Game developer sues Jump Crypto for alleged pump and dump, $1.4M freeze
18.10.2024
The developer of a post-apocalyptic Web3 game sued market maker Jump Crypto for allegedly dumping its coins on the market in breach of its contract