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Ethereum-Based Protocol Alkimiya Creates Market for Hedging Bitcoin Fees
23.7.2024
One question is whether the protocol can pull in loyal bitcoin users – or if it will eventually end up on an Ethereum-compatible layer-2 network atop Bitcoin
Solana-Based Kamala Token Soars as Biden-Linked Meme Coins Tumble After Race Withdrawal
22.7.2024
On July 21, 2024, a Sunday evening around 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time, presidential meme coins experienced notable fluctuations. A Solana-based meme token called kamala horris (KAMA) surged over 78% within 24 hours, while crypto coins linked to the Biden family saw a steep decline. This dramatic...
Plus: why did (or didn't) this week's Steam launches 'take off'?
20.7.2024
Some musings based on this week's Steam charts. (Also, other charts galore!)
Nvidia claims breakthrough on path to GPU-based quantum computing
19.7.2024
Quantum annealing systems could impact the finance and blockchain industries in a major way
FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans
19.7.2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return the stolen funds to victims and hold criminals accountable....
Vitalik Buterin Warns Against Political Support Based on Crypto Stance
18.7.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advised against basing political support solely on a candidate’s pro-crypto stance. He emphasized the importance of broader values like individual freedoms and technological advancement. “Crypto-friendly now does not mean crypto-friendly five years...
Vitalik Buterin Argues Against Supporting Political Candidates Based Only On 'Pro-Crypto' Stances
17.7.2024
StarkWare verifies first zero-knowledge proof on Bitcoin
17.7.2024
StarkWare’s milestone opens the door for ZK-based layer-2 solutions, enhancing Bitcoin’s scalability and global payment capabilities
Issuance of TRON-Based USDT Exceeds $60 Billion
17.7.2024
In a recent social media post, Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, announced that the issuance of TRON-based USDT has reached a significant milestone, exceeding $60 billion. This achievement also marks TRON as the first blockchain to have a single stablecoin valued at more than $60 billion. This...
Zimbabwean Miner Launches Blockchain-Based Gold Tracking System
17.7.2024
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 markets. Kuvimba, the country’s largest gold...
Palau partners with Soramitsu on blockchain-based bond platform
16.7.2024
The Pacific island nation, with a population of 18,000, is a leader in the implantation of blockchain technology
Tokyo-Based Metaplanet Adds Almost 22 More Bitcoin to Its Treasury
16.7.2024
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based public company, has revealed that it has acquired more bitcoin for its treasury holdings. According to disclosure statements, Metaplanet acquired 21.877 bitcoin, spending about $1.26 million (200 million Japanese yen) for this purpose. Now, Metaplanet holds 225.61 bitcoin...
Digital Asset Funds Achieve Record $17.8B Inflows in 2024, Reports Coinshares
15.7.2024
Digital asset investment products experienced significant buying activity last week, resulting in inflows of $1.44 billion. This brings the year-to-date total to a record $17.8 billion, far exceeding the 2021 figure of $10.6 billion, according to Coinshares. Record Inflows in Digital Asset Funds...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Broad-Based Gains Push Index Up 8.2%
15.7.2024
ICP led today's gains in the CoinDesk 20 Index with a 26.1% rise
Solana Based AI Project Grass Announces Final Epoch of Closed Beta
15.7.2024
Grass, an artificial intelligence (AI) based web crawling project that uses the Solana network, has announced the end of its closed beta version with its final epoch. Grass stated that the beta allowed it to verify that it can reach 100% of the web, with only two companies also capable of doing...
Square-Enix backs blockchain-based football MMO ‘Soccerverse’
12.7.2024
The game uses the Polygon blockchain and currently runs in most browsers
TON Blockchain Will Release New Layer-2 Based On Polygon’s Technology
9.7.2024
The new protocol, called the TON Applications Chain (TAC), will make use of Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK), as well as their AggLayer
House of the Dragon Episode 4 Recap: Dragon Vs. Dragon Vs. Dragon
8.7.2024
If the revelations of last week’s House of The Dragon told audiences anything, it’s that we are too far ahead in this Targaeryn war to retreat. It’s war or die!Read more
SEC wants retailer’s crypto suit tossed as it’s based on ‘phantom’ policy
4.7.2024
A Texas bag retailer sued the SEC to get legal protection for a token airdrop, but the regulator says the suit was based on a policy that doesn’t exist
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 Recap: Sister Act
2.7.2024
After two high-velocity episodes of death and mourning, the third episode of House of the Dragon’s second season slows down the energy, though not before giving a taste of the famed Bracken and Blackwood feud. The opposing families find themselves on opposite sides of the civil war and go to blows...