US senators introduce new stablecoin bill
Price analysis 4/17: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB Bitcoin price descends to new lows, dragging altcoins down with it just days before the long-awaited BTC supply halving.
Pro-crypto Super PAC backs winners of Democratic primaries for House seats Democratic candidates in Texas and Alabama both won their primary races after receiving a combined $3.7 million in financial support from the Protect Progress Super PAC.
MeWe social network boss says blockchain can solve the TikTok problem CEO Jeffrey Edell laid out a six-point plan for social media companies planning the transition to blockchain.
Bored Ape floor price sinks, NASA training astronauts in the metaverse: Nifty Newsletter NASA has turned to Web3 tech, such as the metaverse, as well as virtual reality, to train astronauts to live in space.
MIT, German central bank will research CBDC privacy in new project The Deutsche Bundesbank is the fourth central monetary authority to conduct research in conjunction with MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative.
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Kraken exchange rolls out self-custody crypto wallet following other CEXs Kraken Wallet will initially support coins, tokens, NFTs, and DeFi assets on eight blockchains.
Doctors turn to Apple’s Vision Pro headset to practice surgery amid cadaver shortage Veyond Metaverse aims to mimic the traditional cadaver experience in visceral detail with Apple’s mixed reality device.
Bitcoin drops below $60K as analyst says zero spot Bitcoin ETF inflows ‘very normal’ Bitcoin price losses crucial support at $60,000 as inflows to the spot Bitcoin ETFs stagnate.
US senators introduce new stablecoin bill For months, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis had hinted that they were preparing legislation to establish guardrails for stablecoin issuers and users.
Solana network ‘nowhere near where we expect it to be’ — Solana Foundation exec Austin Federa, head of strategy at the Solana Foundation, addresses concerns around the latest network outages in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph.
Hong Kong spot Bitcoin ETF approval draws praise and caution from industry players Now that the well-anticipated event is over, some industry experts have turned to warning signals for the road ahead.
Bitcoin 'needs to clear' $57K liquidity for post-halving rally — Trader BTC price continues its tests of bid liquidity after the latest Wall Street open, but confidence over the Bitcoin bull market remains.
Worldcoin launches its own ‘human-centric’ blockchain network Worldcoin introduces World Chain, a new blockchain initiative designed to prioritize human users, enhance efficiency and foster real-world utility in Web3 applications.
Cyprus keeps FTX Europe license suspended until September Formerly known as Digital Assets AG, FTX Europe was originally founded as a Swiss startup and was sold back to its original founders after FTX’s bankruptcy.
White hat hacker group SEAL launches crypto threat-sharing center The Security Alliance said it’s helped to recover $50 million since it formed, and now it has launched a tool to assist in fighting crypto hacks in real time.
On-chain data — The missing link in Web3 advertising Web3 advertising platform Addressable is tapping into AppsFlyer’s mobile analytics to improve marketing for mobile applications.
Top five BTC miners not selling despite Bitcoin halving The five largest Bitcoin mining firms are not selling in anticipation of the Bitcoin halving, despite historical data suggesting a significant post-halving drop in BTC mining revenue.
Web3 wellness ring lets users own their health data — and wear it too A Web3 competitor to the popular Oura wellness ring is making personalized health insights and AI coaching possible through user-owned, monetizable data.
TikTok parent company explores on-chain possibilities for Web3 gaming and AI BytePlus is partnering with Mysten Labs to integrate advanced AI algorithms and data warehousing technology into the Sui blockchain ecosystem.
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Memecoins are making millionaires, but are they actually good for crypto? Memecoin mania has swept crypto, particularly Solana, and SideShift founder Andreas Brekken weights on whether they are overall positive or negative for crypto.
What are ETF fund flows, and why do they matter? ETF fund flows reveal investor sentiment. Learn how tracking the money trail can give you insights into market trends and potential trading opportunities.
‘Real opportunity’ for Bitcoin Runes will come after first wave of investor hype Due to their initial lack of utility, Runes will trade akin to volatile memecoins at the beginning, according to pseudonymous DeFi researcher Ignas.
New Zealand tests the water on ‘digital cash’ issuance New Zealand’s central bank has taken a four-stage approach to CBDC issuance and aims to issue an in-house digital dollar by 2023.
Is Bitcoin price going to crash again? Bitcoin ETF outflows, geopolitical turmoil, and higher interest rates are putting downside pressure on BTC price.
Grayscale spot Bitcoin ETF ‘halves’ before BTC halving GBTC, the biggest spot Bitcoin ETF, has “halved” since the trading launch in January, but rivals like BlackRock’s IBIT have added more than 10,000%.
Web3 investment up 55% in Q1 as crypto VC interest rebounds The number of Web3 venture capitalist deals also rose 36% in the first quarter of 2024, indicating wider interest in Web3 protocols.
Upbit suspends crypto transactions exceeding 1 million won The suspension of Ten&Ten’s Travel Rule Solution service led to Upbit halting deposits and withdrawals exceeding the equivalent of $721.
Bitcoin bids stack above $60K as hopes of a BTC price rebound build A classic tug-of-war between Bitcoin buyers and sellers is shaping up on order books, with a BTC price relief bounce sorely needed.
BTCFi is an ‘enormous opportunity’ to make Bitcoin a productive asset — Stacks The market for Bitcoin L2s could meet and exceed Ethereum L2s with continued development, according to Stacks’ product lead.