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Bitcoin braces for CPI, FOMC as exchanges shed $1.2B of BTC in a day

BTC price action may not inspire hodlers into a new U.S. macro data deluge, but behind the scenes, appetite for Bitcoin is alive and well.

Bitcoin Runes outperforms BRC-20 in onchain activity

Since April 2024, Runes have led Bitcoin network activity, outpacing both Ordinals and BRC-20 in transaction share.

How to generate passive crypto income with masternodes

Masternodes enable investors to earn a steady passive income by contributing a vast amount of computing power to a blockchain network.

ZkSync hit with claims of ‘almost no Sybil filtering’ in slated token airdrop

Mudit Gupta from zkSync rival Polygon said the ZK token airdrop could be the most “farmed airdrop ever,” claiming it lacks anti-bot measures.

‘Vast majority’ of ETF flows could be driven by arbitrage — Raoul Pal

Retail investors are not a “key driver” of spot Bitcoin ETFs, with a majority of inflows coming from arbitrage trading hedge funds, according to Raoul Pal.

Trump wants Bitcoin ‘made in the USA’ after hosting mining industry heads

The presidential candidate showed his support for the crypto mining industry after executives pitched him on how they could strengthen the electrical grid and create new jobs.

BTC average change in retail demand falls to 5-month low, could a 75% rally be next?

The average monthly change in Bitcoin retail demand has waned over the last month, with one analyst noting it could be a precursor to a price surge seen earlier this year.

Tuttle Capital’s latest ETF aims to copy Congress’ stock picks

Tuttle Capital is using U.S. lawmakers’ mandatory stock disclosure filings to back the strategy of its newly proposed ETF.

Elon Musk drops lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Musk’s decision came one day before a federal judge was set to decide whether to dismiss the case or allow it to proceed to the next stage.

BODEN memecoins briefly spike after Hunter Biden guilty verdit

Misspelled memecoins referencing the U.S. first family surged after President Biden’s son was convicted of lying about being a drug user when buying a revolver.

Dormant Bitcoin wallet moves $536M after over 5-year hiatus

The Bitcoin whale didn’t even send test transactions before moving their 8,000 Bitcoin.

CBDCs' threat to freedom put under the microscope at Oslo conference

Attendees of the 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum were united in addressing the threat that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) pose to freedom around the globe.

PleasrDAO files lawsuit against Martin Shkreli

The decentralized autonomous organization claimed Shkreli’s livestream of a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album owned by the DAO caused undue damage.

3 metrics suggest that Ethereum (ETH) price downside is not over

Ethereum price has had a rocky week and data suggests that more downside could be on the way.

Can SOL reclaim $170? Two indicators scream 'buy'

SOL derivatives and the Solana network have remained stable, indicating that traders and users are not ready to give up.

Judge okays early approval of $2.4M deal with sports stars over Voyager

After months of proceedings, Robert Gronkowski, Victor Oladipo and Landon Cassill may see the light at the end of the tunnel for a lawsuit involving promoting Voyager Digital.

DeFi Technologies launches Core chain validator, stakes 1,498 Bitcoin

In May, the partners launched the first yield-bearing BTC ETP in Scandinavia.

Ripple Labs closes Standard Custody acquisition deal

Jack McDonald will remain CEO of Standard Custody while also serving in his new role as senior vice president of stablecoins at Ripple.

Sky Mavis wants to escape Discord, SocialFi boosts gaming revenue: Web3 Gamer

Web3 games build communities on Discord but Sky Mavis wants that to change, SocialFi is the key to increased game revenue, MetaRun review.

Thai SEC revokes Zipmex’s licenses after failure to comply with orders

Thailand’s finance minister determined the cryptocurrency exchange was “still in contravention” of orders imposed by the SEC in February.

SushiSwap merges DAO with ‘Labs’ model, introduces multitoken ecosystem

SushiSwap is now managed by Sushi Labs, an autonomous company that will operate under a council structure similar to Synthetix.

Overlai provides AI-resistant property rights solution for creators

The mobile app and plug-in will use invisible watermarks and leverage the Aptos blockchain to ensure digital property rights regardless of where content is hosted.

‘Not a classic VC’: Tether plans to invest up to $1B in one year

Tether’s VC arm has already spent about $2 billion on tech like AI and alternative financial infrastructure over the past two years.

Polygon launches $720M Community Treasury for blockchain grants

Polygon introduces a $720 million Community Treasury to fund blockchain projects, targeting developers within the Polygon and Ethereum ecosystems.

EU elections 2024: Pro-crypto parties pick up seats amid Green losses

The European elections have caused a stir, but several pro-crypto or crypto-supportive parties have gained seats.

Crypto the ‘hardest thing’ in software history — Consensys CEO

Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin told Cointelegraph that crypto might be the “hardest thing” in software history in terms of potential threats, vulnerabilities and complexity.

Bitcoin price hits new June lows while open interest stays above $35B

Bitcoin wobbles further into key U.S. macro events as surging open interest concerns longtime market participants.

MultiversX boosts layer-2 transaction speed with Sovereign Chains

Existing L2 networks can increase their transaction and smart contract throughput by 100 times by utilizing Sovereign Chains.

Crypto.com gains approval from Ireland’s central bank

The Central Bank of Ireland has approved 15 different VASPs from June 7, 2024, including Crypto.com, Coinbase, Gemini, Ripple and others.

How Web3 is transforming global regulatory frameworks

At the 2024 Proof of Talk event in Paris, France Jenny Johnson CEO of Franklin Templeton and Mo Shaikh the founder of Aptos explained the protocol economy’s impact on regulators.

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