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MoonPay donates to Coinbase’s Stand With Crypto campaign

Crypto payment firm MoonPay is among the first crypto advocates to support Coinbase-initiated pro-crypto PAC related to the upcoming U.S. election.

MakerDAO and Aave’s DeFi conflict reopens over DAI’s perceived risk growth

Aave has reduced its loan-to-value requirements for DAI after MakerDAO’s stablecoin gained indirect exposure to Ethena’s USDe.

SoftBank subsidiary to develop semiconductor chips, reports profits after AI shift

The SoftBank-owned research and development firm Arm said it will develop its own artificial intelligence chips as its owner reports profits after shifting focus to AI.

WBTC thief returns $71 million worth of stolen funds

On-chain transactions leading up to the return suggest this wasn’t a white hat hacker but a malicious actor who intended to steal the funds before investigators got involved.

Japanese listed firm adds Bitcoin as reserve asset with 117 BTC

Since announcing its Bitcoin strategy in April, Metaplanet has accumulated around 117.7 BTC valued at $7.2 million.

Blockdaemon gets greenlight for UAE expansion in Abu Dhabi

Blockdaemon gets the go-ahead for further expansion in the UAE with a new office in Abu Dhabi to boost web3 growth and push for institutional-grade adoption.

Tether discredits Ripple CEO comments over US scrutiny

Tether has highlighted its compliance efforts after Ripple’s CEO said the U.S. government has its sights set on USDT.

El Salvador launches $360M Bitcoin treasury monitoring website

El Salvador was the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021 and now holds over 5,700 BTC.

CPI meets $60K BTC price battle — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin hunts liquidity to start the week as BTC price indicators converge on the key $60,000 zone.

Philippines begins Peso-backed stablecoin sandbox testing

The test aims to evaluate the PHPC stablecoin’s real-world performance, its impact on the local fiat ecosystem, and its potential uses, including payments, trading and DeFi applications.

Pudgy Penguins sold 1 million plushies in 12 months, says CEO

Physical versions of the popular Pudgy Penguin NFT collections are selling like hotcakes.

Chinese workers paid in CBDC are cashing it out for real money: Report

Some participants of China’s CBDC pilot program are reportedly hesitant to hold onto the digital yuan, citing a range of concerns with using the state-backed digital currency.

Reports of ‘bleached’ counterfeit bills crop up across North America

Dodgy dollars are appearing everywhere from Texas to Hawaii to Canada as fiat counterfeiting is seemingly making a comeback.

Bitcoin sats the ‘most valuable digital canvas ever’ — Ordinals artist

Bitcoin artist “Nuro” recently inscribed his 3D neurogenerative artwork on a $2 million “epic sat” from the latest Bitcoin halving.

It’s ‘clear’ the US government is going after Tether: Ripple CEO

Brad Garlinghouse said he views Tether as an important part of the ecosystem and that its fate will be an "interesting one to watch."

North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms

The state-backed North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean crypto firms.

Bitcoin whale wallets move $61M in BTC after a decade of dormancy

The two wallets acquired a total of 1,000 Bitcoin more than 10 years ago — when BTC was worth $134 each.

Bitcoin trades sideways while TON, RNDR, PEPE and AR flash bullish signs

Bitcoin price looks stuck in the near term, but TON, RNDR, PEPE and AR could surprise traders by making a strong upside move.

Blockchain adoption in healthcare faces serious obstacles in Germany

Blockchain technology could enhance healthcare digitalization, but privacy concerns are hampering adoption.

Sam Altman thinks giving everyone ‘a slice of GPT’ could pay for UBI

He also reiterated his call for an international safety agency to protect against existential threats related to AI.

Religious leaders debate going to church in the metaverse

With the Pope sounding off on AI recently, the discourse surrounding religion and technology has heated up.

Runes protocol sees significant decline in activity

Despite generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in daily fees, Runes has only surpassed $1 million in total fees twice in the last twelve days, signaling a notable decline.

Nigeria’s foreign investment at risk due to Binance bribery allegations

SBM Intelligence emphasized that detaining foreign business officials could make it challenging for the country to attract investors.

Apple finalizing deal with OpenAI for ChatGPT iPhone integration: Report

If both parties seal the deal, ChatGPT is expected to enter Apple’s next operating software update, iOS 18.

Is the altcoin market set for an ‘explosive rally?’ Analysts eye these 3 indicators

Although the altcoin market cap has declined nearly 20% over the past month, traders remain bullish, anticipating that an "explosive rally" phase is yet to come.

Bitcoin repeats '2016 history perfectly' amid $350K price prediction — Traders

Bitcoin's price chart is resembling that of just weeks after the 2016 halving as it hovers around a local bottom, according to crypto traders.

SEC, Ripple case nears conclusion, Grayscale withdraws ETF filing, and more: Hodler’s Digest, May 5-11

SEC files final response in its case against Ripple, Grayscale withdraws futures ETH ETF filing, and dormant BTC wallet wakes up after 10 years.

Franklin Templeton CEO says all ETFs and mutual funds will be on blockchain

She also warned that generative artificial intelligence was like the “kid that got an ‘F’ in math.”

OKX Ventures invests in Web3 ‘play ARPG to train AI’ game Blade of God X

The game is currently available in early access on the Epic Games Store.

Bitcoin volatility plunges below Tesla, Nvidia stocks amid $100K price prediction

Lower Bitcoin market volatility often precedes significant bull runs, suggesting that the current trend could propel prices toward the $100,000 to $150,000 range.

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