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Earning a passive income using crypto: 5 strategies

In our latest video, we explore five methods for earning passive income with crypto, exploring the pros and cons of each one.

VanEck files form 8-A for spot Ether ETF, approval timeline revealed?

Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas pointed to VanEck’s 8-A filing for its Bitcoin ETF as a clue for the potential launch window of an Ether ETF.

CEO of defunct yield protocol says user deposits weren’t 'principal protected'

The South Korean platform Delio collapsed last year due to counterparty exposure to Haru Invest, another South Korean crypto yield giant.

Blockchain has a role to play in countering the ill effects of AI

Cryptocurrencies struggle to interact with regulatory and financial systems that were not designed for them, but they complement AI.

Colosseum raises $60M to support Solana’s hackathon teams

The capital will fund pre-seed investments for teams accepted into Colosseum’s Accelerator program.

Bitcoin taps $62K as 6% BTC price rebound runs into stubborn US dollar

BTC’s price recovers from seven-week lows, but Bitcoin is not the only asset attempting to break higher.

New wave of GameFi projects are costing millions of dollars to develop

Players are increasingly demanding greater playability and interactions that allow them to actually enjoy the Web3 games they play.

Aethir, MetaGravity partnership boosts scalable DePIN gaming development

The partnership aims to simplify and scale gaming development using DePIN technology, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.

Iceland’s crypto industry has promising future, but faces energy challenges

Energy-rich Iceland is “making strides” in crypto, says Gulli Gislason of Viska Digital Assets.

Here’s what musicians actually think of tokenizing content in Web3

Web3 music platforms offer musicians and creators the opportunity to tokenize their content in exchange for more connectivity with their community — but what do musicians actually think?

54% of institutional investors in Japan plan to invest in crypto: Survey

54% of Japanese institutional investors plan to invest in crypto over the next three years, citing portfolio diversification and high return potential as key drivers.

Crypto game rewards not ‘crucial,’ Farmville creator makes case for beta releases: Web3 Gamer

Farmville creator defends game beta releases, and crypto game rewards are not a “crucial” component according to Sam Saliba: Web3 Gamer

Celsius small business creditors demand reimbursement after 35% cut in claims

Two Celsius creditors have filed a motion asking for a second distribution after they allegedly suffered reduced payments from possessing corporate accounts.

AssangeDAO member Silke Noa says $37M spent to rescue Assange

Silke Noa calls for detailed accounting from Wau Holland Foundation on the $37M spent on Assange's legal defense.

Bybit surpasses Coinbase in market share after Binance's decline

Bybit became the world’s second-largest crypto exchange, while the leading exchange, Binance, has lost some market share due to previous regulatory issues.

New Solana feature allows crypto transactions on any website

Solana Actions and blockchain links will allow users to create and share transactions via a URL on websites, social media platforms and physical QR codes.

No, Hamster Kombat is not illegal in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan authorities have not banned the Hamster Kombat game but warned against possible risks of withdrawing its tokens in the future.

MakerDAO and Sherlock team up for historic $1.35M security audit contest

MakerDAO partners with Sherlock for a record-breaking $1.35 million audit contest, launching on July 8 and ending on Aug. 5, to ensure top-tier security for its Endgame phase.

Cathie Wood’s vote is cementing Trump as a ‘pro-innovation’ crypto-friendly candidate

Trump’s potential reelection could mean more crypto-friendly regulation that could boost mainstream adoption.

Crypto firm Hiddup rebrands amid $41M investigation and legal woes

Hiddup continues advertising returns ranging from 6 to 16% per annum through blockchain mining on its website while facing legal action.

DFX Labs clears Hong Kong’s AML requirement for crypto license

While not yet permitted to trade, DFX Labs is deemed licensed for virtual asset services by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.

Delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS), explained

Learn how delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) brings a democratic evolution in blockchain consensus mechanisms.

Bitcoin exchange balances ‘overrated?’ 140K BTC Mt. Gox payout sparks debate

One commentator argues that Bitcoin exchange balances are not a reliable yardstick for BTC price strength, while others dismiss the latest Mt. Gox fears.

German gov’t offloads 900 Bitcoin, 400 BTC sent to Coinbase and Kraken

The added selling pressure from the German government could tank Bitcoin price below the key $60,000 mark.

Memecoins reverse bearish market trends to record double-digit growth

The biggest winners in the recent bullish surge are new memecoins that have emerged over the past few months.

Marc Cuban wallet seen dumping NFTs after 2 years of inactivity

Marc Cuban’s wallet sold 14 NFTs for $38,500 and listed two more NFTs for sale for about $66,000.

Hong Kong shows off crypto, Web3 prowess in Toronto

Canadian crypto and Web3 startups could benefit from “lower taxes” and regulations that cater to “pre-commercial specialist technology companies,” said a Toronto ETO official.

Bitcoin ETFs shed $1.3B over 2 weeks amid market slump

Bitcoin ETFs have seen outflows of $1.3 Bitcoin in the last two weeks of trading, but analysts expect markets to rally higher in the coming months.

Bitcoin ‘cascading long squeeze’ to blame for slump to $60K

An increasing number of traders entering new long positions was the "fuel” behind Bitcoin’s slump to $60,000, according to a Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo.

Jason Derulo sold his JASON tokens despite saying he wouldn’t, says Bubblemaps

The analytics firm claims the singer sold tokens despite promises that he wouldn’t, while the controversial figure who apparently helped create the token claims “it’s all orchestrated.”

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