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Ethereum's derivatives show strength despite 10% ETH price drop

Ether futures and options reflect pro traders' confidence in the bull run.

Bitcoin drops 9% from its ATH as the market shows signs of being ‘overheated’

After a monstrous rally, the BTC price is showing signs of cooling off, with altcoins quickly following suit.

NetMind platform ‘has not been compromised,’ claims team after miner hack FUD

NetMind AI claimed that the token crash was caused by an individual miner being hacked, not by a platformwide exploit.

Why Qatar’s $500B Bitcoin investment is highly unlikely

Bitcoin enthusiasts have suggested the Qatar Investment Authority is considering adding Bitcoin to its portfolio, but the odds of a multibillion-dollar purchase are low.

What is the Ethereum Dencun upgrade, and why is it important?

The Dencun upgrade slashes fees on layer-2 solutions, paving the way for cheaper DeFi and NFTs while laying the groundwork for Ethereum’s future scalability.

Wealth manager Cetera adds spot BTC ETFs to it platform, with training

The large wealth management firm chose four Bitcoin ETFs for its professionals to offer to their clients.

Who is ‘Mr. 100’? Mysterious Bitcoin whale becomes 14th-biggest BTC holder

The Bitcoin wallet has added 100 BTC tranches regularly since at least November 2022, when FTX collapsed.

DePINs to decentralize internet access and connectivity in India

Wifi Dabba, an Indian internet service provider, is launching a second round of its DePIN-powered devices on the Solana network to bridge the digital divide and connect millions to the internet.

Celsius creditors allege 30% less compensation than promised during bankruptcy

Some Celsius account holders claim they are being forced to accept U.S. dollars instead of crypto, resulting in much smaller payments than they were initially promised.

How low can BTC price go? Bitcoin analysis points to $45K

Bitcoin would still preserve its bull market even if the current BTC price retracement approaches -40%.

Why the Bitcoin halving matters for the future of decentralized finance

The Bitcoin mining reward rate gets cut in half every four years, but this seemingly simple event carries with it deeply felt implications for the future of DeFi.

Bitcoin overtakes gold in investor portfolio allocation — JPMorgan

Bitcoin’s allocation in investor portfolios has reached 3.7 times that of gold when adjusted for volatility, according to a JPMorgan analyst.

UK court rules Craig Wright not Nakamoto, ending long-standing drama

A judge has ruled definitively that Craig Wright is not the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, dealing a blow to his claims of ownership over the currency’s intellectual property.

PancakeSwap announces v4 with custom pools and gas optimization

PancakeSwap released a new version of its code, which it plans to launch on BNB and Ethereum in Q3.

Binance-incubated platform NFPrompt reports losses to hackers

The hackers illegally accessed funds on NFPrompt, including a portion of the NFP treasury and ecosystem fund.

Trader fumbles $1M bag after selling a Solana memecoin early

Crypto community members' opinions were split, with one saying “profit is profit” and another saying that the trader “fumbled” generational wealth.

UK FCA approves crypto investment products, but there’s a catch

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority says it won’t object to the creation of crypto-backed exchange-traded notes — a financial product similar to an ETF — on the condition they are restricted to professional investors only.

Hong Kong’s SFC issues warning against MEXC

The financial watchdog’s warning comes a day after it cautioned investors about Bybit exchange.

Hashing It Out: How can Web3 create a sustainable world?

Jake Campton, communications lead and community advocate at VeChain, argues that providing incentives through gamification and Web3 is a sure path toward getting the masses to adopt more sustainable practices.

Spot Bitcoin ETF net inflows drop by 80% as BTC price dips below $69K

BlackRock’s ETF recorded the highest inflows of $350 million, while Grayscale saw $250 million in outflows.

Bitcoin shorts stay absent amid 'very normal' sub-$66K BTC price dip

Bitcoin may have fallen to its lowest levels in over a week, but BTC price optimism is anything but fading.

European Commission queries Big Tech on AI risks to electoral integrity

The European Commission is empowered to levy fines for inaccuracies, incompleteness or misinformation provided in response to information requests.

Binance cuts ties with venture capital arm

Binance Labs’ portfolio averages an over 14 times return on investment rate, according to the announcement.

Ethereum ecosystem needs a major mindset shift for global impact, says Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum takes a significant step towards a layer-2 centric future after the Dencun hard fork, leading Vitalik Buterin to call for a shift in mentality.

OpenAI semiconductor chip plans entice UAE investors: Report

A potential UAE investment in OpenAI’s plans to create in-house semiconductor chips is on the horizon, indicating a growing interest in AI ventures from investors in the region.

All aboard as Indian Railways rolls out NFT train tickets

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation will provide train tickets in the form of NFTs to the passengers of two newly launched semi-high-speed trains.

SuperRare Expands into Bitcoin Ordinals, Unveils ‘No Brainers’ NFT Collection

SuperRare Labs’ Zack Yanger said being able to help artists connect with a new class of collectors is “a massive win.”

SEC busts CryptoFX for running $300M Ponzi scheme

According to the SEC, CryptoFX allegedly targeted crypto investors from the Latino community across 10 U.S. states and two foreign countries.

Bitdeer is among the most ‘cost-effective’ Bitcoin miners: Benchmark

Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer initiated coverage of Bitdeer on Thursday, issuing the miner with a “buy” rating and setting a price target of $13.

Bitcoin’s sudden 7% retreat sees $660M in liquidations over a day

Some suggest a waning ETF narrative and economic data from the United States may have sparked the sudden crypto sell-off.

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