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Railgun denies being used by North Korea as it nears $1B total volume

Privacy protocol Railgun, which security analysts have labeled a “prime alternative” to Tornado Cash, denied U.S.-sanctioned entities are using it.

Andreessen Horowitz raises $7.2B for new venture funds

The venture firm is putting $600 million of its billions into a new gaming fund — which includes Web3, GameFi and AI-integrated gaming projects.

‘FOMO’ once drove GameFi funding, but VCs say it’s different this time

During the last bull run, VC firms were more concerned about missing out on the hype, but they’re taking a much more measured approach this time.

SEC has 'very low' odds of winning against Uniswap: Crypto lawyer

The Securities & Exchange Commission has chosen Uniswap — rather than a fraudulent actor — as its latest target. The commission is facing stiff odds of success.

Senate Banking Committee chair wants to combine stablecoin bill to boost chance of passage

A bill in the House of Representatives aimed at providing guardrails for stablecoins has not moved forward since July 2023.

‘Bitcoin will reach $1M, no doubt’ — Animoca founder at WebSummit Rio

Yat Siu spoke on the panel "Bitcoin's Revenge: Is Web3 Making a Comeback?" at WebSummit Rio in Brazil.

Bitcoin price falls under $62K amid wavering spot BTC ETF demand

Bitcoin price slipped below $62,000 as capital flows into the spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to taper off.

Israeli central bank official says CBDC competition with banks is good for economy

Bank of Israel deputy governor Andrew Abir is eager for the digital shekel to shake up commercial banks.

Tokenholders approve $7.5B AI merger

The Artificial Superintelligence Alliance’s new ASI token will begin trading next month and will be valued at $7.5 billion at launch.

Reversing layoffs of 2022? Crypto exchanges are adding staff members

Kris Marszalek reportedly said Crypto.com planned to “slowly, thoughtfully, and strategically” add new staff members as part of plans to increase the exchange’s registered users.

Iraq commitment to capture flare gas sparks crypto mining speculation

Iraq is looking to reduce both pollution and its dependence on fossil fuels.

GameFi ecosystem makes a comeback amid surging crypto prices

The number of daily active wallets engaging in GameFi has doubled over the past year.

UK trade association experiments with Regulated Liability Network

Eleven member organizations are taking part in the experiment focusing on the United Kingdom's RLN.

DeepMind CEO says Google to spend more than $100B on AGI despite hype

Demis Hassabis previously compared crypto and AI, saying both had a problem with hype and scams.

Bitcoin Halving will pump games, Shrapnel’s ‘simple’ secret revealed: Web3 Gamer

The Bitcoin halving will be twice as good for blockchain games this cycle, Shrapnel’s secret revealed, Rumble Racing Star review: Web3 Gamer.

Ethereum price data casts doubt on the strength of ETH’s support at $3K

ETH derivatives data shows pro traders’ appetite for risk declining, placing pressure on the $3,000 support level.

Bitcoin halving supply shock set to shake up mining sector

The halving could impact the number of daily available BTC by reducing the miner rewards by 50%.

Avalanche home loan tokenization protocol raises $10M in Series A

“Homeowners effectively sell a portion of their home’s equity at today’s price and repay at tomorrow’s,” wrote Homium staff.

Former NY Fed chief joins Binance.US board

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao stepped down as chair of Binance.US’ board of directors in November 2023.

Uncovering the halving’s impact on Bitcoin’s inflation rate and store of value proposition

Many analysts are looking at how the cryptocurrency’s inflation rate will compare to gold’s after the halving, expected on April 19.

Bitcoin whales refuse to sell while BTC price ditches $70K ‘euphoria’

Bitcoin derivatives traders go from de-risking to “clear pessimism,” but large-volume hodlers are in no hurry to bow to BTC price pressure.

History of Crypto: Crippling inflation, rising debt, and the evolving crypto landscape

The 2022-2023 period saw several bad actors wiped from the cryptocurrency industry, none bigger than FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried.

Bitcoin supply to run out on exchanges in 9 months: Bybit

Supply on exchanges will dry up in nine months with the upcoming Bitcoin halving and continued accumulation by Bitcoin ETFs.

ICP’s Schnorr integration ushers in Bitcoin DeFi era

Internet Computer Protocol smart contracts will soon be able to etch Runes, trade BRC-20 tokens and enable Bitcoin-based DeFi functionality.

Korean won becomes world’s most traded fiat for crypto traders: Report

The won's rising dominance is mainly due to the fee war between Korean crypto exchanges, according to research firm Kaiko.

How acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer got to write a crypto theme song

The iconic film composer Hans Zimmer has collaborated with Tron to create a theme song for the Web3 generation, blending his signature sound with the values of a decentralized future.

Bitcoin halving will lead to more sustainable BTC mining: Report

The block reward halving’s impact on mining profitability could prompt Bitcoin miners to look for more sustainable energy sources, turning the grid more sustainable.

How low can Bitcoin price go? Analysis disputes ‘black swan event’

From a fresh BTC price dip as soon as April 16 to a retreat to $40,000 long-term, Bitcoin market observers weigh in on where the market is headed.

Peter Schiff questions Bitcoin ETF demand and $100K BTC price target

Schiff cited a downturn in the price of Bitcoin-linked equity markets without specifying a time frame for his shared data.

Ethereum liquid staking protocol Puffer Finance raises $18M in Series A

The project's TVL surpassed $1 billion within one month of its testnet launch.

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