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JPMorgan uses blockchain for 24/7 dollar transfers with Indian banks

JPMorgan applies blockchain to interbank dollar transactions in India amid the growing signs of global de-dollarization.

'Crypto Tsar' needed to ensure coordinated approach in the UK: EU lawmakers

APPG Chair Lisa Cameron emphasized the report's significance in securing the UK's leadership in the crypto sector and safeguarding consumers.

Ethereum gas fees cool down after May memecoin frenzy

Besides Ethereum, Bitcoin’s meme frenzy via Ordinals has steeply declined from its high in May.

Ethereum gas fees cool down after May memecoin frenzy

Besides Ethereum, Bitcoin’s meme frenzy via Ordinals has steeply declined from its high in May.

‘$31K was not the end’ — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin analysts are gearing up for a break toward the $30,000 mark, but what will BTC price action offer in the coming days?

‘$31K was not the end’ — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin (BTC) starts the second week of June in familiar territory, but a breakout is coming, investors say.

After a calm weekly close, BTC/USD is firmly in its established trading range, while under the hood, market participants are preparing for some dramatic shifts.

It has been a long time coming, and for seasoned traders, the signs are increasingly pointing to volatility making a comeback.

There is little by way of macroeconomic triggers due this week, making the focus shift elsewhere for cues as to what BTC price action might do in the short term.

The on-chain analysis provides other interesting insights, reinforcing the idea that for Bitcoin currently, the only “boring” part is the spot price.

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Do Kwon out on bail once again after court dismisses prosecution appeal

The Terraform Labs co-founder is out on bail after a successful appeal in Montenegro but will be closely monitored until his next court appearance.

Atomic Wallet says hack affected 1% of active users, but investors claim otherwise

In the aftermath of the attack, Atomic Wallet — along with individual blockchain investigators — have amped up efforts to track and revert stolen funds.

Bitcoin Ordinals rolls out upgrade to rectify 'Cursed Inscriptions' issue

Previously unrecognized Ordinals inscriptions will be indexed by the protocol following the upgrade, which will allow them to be traded.

Google searches for ‘crypto’ fall to 2020 levels as BTC sentiment neutral

A two-month-long lull in cryptocurrency optimism has seen online search interest for “crypto” and other common cryptocurrency terms stumble down to late 2020 levels.

According to data from Google Trends, the term “crypto” currently has a score of 17, which is well off its reference point of 100 in May 2021. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum have followed a similar downward trajectory.

However, search interest for these terms has been in a relatively consistent decline since May 2022, about a month after much of the Terra Luna ecosystem collapsed. A small spike in interest came in early November when the crypto exchange FTX collapsed.

Search interest over time for the word "crypto" Source: Google Trends

The fall in interest comes as Bitcoin (BTC) has held steady around $28,000 for 10 weeks now — something which Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz recently described as “lackadaisical,” due ta lack of “institutional excitement right now.”

Guy Turner, commonly known as “Coin Bureau Guy” suggested in a June 4 Twitter post that the fall in interest also coincides with lower trading volumes on exchanges, which he claims to have reached a 32-month low last month:


Google searches for ‘crypto’ fall to 2020 levels as BTC sentiment neutral

With a score of 17 out of 100, online interest in crypto has taken a big hit from its highest levels reached in May 2021.

Google searches for ‘crypto’ fall to 2020 levels as BTC sentiment neutral

With a score of 17 out of 100, online interest in crypto has taken a big hit from its highest levels reached in May 2021.

Jack Dorsey tips pro-crypto candidate Robert Kennedy to win presidency

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has thrown his weight behind Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr.

Ripple case: Pro-XRP lawyer tips outright SEC victory at ‘less than 3%’

Attorney John Deaton says there’s a 25% chance Ripple will see an outright win against the SEC, while rumors fly of a possible IPO.

Metropolitan Museum of Art to return $550K in donations from FTX

The agreement came on the back of “good faith, arm’s length negotiations” with FTX’s debtors, the museum said.

FTX lawsuits see crypto firms, influencers dial back endorsement deals

Some crypto influencers have been giving lucrative endorsement offers a hard pass after seeing what could happen if things end badly for the firm.

Web3 Gamer: GTA 6 crypto rumors, Dr Who/Sandbox, Thai tourist NFTs review

GTA 6 crypto and NFT integration speculation mounts, Top Gear and Dr Who in The Sandbox, and Thailand’s rubbish NFT hunt for tourists.

Web3 Gamer: GTA 6 crypto rumors, Dr Who/Sandbox, Thai tourist NFTs review

GTA 6 crypto and NFT integration speculation mounts, Top Gear and Dr Who in The Sandbox, and Thailand’s rubbish NFT hunt for tourists.

Web3 Gamer: GTA 6 crypto rumors, Dr Who/Sandbox, Thai tourist NFTs review

Grand Theft Auto VI crypto rumors

Rumors that the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will incorporate cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have once again surfaced, sparking speculation among fans.

Posts shared on Twitter suggest that GTA 6 will be a play-to-earn game and that in-game items such as cars and weapons will be NFTs.

GTA creators Rockstar Games are yet to weigh in on whether there’s any truth to these claims, but there seems to be little solid evidence backing the rumors.

The company cracked down on the use of crypto in GTA in November last year and sent cease and desist letters to companies running public servers with blockchain integrations — a blow to several game makers that had built their games on the platform.

A lambo from GTA 5. (Steam/Rockstar Games)

Given that GTA 5, released in 2015, has sold over 180 million copies and generated a staggering $8 billion in revenue, it seems unlikely that Rockstar would drastically alter the successful formula of the franchise, the latest instalment of which is expected next year or in 2025.

A lambo from GTA 5

Web3 Gamer: GTA 6 crypto rumors, Dr Who/Sandbox, Thai tourist NFTs review

GTA 6 crypto and NFT integration speculation mounts, Top Gear and Dr Who in The Sandbox, and Thailand’s rubbish NFT hunt for tourists.

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