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A16z buys $90m of Optimism's OP token in private deal
Sources report that Andreessen Horowitz has invested nearly $90 million in Optimism's OP token, affirming its commitment to the Ethereum layer 2 solution
A loyal community has brought web3 together, but now it is killing it | Opinion
The lack of trust and transparency, combined with a “greater seclusion,” is a pretty hopeless way to promote web3 to broader audiences, argues Bakhrom Saydulloev
MiCA will transform the EU into a crypto adoption hub this year | Opinion
The companies that proactively prepare in 2024 should experience a smoother pathway to enjoying the benefits inherent in MiCA, argues Sven Mohle.
HashKey halts Binance transactions amid global challenges
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange HashKey has announced that it will stop accepting deposits and handling withdrawals to and from wallets linked to Binance
Token2049 gossip, floods, Hasbullah sightings, deals, parties, and more #hearsay | Opinion
In this week’s edition of the Dorian Batycka's #hearsay column, we take you behind the scenes of Blockchain Week in Dubai, UAE., despite the great biblical flood.
European Union’s Data Act effectively outlaws true smart contracts | Opinion
As it currently stands, the EU’s Data Act threatens defi, which relies on public blockchains and smart contracts, argues Kadan Stadelmann
Bitwise CIO: Bitcoin halving is 'buy the news' event
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan offered a long-term view on the Bitcoin halving based on historical data and spot ETF demand
Mike Tyson joins boxing blockchain project
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has partnered with the blockchain project for boxers Ready To Fight
Bitcoin ransomware defrauds over 250 companies for $42m
Federal Bureau of Investigation officials warn the public about the spread of Akira ransomware
TON Foundation allocates 11m Toncoin to reward USDT users
The TON Foundation team announced the launch of an incentive program dedicated to the cooperation with Tether
US SEC hints at reason to pursue Justin Sun
In a new document, the U.S. SEC explained why it could pursue Tron Founder Justin Sun
What is surveillance capitalism, and can crypto protect your privacy?
Is your private information really private? Learn how surveillance capitalism turns your data into a commodity
Bitcoin could reach $100k by year-end, Komodo CTO
In an exclusive interview, Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo, discussed the upcoming Bitcoin halving and its potential impact on the cryptocurrency market
TON jumps 17% as Tether mints $10m in USDT on TON blockchain
Tether has allegedly minted $10 million in its largest stablecoin by market value on the TON blockchain in a move signaling potential expansion
Altcoin Sherpa remains bullish for BTC, while Dogwifhat, KangaMoon surge
Amid market uncertainty, Altcoin Sherpa remains bullish on Bitcoin's stability, while meme coins like Dogwifhat and KangaMoon capture investor interest. #sponsored
Meme coin mania is back: DOGE, SHIB, FLOKI prices surge
24 hours after Doge Day, Dogecoin was one of several meme coins whose values went up considerably as the crypto market found its footing
Bitcoin halving slashes block rewards, Hong Kong OKs crypto ETFs, TON touts growth | Weekly Recap
Bitcoin witnesses massive drop after halving; Hong Kong approves launch of spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs; TON takes the spotlight amid impressive growth and more top headlines
VC roundup: Centrifuge, Crypto Valley Exchange, Nebra lock in funding rounds
Venture capital (VC) investors kept busy this past week as Centrifuge, Crypto Valley Exchange and Nebra all clinched new rounds of funding
ZKasino is under scrutiny after users face withdrawal issues
Cryptocurrency betting platform ZKasino is reportedly facing issues with users being unable to withdraw funds
Post-halving market shake-up: DUKO thrives as major cryptocurrencies falter
The crypto market’s overall value decreased by at least 1.32% after the Bitcoin halving event. However, several meme coins, including Duko, PepeFork, and Byte have made substantial gains
What does crypto’s growth mean for the future of DAOs? | Opinion
As blockchain technology grows in use cases, expect to see more DAO use cases as organizations seek to give power and a voice to their communities, argues Ariel Shapira.
Mercuryo announces fiat-to-crypto on-ramp services for Tether on TON
Mercuryo has introduced fiat-to-crypto on-ramp services for USDT on TON, simplifying currency conversions
Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF hits $1.6b outflows hours before halving
Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF continued a five-day outflow sprint leading to the halving, a code change that occurs every four years to help maintain BTC scarcity
Dogwifhat, Popcat see gains from exchange listings, BOCA might be next
Dogwifhat experienced a notable 20% price increase while Popcat is up 27%, and BookOfPussyCats gained 120%
Hedgey Finance hacked for $44.7m on Arbitrum, Ethereum
On-chain token infrastructure provider Hedgey Finance suffered two exploits as attackers leveraged a bug in its token claims contract
Pavel Durov reveals new Telegram blockchain features
The founder of the Telegram messenger, Pavel Durov, spoke about the future of the TON cryptocurrency
India's ED probe Bollywood star in $800m crypto ponzi scheme
India's ED is investigating Raj Kundra in a $800m cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, seizing assets and linking him to a failed Bitcoin mining project
SPCT token plunges 43% amid allegations of a rug pull
Spectra Chain's native token, SPCT, experienced a significant decline, plummeting 43% on Friday morning following emerging allegations of a potential rug pull by its team
How to generate defi passive income through lending crypto
Learn how to earn defi passive income by lending crypto, including Bitcoin, on decentralized finance platforms
Jeremy Allaire offers new insights into USDC expansion at Token2049
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, discussed USDC operations and the growing importance of stablecoins within the global economy at Token2049 in Dubai