Pro-crypto Super PAC backs winners of Democratic primaries for House seatsDemocratic candidates in Texas and Alabama both won their primary races after receiving a combined $3.7 million in financial support from the Protect Progress Super PAC.Apr 17, 2024Turner Wright
MeWe social network boss says blockchain can solve the TikTok problemCEO Jeffrey Edell laid out a six-point plan for social media companies planning the transition to blockchain.Apr 17, 2024Tristan Greene
Bored Ape floor price sinks, NASA training astronauts in the metaverse: Nifty NewsletterNASA has turned to Web3 tech, such as the metaverse, as well as virtual reality, to train astronauts to live in space.Apr 17, 2024Prashant Jha
MIT, German central bank will research CBDC privacy in new projectThe Deutsche Bundesbank is the fourth central monetary authority to conduct research in conjunction with MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative.Apr 17, 2024Derek Andersen
Kraken exchange rolls out self-custody crypto wallet, following other CEXsKraken Wallet will initially support coins, tokens, NFTs and DeFi assets on eight blockchains.Apr 17, 2024Zhiyuan Sun
Bitcoin drops below $60K as analyst says zero spot Bitcoin ETF inflows ‘very normal’ Bitcoin price losses crucial support at $60,000 as inflows to the spot Bitcoin ETFs stagnate.Apr 17, 2024Nancy Lubale
Get Bitcoin or die tryin’: Why hip hop stars love cryptoFrom Snoop Dogg to Ghostface Killah, hip hop and Web3 make a perfect pair. So, why do rappers love crypto?Apr 17, 2024Jonathan DeYoung
US senators introduce new stablecoin billFor months, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis had hinted that they were preparing legislation to establish guardrails for stablecoin issuers and users.Apr 17, 2024Turner Wright
Solana network ‘nowhere near where we expect it to be’ — Solana Foundation execAustin Federa, head of strategy at the Solana Foundation, addresses concerns around the latest network outages in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph.Apr 17, 2024Giovanni Pigni
Hong Kong spot Bitcoin ETF approval draws praise and caution from industry playersNow that the well-anticipated event is over, some industry experts have turned to warning signals for the road ahead.Apr 17, 2024Zhiyuan Sun
Bitcoin ‘needs to clear’ $57K liquidity for post-halving rally — TraderBTC price continues its tests of bid liquidity after the latest Wall Street open, but confidence over the Bitcoin bull market remains.Apr 17, 2024William Suberg
Worldcoin launches its own ‘human-centric’ blockchain networkWorldcoin introduces World Chain, a new blockchain initiative designed to prioritize human users, enhance efficiency and foster real-world utility in Web3 applications.Apr 17, 2024Savannah Fortis
Cyprus keeps FTX Europe license suspended until SeptemberFormerly known as Digital Assets AG, FTX Europe was originally founded as a Swiss startup and was sold back to its original founders after FTX’s bankruptcy.Apr 17, 2024Helen Partz
On-chain data — The missing link in Web3 advertisingWeb3 advertising platform Addressable is tapping into AppsFlyer’s mobile analytics to improve marketing for mobile applications.Apr 17, 2024Gareth Jenkinson
White hat hacker group SEAL launches crypto threat-sharing centerThe Security Alliance said it’s helped to recover $50 million since it formed, and now it has launched a tool to assist in fighting crypto hacks in real time.Apr 17, 2024Martin Young
Top five BTC miners not selling despite Bitcoin halving The five largest Bitcoin mining firms are not selling in anticipation of the Bitcoin halving, despite historical data suggesting a significant post-halving drop in BTC mining revenue.Apr 17, 2024Zoltan Vardai
TikTok parent company explores on-chain possibilities for Web3 gaming BytePlus is partnering with Mysten Labs to integrate SocialFi projects and data warehousing technology into the Sui blockchain ecosystem.Apr 17, 2024Savannah Fortis
Token2049 Dubai preview — tuxedos optional, lifejackets obligatoryThe Token2049 conference kicks off on April 18 in Dubai, and it’s sure to be one to remember.Apr 17, 2024Alek Hidell
‘Real opportunity’ for Bitcoin Runes will come after first wave of investor hypeDue to their initial lack of utility, Runes will trade akin to volatile memecoins at the beginning, according to pseudonymous DeFi researcher Ignas.Apr 17, 2024Zoltan Vardai
New Zealand tests the water on ‘digital cash’ issuanceNew Zealand’s central bank has taken a four-stage approach to CBDC issuance and aims to issue an in-house digital dollar by 2023.Apr 17, 2024Arijit Sarkar
Grayscale spot Bitcoin ETF ‘halves’ before BTC halvingGBTC, the biggest spot Bitcoin ETF, has “halved” since the trading launch in January, but rivals like BlackRock’s IBIT have added more than 10,000%.Apr 17, 2024Helen Partz
Web3 investment up 55% in Q1 as crypto VC interest reboundsThe number of Web3 venture capitalist deals also rose 36% in the first quarter of 2024, indicating wider interest in Web3 protocols.Apr 17, 2024Zoltan Vardai
Upbit suspends crypto transactions exceeding 1 million wonThe suspension of Ten&Ten’s Travel Rule Solution service led to Upbit halting deposits and withdrawals exceeding the equivalent of $721.Apr 17, 2024Amaka Nwaokocha
Bitcoin bids stack above $60K as hopes of a BTC price rebound buildA classic tug-of-war between Bitcoin buyers and sellers is shaping up on order books, with a BTC price relief bounce sorely needed.Apr 17, 2024William Suberg
BTCFi is an ‘enormous opportunity’ to make Bitcoin a productive asset — Stacks The market for Bitcoin L2s could meet and exceed Ethereum L2s with continued development, according to Stacks’ product lead.Apr 17, 2024Zoltan Vardai
Stablecoin competition crucial for regulatory engagement — Tether CEO Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says adding new players to the stablecoin landscape is crucial to increasing legitimacy in the eyes of regulators.Apr 17, 2024Gareth Jenkinson
Crypto-like communication devices could break gov’t surveillance — Telegram founder DurovPavel Durov, founder of Telegram Messenger, believes that governments’ decreasing tolerance toward privacy will force innovations around secure communication hardware devices.Apr 17, 2024Arijit Sarkar
Bollinger Band suggests further Bitcoin downside, but bull market still on: TradersCrypto traders are pointing to Bitcoin’s Bollinger Bands being “released slowly” as an indicator that its price could see some downward movement in the short-term.Apr 17, 2024Ciaran Lyons
Ore creator proposes rewards to tackle Solana congestionHardhat Chad clarified that he isn’t looking for funds from the foundation; his goal for Ore is to establish a currency, not develop testnet tools.Apr 17, 2024Amaka Nwaokocha
Withdrawals from real estate betting platform Parcl hit $74M after airdropParcl users started pulling their funds from the protocol earlier this month after it said it took a snapshot for its recent airdrop.Apr 17, 2024Tom Mitchelhill