Don’t fight it: The metaverses are still coming

The metaverse used to be all that anyone could talk about. Web searches for the term jumped 7200% in 2022, and investments during the first half of the year had nearly tripled from 2021. Months later,...

Sidechain Success and Revenue Growth ⋆ ZyCrypto

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp According to a new report by crypto analytics company Messari, the XRPL ecosystem, underpinned by the XRP Ledger, has recently experienced tremendous growth and accom...

FrensTech deployer accused of $26K rug pull, first rug on Coinbase’s Base already?

Uniswap developer and FrensTech deployer AzFlin is facing allegations of rug-pulling 14 ETH, worth $26,000, from the FrensTech project on Base just four hours after launch. However, the developer has ...

This Week in Coins: Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Inch Upwards After PayPal Pitches Stablecoin

Illustration by Mitchell Preffer for Decrypt. Leading cryptocurrencies finally broke a six-week spell of poor price performance or inertia this week. Market leader Bitcoin (BTC) added a modest 1.5% to...

Cardano (ADA) Welcomes Wrapped Bitcoin on Mainnet

One of the highlights of this week on the Cardano (ADA) network is the integration of the ability to wrap Bitcoin (BTC) on the mainnet. The deployment of cBTC on the Cardano mainnet was introduced by ...

Bitcoin Spark Builds a Product into their Wallet, While Dogecoin Wallet has Zero Utility

Blockchain technology has provided individuals with two distinct wallets they can use: custodial and noncustodial. Custodial wallets are wallets that participants in the industry entrust their assets ...

Uniswap Developer Accused of $26K Meme Project Rugpull

Uniswap developer AzFlin has been accused of rug-pulling 14 ETH, roughly $26,000, from the FrensTech project on Base within 4 hours of its launch. However, the developer denied these accusations, stat...

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis for August 11

The market keeps trading sideways, according to the CoinMarketCap ranking. Top coins by CoinMarketCap BTC/USD The rate of Bitcoin (BTC) has declined by 0.33% over the last 24 hours. Image by TradingVi...

80 Confirmed Dead In State’s Deadliest Natural Disaster In History

Topline The death toll in the Maui wildfires increased to 80 on Saturday, according to county officials, as thousands of people continue to stay in emergency shelters following days of destructive fir...

Mysterious On-Chain Behavior Of nd4.eth Raises Concerns And Rumors

Key Points: The abnormal on-chain behavior of nd4.eth has raised concerns and prompted rumors. The research team at 0xScope is seeking help from industry leaders to understand the situation better. 0x...

Ethereum Co-Founder Expresses Strong Views on XRP’s Centralization

In a rece­nt video that has been wide­ly shared, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethe­reum, openly expre­ssed his criticism of XRP. He state­d that he believe­s XRP is still completely centralize­d. Du...

Dollar holds firm supported by economic data

Next week, key events in the US include Retail Sales data and the release of the FOMC minutes. Market participants will also closely listen to comments from Fed officials as they prepare for the Jacks...

Bankrupt Voyager Transfers 1,500 ETH and 250B SHIB to Coinbase

Voyager, transferred 1,500 ETH and 250 billion SHIB to the Coinbase Exchange. The firm is also collecting all the remaining tokens in its wallet address to the main address. Ember noted that Voyager i...

New All-Time High Envisioned For XRP Price Even As SEC Seeks To Appeal Landmark Ripple Ruling ⋆ ZyCrypto

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp XRP price is slightly up on the 24-hour timeframe while having retracted 4% in the past week, according to data from CoinMarketCap. This price development seems optim...

Molson Coors, Tilray search for ‘next billion-dollar idea’ in recent booze deals

There was a lot of buzz in the beer industry this week as two brands bulked up their portfolio and another slimmed down. On Tuesday, cannabis and consumer packaged goods giant Tilray (TLRY) scooped up...

SEC delays Bitcoin ETF proposal, seeks public input

The SEC has postponed its decision on the Ark Invest & 21Shares Bitcoin ETF proposal as it’s soliciting feedback from the public. The recent actions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...

Is a Breakout to $0.0001 Imminent?

Published 51 mins ago Over the past week, LUNC coin price has been trading sideways and maintained its position above the multi-month support level of $0.00000792-$0.00000784. In the face of mounting ...

How Ion Protocol Redefines Trust, Liquidity, and Creditworthiness in the PoS Landscape

In the dynamic realm of blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi), innovations reshape how we interact with digital assets and financial instruments. One of the most significant advancements is the ...

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police wants a digital asset repository

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Shared Services Canada have announced a challenge to develop a “digital asset solution to facilitate the seizure and storage of cryptocurrency and non-fungible to...

Want A Bitcoin Spot ETF? Then Prove BTC Is Not Manipulated, Says SEC

With multiple applications for a spot Bitcoin ETF already filed, many have continued to speculate when the SEC is likely to give its approval or otherwise. To further add to speculations, Galaxy Digit...

Is GLNG Becoming a Falling Knife?

Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ: GLNG) stock is under bearish pressure and forms lower highs sequences. Recently, the bears have shown their intent to flip the ongoing trend and break the crucial level of 5...

XRP Forms Golden Cross After 3 Years, Eyes Major Rally

XRP recently formed a rare golden cross on the three-day chart after three years, triggering bullish speculations of an imminent rally. XRP is showing bullish signs despite the downtrend observed over...

Brazil’s Congress moves to levy higher taxes on cryptocurrencies

Brazilian lawmakers are moving forward with a legislation that would raise taxes on cryptocurrencies held overseas. According to local reports, a congressional committee has approved amendments to a b...

‘First Wave’ Of NBA International Superstars Gets Its Hall Of Fame Due

Germany’s Dirk Nowitzki (R) vies with Spain’s Pau Gasol (L) during the Euro Basket 2011. AFP via Getty Images SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Pat Williams, who is still active with the Orlando Magic ...

FLOKI Price Nears Strong Resistance; Potential Breakout Likely?

FLOKI is up 3.21% in the last 24 hours as per data from CMC. The price had been on a bullish move, after reaching a low of $0.000021 on August 8. The FLOKI Community is excited over the recent update....

SEC Extends Deadline for ARK’s Bitcoin ETF Decision

Alex Dovbnya The SEC has pushed back its decision date on the first spot Bitcoin ETF from ARK Investment Management The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expectedly delayed its decision on ...

Here’s How Much Americans’ 401(k) Balances Have Grown in 2023. Is Yours Keeping Pace?

Piggy bank with coins and “401K” written in wooden blocks The good news for retirement savers using 401(k) plans and similar workplace retirement accounts is that the improving stock marke...

The SEC is exceeding its authority and encroaching on Congress’ lawmaking: Senator Lummis

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis filed an amicus brief on August 11 supporting Coinbase’s motion to dismiss against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit. Drawing attention to the Lummi...

Did Donald Trump’s Ethereum Stash Reveal a Hidden Bitcoin Past? 

A recent tweet by crypto KOL Mr. Huber has unearthed new details surrounding former U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprising connection to the world of cryptocurrency. Despite past expressions of skep...

Top 5 NFT APIs on Optimism: What’s Remarkable About Them?

In today’s digital landscape, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have surged to the forefront of attention, revolutionizing the way we perceive and exchange digital assets. These unique cryptographic tokens, ...

A Loan Is Still a Loan Even in DeFi

Decrypting DeFi is Decrypt’s DeFi email newsletter. (art: Grant Kempster) Despite the fancy financial rails, a loan in DeFi is still a loan. This has been seen time and again, with last week’s d...

Can These 10 Bullish Fundamentals for Ethereum Move ETH Prices?

However, fundamentals for the asset and network are as strong as ever. On Aug. 11, crypto industry and DeFi analyst Miles Deutscher highlighted some of Ethereum’s bullish fundamentals. “It’s hard not ...