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Ethereum ETFs start strong but lag epic Bitcoin ETF launch — Analysts

Analysts worry ETH will prove a harder sell than BTC to traditional investors.

Pixelverse sends tokens to NFT holders, ApeCoin holders mull hotel proposal: Nifty Newsletter

An ApeCoin DAO member proposed the renovation of an existing hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, with Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection as its theme.

Bitstamp will begin Mt. Gox creditor repayments on July 25

After a decade of waiting, Mt. Gox customers will find their crypto assets worth much more than when the exchange collapsed.

Ethereum's future rests on 10,000 blockchains

Ethereum layer-2s are proliferating, which means Ethereum will start looking like a much better prospect for new projects in the year ahead.

Crypto think tank launches voting project to support ‘right candidates’

The Digital Future project did not endorse specific candidates or political parties, but its CEO ran as a Republican in a 2022 congressional campaign associated with FTX.

Price analysis 7/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin bulls are trying to protect the $65,500 level, but if they fail, a drop to $62,000 is possible.

Polymarket clinches MoonPay payments partnership amid US election betting frenzy

Polymarket now accepts most fiat payments as well as crypto purchases with PayPal, according to MoonPay.

MonoSwap has been hacked, warns users not to deposit funds

The platform warned users not to deposit any new funds or open new positions at this time, as the future of the platform remains unknown.

Thailand distributing digital money to 45M citizens to boost economy

The controversial plan began as a campaign promise and will help lower-income Thais buy more.

BTC price to retest $72K as Bitcoin sets up $7B liquidation showdown

Bitcoin traders continue to look higher after a cooling-off period sees BTC price support stay firmly in place.

Nvidia supercomputer shows potential path to quantum computing

Quantum annealing systems could impact the finance and blockchain industries in a major way.

Why Biden’s exit from the elections briefly pushed Bitcoin price to $68K

Biden’s exit from the presidential race helped Bitcoin recover, but analysts expect the decision to cause more uncertainty in the crypto market.

Worldcoin turns one: Looking back at a year of controversy and growth

One year in, Worldcoin’s vision of a universal digital identity system shows promise with millions of users.

THORChain founder and his plan to ‘vampire attack’ all of DeFi

After posing as an anon girl for six years, THORChain’s founder is now waging war against the “slow rugs” of DeFi.

Craig Wright’s colleague tried to stop court case — He didn’t listen

Christen Ager-Hansen told Cointelegraph that he warned his former colleagues, including Craig Wright and financial backer Calvin Ayre, against going to court.

How Solana is transforming cross-border agricultural trade

AgriDex’s blockchain-based platform enabled a South African farm to complete a trade with a London importer, showcasing the benefits of onchain settlements.

Bitcoin investment fund opens doors to EU citizenship

A new fund offers a way to gain citizenship in Portugal by indirectly investing over $500,000 into Bitcoin.

Nigeria to train 1,000 youths on AI, blockchain every year

The Nigerian government has launched an annual training program for 1,000 citizens in AI and blockchain to position Nigeria ahead of global economies and foster innovation.

Ferrari to launch crypto payments in Europe after US success

Ferrari debuted cryptocurrency payments for its cars in the United States in 2023, partnering with major local payments provider BitPay.

Airdrop success propels Bitget wallet to second most popular in Japan

Web3 wallet usability remains a key hurdle for mass crypto adoption, according to Bitget Wallet's COO.

Stablecoin pegged to Hong Kong dollar unveiled

Jingdong Coinlink Technology Hong Kong Limited unveils its plan to issue a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, aiming for secure and cost-effective payment solutions while adhering to regulatory requirements.

European Investment Bank calls for more ‘innovation’ financing in EU

A new European Investment Bank report highlights the need for increased innovation financing in the EU to maintain tech leadership and compete globally in key sectors like AI and emerging technologies.

Franklin Templeton eyes Solana ETF after Ethereum success

Franklin Templeton will keep exploring more assets to back new spot cryptocurrency ETFs, including those based on Solana.

Kraken finishes Mt. Gox Bitcoin distribution, but creditors aren’t selling BTC

Mt. Gox creditors aren’t selling their Bitcoin, despite preliminary concerns that 99% of them could be looking to offload BTC.

CryptoSlam founder says new SlamNet ecosystem aims to solve Web3 fragmentation

CryptoSlam founder and CEO Randy Wasinger believes Web3 is becoming too fragmented for developers and users and plans to solve the issue with a new platform.

dYdX v3 website recovers after DNS attack, users warned to delete cache

The exchange warned users to clear their browser’s cache before visiting the website to avoid accidentally caching the compromised version.

Bitcoin ‘massive rally’ due as buy signal hits for 1st time in a year

BTC price breakout talk returns as the popular hash ribbons indicator goes from “capitulation” to “buy” for the first time in 2024.

Mt. Gox transfers $335M in Bitcoin to Bitstamp, unknown wallet

Mt. Gox transferred 5,106 BTC to Bitstamp and an unknown address, with 2,869 BTC rapidly moving through multiple wallets.

Mt. Gox shifts $2.5B in Bitcoin to unknown wallet, repayments top 40%

Mt. Gox transferred 37,477 BTC to a new wallet, while data shows that 40% of creditor repayments have now been distributed.

ETH traders should ‘expect the unexpected’ after ETF launch

Crypto analysts argue that past performance won’t help to predict Ether’s prices anymore, and Ether has “all the elements to rally like it has never seen before.”

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