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Valour launches first ETP for Near Protocol’s native token

The exchange-traded product will be available on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market.

Nansen partners with Aptos for dashboard after chain users 2x in 6 months

Aptos is among the firms aiming to ease Web3 onboarding, along with industry giants like Coinbase and MetaMask.

German gov’t was rushing to sell Bitcoin to maximize liquidity: Arkham CEO

Using five different crypto exchanges suggests that the wallet sought to maximize liquidity on each order book and sell Bitcoin as soon as possible.

Missing words in a seed phrase: How many are recoverable?

Remembering and deliberately missing a few words from a seed phrase backup is not a good idea, as one can hack up to four words.

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh may be crypto’s sleeping giant: Crypto City Guide

While crypto may still operate in a gray space in Saudi Arabia, the country’s talent pool and burgeoning gaming sector hold promise for Web3.

Worldcoin faces ‘scam’ allegations after extending token lockup by 2 years

Worldcoin faces allegations of price manipulation after delaying unlocking 80% of its native tokens.

Bitcoin L2s help crypto miners in Asia supplement income with staking

Bitcoin L2s remain crucial to the Asian crypto ecosystem, offering miners new revenue streams after the most recent halving.

Nigeria begins review of its blockchain technology policy

The steering committee’s work is actively toward Nigeria taking a leadership position in African blockchain development.

Over 36% of Mt. Gox Bitcoin distributed to creditors, but whales keep accumulating

Bitcoin whales continue accumulating, despite the potential sell pressure from Mt. Gox creditors, which could see 99% of investors selling.

Hong Kong unveils new stablecoin licensing regime

The Hong Kong FSTB and HKMA outline plans for a new regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers following broad public support and stakeholder feedback.

New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled

The EEA’s new guidelines aim to establish a standard for mitigating risks in DeFi protocols, which will benefit regulators, developers and users alike.

New tool enables ‘No Code’ blockchain deployment

BVM Studio introduces a no-code solution for blockchain deployment, promising accessible and quick blockchain creation with a drag-and-drop interface.

EU blockchain projects shifted ‘beyond the hype’ to practical applications: Report

New INATBA report reveals EU blockchain projects have transitioned from hype to practical applications, enhancing various industries and public sector efficiency.

Bitcoin self-custody comes to the masses with new ‘crypto ring’

Tangem's hardware wallet is now being designed as a ring to encourage daily cryptocurrency transactions and boost the adoption of self-custody.

Bitfinex Derivatives to integrate with Thalex crypto exchange

Bitfinex Derivatives partners with Thalex to offer enhanced options and futures trading, reducing onboarding friction.

Trekki NFT shutdown sparks community backlash for Trip.com

The termination of the project led to a significant drop in Trekki NFT floor prices and sparked frustration among NFT holders and enthusiasts.

Nigerian police arrest crypto star in fraud crackdown

As investigations proceed, the outcome of this case could set significant precedents for how cryptocurrency-related crimes are handled in Nigeria.

Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom announces Bitcoin grant program of up to $250K per developer

The new Bitcoin grants program could invite more innovation for Bitcoin-native DeFi, or BTCFi.

BTC price tags $66K — can Bitcoin bulls beat out $100M of asks?

Bitcoin buyers need to ramp up pressure to squeeze the market back toward all-time highs, BTC price analysis concludes.

Nigerian prison doctor detained over Binance executive’s health concerns

Gambaryan’s family has expressed concern about his well-being and appealed to the EFCC to release him and pursue its investigation into Binance instead.

Degen Chain user loses 90% funds during bridge transfer

A bug on Degen Chain’s service providers leads to significant user fund loss, sparking criticism on the layer 3 ecosystem.

Trump hints at 4th NFT collection, fears Chinese crypto take-over

In a wide-ranging interview, former United States president Donald Trump hinted at launching another NFT collection, saying “the people want” it.

‘Bullish narratives’ erupt as XRP surges 35% this week

XRP has surged 35% this week and some traders are anticipating a breakout moment, pointing to a long-term trend they’ve been observing on the price chart.

BlackRock's IBIT draws $260M as Bitcoin ETFs notch 8th day of inflows

United States spot Bitcoin ETFs notched $422.5 million of net inflows on Tuesday, marking their strongest trading day in more than a month.

Trump election bets boost Polymarket volumes to record $116M in July

A massive surge in US Presidential election bettors has already brought Polymarket record-breaking volumes just two weeks into July.

Traders eye $71.5K Bitcoin price as open interest jumps 13%

Bitcoin may be gearing up to move above $70,000 now it has reclaimed a critical level that traders have been closely watching for the past two months.

Fake ‘professors’ use phoney loans to trick victims in latest crypto scam

The scam often starts on a Facebook ad where those interested click the link and are met with a “Letter from the Professor” or “Letter from the Dean” on the company website.

Bitcoin whales set to stack more amid ‘overestimated’ Mt. Gox FUD: Analyst

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju says Bitcoin is still vulnerable to “speculative FUDs,” giving smart money a way to buy up cheap Bitcoin.

FTX and CFTC agree to $12.7B settlement, subject to court approval

The US commodities regulator didn’t seek a civil monetary penalty, meaning the entire $12.7 billion would be used to pay back FTX’s creditors.

Bitcoin price rally to $65K fueled by ‘complete exhaustion’ from sellers — Glassnode

Bitcoin price displayed surprising strength after various market participants absorbed over 48,000 BTC that the German government sold.

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