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Celo integrates Chainlink's CCIP interoperability protocol

The Ethereum layer-2 solution is leveraging Chainlink for blockchain interoperability and real-world price data.

Hashdex withdraws spot Ether ETF application

Hashdex withdrew its application for a spot Ether exchange-traded fund on May 24, a day after the SEC gave eight similar financial products the green light.

Caitlyn Jenner meme coin ‘mastermind’s’ celebrity price list leaked

From Eminem to Snoop Dogg, Drake and Tom Holland — a leaked price list suggests JENNER token ‘scammer’ claimed to provide access to them all.

Majority of gamers still unaware of blockchain gaming — survey

A OnePoll survey found that more than three-quarters of adult gamers have never heard of blockchain gaming or have never played a blockchain video game, indicating a huge untapped opportunity.

Gemini returns $2.18B to Earn users following 18-month withdrawal freeze

Gemini has announced a $2.18-billion distribution to its Earn program users 18 months after it suspended withdrawals.

Bitcoin ‘diamond hands’ cut selling by nearly 50% at $73.8K — Research

Bitcoin long-term holders are doing their best to avoid profit-taking despite sitting on BTC worth several times its purchase value.

Blockchain can help eliminate cybercrime threats

Cybercrime is a growing scourge that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon without a serious game changer to stem the tide.

Pessimistic proofs: ZK tech’s next step or mere cynicism?

Polygon Labs introduces pessimistic proofs via SP1 zkVM, enhancing cross-chain security and simplifying ZK development.

PayPal expands PYUSD to Solana, targets payment use cases

PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin is now available on Solana and Ethereum, offering a chain-agnostic experience for its users.

Crypto market to hit $200T within 10 years — Animoca co-founder

Animoca's Yat Siu believes Asia is the fastest-growing Web3 market, while jurisdictions like the U.S. are lagging behind.

AI today is like the internet in 1988: Salesforce AI CEO

The AI industry could be on the brink of a significant breakthrough, according to Salesforce AI’s Clara Shih.

Iggy Azalea’s MOTHER memecoin triumphs over scandal-ridden IGGY

The Aussie artist launched her own memecoin as she distanced herself from the scandal-tainted project bearing her name.

Hospitality worker jailed for $2.5B Bitcoin laundering scheme

The authority’s suspicion was based on Wen's change in lifestyle. In 2017, she reportedly moved to a six-bedroom mansion in North London.

Bitcoin finds ‘another’ use case via BTCfi — DLC.Link co-founder

DLC.Link CEO Aki Balogh tells The Agenda how DeFi on Bitcoin will unlock BTC’s potential for collateral, yield farming and more.

Sam Altman was fired for 'lying to board,' alleges former OpenAI board member

Altman has allegedly hidden his ownership of the OpenAI Startup Fund, according to the former OpenAI board member.

ERC-404 token standard, explained

ERC-404 uses a mint-and-burn protocol to enable fractional ownership of NFTs, add more liquidity to the ecosystem, and open up a plethora of new use cases.

Israel launches digital shekel CBDC experiment for payments

The Bank of Israel launched the CBDC experiment taking inspiration from the Project Rosalind carried out by the BIS Innovation Hub.

Arkbit crypto mining MLM fraud busted by Texas regulators

Arkbit falsely claimed to operate Arkansas-based data centers for cloud mining various cryptocurrencies.

The role of blockchain in democratizing technology — Interview with Ankr

Web3 infrastructure shares key insights about the state of the blockchain ecosystem and how DePIN can expand on the notion of decentralization.

Neural features key to reducing AI hallucinations: Anthropic CEO

The newly discovered features have the potential to drastically alter the behavior of current AI algorithms and provide developers with a deeper understanding of neural networks.

Memecoin mania sees Cardano knocked out of the top 10 crypto rankings

Two memecoins, Dogecoin, with a market cap of $23.8 billion, and new entrant Shiba Inu are currently in the top 10 crypto rankings.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest pours $60M into Elon Musk's AI venture

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has committed $60 million to Elon Musk’s xAI startup, demonstrating the firm's confidence in its potential amid a surge in AI investments.

Romance and crypto scams surge on Canadian dating apps

Canadian authorities warn against discussing cryptocurrency investments with online matches, advising that such conversations should be considered a red flag.

Cristiano Ronaldo unveils NFT series with Binance capturing career highlights

Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is rolling out a new NFT collection with Binance commemorating different stages of his illustrious career.

Binance official’s wife demands medical care for detained husband

Mark Mordi, Gambaryan’s legal representative, notified the court on May 22 that his client had been unwell since the previous trial date and was still experiencing health problems.

Thailand touts new ‘digital nomad’ visa extendable for nearly a year: Report

The Thai government has announced a new visa class for remote workers that can be extended for up to 360 days, but details on income and tax liabilities are unclear.

BlackRock’s IBIT overtakes GBTC as the world’s largest Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock’s $20 billion spot Bitcoin ETF recorded inflows of over $102 million on May 28, while Grayscale’s ETF bled again.

Ethereum ETFs to be Web3 growth ‘call option’ — Crypto analyst

Ether has a “much larger addressable market” than Bitcoin as it could be considered a bet on the entire Web3 industry, claims a crypto analyst.

Hong Kong SFC to compliance check crypto firms offices after license deadline

A total of eleven crypto asset companies and exchanges have withdrawn license applications ahead of the deadline.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin, AI plans could boost GDP tenfold by 2029: Cathie Wood

The ARK Invest CEO praised the Central American country for being an “oasis” for Bitcoin and AI adoption.

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