Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis highlighted that 10% of all funds coming from illicit addresses are sent to crypto mixers.
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Indian blockchain firm 5ire secures $100M to fund sustainability-focused project
An Indian development firm looks to create a bridge between sustainability and blockchain technology with a proprietary layer-1 protocol incentivizing the use of United Nations sustainable development goals.
34% of gamers want to use crypto in the Metaverse, despite the backlash
According to Globant, 34% of gamers are interested in conducting crypto transactions in the Metaverse, while 16% have purchased NFTs in the past.
Celo network back online after almost 24-hour outage
It was the first time the Celo mainnet had gone down in more than two years.
Ankr Network’s 2.0 upgrade aims to improve Web3 decentralization
Ankr is one of the largest remote procedure call (RPC) endpoint providers in the crypto space, which are critical for Web3 dApps that connect with blockchains.
3 reasons why Polygon (MATIC) is up 100%+ during a bear market
Steady adoption and internal growth back MATIC’s 118% gain, even as most altcoins struggle to hold on to their short-term gains.
UK’s government-backed Millicent Labs demos a retail full-reserve digital currency
The issuer says the currency avoids pitfalls of central bank digital currency and stablecoins while bridging blockchain and traditional financial technology.
More than 2.6 million users signed up for the City of Shenzhen's digital yuan airdrop
The city has about 18 million residents in its prefecture-level area.
Bill Murray's biographical NFT project set to be premiered by Coinbase
"Anecdotes, observations, advice, memories, Murray-isms" are coming to the world of NFTs as acclaimed icon Bill Murray prepares to launch an inaugural NFT series with Coinbase.
What is a crypto airdrop and how does it work?
Crypto airdrops are a marketing strategy used by startups to give tokens to existing cryptocurrency traders for free or in exchange for minimal promotional work.
BNB Chain launches DApp platform with 'Red Alarm' to warn users about scams
DappBay's Red Alarm is a contract risk scanning tool that helps users identify high-risk projects to avoid rug pulls and frauds.
Will Ethereum ever surpass Bitcoin? Crypto community answers
From predicting that ETH will overtake BTC in 2030 to firmly rejecting the thought, crypto Twitter offered their takes on the topic of ETH becoming crypto’s top dog.
Blockchain-based solutions aim to address US disaster relief
Various blockchain solutions are being used by organizations and enterprises to create efficiencies for U.S. disaster relief efforts.
Mastercard partners with Indonesian crypto gateway to drive financial inclusion
Navin Jain, an executive at Mastercard Indonesia, said that Mastercard will support Fasset’s efforts to drive financial inclusion in the country.
Polygon selected to participate in Disney’s 2022 Accelerator Program
Ethereum scaling solution Polygon has been selected to participate in Disney’s Accelerator Program to further Polygon’s development of Web3 experiences.
China's central bank to expand deployment of e-CNY
Over 4,567,000 merchants across the country now accept the e-CNY as payment.
Playboy to launch in The Sandbox metaverse: Nifty Newsletter, July 6–12
A Web3 startup has also created a subscription model that uses nonfungible tokens to offer lifetime Netflix and Spotify membership.
Why Alex Tapscott quit his high-paying job to write a book about Bitcoin
A report that argued for decentralized models to help scale Bitcoin eventually became the basis for the book proposal.
Syrian refugee turned civil activist found calling as blockchain evangelist
Yale graduate student Karam Alhamad created the ZeFi Foundation to educate future crypto users and address problems facing Syria and Iraq.
NFT volume sees yearly low in June, but first-time buyers remain consistent
Nansen's NFT analysis draws into focus the numbers behind the market's first bearish cycle.
Survey reveals high penetration and adoption of crypto in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a significant market for digital currencies with the country's favorable regulatory climate, large consumer base and increasing interest in cryptocurrencies, a new KuCoin survey says.
Shanghai included blockchain, NFTs and Web3 in its 5-year plan
The municipal government pledged to support the enterprises that are discovering the non-fungibles market.
MoonPay to make Web3 payments with Unstoppable Domains partnership
Ivan Soto-Wright, the co-founder and CEO of MoonPay said the partnership enhances the tail-end of a user's journey by replacing complex characters with NFT domains.
Crypto winter presents an opportunity amid chaos, says asset group exec
Alex Tapscott told Cointelegraph that bear markets lead to great ideas being formed and new businesses being built.
Nervous Network (CKB) price posts double-digit gain after Godwoken layer 2 launch
CKB booked a 35%+ gain after the release of its Godwoken L1 solution and the launch of a new NFT marketplace.
Blockchain-based games see an uptick in users despite bear market conditions
Data shows blockchain-based gaming protocols registered a steady uptick in daily active users and transactions despite the current bear market conditions.
How to build a passive income stream from cloud mining?
Cloud mining is a far safer way to invest in cryptocurrencies and get consistent passive income without directly using mining equipment or hardware.
Ethereum co-founder responds to PoS critics amid upcoming Merge
Vitalik Buterin described a critic’s notion as an “unmitigated bare-faced lie,” while sharing his thoughts on PoS voting.
Korean fintech giant plans to create 10K Web3 jobs amid bear market
Dunamu would open offices in major cities and create about 500 new startups focused on NFTs and the Metaverse.