Hamster Kombat revealed in its new roadmap that it would integrate non-fungible tokens in November 2024.
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VC Roundup: Borderless eyes token buyback, commodity hardware models for DePIN funding
This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Borderless Capital’s new DePIN fund, Mawari Network, Darkbright Studios, Hemi, Sorted Wallet, Podeo, SecondLive, and other startups.
$100K Bitcoin price depends on 'increasing demand' and ‘favorable seasonality’ — CryptoQuant
History favors Bitcoin’s price prospects for Q4, but CryptoQuant analysts caution that a consistent uptick in demand will be a critical component.
Price analysis 10/2: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Altcoin prices crumbled as Bitcoin fell to $60,000, but charts suggest buyers could step in soon.
Digital Asset’s Canton Network tokenizes gold, Eurobonds, gilts
After a successful US Treasurys project, Digital Asset has turned its attention to collateralizing more bonds and gold.
BTC whales not in sufficient profit to dump on market — Ki Young Ju
Immediately following an escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the price of Bitcoin fell by approximately $4,000 on Oct. 1.
People pay a huge price for their genetics, but DeSci has a solution
DeSci could mitigate the huge price people unknowingly pay for their genetics.
Crypto lawyers on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s ‘crimes’ — Is it legal?
Was it right to arrest Telegram founder Pavel Durov? Or is it like arresting a telco CEO because criminals discussed crime on a phone call?
Bitcoin open interest surge past $35B raises 'overheating' concerns
Bitcoin’s recent surge in open interest beyond $35 billion has analysts worried about potential signs of froth in the market.
Impersonators use Slack ‘driver’ in attempt to swindle crypto educator
The impersonators claimed to be members of the ParaFi team, but the victim realized he was being scammed when they tried to convince him to download ‘drivers.’
Lamborghini brings cars to Web3 games with Animoca, Motorverse partnership
Lamborghini has teamed up with Animoca Brands to launch its first interoperable blockchain-based digital vehicles, bringing the cars to Web3 gaming.
Bitwise files for first XRP ETF with US SEC
Subject to approval from the SEC, the Bitwise spot XRP ETF will provide exposure to the value of XRP held directly by the trust.
Ava Protocol, Sony’s Soneium partner for no-code blockchain automation
Ava Protocol’s automation tools will simplify smart contracts on Soneium, while supporting developers with no-code solutions and lower costs.
Franklin Templeton’s onchain money fund goes live on Aptos blockchain
Franklin Templeton’s FOBXX is the first money market fund to be launched on Aptos.
UK city minister pushes blockchain gilts despite gov’t concerns
Despite resistance from the UK’s Debt Management Office, City Minister Tulip Siddiq pushes for blockchain-based bonds to modernize financial markets.
Bitcoin breaking $74K will 'take time' as BTC structure 'moving to neutral' — Analyst
Bitcoin’s short-term structure signals that most of October could be a cooling-off period before the “next bullish attempt,” according to a crypto analyst.
Kraken to end Monero support in European Economic Area
Monero’s price fell by 8% a day after Kraken announced it would stop supporting the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
Taurus, Chainlink collaborate to facilitate institutional tokenization
Taurus teams up with Chainlink Labs to address challenges related to tokenized assets, including cross-chain mobility, data integration and security.
Stablecoins now 43% of Sub-Saharan Africa crypto tx volume: Chainalysis
Nigeria and Ethiopia have both experienced local currency devaluation which has driven stablecoin adoption.
Bitcoin traders see $54K BTC price or lower amid Middle East tensions
BTC price expectations have flipped as geopolitical uncertainty rocks Bitcoin and risk assets.
OpenAI’s new updates enhance voice and vision capabilities of AI
OpenAI has released a series of updates aimed at improving its AI models with advanced voice and vision features for real-time conversations and better image recognition.
AI can save humanity, but only if the people control it — Ben Goertzel
Decentralizing and democratizing AGI is the best way to prevent corporations and militaries from abusing its incredible power, SingularityNET’s CEO tells The Agenda.
Telegram has been disclosing user IPs since 2018, Durov says
Telegram’s disclosure process of IP addresses and phone numbers was in place “long before last week,” CEO Pavel Durov said.
Fidelity Ethereum ETF records largest daily outflows since launch
The Fidelity Ethereum Fund recorded outflows of $25 million on Oct. 1, the highest ever daily amount among US-based spot Ether ETFs, excluding Grayscale.
Apple, Google will use AI to maintain dominance — Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest
Still, ARK Invest’s chief futurist questioned whether Apple and Google will manage to introduce performant AI features with their current strategies.
Australian feds ‘deciphered’ seed phrase to access suspect’s crypto
The Australian Federal Police said an analyst cracked the seed phrase to a crypto account belonging to the accused owner of an organized crime messaging app.
Bitcoin ETFs see biggest outflow in a month as Middle East tensions surge
The outflow reversed an eight-day trend of consecutive inflows totaling $1.4 billion.
80% of crypto startups from 2022 are still kicking despite market chaos
Over 1,200 crypto startups raised funds during a tumultuous year of crypto collapses, and 80% of these projects are still building today, according to Lattice Fund.
Hacker pleads guilty to stealing $37M in crypto via ‘cyber intrusion’
Evan Frederick Light faces up to 20 years behind bars for each charge, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and launder monetary instruments.
Bitcoin tanks, gold rebounds as Israel vows Iran 'will pay' for attack
The price of Bitcoin fell about $4,000 after Iran fired some 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, escalating the conflict in the Middle East.