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Payment infrastructure is key to bringing retail users to crypto

Crypto enthusiasts have been wondering why no one seems to be buying their coins this cycle. If people could use crypto for something, maybe that would change.

Bitcoin price recovery to $62.5K could trigger breakout in TON, AVAX, KAS and XMR

Bitcoin’s recent weakness has pulled several altcoins lower, but TON, AVAX, KAS and XMR look set to move higher.

3 things that can spoil a potentially bullish July for Bitcoin

BTC price is likely to face headwinds in July from Mt. Gox repayments that could result in a "bull pennant" breakdown on the charts.

AI needs a killer app to prove it’s not a bubble — Goldman Sachs, MIT

Analysts were split over whether today’s AI investments would pay off in the next decade.

Nigeria urged to adopt crypto regulations inspired by Europe

Nigerian data and policy analyst Obinna Uzoije noted that a unified regulatory framework for all ECOWAS member states would offer potential crypto investors much-needed clarity.

Bitcoin price gets 'interesting' as triple candle close sees $61.5K return

BTC price action sees uncommon moves for a weekend ahead of Bitcoin's weekly, monthly and quarterly close.

Floki Inu warns of fake tokens on Solana and Base blockchains

Floki Inu urged its community to obtain token information only from official sources to prevent falling victim to these fraudulent schemes.

Number of crypto ATMs installed nears its all-time record

The 2,564 cryptocurrency ATMs installed so far in 2024 are on track to surpass the 2,861 machines removed in 2023.

Runes TXs on Bitcoin have tanked over 88% this month

Bitcoin miners have earned less than 2 Bitcoin combined from Runes transactions over the last six straight days — an enormous drop from its record 884 Bitcoin on April 24.

Meme coins have an important role to play in crypto

Meme coins have stolen the spotlight this Bitcoin halving cycle, and they've offered unparalleled opportunity to at least some participants.

Vitalik Buterin says crypto regulations have created ‘anarcho-tyranny’

The Ethereum co-founder says we’d all be better off with either anarchy or tyranny but not both.

VanEck files for Solana ETF, Ether supply inflates, and more: Hodler’s Digest, June 23-29

VanEck seeks approval for Solana ETF, ETH supply rises 73 days in a row, and Satoshi-era wallet moves Bitcoin.

Meta’s prototype ‘full holographic’ glasses could be a game changer for Web3

The new holographic display could give NFTs the Pokemon Go treatment.

Exploring Sui’s Object-Centric Model and the Move Programming Language

A closer look at how Sui’s object-centric model and the Move language can improve blockchain scalability and smart contract development.

Spot Ethereum ETF launch delayed by SEC comments

The SEC commented on the S-1 forms and requested resubmissions by July 8, potentially delaying the launch of spot Ether ETFs until mid-to-late July.

Hamster Kombat creators: marketing geniuses or modern satirists?

Hamster Kombat has 200 million players clicking their screens. But the game raises intriguing questions about play-to-earn gaming, growth hacking and universal basic income.

Nigerian official advocates blockchain, AI against illicit financial flows

The financial watchdog chair said that if recovered, the funds could significantly enhance infrastructure, healthcare and education across the continent.

Court allows most SEC claims to proceed in Binance suit

Judge Amy Berman Jackson however dismissed the SEC’s claim that BNB is traded illegally on secondary markets, citing the Ripple decision.

Bitcoin’s price won’t ‘dramatically’ increase from here, says billionaire

Peter Thiel also believes that Bitcoin’s original vision as a cypherpunk, crypto-anarchist, freedom tool hasn’t been fulfilled.

IRS reveals final regulations for crypto broker rules

The Internal Revenue Service did not include decentralized exchanges or self-custodial wallets under its broker reporting requirements.

AI ‘Skeleton Key’ attack found by Microsoft could expose personal, financial data

Aside from being wary about which AI services you use, there are other steps organizations can take to protect against having data exposed.

Banque de France, Hong Kong Monetary Authority explore CBDC, tokenization

The HKMA set up Project Ensemble months ago. Now we know why.

Crypto Biz: Jump Crypto exec steps down, first MiCA deadline looms, and more

This week’s Crypto Biz explores the departure of Jump Crypto’s CEO, Animoca Brands’ return to public markets, the corporate dispute between Riot and Bitfarms, and other news.

Lessons from CertiK's dispute with Kraken

White hat hacking is a crucial component of cybersecurity, but it can come with controversy — as CertiK and Kraken recently illustrated.

Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer acquires lease for Ohio site

The 30-year leasing agreement with the Monroe County Port Authority will provide Bitdeer with up to 570 MW of additional power capacity.

Price analysis 6/28: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Altcoins see another week of rocky trading, while traders are viewing Bitcoin price dips as a buying opportunity, as seen from the fresh inflows into the spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Hong Kong eyes DeFi, DAO spent $37M to help free Julian Assange: Finance Redefined

The Hong Kong government aims to expand its fintech dominance in DeFi and the metaverse despite challenges in the current landscape.

Bitcoin and altcoins fail to rally even as US inflation cools down

For years, analysts and traders have said cooling inflation would benefit the crypto market, yet prices are still down. Cointelegraph explains why.

Hamster Kombat destined for Guinness World Record?

Hamster Kombat claims to be the third-fastest app in history to reach 150 million users. Here’s what you need to know about the viral Telegram-based game.

US presidential debate inexplicably omits AI and quantum

Other terms that went unmentioned were cryptocurrency, blockchain, central bank digital currency, deepfake and election security.

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