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Chainlink’s CCIP protocol and Automation now live on Gnosis

Gnosis developers can now outsource their heavy computing to the oracle network while reducing gas fees by up to 90%, spokespeople said.

Price analysis 6/12: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, SHIB, ADA, AVAX

Favorable CPI data have helped Bitcoin reclaim the crucial $69,000 level, signaling that a move to $72,000 is possible.

‘Bitcoin Layer 2’ sidechains aren’t really L2s: There is a better way

Money has pumped into 73 Bitcoin ‘Layer-2’ scaling solutions this year. But many are just insecure sidechains. There is a better way.

Stablecoin act gives Congress alternative to overriding Biden’s SAB 121 veto

President Joe Biden’s veto of the SAB 121 repeal was a blow for the crypto community. Can the U.S. Congress override the veto with broad bipartisan support?

BTC price shoots up $1.5K in seconds as US CPI shows inflation slowing

Bitcoin comes charging back after a single U.S. macro data print reverses days of BTC price declines.

Aethir launches decentralized cloud network on Ethereum mainnet

Aethir’s launch on the Ethereum mainnet brings attention to the role DePINs can play in the future of Web3 and a more decentralized future.

How blockchain is powering McLaren’s high-speed race data

The McLaren Artura GT4 will use blockchain technology for real-time data analysis during the testing day at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

New open-source ZK-proof slashes SQL query times

Proof of SQL drastically reduces SQL query times from 30 minutes to sub-second speeds, promising significant efficiency gains for real-time data processing applications.

Citron no longer short on GME, cites ‘market’s irrationality’

The announcement comes shortly after GME stock rose above the $30 mark.

OKX investigates multimillion account thefts after SIM swap attacks

According to SlowMist, despite the two similar phishing incidents, OKX’s two-factor authentication mechanism was not the main vulnerability point.

Web3 and gaming: Unlocking real value for users

At the 2024 Proof of Talk event in Paris, France Mythical Games COO discussed the significance of gaming as a “hero use case" for tangible user value within the Web3 and blockchain domain.

3 reasons why Pepe poised for another 70% jump by July

PEPE’s rising wedge pattern, rising whale accumulation and increasing rate cut bets could boost the memecoin’s price in June.

DePINs are a proven path to crypto mass adoption — XYO co-founder

XYO co-founder Markus Levin argues that DePINs can make AI more trustworthy, empower users and businesses alike, and usher in blockchain mass adoption.

Zimbabwe consults crypto firms on virtual asset regulation needs

The Zimbabwean government hopes to create a regulatory structure tailored to country’s specific needs and conditions.

MetaMask enables pooled staking for Ethereum holders

MetaMask said that 99% of ETH holders do not have the required 32 ETH to participate in Ethereum staking.

Asymmetry, Ampleforth launch afUSD to rival Ethena’s synthetic dollar

Asymmetry Finance’s afUSD synthetic dollar is based on Ampleforth’s supply adjustment mechanism, which stabilizes prices through elastic supply.

Crypto hacks soar to $19B in 13 years: Crystal Intelligence

Nearly $19 billion worth of digital assets have been lost to exploits in the past 13 years, with $2.9 billion stolen during the largest single crypto theft during the 2019 Plus Token fraud.

‘Superintelligence within just a few years’ — SingularityNET CEO

Industry leaders say the delay in the ASI merger to July 15 will not halt progress toward decentralized superintelligence.

Crypto downturn nukes $190M leveraged positions as traders eye CPI data

The liquidation comes just a few days after the crypto market recorded a $400 million liquidation on Friday, June 7.

Bitcoin braces for CPI, FOMC as exchanges shed $1.2B of BTC in a day

BTC price action may not inspire hodlers into a new U.S. macro data deluge, but behind the scenes, appetite for Bitcoin is alive and well.

Bitcoin Runes outperforms BRC-20 in onchain activity

Since April 2024, Runes have led Bitcoin network activity, outpacing both Ordinals and BRC-20 in transaction share.

How to generate passive crypto income with masternodes

Masternodes enable investors to earn a steady passive income by contributing a vast amount of computing power to a blockchain network.

ZkSync hit with claims of ‘almost no Sybil filtering’ in slated token airdrop

Mudit Gupta from zkSync rival Polygon said the ZK token airdrop could be the most “farmed airdrop ever,” claiming it lacks anti-bot measures.

‘Vast majority’ of ETF flows could be driven by arbitrage — Raoul Pal

Retail investors are not a “key driver” of spot Bitcoin ETFs, with a majority of inflows coming from arbitrage trading hedge funds, according to Raoul Pal.

Trump wants Bitcoin ‘made in the USA’ after hosting mining industry heads

The presidential candidate showed his support for the crypto mining industry after executives pitched him on how they could strengthen the electrical grid and create new jobs.

BTC average change in retail demand falls to 5-month low, could a 75% rally be next?

The average monthly change in Bitcoin retail demand has waned over the last month, with one analyst noting it could be a precursor to a price surge seen earlier this year.

Tuttle Capital’s latest ETF aims to copy Congress’ stock picks

Tuttle Capital is using U.S. lawmakers’ mandatory stock disclosure filings to back the strategy of its newly proposed ETF.

Elon Musk drops lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Musk’s decision came one day before a federal judge was set to decide whether to dismiss the case or allow it to proceed to the next stage.

BODEN memecoins briefly spike after Hunter Biden guilty verdit

Misspelled memecoins referencing the U.S. first family surged after President Biden’s son was convicted of lying about being a drug user when buying a revolver.

Dormant Bitcoin wallet moves $536M after over 5-year hiatus

The Bitcoin whale didn’t even send test transactions before moving their 8,000 Bitcoin.

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