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Web3 will unite users from social media platforms, says Aave exec

At this year’s NFT.NYC conference, Aave executive Christina Beltramini shared detailed insights into the platform’s recent launch and future vision.

Italian government will provide $46 million in subsidies for blockchain projects

All companies developing IoT, AI, or blockchain technology will be eligible to apply for government subsidies provided the funds will be used in specific sectors, such as health.

With the bear market in full throttle, crypto derivatives retain their popularity

"Derivatives provide opportunities to protect their portfolios during times of heightened market volatility," says Emerson Li, brand lead at BingX.

Lamborghini-backed GT racing team to authenticate car parts using NFTs

Former racing champion Vincenzo Sospiri said that this will allow them to monitor and ensure the quality of their car parts.

Crypto investor Sequoia Capital China reportedly raises $9 billion

Sequoia China is known for backing many crypto firms, including the troubled crypto lender Babel Finance, which halted withdrawals in mid-June.

Multichain adds Rootstock to its blockchain bridge ecosystem

The RSK sidechain is the first Bitcoin-based sidechain to be incorporated into Multichain.

Does the Metaverse need blockchain to ensure widespread adoption?

While not absolutely necessary, omitting it would be misguided. “The Metaverse without blockchains would likely just advance the ball for Big Tech.”

Sango crypto hub goes live in the Central African Republic

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera outlined that the Sango crypto hub project will foster financial inclusion by removing the barriers to entry in the banking sector.

Fork of July: Cardano Vasil upgrade successfully launches on testnet

With the Cardano testnet hard fork complete, all that remains is to fork the mainnet, which will come in about four weeks, or when developers have had enough time to prepare their tools for the upgrade.

Are expiring copyrights the next goldmine for NFTs?

Most people think of digital art when it comes to NFTs, but in the future, expiring copyrights could be preserved, refreshed and repurposed using nonfungible token technology.

The crypto industry needs a crypto capital market structure

The DeFi industry needs a sound market structure and systemic independence from current transactional systems.

Crypto’s ongoing crisis is an opportunity for realignment

The value and reputation of the crypto market took a nosedive this May. Its recovery is a chance to fix both.

Israel’s regulator teases comprehensive crypto framework at ICC

This year’s annual Israel Crypto Conference was focused on regulation and CBDCs: The regulated status of cryptocurrencies would open many doors of possibilities.

Ethereum average gas fee falls down to $1.57, the lowest since 2020

For nearly two years, between Jan. 2021 and May 2022, the average gas fee required by the Ethereum network was roughly $40, with May 1, 2022 recording the highest average daily gas cost of $196.638.

Web5 vs. Web3: The future is a process, not a destination

What is Web5, where is Web4 and what would be the recently announced initiative by Block subsidiary TBD to create a new layer of decentralization on top of the Web.

Crema Finance shuts liquidity protocol on Solana amid hack investigation

While awaiting Crema Finance’s report on the situation, the Crypto Twitter community took it to themselves to track down the hacker’s wallet and better understand the problem.

The development of blockchain industry and how to defend against attacks on DeFi

The DeFi market is a highly promising venture where the main struggling issue is a lack of qualified blockchain developers.

Why longevity matters to everyone: Living longer lives in the world of Web3

Physicians and founders are rallying behind longevity medicine, and here is what a longer and healthier human lifespan means for the crypto community.

How to earn crypto passive income with forks and airdrops?

Hard forks and airdrops are forms of passive income strategies, which are essentially free giveaways of particular tokens to users.

DeSci: Tech trees to fund ambitious science and tech

To aid coordination, technology trees help decentralize science and provide an overview of the field, existing work and open challenges.

African celebrities join degens on the journey to the moon

Cryptocurrency is gaining popularity in Africa, and more celebrities are engaging. What are the potential impacts of this new phenomenon?

NFT hype evidently dead as daily sales in June 2022 dip to one-year lows

The NFT boom was supported by a healthy and bullish crypto ecosystem and positive investor sentiment. However, Bitcoin’s bear market had an adverse impact on the crypto ecosystem.

The decoupling manifesto: Mapping the next phase of the crypto journey

The narratives that have propelled crypto to its current status have reached the limits of their influence. It’s time to rethink how to pitch crypto to a broader society.

Hiring top crypto talent can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be

How to identify top crypto talent in the recruitment process: Hire a diverse range of people who have the required attributes without lowering your standards.

Experts explain how music NFTs will enhance the connection between creators and fans

Monstercat CEO Mike Darlington and Metalink founder Jake Udell chat with Crypto Steez about the future of Web3 and music NFTs.

DappRadar and LayerZero launch chain-agnostic staking token

A new staking mechanism through RADAR token has been created that is set to minimize gas fees and support recurring APR across multiple blockchains.

Ashanti aims to bring women to Web3, says “owning is important” at NFT music meetup

R&B legend Ashanti explains how music NFTs have allowed her to own her intellectual property during a panel discussion at her first-ever crypto event.

Experts weigh in on European Union’s MiCa crypto regulation

Modulus CEO Richard Gardner believes that the new regulation may signal the end of the current digital asset downturn.

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