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Pudgy Penguins enables access to its virtual world with Web3 domains

Pudgy Penguins and Unstoppable Domains have teamed up to allow users to access Pudgy World using .pudgy domain names.

Ethereum co-founders reflect on 10-year anniversary — EthCC

Ethereum co-founders Vitalik Buterin and Joseph Lubin reflect on the state of the network a decade after its creation.

Starknet staking will hit mainnet in Q4 — EthCC

Starknet plans to introduce staking through a new protocol launching on the testnet before a mainnet release in Q4.

Cyprus calls for collective crackdown against crypto terror financing

The alert serves as a reminder of the critical role financial professionals play as gatekeepers in the fight against financial crime.

German gov’t $354M BTC sell-off: Yet more volatility incoming?

The German government is ramping up its Bitcoin sell-off, preparing to offload an additional $342 million worth of BTC.

CoinStats exploiter moves almost $1M to Tornado Cash

CoinStats said in a July 5 update that it’s still investigating the incident and is taking action to secure its new infrastructure.

Elliptic exposes $11B scam network via Huione Guarantee

Elliptic’s report reveals how the Huione Guarantee marketplace facilitated massive money laundering and cyber scams using Tether transactions.

Crypto for good: Why blockchain can bring financial inclusion worldwide

John Wingate of BankSocial and Azeem Khan of Morph tell The Agenda podcast how crypto and blockchain can make the world a better, more equitable place.

Whale transfers $50M in ETH amid ETF anticipation

With the launch of spot Ethereum ETFs in the US approaching, attention turns to its potential impact on Ether’s price trajectory in the coming weeks.

Bitcoin sellers are trying to keep BTC price below $60K

BTC price upside momentum is building, but liquidity is bunching at $60,000 in an attempt to keep the market from reclaiming lost ground.

Bitcoin transfer costs fall to 2020 lows

Bitcoin transaction fees hit a four-year low on July 7, falling to $38.69. Miners remain profitable due to reduced network difficulty and lower computational power needs.

Nigerian minister urges SEC to tackle crypto regulation challenges

Nigeria’s cryptocurrency regulations are currently being updated.

Microsoft and Apple renounce OpenAI board membership

After investing $13 billion in OpenAI in 2023, Microsoft is distancing itself from the AI startup amid growing scrutiny from regulators.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs buy up $654M of BTC in 3 days

Investors have piled into Bitcoin ETFs since July 5, but it wasn’t enough to offset Germany’s BTC selling spree.

Bank of Italy to release crypto guidelines in ‘coming days’ — Governor

Italy’s central bank will soon share how the country should apply the EU’s MiCA crypto laws, with its governor slamming Bitcoin and Ethereum as “unbacked” cryptocurrencies.

Ethereum ETFs ‘close to the finish line' — Bitwise CCO

Bitwise’s chief compliance officer Katherine Dowling says “fewer and fewer” issues in the S-1 filings are being pushed back and forth between the SEC and prospective ETF issuers.

Standard Chartered’s crypto arm eyes buying billionaire’s crypto OTC firm: Report

Zodia Markets is reported to be in talks to buy Elwood Capital Management, a crypto firm backed by billionaire hedge fund manager Alan Howard.

Uniswap cites Chevron in another urge for SEC to drop bid to rule over DeFi

Uniswap Labs argues the SEC’s proposed legal amendments to give it power over DeFi are being made against “a legal backdrop that no longer exists.”

Ronaldinho joins Messi in promoting water-themed Solana memecoin

Water Coin spiked nearly 40% one hour after Ronaldinho mentioned it in an Instagram post, but it has since settled below its pre-pump price.

Mining company TeraWulf pays off outstanding debt early

The payment will allow the company to focus on scaling operations rather than keeping up with debt obligations in the post-halving environment.

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