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3 reasons why Bitcoin (BTC) price is down today

Strong macroeconomic data, fear of an artificial intelligence bubble and an ongoing court case could be factors in Bitcoin’s multiday correction.

Political undertones stand out as Bitcoin 2024 hits Nashville

The Bitcoin 2024 conference is underway in Nashville - with Donald Trump's address scheduled for July 27 a major drawcard to the event.

ChatGPT launches AI-powered search engine prototype

According to OpenAI, SearchGPT will give users a more intuitive search experience, allowing them to ask questions to refine a search as they would using ChatGPT.

Web3 venture funding stabilizes after rocky 2023 — Crunchbase

Large funding rounds are still few and far between in Web3, according to Crunchbase.

WazirX finds no evidence of compromised devices after preliminary investigation

The exchange received emails from Liminal with the correct destination addresses, implying that Liminal’s system was breached, WazirX claimed.

VanEck says Bitcoin could hit $2.9 million per coin by 2050

Bitcoin layer 2s could be collectively worth around $7.6 trillion, the report added.

Institutional tokenization will propel Web3 forward — Jason Dehni

The real-world asset tokenization market is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2030 despite a rocky start, according to McKinsey & Company.

Trump reelection campaign raised $3M in crypto for Q2 2024

The most significant contributions came from Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who announced their support for the Republican candidate on X.

Ethereum Foundation wallet moves 92K ETH after 7 years

The Ether, worth roughly $290 million at the time of publication, had been at the same address since 2017.

Don’t miss the bull run that could make Bitcoin great again

Donald Trump has seen the light when it comes to cryptocurrency. Love him or hate him, that's a good thing for the industry.

BTC price inches up with US stocks as Bitcoin bulls fight for $65K

Bitcoin sees a round of automated selling as BTC’s price vies with battered US stocks for a short-term recovery.

Fireblocks launches Web3 startup toolkit amid a surge in new ventures

The number of startups using the Web3 platform has already increased by some 50%, according to Fireblocks.

Mt. Gox still has 90,000 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $6 billion

The infamous collapse of the Mt. Gox exchange occurred in 2014, and creditors have been waiting for reimbursement for over a decade.

Ethereum and layer-2 addresses surge 127% this year — Glassnode

While Bitcoin saw a 20% drop in daily active addresses in Q2 2024, Ethereum and L2s posted a 127% increase in such addresses in H1 2024.

When Musk Empire listing? Find love in The Sandbox and more: Web3 Gamer

Web3 gaming is taking an unexpected turn this year says Delab Games head of strategy.

Compound, Celer attack may have been caused by faulty migration system — DNS experts

The July 11 Compound and Celer attacks may have been rooted in a Squarespace migration, and blockchain may help prevent future attacks.

World’s largest BTC miner Marathon buys $100M BTC to go 'full hodl'

Marathon remains bullish on Bitcoin price in the long term, as it sold none of the BTC it mined during June.

Bitget Wallet tops Nigeria’s app store as OKX exits market

Bitget Wallet’s surge in popularity among Nigerian users highlights its growing appeal in the Web3 space amid evolving digital finance trends.

The rise and fall of celeb tokens: Over 99% of value wiped out

Celebrity-endorsed tokens on Solana (SOL) have crashed dramatically, leaving investors reeling from massive losses.

Bitstamp starts Mt. Gox creditor repayments

The announcement comes three days after the Mt. Gox Trustee executed the first test transactions on Bitstamp exchange.

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