Crypto gaming startup Jungle announced Wednesday that it is developing its new mobile first-person shooter game For The Win (FTW) on the Solana blockchain, the firm shared exclusively with Decrypt’s GG. For The Win is a speedy, team-based hero shooter that is currently in early alpha testing in South America, where it has attracted over 100,000 downloads in its first…
Month: July 2024
Kraken co-founds Blockchain Security Standards Council
We’re pleased to announce the founding of the Blockchain Security Standards Council (BSSC). This nonprofit organization will seek to establish uniform security standards in the crypto industry. The BSSC’s participants will address emerging security threats by working toward a consensus of agreed upon standards. Such threats include fraud, nation-state targeted campaigns and protocol and contract exploitation, all of which damage…
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. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/pudgy-penguins-unstoppable-domains-web3-login?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/starknet-staking-mainnet-q4-ethcc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-cofounders-10-year-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin ETFs Capture $216M in Third Consecutive Day of Inflows
The 11 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw inflows for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, bringing in $216.33 million. Blackrock’s IBIT was the top performer, securing $121.03 million during the trading sessions. Fidelity’s FBTC and Blackrock’s IBIT Drive Bitcoin ETF Gains With Tuesday’s gains, the cumulative total net inflows for U.S. spot bitcoin […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-etfs-capture-216m-in-third-consecutive-day-of-inflows/
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. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cyprus-united-action-crypto-terror-financing?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Study: Gen Z Prefers Digital Assets in Uncertain Times; Gold Remains Popular
While investors generally prefer physical assets to digital ones, the findings of a new study indicate an overwhelming majority of Gen Zers are “more likely than other generations” to trust digital assets in uncertain times. The survey also found that 89% of gold investors consider it a long-term investment with nearly half of the respondents […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/study-gen-z-prefers-digital-assets-in-uncertain-times-gold-remains-popular/
Bitcoin.com Relaunches Discord Community Channel With Exciting Prizes
Bitcoin.com is relaunching its Discord community channel. To celebrate, Bitcoin.com is hosting weekly contests with various prizes. Join the community to participate in quizzes, discussions, and more for a chance to win. Join the Community and Win $1000, Sold-Out NFTs, Bitcoin, and More! Bitcoin.com is thrilled to announce the relaunch of our Discord community channel, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-com-relaunches-discord-community-channel-with-exciting-prizes/
Bernstein Sees Potential in AI Data Center Pivot for Bitcoin Miners
We do the research, you get the alpha! Get exclusive reports and access to key insights on airdrops, NFTs, and more! Subscribe now to Alpha Reports and up your game! Go to Alpha Reports Research firm Bernstein has argued that Bitcoin mining firms are well-placed to pivot into building out AI data centers, in a new report shared with Decrypt.…