Pixels CEO Luke Barwikowski explains that, unlike Web2 gaming companies that spend heavily on advertising, Web3 games can focus on directly rewarding players. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/play-to-earn-web3-gaming-pixels-ceo?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: July 2024
Polymarket Sets Position on Venezuelan Election Bet Outcome
Polymarket, the cryptocurrency-based prediction markets platform, explained its position regarding the bet on the Venezuelan presidential election. While opposition forces alleged that voting fraud had been committed, President Nicolas Maduro, who led the bet most of the time, was proclaimed on June 29 by National Electoral Council authorities. “People deserve honest answers about the future […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/polymarket-sets-position-on-venezuelan-election-bet-outcome/
Grayscale sheds $20B from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Grayscale’s BTC and ETH ETFs face significant outflows, while other approved ETF participants maintain a positive balance. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/grayscale-bitcoin-ether-etfs-lose-20-billion?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
SEC Might Shelve Allegation That Solana Is a Security in Binance Lawsuit
Solana, Cardano, and Polygon can all breathe a tentative sigh of relief—the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to table its allegation that they are unregistered securities in the Binance lawsuit, according to a new court filing. The SEC wants to amend its Binance lawsuit to shelve allegations against the “third party crypto assets,” it wrote in a joint status…
Slovenia Launches First Digital Bond in EU Sovereign History
On July 25, 2024, Slovenia issued its first digital bond, marking a significant milestone as the first EU sovereign and one of the earliest worldwide to do so. The bond issuance occurred under the European Central Bank’s (ECB) wholesale central bank money settlement experimentation program. The settlement was executed on-chain in wholesale central bank digital […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/slovenia-launches-first-digital-bond-in-eu-sovereign-history/
What's next for UK crypto regulations after Coinbase's $4.5M fine?
The FCA’s fine points to a “one-off” enforcement action, not a wider crackdown on the industry, according to a legal expert. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-crypto-regulations-coinbase-fine?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Tron surpasses Ethereum: $1.42M revenue in 24 hours
Tron’s revenue surpasses Ethereum since July 23, with $1.42 million generated in 24 hours compared to Ethereum’s $844,276. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tron-surpasses-ethereum-revenue-generation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ukrainian Police Detain Suspects in Abduction, Murder of Foreigner Over Bitcoin
Four Ukrainian residents suspected of kidnapping and ultimately murdering a foreign national over his bitcoins have been detained, according to Kyiv police. During an operation to apprehend the suspects, police recovered money, the vehicle used in the kidnapping, and other material evidence. Police Recover Body of Slain Foreign National The Ukrainian police announced on July […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ukrainian-police-detain-suspects-in-abduction-murder-of-foreigner-over-bitcoin/
HackaTRON Season 7 Launches With Google Cloud as Diamond Sponsor, Celebrates Successful Kickoff at Bitcoin Nashville
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, July 29, 2024 – TRON DAO, along with co-hosts HTX DAO, BTTC, and JustLend DAO, proudly announces the launch of HackaTRON Season 7, with submissions open until October 23. Following a successful launch party at Bitcoin 2024, this season promises a series of engaging events and innovative competition tracks. Participants will […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/hackatron-season-7-launches-with-google-cloud-as-diamond-sponsor-celebrates-successful-kickoff-at-bitcoin-nashville/
Microsoft investors’ fears escalate over AI’s slow payoff
Microsoft investors are increasingly anxious about the slow financial returns from its significant investments in artificial intelligence, despite Azure’s steady growth. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/microsoft-investors-concerned-slow-ai-returns?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound