Vitalik Buterin urged the community to send the memecoin token funds they want to send him directly to charities. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-donates-eth-animal-charity?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: August 2024
USDC Tap-to-Pay on Apple iPhone ‘Incoming Soon’: Circle CEO
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicted that tap-to-pay payments on iPhone using Circle’s USDC stablecoin are “incoming soon,” following Apple’s decision to open up the iPhone’s NFC payment functionality to third-party developers. In a tweet, Allaire advised wallet developers to “start your engines.” Allaire clarified in a follow-up tweet that Circle “has no relationship with Apple and this has nothing to…
South Africa Unveils National AI Policy Framework, Seeks Stakeholder Feedback
South Africa has published a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and is seeking feedback from stakeholders. This framework is the first step towards developing a comprehensive national AI policy. It aims to foster a robust AI ecosystem through coordinated efforts in research, talent cultivation, and infrastructure enhancement. The policy also emphasizes the importance […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/south-africa-unveils-national-ai-policy-framework-seeks-stakeholder-feedback/
WazirX schedules maintenance to restore balances post $234M hack
WazirX’s ability to restore balances and secure assets will shape its future and industry security. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/wazirx-maintenance-restore-balances-post-hack?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Hashing It Out: Navigating Web3 hiring
In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw confronts the realities of Web3 hiring with Pedro Oliveira, co-founder and CEO of Talent Protocol. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/hashing-it-out-navigating-web3-hiring?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ethereum supply surpasses 120M ETH as staking, restaking surge
Despite Ethereum’s inflationary trend, staking and restaking gains momentum, boosting network security and rewards. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-supply-120m-ether-staking-issuance-surge?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
First leveraged MicroStrategy ETF launches in the US
The ETF could offer more leveraged exposure to Bitcoin, especially for institutional investors looking to diversify their holdings. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/first-leveraged-microstrategy-etf-launches-us?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Analyst Predicts Silver Prices Could Reach $200 Driven by Demand for New EV Battery Technology
Kevin Bambrough, a financial expert with over a decade of experience in commodities markets, has predicted that silver could reach $200 per ounce in the next 10 to 15 years, riding the wave of increased demand for a new EV battery technology developed by Samsung. According to Bambrough, the new batteries may require 1 kg […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/analyst-predicts-silver-prices-could-reach-200-driven-by-demand-for-new-ev-battery-technology/
Bitcoin, Ethereum Dip as Market Digests CPI Numbers
The price of Bitcoin slipped by over 4% Thursday morning alongside the wider crypto market, amid a broader trend of risk-off sentiment among investors. Per data from CoinGecko, Bitcoin dropped by 4% to around $58,500, while Ethereum shed 3.8% to around $2,630. The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies fell in lockstep, contracting by 4.4% to $2.1 trillion. The market…
Sotheby's to sell CryptoPunk and Beeple NFT at digital auction
The online event will occur at 7 pm UTC and end on Aug. 22. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sothebys-august-digital-art-auction-cryptopunk-beeple?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound