ZkSync says 695K wallets eligible for next week’s ZK token airdrop
The Ethereum scaling blockchain set aside two-thirds of its 21 billion ZK token supply to give to its community, with select users the first to get a share. Go to Source
Month: June 2024
Solana Launches Mainnet Beta v1.18.15 Upgrade to Address Network Stability
Solana has recommended validators in the network upgrade to the latest Mainnet Beta 1.18.15, which includes several fixes to address network performance and stability. The release includes a central scheduler functionality that can be turned on optionally, focused on solving performance issues identified when there is network congestion. According to Solana Beach, a validator statistics … Read more
Bitcoin dips as ETFs break 19-day green streak, rumble over US inflation
Traders are seemingly going risk-off ahead of a U.S. CPI print and a Fed monetary policy meeting, with Bitcoin falling to a weekly low. Go to Source
Abu Dhabi Regulator, ADGM, Signs Digital Assets MoU With Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) have signed a digital assets Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between the two regulatory authorities to support the creation and effective supervision of digital assets entities across their jurisdictions. It … Read more
Metaplanet rallies 10% as it scoops Bitcoin for third time in 2 months
The firm’s third Bitcoin purchase since April 23 brings its total holdings to 141.07 Bitcoin, worth over $9.6 million. Go to Source
Study: 14% of ‘Early Adopter’ Kiwis Own Cryptocurrency; Majority Favor It Over Real Estate
At least 14% of New Zealanders surveyed said they have owned cryptocurrency or held digital assets in the past. The findings categorize New Zealanders as early adopters, indicating they were quick to recognize the potential of cryptocurrency. Survey data reveal that only 16% of respondents would invest in real estate, compared to 60% who plan … Read more
Australia’s peak crypto lobby group drops ‘blockchain’ from name
Blockchain Australia is now the Digital Economic Council of Australia (DECA) with a membership category for banks, most of which have blocked crypto exchanges. Go to Source
Gold Production Struggles Despite 2024 Q1 Surge
The gold mining industry struggles to sustain production growth due to declining new deposits, reports the World Gold Council (WGC). Despite a 4% increase in first-quarter production in 2024, overall growth has plateaued since 2016. In 2023, mine production rose by only 0.5%, following 1.35% in 2022 and 2.7% in 2021, with a decline of … Read more
Australia needs blockchain ‘more than ever’ to flip productivity freeze
Australian Parliament Member Andrew Charlton said he believes blockchain technology could add $60 billion to the economy. Go to Source
BlockDAG’s Lunar Keynote Ignites $48.5M Presale Surge Amid Polygon Transaction Boom And RNDR Price Decline
BlockDAG has taken the crypto world by storm with its recent moon-themed Keynote 2.0, leading to an impressive presale of $48.5 million. This surge, now in Batch 18 with prices at $0.0122, reflects an 1120% increase and the sale of 11.4 billion BDAG coins. This momentum positions BlockDAG as a leading contender in the crypto … Read more