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After lingering around the $59,000 mark, bitcoin’s value has faced downward pressure, dipping to an intraday low of $57,775 on Friday. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin (BTC) has slipped by 4.6%, while ether (ETH) saw a 5.4% decline. Friday Crypto Slide: Bitcoin Falls, Ether Sinks, and Liquidations Jump The crypto market is in the … Read more
Layer 2s are a short-term success story, but the long-term picture appears less rosy. Go to Source
To mitigate risks associated with public blockchain networks, the paper proposed appointing an entity with the authority to “control and limit access” to cryptocurrency assets. Go to Source
Naveen Mallela, global co-head of Onyx, JPMorgan’s blockchain and digital currency unit, highlighted the rapid adoption of blockchain technology in India, particularly after the 2022 launch of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-rupee. He noted that CBDCs represent a significant advancement for Indian payments, positioning them as the next step in the evolution … Read more
South Korean internet search giant Naver is launching a non-custodial crypto wallet, adding the Chiliz blockchain as its first. Go to Source
Double Jump.Tokyo, a Japan-based Web3 gaming company, has secured over $10 million in its Series D first closing led by SBI Investment. The round, which had the participation of Sony Group Corporation and others, will allow the company to continue developing blockchain games and offering related services, strengthening its talent base at the same time. … Read more
On Aug. 28, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty bumped up by 2.99% at block height 858,816, pushing the metric from 86.87 trillion to a hefty 89.47 trillion. This tweak adds a bit more challenge for bitcoin miners, especially with hashprice values lingering at very low levels. Bitcoin Network’s Difficulty Jumps as Earnings Dwindle Bitcoin’s difficulty ticked up … Read more
Messaging app LINE is set to get “mini DApps” witht the launch of Kaia’s mainnet, following the likes of rival Telegram which launched a similar feature last year. Go to Source
Solayer has raised $12 million in a funding round led by Polychain Capital to advance its integrated restaking network on the Solana blockchain. The initiative aims to address Solana’s scalability and transaction inclusion challenges by leveraging a novel approach to staking and network bandwidth optimization. Solana Restaking Project Solayer Attracts $12 Million Investment According to … Read more
Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves from scams, such as verifying URLs and using two-factor authentication. “Unfortunately, bad actors have been around for centuries and are not going away anytime soon,” … Read more