Trump outlined his crypto policies at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference, including creating a national Bitcoin stockpile; dismissing SEC Chair Gary Gensler; dissing Kamala Harris; pledging to commute the sentence of Silk Road’s Founder; and more. BTC price boomed but is now nearing $70,000, just 6% from its ATH.
KikyoElon Musk’s social media platform X is facing criticism for using user data to train its AI chatbot, Grok, without proper consent, potentially violating privacy laws. X is now allowing users to opt out of this data collection, though concerns remain about past data usage.
AnaisSupported by Binance Labs and 20+ global investors, Bracket Labs is launching their Liquid Staked DeFi platform in three phases. Phase I, starting 31 July, will allow users to stake LSTs and LRTs into escrow, marking the first step toward full deployment.
CatherinePudgy Penguins' Igloo has raised $11 million to launch Cube Labs and build Abstract, a Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain using advanced zero-knowledge cryptography for fast and cheap transactions. Abstract aims to combine Pudgy Penguins' successful growth strategy with robust technology to make blockchain more accessible and mainstream.
AnaisAuthorities in Kyiv, Ukraine, have arrested four men for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a 29-year-old foreign Bitcoiner for $170,000 worth of BTC. They face potential life imprisonment if convicted.
KikyoCanva's acquisition of Leonardo.ai boosts its AI-powered design capabilities, challenging Adobe's dominance in the creative software market. This move enhances Canva's accessibility and innovation, empowering everyday users to create professional visuals quickly and efficiently.
WeatherlyCysic's Incentivised Testnet Phase 1 and Points System are now live. As a verifier, you can contribute to real ZK projects and start earning points, which will convert into mainnet tokens when the mainnet of the Cysic network goes live in early 2025.
CatherineHoldCoin is a new play-to-earn game that challenges players to hold a button to earn in-game currency, differentiating itself from competitors with its endurance-based gameplay. However, the project raises concerns due to its anonymous team, suspicious social media activity, and potential red flags about its legitimacy and airdrop promises.
JoyTech entrepreneur Avi Schiffmann, known for creating a COVID-19 tracker in 2020, has introduced a $99 AI-powered necklace to combat loneliness. But is it bordering on creepy and concerning, or is it a stroke of creative genius?
KikyoShiba Eternity’s Web3 launch on Shibarium requires LEASH token staking for exclusive access. The game's integration with Shibarium will burn SHIB tokens, potentially increasing SHIB's value and driving up its price.
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