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Shytoshi Kusama, the Shiba Inu lead developer, has hinted at upcoming developments following the recent collaboration with a government entity. Kusama made this remark during a recent X Space titled “Trust Talks #4: Are Meme Coins Here to Stay?” The popular self-custody crypto wallet Trust Wallet hosted the session. Alongside Shiba Inu’s official X handle, the event also featured other prominent figures from the crypto space, including the official Floki account. The session attracted 18,700 community members. During the live session, the co-host asked Kusama how the Shiba Inu ecosystem leadership is working to keep the community engaged and maintain…

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has released a new report detailing several inefficiencies around airdrops and possible lessons to apply moving forward. According to the exchange, the affected airdrops fall into two categories. The first type is retroactive, where projects typically surprise existing users with rewards. The second group is the engagement airdrops, which are pre-announced events designed to attract new users and fit emerging projects. Depending on the project stage, both airdrops focus on different goals. Regarding the lessons from existing inefficiencies, the exchange’s Where Are Our Airdrops Going? highlighted some challenges affecting this type of token distribution, such as planning…

On Tuesday, February 11, gold prices hit an all-time high of $2,942.70 per ounce amid concerns over President Trump’s tariff announcement. Gold Holds Onto ‘Safe Haven’ Status On Feb. 11, gold prices surged to $2,942.70 per ounce, a new all-time high, amid concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement could trigger a global trade war. Although the price dropped to just above $2,900 a few hours later, the brief rally pushed gold’s year-to-date gain to nearly 11% at one point. According to a Reuters report, investors took profits, causing the precious metal’s retreat. However, investors remain bullish on…

Neo, a community-driven and open-source blockchain platform for dApps, has announced an exclusive partnership with Coin Terminal, a prominent Web3 launchpad. The partnership focuses on strengthening blockchain innovation. The platform took to social media to reveal this development. What happens when a leading layer 1 blockchain partners with a premier #Web3 launchpad?We’re excited to announce our partnership with @CoinTerminalCom! 🚀Coin Terminal will bring innovative projects—AI Agents, DeFi, and more—into the Neo ecosystem, while connecting Neo… pic.twitter.com/96CmdKxFTF — Neo Smart Economy (@Neo_Blockchain) February 11, 2025 Neo Collaborates with Coin Terminal to Push Ecosystem Advancement As included in this partnership, Neo will…

South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, has announced the listing of Across Protocol (ACX) on its KRW market. Across Protocol operates as a decentralized cross-chain bridge, designed for secure and efficient transfers of digital assets between different blockchain networks. When Can You Start Trading ACX on Bithumb? Trading for the ACX/KRW pair is set to kick off at 6:00 PM local time today, Saturday, March 22, 2025. The initial price for ACX is 439 KRW. Deposits and withdrawals will be enabled within two hours of this announcement. South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, will list the Across Protocol (ACX) KRW…

During his campaign in 2024, President Donald Trump vowed to create a strategic Bitcoin federal reserve. But when he finally took office, the “plan” almost cooled down to naught, as the tone slowly changed to a “national strategic digital assets stockpile.” Will Trump keep his promise and prioritize Bitcoin? It seems more likely. Since its creation in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin has gone through multiple boom-and-bust cycles. That said, none of the ups reached quite as high as when President Donald Trump won the US presidential elections last November. Some would argue the coin surpassed $100,000 only…

Celsius, the fraudulent company that advertised ultra-high interest rates on crypto deposits, has emerged from bankruptcy and is operating again. Under its new name, Ionic Digital, the Celsius 2.0 relaunch is going even worse than anyone could have imagined. Although founder Alex Mashinsky is out of the company and awaiting his prison sentence, a new team of directors has been installed and have paid themselves lavish compensation packages worth $420,000 annually to operate the only business that remains in the resuscitated Celsius: mining. That compensation package speaks for itself. Indeed, only 12 other companies in the S&P 500 index pay…

The Treasury Department has issued an order ramping up surveillance of financial transactions worth as little as $200 that are processed by businesses in communities along the U.S. southwest border, prompting hand wringing among privacy advocates—including within the cryptocurrency industry. Questions have abounded over whether the directive could be broadly applied beyond cash to crypto transactions as well. But experts told Decrypt digital asset owners shouldn’t be alarmed. Although the order raises concerns over Americans’ financial privacy rights, it doesn’t apply to people sending and receiving digital assets through platforms such as Coinbase. “There are crypto firms that are licensed…

The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in! Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to get caught up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games. Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week, along with a few other tidbits you might have missed. We also showcase…

GCash, the Philippines’ leading digital money app, announced support for Circle’s USD Coin (USDC). Users in the country can now hold and transact with the stablecoin. This marks a major step in integrating stablecoins with everyday transactions in the country. Circle’s USDC Ventures Into the Philippines Market Local media revealed the integration, noting that GCash users in the Philippines can buy, hold, and send USDC through GCrypto, the app’s cryptocurrency platform. GCash’s Group Head of Wealth Management, Arjun Varma, says this integration presents a game-changer for financial inclusion in the Philippines. “By offering easy access to digital dollars, we empower…