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Crypto gaming on Avalanche is gaining steam thanks to high-profile launches like Off the Grid and MapleStory N. Now, the blockchain’s gaming ecosystem has its own NFT pass to connect games and reward players for diving into them. Launched on Monday, the free Avalanche Battle Pass is a free-to-mint NFT available via the Magic Eden marketplace, created in collaboration with Ava Labs and Playfull. Once the pass is minted, users can register it at the Playfull website and then make progress by playing partnered games. As they fill out more spaces on the rewards path, they’ll earn rewards like in-game NFTs and even…
Exciting news is rippling through the crypto community! Bybit, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially announced the highly anticipated Bybit AO listing on its robust spot trading platform. This development marks a significant opportunity for traders looking to access the AO token. When Does the Bybit AO Listing Go Live? Mark your calendars! According to the official announcement from Bybit, trading for the AO token is scheduled to commence on May 28th at 10:00 AM UTC. This is the moment when traders will be able to buy, sell, and trade AO against other cryptocurrencies on Bybit’s spot…
As blockchain technology continues to reshape global finance, a new frontier is emerging: tokenized real estate. Mogul Club (stylized as mogul Club)—a platform founded by former Goldman Sachs real estate professionals—is taking a bold step in that direction with the launch of Clubs, on-chain, community-powered investment groups designed to democratize access to premium, income-generating properties. One of the first major collaborations? A partnership with Ava Labs to launch the Avalanche Club, a real estate syndication initiative built for the Web3 community. Through this alliance, developers and users in the Avalanche ecosystem can now pool resources and invest in institutional-grade properties…
This is a segment from the Supply Shock newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Let’s say a “generation” is about 30 years. In that case, Bitcoin has just entered the second half of its first one. Whether Bitcoin is on track to ubiquity faster than electricity really depends on your mental model of Bitcoin itself. There’s no question that bitcoin is money. But anecdotally, few people want to spend it, lest they risk missing out on monumental future fortunes. Of course, it wasn’t always this way. In February 2012 — almost two years after Laszlo’s pizzas — a fertility doctor…
Holding onto the momentum it developed following its recent recovery, Ethereum has been bouncing around its major moving averages for weeks. ETH is clinging to the upper end of a narrow consolidation channel while simultaneously testing its 200 EMA. Although the asset has been displaying short-term indications of mild bullishness, volume is declining, and the overall situation with Ethereum is quite dire. However, there is a new development: a filing by SharpLink Gaming with the SEC. According to the filing, the $18 million market-cap company SharpLink Gaming intends to purchase $1 billion worth of Ethereum for its treasury. That is…
In a live reaction to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book release Wednesday afternoon, Bloomberg’s Federal Reserve and economics reporter Catarina Saraiva highlighted an increasingly cautious mood across U.S. businesses and consumers. Saraiva stated the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book is “pretty similar” report to what we have seen this year, pointing to slight declines in activity and a labor market holding steady. Saraiva emphasized how uncertainty, particularly tied to trade tensions and tariffs, continues to weigh on decision-making. She added that businesses and consumers “are kind of waiting to see how this tariff fight plays out.” The Beige Book mentioned tariffs…
Glauber Contessoto rose to crypto fame in 2021 when he became what was believed to be the first “Dogecoin Millionaire”—a title he wore proudly. Now, four years later, he’s claimed the title of “Pepe Millionaire,” while his DOGE stash has dipped slightly below that milestone level. Across six wallets shared and verified with Decrypt, Contessoto now owns approximately $1.116 million of the Ethereum meme coin PEPE. This is in addition to his Dogecoin stash that he has become famous for. Contessoto claims to own “a little bit over” 5 million DOGE which would put him in the ballpark of $920,000…
Attention, Zilliqa (ZIL) holders and users of the Bithumb crypto exchange! An important announcement has been made that requires your immediate attention. If you hold or transact ZIL on Bithumb, mark your calendars, as temporary service disruptions are coming. Bithumb Temporarily Halts Zilliqa Transactions: What You Need to Know Leading South Korean crypto exchange, Bithumb, has officially announced a temporary suspension of Zilliqa (ZIL) deposits and withdrawals. This necessary measure is scheduled to take place on June 2 at 02:00 UTC. The reason behind this temporary halt is twofold: a planned Zilliqa network upgrade and essential server updates by the…
BNB Chain integration with Near Intents enables instant cross-chain swaps with no bridging, slippage, or waiting time. Near is expanding Web3 by combining AI roles, smart contracts, and fast-track support for decentralized AI agent development. Not every day in the crypto world brings news that feels truly practical. But the latest integration between BNB Chain and NEAR Intents seems to fall into the category of making users smile. Now, users can exchange assets such as BNB, ETH, BTC, SOL, and ZEC directly on NEAR—no bridges, no waiting, and most importantly, no slippage. The process is fast, efficient, and hassle-free. It…
Peter Brandt, a respected figure in the trading community, recently warned that Bitcoin could face a dramatic price drop, drawing comparisons to its 2022 chart setup. His remarks come at a time when. Bitcoin has seen a notable 1.87% price increase in the last 24 hours and a 3.61% rise over the past week, now priced at $109,192. Despite the positive momentum, Brandt’s technical analysis suggests the market could be gearing up for a major reversal. Bearish Reversal Concerns According to Brandt, the current setup mirrors the 2022 scenario, where Bitcoin underwent a substantial decline. He points out the presence…