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Polyhedra, a popular blockchain infrastructure provider that uses state-of-the-art zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology, has collaborated with Aethir, a prominent decentralized cloud computing firm offering enterprise-level GPU resources for DeFi apps. The partnership focuses on the launch of a grant program to facilitate AI developers. The platform took to social media to reveal this development. Excited to announce @AethirCloud as an official Polyhedra Playmate!”AI developers face real challenges today in accessing scalable compute and reliable infrastructure,” said Bart Meyer, Polyhedra. “By joining forces with Aethir, we’re offering a full-stack solution, so teams… pic.twitter.com/CFUYMiJJX1 — Polyhedra (@PolyhedraZK) May 28, 2025 Polyhedra and…
Japan plans to reclassify crypto as financial products under new regulatory rules. The proposed changes would cut crypto taxes from 55% to around 20%. Bitcoin ETFs may finally be approved as part of Japan’s broader Web3 push. Japan is getting serious about crypto and the changes coming could shake up everything from taxes to Bitcoin ETFs. On June 24, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) released a document that could mark a turning point for the country’s approach to digital assets. Titled “Considerations regarding the structure of the system surrounding crypto assets,” the report confirms a new working group has been…
Bitcoin Exchange Binance Delists! Five Altcoin Trading Pairs Delisted! Here Are Those Altcoins
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, announced that five digital assets will be completely delisted from the platform following its latest evaluations. Binance Delisting 5 Altcoins: ALPHA, BSW, KMD, LEVER, and LTO Trading Ends on July 4 The company emphasized that this decision aims to protect user security and market standards. Tokens to be delisted: Stella (ALPHA) Biswap (BSW) Komodo (KMD) LeverFi (LEVER) LTO Network (LTO) Trading of these assets on all spot trading pairs will be terminated as of 06:00 on July 4, 2025. Reasons Behind the Delist Decision Binance stated in its statement that every digital…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s crypto-tied digital identity project, World, formerly known as Worldcoin, has launched “Priority Blockspace for Humans” (PBH) on its World Chain mainnet. The new infrastructure is designed to prioritize transactions from verified human users, marking a shift away from traditional gas fee bidding mechanisms. Priority Blockspace for Humans According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, PBH automatically activates during network congestion, reserving part of each block specifically for transactions from Orb-verified individuals. This mechanism aims to guarantee faster and more reliable access to core services, such as proof-of-human verifications, Mini Apps, and grant claims, without requiring…
Bitcoin’s price action over the past few weeks has investors speculating whether the recent pullback from its all-time high is merely a pause before another leg up–or a sign of deeper corrections ahead. As BTC trades around $105,396.85, roughly 5% below its ATH of $111K set just 13 days ago, on-chain metrics paint a promising picture. Retail Demand Cools; Analyst Sees Room for Further BTC Upside According to analyst “caueconomy,” retail demand, measured by Bitcoin transactions below $10,000, has fallen 2.45% over the past 30 days. Historically, such subdued retail activity has not accompanied major market tops, which are typically…
The NFT market registered another significant increase in the trading volume on June 26, 2025, with Courtyard leading the trend in the amount of daily sales, reaching the value of $751.81K with 7.09K sales. This incredible spike ranked Courtyard at the leading position in the 24-hour volume leaderboard. #NFT MARKET OVERVIEW TOP COLLECTION #Courtyard – 24H Volume $751.81K… pic.twitter.com/lj7hnKHa7m — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) June 26, 2025 Right behind it was Guild of Guardians, which had a trading volume of $550.76K and 680 transactions, signifying that investors and users are active with this coin. CryptoPunks continued with…
The Probability of Iran Blocking Strait of Hormuz Surges to 52% On Polymarket After Trump’s Air Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facility
The probability of Iran’s leadership blocking the Strait of Hormuz for shipping has increased following the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. At press time, shares of the Yes side of the Polymarket-listed contract “Will Iran Close the Strait of Hormuz before June 30 traded at 40 cents, representing a 40% probability. That’s a notable increase from 14% Saturday. Meanwhile, the odds of the event occurring by the end of the year increased to 52%, up from 33% the previous day. Approximately 20 million barrels of oil are transported through the Strait of Hormuz daily, accounting for around 20% of…
Flokikicked off a comprehensive three-month media campaign in a bold move to expand its presence in the United States. FLOKI is placing itself in the spotlight with national TV coverage reaching more than 219 million U.S. households, a Times Square billboard takeover, and a wide-ranging marketing campaign, all timed just weeks ahead of the Valhalla launch, its flagship MMORPG metaverse game. National TV Coverage: A Strategic Media Play FLOKI’s media blitz is anchored by sponsored programming on major financial networks like Fox Business and Bloomberg Television. Twice each month, FLOKI’s leadership will appear in long-form interviews, designed to engage investors…
The Turkish government is preparing to implement new stringent measures to combat money laundering through crypto transactions.In particular, the authorities intend to strictly regulate operations related to crimes such as illegal gambling and fraud, critical points in the illicit use of crypto exchange platforms. Stringent measures on crypto transactions to combat money laundering Consequences for non-compliance Towards Greater Regulation of Crypto in Turkey Stringent measures on crypto transactions to combat money laundering The Ministry of Treasury and Finance of Turkey has announced a series of measures aimed at the cryptocurrency sector to curb the flow of money laundering generated by…
Bitcoin Exchange Bithumb Announces Listing of New Artificial Intelligence Project! Here Are the Details
South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has announced that it will list the blockchain-based artificial intelligence (AI) project Sahara AI (SAHARA) token with trading parity of the Korean won (KRW). Sahara AI (SAHARA) Listed on Bithumb’s KRW Market The listing will allow users to trade SAHARA directly with local currency. Listing Calendar Supported Market: KRW (Korean Won) Supported Network: Ethereum (transfers via other networks will not be supported) Deposit/Withdrawal Start: June 26, 2025, 18:00 Transaction Start: June 26, 2025, 21:30 Number of Confirmations Required: 33 blockchain confirmations Starting Price: Not yet announced What is Sahara AI (SAHARA)? Sahara AI is…