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Scottie Pippen, the iconic NBA player known for his role with the Chicago Bulls, recently turned heads on X with an intriguing post that has captured the attention of both basketball and cryptocurrency fans. Thus, Pippen asked his followers to weigh in on a choice between Ethereum and Solana, two of the biggest altcoins and blockchains currently. In response to Pippen’s question, Dogecoin co-creator Billy Markus made his stance clear by endorsing Dogecoin (DOGE) as the preferred choice. dog coin obv — Shibetoshi Nakamoto (@BillyM2k) July 21, 2024 As many know, despite its origins as a meme coin, Dogecoin has…

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Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is preparing to launch USDT margin futures for HMSTR, and trading will begin at 13:00 on August 1, 2024. This update will be available in the web and application interfaces as well as the API. OKX to List HMSTR Futures Details of Pre-Market Futures Contract: Collateral: HMSTR/USDT index (based on the last price of the contract) Settlement Crypto: USDT Face Value: 10 HMSTR Quote: Price of 1 HMSTR in USDT Tick Size: 0.0001 Leverage: 0.01 – 2x Trading Hours: 24/7 trading Contract Type: Expiry futures Delivery Time: The delivery date of futures transactions has not been determined…

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Polyhedra Network, a well-known platform developing infrastructure for privacy, scalability, and interoperability in Web3, has an exclusive proposal. The new proposal of Polyhedra targets its integration with Merlin Chain through zkBridge. The platform took to its official X account to provide details of this endeavor. 🚀 The third zkBridge Network Expansion Proposal is here!zkBridge NEP-3: Integrate Merlin Chain(@MerlinLayer2) with zkBridgehttps://t.co/Y2YcHx9dog pic.twitter.com/4UFIgVPV8i — Polyhedra Network (@PolyhedraZK) July 26, 2024 Polyhedra Network Releases the zkBridge NEP-3 Proposal for Integration with Merlin Chain It mentioned that the 3rd zkBridge Network Expansion Proposal denotes a huge move, improving the reach and capabilities of Polyhedra.…

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The launch of an Ethereum (ETH) ETF arrived with additional price pressure. Some suggest the pressure may be coming from Grayscale’s wallets, which were filled during much lower ETH prices. Ethereum (ETH) sank toward the $3,100 level after the initial ETF trading. The new investment vehicle started with low inflows and ended with net outflows. But the selling pressure may not continue, as some of it comes from the wallets of Grayscale. One of the possible scenarios would be that Grayscale may use its sizable wallet to further pressure ETH. Analysts put the time frame for that effect at two…

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Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are making waves in the cryptocurrency world, drawing billions in new investments and reigniting interest in related projects. Among the beneficiaries of this surge is AirSwap (AST), a decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform built on the Ethereum blockchain. Recently, AirSwap has experienced significant price movements and heightened investor interest, reflecting broader trends within the ETH ecosystem. Ethereum ETFs draw record inflows According to CoinShares’ latest report, Ethereum ETFs have attracted approximately $2.2 billion over the past week, marking the highest seven-day inflow figure since December 2020. This substantial influx of capital has invigorated the Ethereum…

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Mantle Ecosystem has recently made a significant strategic investment in UXLINK, marking a pivotal moment in the continued development and expansion of both entities. This partnership promises to deliver seamless user experiences and enhanced ecosystem growth through collaborative efforts and shared goals. The alliance will leverage the strengths of Mantle’s diverse chain portfolios and UXLINK’s robust web3 social platform to create a synergistic effect that benefits users and developers alike. UXLINK stands out as the largest web3 social platform and infrastructure, offering users and developers innovative ways to discover and distribute crypto projects and assets. With a community of 15…

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Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, recently posted a thought-provoking poll on X (formerly Twitter), asking the community to weigh in on what they considered the most important thing between the options: AI, Bitcoin, or love and relationships. This simple yet profound question piqued the interest of the crypto community, with a larger portion of respondents going for Bitcoin. The poll, which seemed to be a casual inquiry, caught the eye of Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy cofounder and CEO who reacted to the survey with a heart emoji. Saylor would later post an epic response to the Dell CEO’s tweet. #Bitcoin…

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Despite the recent approval of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by U.S. regulators, Ether (ETH), the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, has continued its downward trajectory, raising concerns among investors. CoinMarketCap data showed ETH trading at $3,252 at the time of writing, up 2.3% in the past 24 hours. However, ETH had dropped from the highs of $3,500 to the $3,100 price level in the past few days, leaving market participants anxious on the token’s price trajectory. Notably, ETH is down almost 5% in the last seven days, 4% in the past month, but remains up 75% since July…

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zkSync’s domain misuse report leads to permanent suspension, spurring significant investor interest. Buenos Aires adopts zkSync’s QuarkID to enhance citizen security and privacy using blockchain. This weekend, zkSync piqued the interest of investors, rocketing into the top five gainers on CoinMarketCap in the last 24 hours. As of the time of writing, the price of zkSync’s token, ZK, had risen by 8.67% over the last 24 hours, reaching $0.1951. This amazing surge includes a 23.82% increase in the last seven days, with a daily trading volume of $171.98 million. zkSync Team Reports Domain Misuse Leading to Permanent Suspension Interestingly, this…

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Bybit is set to list Catizen (CATI) for pre-market trading on July 30, 2024, providing early access to tokens. The game has a robust user base and has generated $16 million from in-game purchases. Catizen significantly supports animal welfare by donating a portion of its profits to stray cat organizations. Catizen’s pre-market launch on Bybit offers a unique opportunity for early token acquisition, highlighting the game’s success and commitment to animal welfare. Catizen Pre-Market Listing: Key Details On July 29, bybit, a major crypto exchange, announced the listing of Catizen (CATI) on its pre-market platform. Pre-market trading will commence on…

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