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Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePin) are transforming the tech by enabling decentralized projects in real-world infrastructure. Here’s what happened recently in the DePIN sector: peaq ecosystem surpassed 30 projects, Privasea completed node sale, mobile app Click partnered with Campaign Verify to protect voters from political misinformation. peaq Ecosystem Surpassed 30 Projects July was a good month for peaq. The Layer-1 blockchain, designed to power Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks and Machine Real World Assets, celebrated several major milestones, including surpassing 30 projects within its ecosystem. According to Messari’s report, “peaqosystem” includes over 850,000 machines, vehicles, robots and other devices, and manages…

Bitcoin’s (BTC) weekend share of trading volume has reached an all-time low in 2024, with a trending dominance of weekdays. This trend highlights an important shift for the leading cryptocurrency, approaching the traditional finance market behavior as institutions take over. This data was recently highlighted in a Kaiko report comparing the trading volume on weekends to weekdays. Notably, Bitcoin registered a 16% share of the trading volume during the weekends from January to June. This marks an all-time low for the same period, with Kaiko looking at data from seven BTC pairs since 2012. Previously, higher lows were in 2022…

The Pudgy Penguins collection soared to the top of the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) market on Monday with over US$1.14 million in daily sales, according to CryptoSlam data. This surge in sales was driven by 50 unique buyers and 54 sellers, resulting in 62 total transactions for the day. The average price for a Pudgy Penguin NFT stood at approximately US$18,529. The collection’s all-time sales volume now stands at nearly US$396.88 million. It’s the world’s 18th-largest collection, about US$3 million away from Cool Cats and the 17th spot. The second-ranking collection for the day was Milady Maker, with a daily sales…

Gold experienced a notable surge this week, driven by a combination of disappointing U.S. economic data, a dovish Federal Reserve stance, and rising geopolitical tensions, according to a report by Ernest Hoffman for Kitco News. Kitco reported that despite a sharp flash crash on Friday, the precious metal’s price rebounded, reflecting strong trader sentiment. Source: TradingView Kitco noted that gold started the week trading near $2,400 per ounce and fluctuated between $2,375 and $2,400. Kitco highlighted that on Tuesday weaker-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data reinforced expectations of a dovish Fed, pushing gold prices through resistance levels. By Wednesday, Kitco stated, spot…

Several meme coins outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) in the first half of 2024, posting double and even triple-digit percentage gains. Bitcoin price is up 61% since the 2024 lows of $38,555 recorded on January 23. The surge came amid broader market optimism, with the crypto industry celebrating the landmark approval of Bitcoin ETFs. Forbes Meme Coin List of Top H1 Performers According to Forbes, four meme coins outperformed BTC in H1 of 2024. The American business magazine cites Dogwifhat (WIF), Pepe (PEPE), Floki (FLOKI), and Shiba Inu (SHIB) for 1,300%, 800%, 418%, and 67% in gains, respectively. The Bitcoin of meme…

Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance publisher Ubisoft will make its next big step into the crypto gaming world on Ethereum layer-2 scaling network Arbitrum, as the company announced Tuesday that it is working on Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. Based in the same universe as the Netflix animated series “Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix”—itself loosely inspired by the 2013 game Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon—Ubisoft says the game will feature characters from other franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Rayman, and Beyond Good & Evil. However, it’s still unclear what form the Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. will take. Tuesday’s announcement describes it…

NetMind AI has partnered with Marlin Protocol to add advanced verifiable computing protocols to NetMind’s ecosystem. The verifiable computing protocol includes coprocessors based on Trusted Execution Environments and Zero-Knowledge. Read the full tweet and see the chart below: We are excited to announce a new collaboration with @MarlinProtocol, integrating @NetMindAI’s ecosystem with Marlin’s cutting-edge verifiable computing protocol, which includes TEE (Trusted Execution Environments) and ZK (Zero-Knowledge) based coprocessors.Introducing Marlin’s… pic.twitter.com/sdo3XNiHVZ — NetMind.AI (@NetmindAi) August 5, 2024 NetMind AI is a top AI solutions provider. It delivers cutting-edge tech to users and businesses worldwide. Dedicated to developing innovative and practical solutions,…

10X Research suggests Bitcoin could plummet to $50,000 due to declining liquidity. Analysts warn of a “double-top” pattern, predicting a possible drop to $45,000. Increased fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) contribute to market volatility and potential shakeouts. Bitcoin’s recent drop in price has taken it back to levels we last saw after the April halving, sitting around $58,560. This decline has sparked new talks among analysts and investors about what’s next for the top cryptocurrency. Currently bitcoin is struggling to break higher resistance levels, and some experts are noticing a pattern called a “double-top,” indicating a potential drop to $50,000.…

SchiffGold is a precious metals dealer. The company specializes in selling gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, catering to investors looking to buy physical precious metals as a hedge against economic uncertainty and inflation. SchiffGold provides a range of services, including direct purchase, secure storage solutions, and investment advice focused on precious metals. The company emphasizes the importance of owning physical metals rather than relying on paper assets, reflecting Peter Schiff’s broader economic philosophy and skepticism towards fiat currencies. Peter Schiff is a well-known economist, financial commentator, and investment advisor. He is the CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, a brokerage firm,…

Hours before the FBI confirmed the identity of the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, multiple Solana tokens were made via Pump.fun that named Thomas Matthew Crooks as the perpetrator. In the moments after shots were fired at the presumptive Republican candidate for this year’s presidential election, a slew of Trump-related tokens were minted via the Solana meme coin factory. Pump.fun claims that over 1,000 Trump related tokens were launched using the platform before U.S. president Joe Biden “made a statement,” per a tweet. Some of these tokens attempted to identify the shooter, though many were wrong.…