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Planet-X, a free-to-play extraction shooter game, is set to join the Xai ecosystem on Ethereum, offering players the chance to win real-world prizes through in-game treasure hunts—including a Tesla Cybertruck. The mobile shooter game, which ties in tangible rewards with the sci-fi shooter gameplay, will be available for download in open beta on iOS and Android devices via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Planet-X had previously launched NFTs via the Ethereum mainnet, but announced Thursday that it will be building on Ethereum layer-3 scaling network Xai going forward. Xai is built using Arbitrum scaling tech. According to…
Tanssi Network, a multiproduct appchain infrastructure protocol, has scored a long-term strategic partnership with Grupo Flow, a 360° media ecosystem in Brazil that includes portals covering technology, content, media, production and advertising. Grupo Flow is ready to enter the Polkadot-based blockchain ecosystem. Tanssi Network, Grupo Flow enter into strategic collaboration Appchain infrastructure provider Tanssi Network shares the details of its new cooperation initiative with Grupo Flow, a Brazilian media conglomerate. Tanssi will be fueling Grupo Flow’s hotly anticipated seamless transition to the blockchain space. When decentralization and customizability align, the possibilities are rolling in. #BeyondImagination pic.twitter.com/TiNLUpIGQP — Tanssi (@TanssiNetwork) July…
Bitcoin dropped under $58,000 for the first time since May, marking a 5% loss in 24 hours. Mt. Gox wallets, dormant for a month, showed activity with test transactions, hinting at potential asset distributions and increased selling pressure. Bitcoin (BTC) plunged under $58,000 in European morning hours, extending 24-hour losses to nearly 5% and dropping to prices not seen since early May. The sell-off came as wallets belonging to defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox showed signs of activity for the first time in a month and the German Federal Criminal Police Office moved over $75 million to crypto exchanges. “Among…
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) is officially launching five spot Ethereum ETFs, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency market. This follows the SEC’s final approval of each fund issuer’s S-1 registration statements, allowing trading to commence today.—Launch Details and ETFs InvolvedThe five spot Ether ETFs now trading on the CBOE are:21Shares Core Ethereum ETFFidelity Ethereum FundInvesco Galaxy Ethereum ETFVanEck Ethereum ETFFranklin Ethereum ETFIn addition to CBOE, the Nasdaq exchange has listed a spot Ether ETF from BlackRock. Meanwhile, Bitwise and Grayscale Investments have started trading their products on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).To capture market share, the…
WadzPay (WTK) Volume Shoots by 148% in a Single Day Signalling Bullish Expectation for Tier-1 Listing Launch
WadzPay (WTK) announced two tier-1 listings in the month of July. WTK volume fell steadily over the last few weeks only to jump by almost 150% in one day. The sentiment for a bullish tier-1 listing launch is now greater than ever. Altcoins prepare for a massive bullish surge following the success of the ETH ETF launch. This paired with a new ATH for Bitcoin (BTC) will undoubtedly usher in the long-awaited altseason and WadzPay (WTK) is one altcoins that could experience a parabolic price surge before the new BTC ATH. In detail, this surge for the WTK price could…
The developer of the Illuvium blockchain gaming franchise released three interconnected sci-fi fantasy games onto the Epic Games Store on Thursday. After a series of betas, Illuvium is branding this as the “official game launch,” following a play-to-airdrop campaign. Built on Ethereum scaling network Immutable X, the three titles—Illuvium: Overworld, Arena, and Zero—span distinctly different genres but feed into each other, and the developer encourages players to get immersed within all three games. Illuvium: Overworld, for example, is an open-world survival game where players gather vital resources to repair a stranded ship. In this world, you will encounter Illuvials—mythical creatures…
Band Protocol, a leader in decentralized data oracles, has taken a significant stride forward by integrating its price feed data onto Astar’s Ink. This strategic move, marked by the deployment of Band Standard Reference Contracts on Astar’s platform since August 2023, has been geared towards enhancing the reliability and security of data within the Astar Network ecosystem. The collaboration aims to perfect the process of deploying L1 blockchains, a move set to transform the landscape of dedicated gaming blockchains and broader applications. By shifting away from the traditional model requiring the locking up of 2,000 AVAX per validator, the new…
While Bitcoin continues to experience sharp declines due to many events, it fell by 4% in the last 24 hours to $ 58,350. At this point, while investors were waiting for BTC to rise again, CryptoQuant announced a bottom signal for Bitcoin. According to CryptoQuant, the capitulation of miners indicates that Bitcoin has historically seen a bottom in prices. CryptoQuant stated that, according to data, Bitcoin miners gave signals of surrender and sold their BTCs. CryuptoQuant analysts revealed that miners are starting to show signs of miner capitulation, possibly shutting down their underperforming machines and selling BTC to hedge their…
OKX, a prominent figure in the Web3 technology landscape, has recently announced a significant development earlier today. The tech company’s flagship product, the OKX Wallet, is now fully integrated with Gamma.io, the innovative Bitcoin NFT marketplace. This integration marks a pivotal moment for users within the OKX community, as it opens up new avenues for engaging with Bitcoin-based NFTs through a secure and streamlined interface. A Closer Look at Gamma.io The integration of OKX Wallet with Gamma.io is designed to enhance the user experience by providing a seamless connection to a burgeoning sector of the crypto world. Users of OKX…
Key Points: The new US Spot Ethereum ETF launches trading with a massive starting asset of nearly $10.3 billion. Most of the ETF’s initial funding comes from ETHE’s assets, highlighting strong investor confidence. Bloomberg’s James Seyffart notes the impressive asset level, reflecting the high demand for Ethereum investment. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart recently shared his views on the US Spot Ethereum ETF launch. In an update on the X platform, James Seyffart wrote that the ETF opened to trading with an initial asset base just a hair shy of $10.3 billion. This portrays immense interest and investment in Ether,…