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Unioverse, a leading Web3 game platform, has named Eric Peterson, co-founder of Star Citizen, as its new Chief Creative Officer, according to the latest information shared with Finbold on July 18. The move is expected to help Unioverse bring Web3 gaming to the mainstream and attract a broader audience of video game players. Eric Peterson joins Unioverse Eric Peterson joins Random Games, the developer behind Unioverse, to steer creative direction and game development initiatives. So far, Peterson has collaborated with Chris Roberts on the iconic Wing Commander franchise at Origin Systems, co-founding Digital Anvil, and producing titles such as StarLancer…

Bitcoin’s recent price action has spread fear over the whole crypto market, as participants are worried that the bull market might be over. Yet, things can change very quickly in the crypto space, and there is still a probability of recovery. Technical Analysis By TradingRage The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, the price has been making lower highs and lows since dropping below $70K, demonstrating a clear bearish trend. Last week, the market even broke below the key $60K level and the 200-day moving average, which is located around the $58K mark. Meanwhile, the $57K support level has held…

Liquidium, a lending platform, has raised $2.75 million in a seed round to establish itself as a leading DeFi hub in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Investors in the round include Wise 3 Ventures, Portal Ventures, Asymmetric Capital, AGE Fund, NGC Ventures, CMS Holdings, Newman Capital, VidenVC, and DeGods. The round also included angel investors like Dingaling, Frank DeGods, Beanie, Cirrus, ThreadGuy, FAR (Co-Founder of Taproot Wizards), Anthony Newman, Dr. Jingle, NFTboi, CryptoSlate CEO Nate Whitehill and Kraken’s Dan Held. Aave-like experience Robin Obermaier, Liquidium’s CEO, said the funding would help the platform achieve his vision of providing an Aave-like experience on…

Key Points: Starknet Catalyst Program allocates 20 million STRK tokens to advance Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solutions. Funding targets user experience enhancements, with six standout projects already identified. Starknet’s initiative reflects its commitment to innovation, leveraging ZK-STARK technology for secure, scalable solutions. The Starknet Foundation has announced its new Catalyst program, where it will distribute 20 million STRK tokens to the 21 leading projects in its ecosystem. Starknet Catalyst Program Launched to Promote Ethereum Scaling Solutions Starknet Catalyst Program encourages innovation within Ethereum Layer 2 Starknet’s solutions, all utilizing zero-knowledge rollup technology. Funding is categorized into two segments, advanced and…

If the US doesn’t lead in crypto, another country, likely China, will, said Donald Trump in an exclusive interview with Bloomberg. With crypto emerging as a global phenomenon, Trump believes it’s essential for the US to be involved in the sector. “If we don’t do it, China is going to pick it up and China’s going to have it—or somebody else, but most likely China. China’s very much into it,” Trump said when he explained his decision to embrace crypto. “…what I want, again, is what is good for the country.” It was not the first time Trump advocated for…

Today, enjoy the Lightspeed newsletter on Blockworks.co. Tomorrow, get the news delivered directly to your inbox. Subscribe to the Lightspeed newsletter. Howdy! Last night, I attended my first ever New York Liberty game, and goodness me, were we ever up in the nosebleeds. But even from my perch in the rafters, it was clear that Sabrina Ionescu is a bucket. Caitlin Clark who? Anyways: In search of Solana games I tried ginning up some newsletter content by becoming a Solana gamer. Unfortunately, my journey was stalled by a lack of, well, games. As crypto settles into a collective spirit of…

Germany moved about $500 million of bitcoin to crpyto exchanges. The bitcoin price fell to as low as $55,000 before recovering. Bitcoin (BTC) fell on Monday afternoon in Europe as the German government moved another $500 million of assets, blockchain data shows. According to blockchain trading platform Arkham Intelligence, a Bitcoin address tagged as belonging to the German government moved 8,700 BTC to an intermediate wallet before transferring assets to crypto exchanges Bitstamp, Kraken and Coinbase and market maker Flow Traders. Bitcoin’s price dropped 3% to as low as $55,000 shortly after the blockchain transactions. Later, it rebounded to slightly…

Neo has announced a strategic partnership with ZNS Connect to leverage the emerging Neo X sidechain for exploring the vast potential of Web3 identities. This collaboration marks a crucial step in simplifying user interactions within the decentralized space by integrating ZNS Connect’s decentralized naming system directly into the Neo X infrastructure. The partnership aims to enhance the Web3 user experience by providing intuitive, user-friendly domain names that facilitate easier navigation and interaction across various decentralized applications. This integration represents a key advancement in making blockchain technology more accessible and practical for everyday use, promoting wider adoption. Introducing .neox Domains on…

Taiwan’s highest legislative body, the Legislative Yuan, has officially passed a law amending the country’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation to include digital assets. The law now requires virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the region to adhere to AML policies. According to reports, firms seeking to offer virtual asset services or third-party payment services in Taiwan must establish an AML system and report their capacity. Additionally, those who fail to comply with the amended rules face hefty fines. Non-compliance with the new laws could result in prison sentences of up to two years and fines up to 5 million New…

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) dropped over 5% today to a low of $54,800 before rebounding slightly above $56,400. This rollercoaster price action caused a cascade of liquidations worth $416.64 million. Interestingly, $206.49 million were long positions, while $210.15 million were bearish. This just goes to show that the market is no respecter of persons, and that traders who are not cautious enough will be wiped out either way. In the midst of this, Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” and a Bitcoin advocate, shared an important perspective. He emphasized that money should be seen as a tool,…