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Bitcoin ETFs Are an 'Astonishing Success'

BitcoinJun 18

Goldman Sachs is striking an increasingly positive tone on Bitcoin calling the new spot Bitcoin ETFs an "astonishing success" after years of scepticism. JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Goldman Sachs says the #Bitcoin ETF approval was a "big psychological turning point." It has been an “astonishing success.” 🚀 pic.twitter.com/fcuhXMyAah — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) May 30, 2024 At the Consensus conference, Goldman's global head of digital assets, Mathew McDermott, said the SEC's approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year marked a "big psychological turning point" for the industry. "The Bitcoin ETF obviously has been an astonishing success," McDermott said, signalling a change…

Meme Coin Snipers’ Secrets to Making Millions Revealed

AltcoinsJun 18

Meme coins stand out due to their viral nature and potential for substantial gains. Recently, the trading volumes of these coins have surged to new highs, capturing the attention of both skeptics and enthusiasts. However, meme coin trading requires thorough research, strategic execution, and constant market monitoring. Crypto Traders Share Meme Coin Trading Strategies Experts like Mike Novogratz from Galaxy, a leading digital asset company, highlight the significance of meme coins, which now boast a market cap of over $54 billion. “Meme coins – whether you’re a fan or not – have become a cornerstone of the crypto economy… In…

Decentralized AI: leveraging blockchain for a more equitable future

BlockchainJun 18

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing, yet its development and deployment are largely controlled by a few powerful entities. This concentration of power raises significant concerns about privacy, security, and fairness. As AI continues to transform industries and societies, it is crucial to explore solutions that can democratize its benefits and mitigate its risks. Blockchain technology offers a promising path forward by enabling decentralized, transparent, and secure AI systems. You might also like: Elon’s fight for ‘open-source…

Michael Saylor Delivers Key Bitcoin Tip

BitcoinJun 18

Michael Saylor, the prominent Bitcoin advocate and CEO of MicroStrategy, has once again shared his insights into the cryptocurrency market. Known for his bullish stance on Bitcoin, Saylor's company is one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency. His latest social media post emphasized a critical piece of advice for digital asset enthusiasts. According to crypto lore, a "sat" refers to a satoshi, the smallest unit of Bitcoin, named after its mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Thus, 1 BTC is equivalent to 100 million satoshis. The phrase "stack sats" has become popular among Bitcoin supporters, encouraging consistent accumulation over time,…

CBDC Interest Climbs Steadily Over Five Years, Google Trends Data Shows

RegulationJun 18

Google Trends data reveals a consistent increase in search interest for “CBDC,” which stands for central bank digital currency, over the past five years. The term has maintained a score above 20 since August 2022, on a scale of 1 to 100, where 100 signifies peak interest. CBDCs See Consistent Search Growth, Top Regions Include South Korea and Jamaica In recent years, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have become a significant topic in discussions about modern finance and the global economy. Essentially, a CBDC is a digital version of a country’s fiat currency, managed and issued by the central bank,…

Early Buyers of Andrew Tate’s DADDY Meme Coin Apparently Sitting on $45M in Unrealized Value

AltcoinsJun 18

People in the know on the issuance of social influencer Andrew Tate’s daddy (DADDY) meme tokens are apparently sitting on $45 million in unrealized value, wallet tracking service Bubblemaps alleged in an X post. While wallets directly connected to Tate have not sold any DADDY tokens since their issuance on June 9, some other wallets seemingly purchased 30% of the token’s supply before it was promoted widely on X. “On June 9th at 21:24 UTC, @DaddyTateCTO sent 40% of the $DADDY supply to @Cobratate,” BubbleMaps posted. @Cobratate is Tate’s official X account. “But here's the catch: 11 wallets, funded through…

Pixels founder talks about Chapter 2

GameFiJun 18

Ronin-based game Pixels is gearing up for its Chapter 2, which will introduce various changes to the game. According to a recent report by data aggregator DappRadar, Pixels registered 22.3 million unique active users in May, making Ronin the largest blockchain for gaming by daily active wallets in the same period. Luke Barwikowski, founder of Pixels, shared with Crypto Briefing what Chapter 2 aims to accomplish and what is next for Ronin’s main title. Crypto Briefing – What do Pixels aim to accomplish with the new mechanics that will be introduced in Chapter 2? Luke Barwikowski – I think there…

dWallet Network Partners With Espresso To Transform The Rollup Ecosystem By Auctioning Sequencing Rights

BlockchainJun 18

Decentralized, native multichain infrastructure startup dWallet Network said today it’s exploring the possibility of creating a new sequencing marketplace for Zero Knowledge Proof-based rollups on Espresso. The two collaborators are said to be working on ways to enable the auction of rollup sequencing time slots and even transfer control of an entire rollup to third parties, by leveraging dWallet’s Zero Trust Framework. Sequencers on Layer-2 rollup networks such as zkSync, Loopring and StarkWare play a key role in processing transactions. They perform the task of creating blocks by ordering and processing transactions, before sending them to validators. Typically, most sequencers…

Bitcoin’s original vision has been surpassed

BitcoinJun 18

2024 was projected to be one of the biggest years yet for the crypto industry. But barely a few weeks following the widely anticipated Bitcoin halving, bitcoin’s price dropped 11%. Aside from the bitcoin ETF approval, this year has actually been underwhelming for the industry, with little progress despite all of the work during the bear market. However, it’s clearly not time to call the final score on 2024 yet. We’re not even halfway through the year, and the impact of the halving has typically been seen months after past cycles. But perhaps there is a more important question to…

Iconic French Magazine Paris Match Auctioning Historic Photos via Ethereum NFTs

NFTJun 18

Paris Match, the French magazine world-renowned for its photojournalism, announced Monday that it will auction a series of archival photos as NFTs to commemorate the publication’s 75th anniversary. The auction, which begins today, will feature 75 Ethereum NFTs of iconic photos from the Paris Match archives. The digital files will also come with numbered and signed physical prints of the same images. Starting bids for each photo will begin at 0.3 ETH, a sum worth about $1,062 at writing. Paris Match photos selected for today’s sale include those featuring such cultural icons as The Rolling Stones, Jack Nicholson, Orson Welles,…