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In brief Ethereum transformed the blockchain industry by enabling smart contracts, DAOs, NFTs, and decentralized apps. From its 2015 launch to The Merge in 2022, Ethereum has driven innovation and faced growing pains. Ethereum powers DeFi and NFTs, but still battles high fees, scalability limits, and fierce competition. Ethereum, the second-biggest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, is…
In brief A collector recently walked away with 1 BTC from a $13 pack of cards purchased from GameStop. The card came in via card manufacturer Cardsmiths’ Currency Series, which contains cards redeemable for real cryptocurrency. The pull marks at least the third overall 1 BTC find in the last year. GameStop doesn’t sell Bitcoin…
A little over a year ago, Moonbirds was a cautionary tale.The once-hyped Ethereum profile picture (PFP) project, launched in 2022 by Kevin Rose’s Proof to immense demand, had seen its reputation crater amid community backlash, ownership shakeups, and plummeting prices.Holders griped about broken promises, shifting roadmaps, and changing leadership. By mid-2023, the project’s floor price…
The momentum has shifted in the yearslong battle between top crypto companies and protocols and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the new Trump administration. The regulator, which now has a crypto-friendly chairman in Paul Atkins and a crypto task force led by longtime industry advocate Hester Peirce, is moving away from what Pierce and…
In brief The SEC has formally exempted major Ethereum and Solana staking protocols from securities laws. It’s likely the final clarification needed to give staking ETFs the green light. The precedent is also now set for staking across broader decentralized protocols. GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors dip after Monday’s rally; BTC at $114,300 SEC gives…
In brief Top Shot moments are now collectible via physical vending machines located in Japan. Packs are sold for about $6.70, with payments made via mobile devices after interacting with the machines. Users will not need any knowledge of crypto or blockchains to add to their collection. Basketball highlights from Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shot…
In brief GameSquare borrowed stablecoins against a recently acquired CryptoPunk. The rare CryptoPunks NFT was purchased from Compound founder Robert Leshner for $5.15 million worth of preferred shares. GameSquare owned 12,900 ETH, as of Thursday worth $48 million. GameSquare, a digital media company with an Ethereum treasury strategy, said Thursday that it acquired a rare…
In brief CryptoPunks have led a resurgence in NFT trading volume, with activity concentrated on a dedicated marketplace for the iconic collection of profile pictures. On Solana, Mad Lads NFTs have recently jumped in floor price too. Although the rebound has generated buzz, the activity has been less pronounced than a burst of trading volume…
In brief PENGU has jumped 26.7% over the past 24 hours, as its associated NFT collection, Pudgy Penguins, has seen its floor price also climb double digits. It comes following an unknown user sweeping 45 CryptoPunks, which has sparked interest in NFTs. As a result, major collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club, Moonbirds, and Azuki…
Since first opening Kraken NFT to beta testers, we’ve been building new features, adding more collections, and simplifying the NFT trading experience for all. Now, we’re pleased to announce that Kraken NFT is officially ready to launch. That’s right: we are no longer in Beta. Presenting Kraken NFT — your gateway to buying, selling, and…
