Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief There are many free-to-play games that pay players real Bitcoin rewards. You’ll typically earn amounts in satoshis, or the smallest denomination of Bitcoin (1/100,000,000 BTC). Such games are often loaded with video ads, but that’s the trade-off for earning Bitcoin. Bitcoin pushed to yet another all-time high price mark in August, maintaining recent…
In brief Alex Spiro, Elon Musk’s attorney, is leading a new digital asset treasury centered on Dogecoin. The treasury comes via a collaboration between the House of Doge and publicly traded firm, CleanCore. Shares in CleanCore finished down more than 50% on the day, while Dogecoin sits flat. The Dogecoin Foundation’s commercial arm—House of Doge—is…
In brief Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies posted gains Tuesday morning, driven by expectations of a rate cut. Experts further attributed the recent uptick to a weakening U.S. dollar, Metaplanet’s 1,009 BTC acquisition, and rise in open interest. Analysts noted that a hawkish commentary post-rate cut decision from the Fed could trigger volatility spikes. The…
In brief The SEC is mulling 90 applications for crypto ETFs, many focused on XRP, Solana, and other top altcoins. Many of the funds are expected to be approved this year, according to industry experts. Some will likely be shuttered due to lackluster inflows, a crypto startup CEO told Decrypt. There is a growing stack…
In brief 21Shares filed with the SEC for the first SEI ETF tracking the Sei blockchain token with potential staking rewards for additional yield. The application joins a set of altcoin ETF filings as fund managers target smaller digital assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Canary Capital filed a similar SEI ETF application in May. Asset…
In brief Top markets on Myriad this week focus on Dogecoin’s next move, SharpLink’s Ethereum holdings, and the U.S. Open. Predictors think SharpLink Gaming will achieve its goal of accumulating 1 million ETH by September 16. They also lean bullish on DOGE, expecting a pump to $0.30 before a dump to $0.15. Have a strong…
In brief Crypto gaming has experienced a growing trend of games and studios shutting down. Game creators are struggling to find funding to complete development, among other commonly cited issues. Once-promising blockchain games like Deadrop, Nyan Heroes, Ember Sword, and Pirate Nation top the list. While crypto gaming has long been seen as a key…
In brief Bitwise has filed with the SEC for a Chainlink ETF that would directly hold LINK tokens, using Coinbase Custody as the custodian. The ETF would offer in-kind creation and redemption, allowing investors to exchange LINK tokens directly for shares. LINK traded around $24.27 following the news, down 1.1% amid broader crypto market weakness.…
In brief Dogecoin notes a 3% recovery bounce after dropping 16% from the August 24 peak of $0.245. Key fundamental developments for Dogecoin include the Trump family-linked Thumzup acquiring a Dogecoin mining company amid pending approval of a spot Dogecoin ETF. Experts suggest an uptick in whale activity and a surge in whale wallets is…
Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin continued to fall Monday, triggering a wave of liquidations that topped $900 million over the past 24 hours.Bitcoin dropped below $110,000 for the first time since early July, spearheading a market-wide swoon after a whale unloaded 24,000 BTC worth $2.7 billion on Sunday. The continued dive also…
