Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Jeff Garzik, an early Bitcoin developer, said he has a “super long-term view” of Ethereum and is bullish on it. Ethereum will continue to exist as a major project in the Web3 world, largely due to the usefulness and ubiquity of the Ethereum Virtual Machine, he said. ETH’s price soared past $3,800 this…
In brief AI avatars and influencers are pushing high-dose magnesium with misleading health claims. Doctors warn of real health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. Experts urge consulting professionals, and eating healthy food rather than taking more pills. Magnesium is having a moment. Touted as the latest cure-all by wellness influencers—and their increasingly realistic AI clones—the…
In brief A content creator has trapped scammers for approximately 4,000 hours in an infinite maze pretending to be a way to redeem Bitcoin from their victims. Scammers find themselves attempting to solve tedious CAPTCHAs, being constantly misunderstood by automated calls, and left on hold for hours at a time. The content creator said that…
In brief The Wyoming Stable Token (WYST) won’t initially offer a yield, but there is support for enabling the feature later, Wyoming State Senator Chris Rothfuss said. Wyoming’s Select Committee on Blockchain urged the Commission issuing WYST to “resist pressure to act as a political or financial gatekeeper.” The GENIUS Act’s passage could increase crypto…
In brief BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF (ETHA) became the third-fastest ETF to reach $10 billion in assets, achieving the milestone in 251 days despite initial lukewarm reception compared to Bitcoin ETFs. MicroStrategy is raising up to $2.5 billion through a new preferred stock offering to buy more Bitcoin while facing class-action lawsuits over previous stock offering…
In brief Sen. Warren acknowledged the need for crypto legislation but critiqued the industry’s influence on US politics. The senator claimed the GENIUS Act was an instance of the industry writing “its own legislation.” She compared it to another bill—the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000—which may have indirectly influenced the 2008 financial crisis. Sen.…
Here’s some more information about the tokens: Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUALS) is a digital asset based on blockchain technology.which enables decentralized peer-to-peer transactions . Trading with Virtuals Protocol can offer portfolio diversification opportunities, potential profits from market movements, and exposure to one of the most active areas of global finance. Fetch.ai (FET) is building a decentralized…
In brief Chapman ran a “laptop farm” from her Arizona home, hosting devices for North Korean IT workers to spoof their U.S. presence. Over 300 U.S. companies—including a major TV network and aerospace firm—were unknowingly infiltrated. Officials say the operation helped fund North Korea’s weapons program and exposed crypto firms to security risks. An Arizonan…
In brief A Bitcoin address on Thursday moved $469 million worth of the leading cryptocurrency. The digital fortune had sat virtually unmoved since January 2011, blockchain data shows. Earlier this month, a Bitcoin whale moved $8 billion in coins—shocking market observers. A Bitcoin whale on Thursday moved its $469 million crypto fortune after holding it…
Everyone thinks prediction markets are all about big money and quick trades. But what if the real edge isn’t speed or volume but rather the story behind a prediction?Prediction markets face the same fundamental problem: getting people to care enough to participate. Polymarket addressed this challenge by offering high‑stakes political markets that generated significant volume…
