Market
NFTs
NFT trading volumes surge as blue-chip collection prices hit roadblock following BTC dip
The trading volume of NFTs, including the top collections have steadily risen over recent months as Bitcoin NFTs soar ahead.
Crypto
Meager Bitcoin recovery above $40k backfires for futures traders causing further $185M in liquidations
Notably, long traders on the crypto market lost nearly $150 million during the past day.
DeFi
zkSync Era integrates Chainlink price feeds to boost layer-2 capabilities
Chainlink's price feed ensures reliable data delivery by gathering information from various sources through a decentralized network of independent node operators.
Crypto
=Nil; Foundation unveils advanced zkEVM to enhance Ethereum’s security and scalability
Through zkSharding and automated circuit compilation, =nil; aims to boost Ethereum transaction speeds drastically.
Legal
Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense counsel found case ‘almost impossible to win’
Between incriminating insider testimony and an uncooperative defendant, Stanford's David Mills recalls having little confidence in SBF's ability to win his case.
Legal
Do Kwon’s custody in Montenegro reportedly extended by 2 months
The embattled crypto tycoon faces extradition to either the United States or South Korea where he is wanted for his role in Terra's collapse.
Investments
DTCC bets on blockchain by acquiring digital infrastructure company amid Bitcoin ETF optimism
DTCC aims to facilitate the development of regulatory compliant new blockchain-based solutions.
Crypto
El Salvador’s Bitcoin bonds set to launch after gaining regulatory nod
The Central American country's newly launched Bitcoin visa program also reportedly attracted $153 million within a week.
DeFi
Avalanche DeFi protocols hit 9-month high as AVAX token rallies
Benqi leads Avalanche's DeFi surge, making up over half of the network's $875 million in total value locked.
AI
French startup Mistral AI achieves unicorn status in AI race
The France-based startup with new products indicates Europe's effort to combat OpenAI's dominance.
Investments
Crypto investors place $8.6 million in short positions as market rally skepticism grows
Inflows into Bitcoin investment products remained strong, hitting a year-to-date of $1.7 billion.
Tokenization
Solana-based Helium’s unlimited plan launch propels HNT to yearly high
Helium Mobile's $20 monthly phone plan in the United States offers users unlimited data, talk, and text.