blockchain
* Mysten Labs plans to deliver the SuiPlay0X1 handheld gaming device integrated with the Sui blockchain by the first half of 2025. * Preorders for the $599 device are now available, with the first batch expected to ship in the first half of 2025. * The SuiPlay0X1 will showcase seamless integration of blockchain
aave
* Sky Aave Force is a joint initiative between Sky and Aave to accelerate DeFi adoption. * The proposal includes integrating Sky's stablecoins into Aave V3 with rewards and new market integrations. * Airdrop and debt ceiling incentives aim to boost adoption and liquidity. * Aave and Sky agreed to a 50/
cryptocurrency
* Donald Trump and his sons are involved in a cryptocurrency project called World Liberty Financial. * The project includes a borrowing and lending service similar to a recently hacked app called Dough Finance. * World Liberty Financial will introduce a new cryptocurrency called WLFI. * The project aims to highlight the power of
cryptocurrency
* The FBI warns that North Korean cybercriminals are conducting sophisticated phishing scams to steal cryptocurrency. * The US Treasury Department sanctions Ethereum mixing tool Tornado Cash, banning American citizens from using it. * The FBI alerts that North Korean actors may attempt malicious cyber activities against cryptocurrency ETFs. * Bitcoin's hash
bitcoin
* Craig Raw emphasizes the importance of privacy and self-sovereignty in Bitcoin. * He advises against address reuse and using rounded amounts in transactions. * Sparrow Wallet offers privacy-enhancing features like fake two-person coinjoin transactions. * Raw warns against relying on hardware wallet interfaces for UTXO management. * He believes pain and loss will ultimately
bitcoin
* Bitcoin fell 4.5% to trade below $57,000 due to a selloff in U.S. stocks and weak Asian markets. * The fall was attributed to weak August ISM data and a knee-jerk reaction to the weak Asian stock market. * Analysts predict a potential 15-20% decline in Bitcoin following a
bitcoin
* 21.co, the parent company of 21Shares, is launching its own wrapped Bitcoin token called 21BTC on the Ethereum blockchain. * Wrapped Bitcoin allows traders to use their Bitcoin holdings in the Ethereum DeFi ecosystem. * The launch of 21BTC aims to enable DeFi's broader adoption and bring institutional-grade custodians
bitcoin
* BTC falls to lowest level since August 8, erasing gains from past month. * CoinDesk 20 index drops nearly 6%, with solana's SOL and ether (ETH) leading losses. * U.S. and Asian equity markets see major stocks tumble nearly 10%. * Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 fall as
ethereum
* Matter Labs, the company behind Ethereum scaling network ZKsync, has laid off 16% of its workforce. * The decision was made due to changing market conditions and the need to align talent with business needs. * The layoffs impacted 24 employees, but the company is still hiring for critical roles. * Former employees
bitcoin
- Investors pulled $319 million out of Bitcoin ETFs as bets on price drop increased. - Short Bitcoin investment products received $4.4 million, highest since March. - BlackRock's iShares ETF saw inflows of over $219 million, bucking the trend. - Strong US economic data reduced likelihood of
ethereum
1. Ethereum layer-1 network revenue has dropped by 99% since March 2024. 2. Monthly users and daily transaction costs on layer 2s have increased despite the revenue decline. 3. Network fees reached their highest levels for the year on March 5, 2024, at $35.5 million. 4. The Dencun upgrade
bitcoin
* The bearish environment in early August may have set a tactical bottom for Bitcoin. * Looser monetary policy in the US could create a more favorable environment for Bitcoin. * Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments indicate a reversal in monetary policy is likely imminent. * Bitcoin's price dropped nearly