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ETF buzz focuses on Ethereum and Bitcoin, with BlackRock challenging Grayscale’s dominance. Bitcoin’s price fluctuates amid ETF excitement, with analysts eyeing potential market shifts. ETFs seems to have become the talk of the town amid the highly anticipated approval of Ethereum [ETH] spot exchange-traded funds. Interestingly, on the 22nd of May, Bitcoin [BTC] spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $154 million, marking the eighth consecutive day of net inflows, according to data from Farside Investors.  BlackRock overpowers Grayscale  The ETF that garnered significant attention was Grayscale’s GBTC, which experienced an outflow of $16.09 million. In contrast, BlackRock’s IBIT recorded…

Zero1 Labs, renowned for fostering high-quality technical teams in the AI space, has announced a strategic partnership with Oasis, a leading Layer 1 blockchain specializing in scalability and confidential compute. This alliance aims to strengthen the foundations of Web3, Privacy, and AI by merging Zero1’s advanced Decentralized AI (DeAI) solutions with Oasis’s innovative privacy technologies. Zero1 Labs is a community-focused DeAI ecosystem that supports projects enrolled in the Zero Construct Program (ZCP), ensuring a successful market launch. The mission of Zero1 Labs is to empower developers and innovators by providing the tools, resources, and support needed for AI talent to…

Ethereum’s price surged nearly 30%, coinciding with significant SEC regulatory updates. Co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke capitalized on the rally by depositing over $75 million worth of ETH into Kraken. The cryptocurrency market has been buzzing with Ethereum’s [ETH] recent price surge. The asset witnessed a nearly 30% increase in value over the past week, escalating from below $3,000 as of this time last week to as high as $3,810 yesterday. This uptick coincided with significant regulatory movements.  Notably, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has so far revised its stance on Ethereum spot ETFs, prompting exchanges to update their 19b-4…

Thetan World, a Web3 gaming platform developed by Wolffun Game, has recently launched an Airdrop Event with a prize pool of 10,000 USDT distributed among 800 winners. This event is part of Thetan World’s broader strategy to expand the GameFi ecosystem and attract new users to the blockchain world through their popular game, Thetan Arena.Aiming for Wider ParticipationThe Airdrop Event, following a series of successful events, including the NFT 2.0 Pre-Registration Event and Mounting Event, has been met with some excitement from the GameFi community and investors. To participate, users must visit the official website, join the Thetan World Discord Community, follow Thetan World…

Range intends to transform IBC and the interchain into becoming the safest DeFi ecosystem, for which forming connections with Osmosis and Stride are on the anvil. Together, they will develop risk tools like the IBC dashboard and enhance the forthcoming IBC rate limits v2 deliverance. The idea to hone in on this is because it is the greatest decentralized service for improving the safety factors related to the interchain. Bridges are the most vulnerable in crypto, responsible for over $3 billion in losses. Many bridges take care of big TVL and come with complicated codebases, attracting the interest of fraudsters.…

Despite a turbulent period for the broader NFT market, Milady NFTs have seen a remarkable surge in popularity and value, highlighting the unique dynamics and resilient interest in certain digital art collections. Over the past month, the NFT market has experienced significant volatility. Factors contributing to this include fluctuating cryptocurrency prices, regulatory uncertainties, and varying market sentiment levels. However, Milady NFTs have distinguished themselves within this unpredictable environment with an impressive upward trajectory. Most significant Ethereum NFT collections, such as Azuki and the Mutant Ape Yacht Club, were sold out by traders as ETH surged during the previous two days;…

The Worldcoin Foundation expressed disappointment over Hong Kong authorities’ decision to ban its data collection efforts due to alleged privacy violations, according to a May 23 statement shared with CryptoSlate.On May 22, Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) halted Worldcoin’s data collection activities in the region.The PCPD claimed that Worldcoin’s collection of facial and iris images from over 8,000 Hong Kong residents was both unnecessary and excessive. Additionally, the regulator accused Worldcoin of failing to provide adequate information to users, thus compromising their ability to give informed consent.Lawful operationA spokesperson for Worldcoin affirmed the project’s…

Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin in terms of year to date growth. Overall interest in Ethereum NFTs and its ecosystems fell significantly. Ethereum [ETH] has had a tumultuous time in 2024, with prices seeing massive fluctuations during this period. Despite the volatile trajectory of ETH’s price movement, it has still managed to outperform BTC. Ethereum comes out on top According to Artemis’ data, Ethereum not only outperformed Bitcoin in 2024, but also managed to outpace tokens in other sectors such as AI, Data Services and RWA (Real World Assets). Source: X Interestingly, the surge in Ethereum’s price over the last year was…

Web3 technology has been gaining momentum in recent years, with the rise of NFTs being one of its most notable developments. However, despite its potential, accessing the Web3 ecosystem can still be challenging for many due to technical barriers and unfamiliarity with the technology. In response, Enjin Blockchain has recently launched Quick Wallet, a new feature aimed at simplifying access and enhancing user experience within the Web3 ecosystem.Simplifying NFT ClaimsQuick Wallet allows users to claim Enjin Beam NFTs without initially having the Enjin Wallet installed. Users can claim the Beam for free via email or at a later time using a securely generated code in the…

Pseudonymous crypto sleuth Ogle has witnessed plenty of failures while investigating DeFi hacks. He’s part of a cottage industry of security experts who clean up the mess from attackers targeting crypto-finance projects almost daily. His specialty: tracking them down and getting the projects’ money back. Stopping these heists depends on good smart contract code and savvy security. In an interview with CoinDesk, Ogle said it’s also a game of incentives. If an attacker believes the personal cost of their exploit may be too high, they might decide against mounting it at all. That ethos is one of the pillars behind…