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“I’m going to be spending quite a bit of time working with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.,” Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said Saturday.

Catch up on this week’s biggest crypto and NFT gaming news and find some weekend reads in our latest roundup.

Solana continued pumping Sunday, reaching a price point not seen since 2021 amid optimism over a Trump administration and ETF approvals.

Several tailwinds are helping to fuel optimism in crypto, including the lovable meme coins inspired by the likes of Dogecoin and Elon Musk.

Initially wary of the technology, “Gladiator II” director Ridley Scott now says he sees the benefits of generative AI in filmmaking.

After moving 222K cans of sparkling water in 48 hours, Rekt Drinks co-founder Ovie Faruq shares their Web3-driven strategy.

Bitcoin just set another new all-time high price, popping above $80,000 and rising nearly 17% over the past week.

DOGE to the moon? It’s looking better than it has since 2021 as Dogecoin surges 65% on the week on Elon Musk and Donald Trump hype.

Kraken says that a man tried to maliciously gain access to an account by wearing a shoddy mask that vaguely matched the rightful customer.

The robot was inspired by Alan Turing’s and his worries about the role of AI in the society of the future. Ironically.

It’s nowhere near its all-time mark, but after a few rough months, Ethereum is finally on the rise as Bitcoin keeps pushing to new peaks.

Layer East Media is a collaborative network bringing together Asia Pacific’s top Web3 publications to help Western projects navigate and thrive in the region.

The bank estimates that a reset on crypto in the U.S. will quadruple the market’s value in short order, with Bitcoin spiking to $200,000.

The maker of Rumble Racing Star is going all-in on Telegram and The Open Network, starting with a new entry in the Ragnarok franchise.

Ethereum metaverse game Nifty Island just wrapped its play-to-airdrop push after several months. Here’s what comes next, including the token.

After a monster week bolstered by Donald Trump’s re-election, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF is smashing records.

Ethereum meme coin Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) is up 291% this week, blasting past Dogecoin’s own gains on Elon Musk hype.

Will the U.S. adopt a strategic Bitcoin reserve with Donald Trump headed back to the White House? Senator Lummis explains her plan.

The DOJ said it’s providing notice to the public to ensure that anyone potentially harmed by the defendants’ actions can be heard.

“Client funds and data remain safe, and were not impacted by this incident,” the CEO said about the incident in an email.

Solana breaks $200 for the first time since April 1, thanks to Donald Trump securing U.S. Presidential election.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has surged amid broader market momentum, with one analyst predicting sustained inflows through to next week.

North Korean hackers are now using phishing emails instead of their previous tactic of social media grooming, a research firm has found.

Starting in mid-2025, Detroit residents will be able to pay with popular cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum through a PayPal-managed platform.

The payments and blockchain infrastructure company says it will reallocate resources to focus on mining equipment development.

The Yemassee monkey escape sparks memes, conspiracies, and Hollywood nostalgia.

Solana is surging on increasing confidence that spot ETFs will be approved under a Trump administration, all while Bitcoin breaks records.

Following its Ethereum-based debut, Coinbase said the token is now live on a speedy, layer-1 competitor.

A ransomware gang insists on being paid with $125,000 worth of baguettes, though reportedly the hackers would be happy with Monero too.

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to replace the agency figurehead that oversaw a regulatory onslaught against the crypto industry.