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With the Bitcoin Runes protocol launch imminent, Ord.io secures $2 million in funding to expand its development team.

You don’t need to wrap your Bitcoin anymore to stake it. Core Chain now offers non-custodial BTC staking.

“GBTC currently hanging on to a $2.3 billion lead,” Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas wrote on Twitter. That’s half what it was this time last week.

The Artificial Superintelligence Alliance community has approved the ASI token merger, and looks forward to challenging “Big Tech’s control over AI.”

As the launch of Bitcoin’s Runes token protocol approaches, some BTC proponents are encouraging Bitcoiners to set up personal nodes.

Arbitrum-based Ethereum layer-3 gaming network Xai has launched staking pools, letting XAI holders large and small earn rewards.

A veteran crypto analyst expects Hong Kong’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to begin trading this month—and they could have a sizable impact.

Soon anyone will be able to play top-down shooter The Machines Arena in open beta, with a play-to-airdrop campaign coming too.

Internet Computer’s upcoming Threshold-Schnorr integration will enable enhanced Bitcoin compatibility, including with Runes tokens.

Bitcoin’s price is down this week, but Bitfinex says that big investor behavior is similar to 2020—before the coin’s massive bull run.

Coinciding with the launch of the Drift DAO, the Foundation will airdrop 10% of the total supply of DRIFT tokens on Solana.

An Ethereum-based token linked to the Bored Ape Yacht Club has crashed hard over the past week, falling alongside NFTs from Yuga Labs.

Renato Moicano used his post-fight speech at UFC 300 to bring more attention to Austrian economics, Ludwig von Mises, and Bitcoin. It appears to be working.

The financial analyst and media commentator once said the price of BTC will never hit $50,000.

“Immutable, open-source software code isn’t property,” Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal wrote in a post on Tornado Cash.

Projects across multiple chains are helping Saga drive staking with bundles of token and NFT airdrop rewards in the months ahead.

The price of Bitcoin plunged overnight amid mounting geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar, coupled with pre-halving volatility.

Bitcoin (BTC) maintains its trend of reaching higher lows amidst choppy market conditions. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witness another influx of $125 million. There’s anticipation of Hong Kong approving ETFs for both Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) come Monday. Notable institutional investor BlackRock shows interest in Bitcoin. Recent filings reveal increased Bitcoin purchases by banks. A Bitcoin-friendly … Read more

Controversial crypto founder Justin Sun now has his own Hollywood anthem, though it’s still unclear whether he paid for it.

A layer-2 Ethereum scaling network built by OKX has launched mainnet, paving the way for new users with the Polygon-based AggLayer.

The investment firm said Runes has the potential to help the broader Bitcoin ecosystem compete against Ethereum and Solana.

The new agreement builds upon the deal that ended an industry-wide strike, and the union’s chief negotiator says more AI rules are coming.

After weeks of failed transactions, Solana might be turning a corner with the launch of a first update for mainnet validators.

A new report from the investment firm highlights increasing competition between two sectors that demand energy and processing power.

Fungible tokens see prices drop heading into a pivotal week for the top crypto network, with ORDI falling over 40% in seven days.

Bitcoin miners aren’t the only people paying attention to this week’s halving event. Why should you be watching?

A wallet holding a stash of Bitcoin mined in 2010 just moved it for the first time after 14 years. How much has it gained in value?

Norway’s energy minister thinks Bitcoin miners cause large greenhouse gas emissions, and wants to push them out—but experts disagree on the evidence.

Falling spot ETF approval odds and rising geopolitical risks are fueling flight from Ethereum-based funds, now for a fifth straight week.

Sportswear giant Adidas has partnered with move-to-earn game Stepn to release some pricey virtual running sneakers as Solana NFTs.