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A fiery exchange on Piers Morgan Uncensored on 14 June sparked intense online debate after American political commentator Anna Kasparian called for the United States to stay out of the escalating IranIsrael conflict. The segment, broadcast live from London and later shared widely across social media, has drawn millions of views and triggered global reaction. The heated discussion took place during a panel debate featuring commentators from both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian perspectives. Kasparian, executive producer of The Young Turks, directed her criticism at fellow panellist Emily Schrader, accusing her of 'doing propaganda tours' to encourage US involvement in Israel's potential...

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Indian Army Veteran Among Seven Killed in Tragic Helicopter Crash

Captain Rajveer Singh Chauhan was among the seven killed after the helicopter carrying pilgrims of t (Image: Supplied) A catastrophic helicopter crash in the early hours of Sunday morning has claimed the lives of seven people, including a highly decorated Indian Army veteran, near Gaurikund in Uttarakhands Rudraprayag district. The tragic incident unfolded shortly after a Bell 407 helicopter, operated by Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd, took off from the Kedarnath shrine at 5:19 AM en route to Guptkashi. Minutes later, the chopper went down in a dense, fog-shrouded forest between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan, erupting into flames upon impact. Rescue teams...

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Remote Japanese Village Turns to NFTs to Support the Elderly

By Philip Maina 2 months agoThu Jun 27 2024 10:51:32 Reading Time: 2 minutes A remote Japanese village is using NFTs to support its ageing population The village is selling collectibles and using the proceeds to organize school events and other community initiatives The project has the blessings of the country’s ruling party, which contributed $62,500 as a grant Japan’s Neo-Yamakoshi village found in the Niigata mountains is changing how it cares for its elderly population by turning to NFTs . The village is using an NFT collection dubbed “Nishikigoi” to raise funds that go into funding community projects like...

Celebrity Memecoins: The Rising 2024 Crypto Trend and Its Significant Risks

The recent frenzy of celebrity memecoins mirrors the celebrity NFT craze of the 2021 cycle, bringing with it big risks, and possibly signalling tough times ahead for the crypto market. Most celeb memecoins launched during the current craze are way down on their all-time highs. We’ve once again reached that ominous phase of the market cycle where low-tier celebs start piling into crypto, launching dubious projects in an attempt to pocket a quick, easy payday. In 2017 we had a wave of celeb-backed initial coin offerings (ICOs), in 2021 we saw a slew of celeb-backed NFT collections—and this time around...

NFTs Are Dead (But They’re Changing Everything)

Two years ago, Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) captivated the world with skyrocketing prices and mainstream attention, but then the market snapped back and many said that NFTs were “dead.” They spoke too soon. This technology continues to proliferate on a global scale, reshaping entire industries. Even with the NFT market reaching sales volumes of nearly 200,000 NFTs worth over $191 million per day it’s easy to dismiss them as Internet culture toys due to headline grabbing projects like CryptoPunks and Bored Apes . You're reading Crypto Long & Short , our weekly newsletter featuring insights, news and analysis for the professional...

Germany drops to fifth in global government Bitcoin holdings after further 750 BTC sell-off

Germany drops to fifth in global government Bitcoin holdings after further 750 BTC sell-off James Van Straten · 2 months ago Insights Bitcoin Germany moves $46.35 million in Bitcoin as it offloads a portion of its holdings. Quick Take The German government has recently offloaded a significant amount of Bitcoin, according to data reported by Lookonchain and sourced from Arkham Intelligence. The data indicates that the government transferred 750 BTC, valued at approximately $46.35 million. Out of this, 250 BTC (worth $15.41 million) were sent to the exchanges Bitstamp and Kraken. Additionally, Lookonchain noted a minor transaction of 0.001 BTC...

GolfN Secures $1.3M Funding for Blockchain-Based Golf Rewards App

TLDR GolfN raised $1.3 million in a pre-seed funding round from Solana ecosystem investors. The company aims to create a play-to-earn mechanism for physical golf using blockchain technology. GolfN released a Genesis Collection of NFT Golf Clubs on Solana in March 2024. The company is developing a mobile app to serve as a digital caddie and social platform for golfers. GolfN plans to offer rewards for playing and engaging with golf through its app and NFTs. GolfN, a blockchain-based golf project, has successfully closed a $1.3 million pre-seed funding round, marking a significant step towards bringing play-to-earn mechanics to the...

VanEck Files for Ethereum ETF, Could Start Trading Next Week

VanEck submitted a regulatory filing yesterday sparking speculation its Ethereum spot ETF product could launch as early as next week. Bloomberg ETF Analyst, Eric Balchunas, pointed out the same filing for VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF came exactly seven days before the ETF began trading. Recent comments from SEC Chair Gary Gensler and ramped up marketing from issuers also suggests the ETFs may launch soon. Ethereum spot ETFs could begin trading sooner rather than later after asset management firm VanEck yesterday submitted an important regulatory filing for its VanEck Ethereum Trust ETF product. The 8-A form, which is a standard filing required...

German Government Entity Moves $24M Bitcoin to Kraken, Coinbase: Arkham

The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) transferred $24 million in Bitcoin across two transactions to crypto exchanges Kraken and Coinbase. Another $30 million worth of BTC was moved to a new wallet, with previous transfers totaling $195 million in BTC sent to exchanges on June 19 and 20. A wallet connected to the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) today moved $24 million in bitcoin (BTC) across two transactions to crypto exchanges Kraken and Coinbase in European morning hours, Arkham data shows. Another $30 million worth of BTC was moved to a new wallet, which has not been tagged...

Marc Cuban wallet seen dumping NFTs after 2 years of inactivity

Mark Cuban’s wallet sold 14 NFTs for $38,500 and listed two more NFTs for sale for about $66,000. 6653 Total views 7 Total shares Own this piece of crypto history Collect this article as NFT A crypto wallet belonging to billionaire Mark Cuban was spotted selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs) after being inactive for almost two years. On June 23, the American investor’s wallet with the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain “markcuban.eth” began dumping NFTs. The works ranged from EulerBeats Genesis and DeepBlack NFTs to Pudgy Penguins and Wrapped MoonCats. The wallet’s last sale was recorded on Jan. 13, 2022, when...

Over Half of Japanese Investment Managers to Adopt Cryptocurrencies, Survey Reveals

Current crypto market trends show declines influenced by Spot Ether applications and Bitcoin’s fall below $60K, exacerbated by Mt. Gox’s repayments. However, over 50% of institutions in Japan, surveyed by Nomura, plan to invest in crypto within three years, viewing it as a diversification option. Regulatory updates and a redefinition of crypto assets are anticipated, aiming to facilitate standard financial practices and boost adoption. You could be forgiven for being somewhat pessimistic about the crypto market right now. First, there are rumours about the Spot Ether applications potentially negatively affecting the ETH price. Related: Konami, Creator of Metal Gear Solid,...

Konami, Creator of Metal Gear Solid, Joins NFT Arena with Avalanche Launch

Konami partners with Avalanche to launch Resella, a platform simplifying NFT creation and trading, supporting Japanese yen, and planning global expansion. Resella aims to bridge traditional gaming and web3, enabling digital experiences like using in-game NFTs as event tickets or unlocking exclusive content. ‘Pixels’ Chapter 2 introduces substantial upgrades to Ethereum-based games, focusing on long-term player engagement and resolving past issues. The interconnection of gaming and blockchain is ever-increasing with several fresh developments on the web3 front. Konami has just announced its debut of a non-fungible token (NFT) platform on the Avalanche blockchain and ‘Pixels’ Chapter 2 is set to...

Bitcoin Lightning hacker Burak introduces new layer 2 ‘Brollups’

The Bitcoin developer says Brollups can support more than 90% of decentralized finance use cases, from NFT sales to token orders on DEXs. 4585 Total views 13 Total shares Own this piece of crypto history Collect this article as NFT The Bitcoin developer famous for exploiting a bug in the Lightning Network, causing it to issue an emergency update in 2022, is working on a new Bitcoin layer 2 aimed at bringing more decentralized finance use cases to Bitcoin. Bitcoin developer “Burak” — who also created a Lightning Network competitor called Ark Protocol last year — has introduced “Brollups.” Brollup...

CoinStats suspends app after security breach compromises 1,590 wallets

CoinStats suspends app after security breach compromises 1,590 wallets Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 2 months ago · 2 min read CoinStats users urged to export and use private keys after scam notification exposes security flaws. 2 min read Updated: Jun. 23, 2024 at 4:02 am UTC Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content. CoinStats, the crypto portfolio app, has temporarily shut down its application to address a security incident. The company stated the breach was limited to 1,590 wallets or 1.3% of all CoinStats Wallets. The company reported that connected wallets and centralized exchanges...

Uniswap A Retailer’s Hub? Average Trade Sizes Fall From $30,000 to $1,000 In 2 Years

Crypto and some key sub-sectors, like decentralized finance (DeFi) or non-fungible token (NFT) trading or minting, remain dynamic. While activity is highly influenced by price, other changes are settled not by how prices gyrate but by time. Uniswap Users Are Increasingly Posting Small Trade Sizes Events in Uniswap, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on Ethereum, draw the interest of Token Terminal, a blockchain analytics platform. According to Token Terminal , a curious trend is happening in Uniswap: While the Ethereum ecosystem is expanding and expected to grow even more, trade sizes on Uniswap are shrinking rapidly. Uniswap trade size falling...

Bitwise Prepares for Ethereum ETFs with Mintable NFT Commercial

With Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) expected to hit the market this year, Bitwise, a leading crypto asset manager, has begun advertising these upcoming investment products in anticipation of their official debut. On June 20, Bitwise released its first-ever commercial for the new investment offerings, which are still awaiting final approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the company, the ads can be minted as a non-fungible token (NFT) on the Ethereum network (ETH price data). TV Ad Minted as NFT The ads, titled “Capture a piece of crypto history: the 1st national TV spot minted as...

German Government Moves $195 Million in Bitcoin to Exchanges Amid Market Concerns

The German government transferred around US$195 million worth of Bitcoin to exchange wallets over June 19-21, according to Arkham Intelligence. The transfers were conducted by the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), which had seized nearly 50,000 BTC from suspects running a piracy site earlier this year. Fears of a large Bitcoin liquidation have been sparked as a wallet address thought to belong to the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) moved around US$195 million (AU$292.8m) in BTC in the past few days to what looks to be exchange wallets. Data from Blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence shows that an...

Why BlockDAG is Poised to Outshine Shiba Inu and Dogecoin Price Predictions: Essential Insights for Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts

New platforms and cutting-edge technologies are always appearing in the cryptocurrency space to draw in investors. This article delves into the unique features and market influences of three notable crypto entities: Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and BlockDAG. We will discuss their distinctive offerings and examine why BlockDAG’s capabilities in developing meme coins using low-code/no-code technology positions it as an appealing option for investors seeking new ventures. Dogecoin’s Market Position: The Pioneer Meme Coin Originally created as a humorous take on cryptocurrency, Dogecoin has emerged as a major player in the crypto market. It gained popularity through viral social media campaigns and...

The Vatican Library Offers NFTs to its Supporters

By Philip Maina 2 months agoWed Jun 19 2024 10:54:00 Reading Time: 2 minutes The Vatican Library has revealed plans to follow its supporters to the web3 world The library will give NFTs to supporters who either donate or engage with it on social media It intends to use the NFTs to boost its online presence The Vatican Apostolic Library has announced that it will give NFTs to those who engage with its manuscripts or make a donation. The library partnered with NTT DATA Italia to bring the collectibles to its Italian followers. To qualify, social media users in Italy...

Bitcoin NFTs Surpass Ronin with Record $148 Million All-Time Sales in Last 30 Days

Bitcoin has worked its way into the top three networks for all-time NFT sales, leapfrogging Ronin over the past seven days. The move comes on the increased popularity of Ordinals and greater push toward making Bitcoin a DeFi ecosystem, rather than a store/exchange of value. Bitcoin recorded nearly $150m of NFT sales volume in the past month, nearly double that of the third-best performer Solana. Despite Bitcoin’s performance, NFTs are still struggling to adapt to the current market. Bitcoin NFTs are coming. The legacy blockchain, built upon Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision nearly 15 years ago, has transformed rapidly this decade. It...

Top Crypto Tokens Stumble As Cryptocurrency Market Hints A Bearish Price Action This Week!

Home / Crypto Live News / Top Crypto Tokens Stumble As Cryptocurrency Market Hints A Bearish Price Action This Week! The crypto market has lost 2.47% in valuation from $2.39 Trillion to $2.33 Trillion within 24 hours and has erased $100 Billion from its portfolio this week. Furthermore, Bitcoin has displayed a similar trend by losing 0.98% with a 24-hour low of $64,597.25. On the other hand, Ethereum has plunged below the $3.4K mark, with a correction of 3.93%. Other top altcoins such as BNB, Solana, and Toncoin also broke down their important support levels with a correction of 3.08%,...

Paris Match to Auction Archival Photos as NFTs

By Philip Maina 2 months agoTue Jun 18 2024 10:44:26 Reading Time: 2 minutes Popular photo magazine Paris Match will auction some of its archival photos as NFTs The magazine has partnered with other entities like NFT exchange SuperRare to make the auction a success The auction will feature 75 collectibles and each has a starting price of slightly above $1,000 Iconic French photo publication Paris Match has started auctioning some of its historic photos as NFTs in partnership with other entities like NFT exchange SuperRare and Focus Bloc. The magazine plans to offload 75 photos from its collection with...

Bonk Loses Key Price Levels; Arbitrum Struggles With Momentum; RECQ Becomes a Go-To Investment

TLDR Despite a recent surge, experts have an overall bearish outlook on Polygon (MATIC). Arbitrum (ARB) dipped slightly over the past few days. Experts have begun to diversify towards one of the ETH memecoins. Rebel Satoshi (RECQ) maintains its place as the top ICO ahead of its highly anticipated exchange listing. Crypto market experts believe recent whale activities among trending memecoins have boosted future prospects for Rebel Satoshi ‘s RECQ . This boost has emerged because leading investors in Polygon (MATIC) and Arbitrum (ARB) are exploring diversification by embracing RECQ . Let’s explore the reasons behind the hype around RECQ...

Tech Entrepreneur Suggests Mainstream Companies May Have Adopted NFT Loyalty Programs Prematurely

According to Juan Otero, CEO of the crypto-native travel booking platform Travala, many mainstream companies that attempted to use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for customer or user loyalty programs may have seized the opportunity prematurely. Otero argued that at the time, Web3 companies had not “even figured out the best ways to use NFTs in loyalty programs.” NFT-Based Loyalty Program Failures Tarnished Tech’s Reputation While their adoption of the technology signaled a positive development for the blockchain industry, the apparent failure of such loyalty programs has tarnished the reputation of NFTs, the Travala CEO argued. However, in his written answers to...