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Telegram Games aim to bring 30% of users, about 500M people, to Web3 by 2028. Despite low engagement and retention, a 5% conversion rate could make TON a leader in blockchain gaming. #Update #BlockchainGaming
Riot Platforms (@RiotPlatforms) reports an $84.4M net loss for Q2 2024 due to Bitcoin halving, impacting production by 52%. Despite $70M in revenue, operational costs rose sharply. Stock fell 13.6% this week, trading at $10.19. #Update
WhiteBIT launches WhitePool, a Bitcoin mining pool now in the top 15 globally. It features a user-friendly interface, 24/7 support, and an automated reward system. VIP program offers lower fees and perks for top miners. #CryptoNews
Ripple invests $10M to tokenize US Treasury bonds on the XRP Ledger via OpenEden, enhancing DeFi access for institutions. As of August 1, 2024, $1.93B is locked in tokenized T-bills. #DeFi #Update
? The crypto community is outraged as ZKX founder Eduard Jubany Toh announces the project’s closure and refunds after alleged rug pull. Token value drops 75% in a week, raising concerns about transparency in crypto investments. #CryptoNews
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, launches Airheads NFTs on Ordinals. Featuring balloon characters, a unique leaderboard ranks wallets by size. 10% of funds support Bitcoin dev grants. Maelstrom fund backs the project via Oyl wallet. #NFT #Update
Coinfest Asia 2024 is set for Aug 22-23 in Nuanu City, Bali, featuring 17 zones for Web3 activities, 6,000+ attendees, and 150 Web3 leaders. Highlight: ETH SEA hackathon with a $50K prize pool. #Update #CoinfestAsia2024 #Web3
Ethereum ($ETH) is predicted to hit $4,000 by mid-August 2024, says QCP Capital. Current price: $3,320 with a 1.2% daily growth. Analysts view stabilization above $3,300 positively. Federal Reserve policies may impact future trends. #Update
.@BinanceLabs invests in aPriori to boost blockchain performance. The funding will help reduce gas fees, optimize network traffic, and enhance validator incentives. This marks a key step in advancing liquid staking and the overall crypto ecosystem. #Update
Bitcoin mining difficulty hit a record 90.67T on July 31, rising 10.50% post-halving in April. The average hash rate is now 635.34 EH/s. Next adjustment on August 14 projects a slight 0.03% increase. #Bitcoin #Update
Hackers are targeting centralized financial platforms, with 70% of stolen crypto funds from breaches. Losses surged 900% from 2023, with @WazirXIndia losing $235M. Improved security is vital for #Web3 growth. #Update
Donald Trump unveils Bitcoin-themed sneakers at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, selling out in 3 hours. Now on eBay for up to $2500. The campaign has raised $331M, including $3M in cryptocurrencies. #Update #Bitcoin
Telegram launches a new browser and mini-app store, integrating Web3 functionalities for nearly 1 billion users. The update includes a seamless switch between browsing and messaging, enhanced in-app transactions, and an “Apps” tab for popular mini-apps. #Update
Tucker Carlson supports #Bitcoin at Bitcoin 2024, critiquing government control over finances and promoting Bitcoin as a global payment system. He humorously speculated about CIA’s involvement, highlighting Bitcoin’s potential to enhance financial freedom. #Update
