Zcash community approves allocating 20% of block rewards to a decentralized grants system, enhancing development and community involvement. The “Lockbox for Decentralized Grants Allocation” proposal received 63% approval. This marks a major step towards decentralization. #Zcash #Update
Bitcoin miner stocks surged, driven by the “Trump factor” and favorable political shifts. On July 15, 2024, $MARA rose 6%, $RIOT 5.4%, and $CORZ 7.5%. Experts forecast sustainable growth in the Bitcoin mining sector, linked to Trump’s election prospects. #Update #BitcoinMining
Entrepreneur Robert Kiyosaki reaffirms support for Donald Trump as his election odds hit 71%. Despite an assassination attempt, Trump’s resilience boosts key swing state chances. #BreakingNews #Crypto
Veteran trader Peter Brandt predicts Bitcoin ($BTC) could surpass $90,000, amid a market uptick with BTC up 5%. Significant inflows into Spot BTC ETFs from both retail and institutional investors signal broader acceptance. BTC currently trades at $63,020.13. #Bitcoin #Update
Scammers exploit crypto ATMs, stealing $120M in 2023, reports @OCCRP and @MiamiHerald. A 77-year-old woman lost $9K to a fake FTC agent. Most victims are 60+. Authorities push for tighter regulations and better tracking. #CryptoScams #Update
.@TheOpenPlatform invests in Akedo Games to launch the Tap-to-Earn game Akedog on Telegram on July 18, 2024. Akedog will feature NFTs, customizable pets, and battle mechanics. This collaboration boosts innovation in the TON ecosystem as Pantera Capital plans a new fund. #Update
Crypto investors poured $1.4B into digital assets last week. Bitcoin led with a 5.2% surge to $62,500, while altcoins like $ETH saw inflows of $72M. Total market rose 3.9% to $2.4T. #Update
Popcat, a new Solana meme coin, soared 13,500% to $0.7563, with a market cap over $700M. Futures open interest hit $45M, and 24-hour trading volume reached $78M, outpacing $BRETT and $MOG. #Update #Crypto
Blockchain tech can revolutionize water management, enhancing transparency and efficiency. The U.S. needs $625B to update water infrastructure, while leaks waste 900B gallons annually. Blockchain’s immutable ledger ensures accountability and fair distribution. #WaterManagement #Update
Cryptocurrency funds saw record inflows of $1.44B this week, with $1.27B from the US. Bitcoin ETFs led with $1.3B, marking the 5th-largest weekly inflow ever. Grayscale Investments faced a $34M outflow. #Crypto #Update
$PCI surged 25% to $0.16, marking an 87.5% weekly gain after @BithumbOfficial announced its KRW market listing from July 15, 2024. Over 100,000 merchants like Domino’s and 7-Eleven use Paycoin, benefiting from fast settlements and lower fees. Positive sentiment also driven by possible 3-year crypto tax delay in South Korea.
Last week, the crypto market saw $1.43B inflows, led by $BTC at $1.34B. $ETH had its best week since March with $72M. Altcoins like $SOL, $AVAX, $LINK, and $XRP also gained. U.S. led regional inflows. Anticipated Spot Ethereum ETF approval fuels optimism. #CryptoNews
Bitcoin rebounds to near $63K as Germany completes $3.5B BTC liquidation without disrupting prices. Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini Trust shares distribution boosts market optimism. Whale activity, miner capitulation, and short liquidations of $100.79M aid recovery. Fed’s likely rate cut in Sept could further attract investors. #CryptoNews
Chris Feng of @Chainbase discussed using blockchain to enhance AI transparency. Blockchain can secure training data and improve decision traceability, addressing transparency but not biases in AI. Companies like @Bittensor are exploring these integrations. #Update #AI #Blockchain
