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Opinion by: Andrei Grachev, managing partner at DWF LabsBitcoin’s role in sovereign finance is no longer hypothetical. As nation-states reassess reserve strategies amid inflation, sanctions and dollar volatility, crypto, particularly Bitcoin and stablecoins, is emerging as a neutral, programmable asset class with sovereign-grade utility.The properties that crypto can wield for retail users can also be applied on an enterprise and institutional level, where forward-thinking businesses can add it to their balance sheets and even use assets such as BTC and stablecoins to settle B2B transactions. Blockchain doesn’t discriminate and is equally suited to benefiting businesses as it is to individual users.Let’s…

Opinion by: Andrei Grachev, managing partner at DWF LabsBitcoin’s role in sovereign finance is no longer hypothetical. As nation-states reassess reserve strategies amid inflation, sanctions and dollar volatility, crypto, particularly Bitcoin and stablecoins, is emerging as a neutral, programmable asset class with sovereign-grade utility.The properties that crypto can wield for retail users can also be applied on an enterprise and institutional level, where forward-thinking businesses can add it to their balance sheets and even use assets such as BTC and stablecoins to settle B2B transactions. Blockchain doesn’t discriminate and is equally suited to benefiting businesses as it is to individual users.Let’s…

BitMine and SharpLink are leading the ETH treasury movement, with their combined $8 billion stash driving sector-wide holdings to $14 billion. But with Vitalik Buterin’s cautious blessing, the market wonders: Is this sustainable adoption or a bubble in the making? Summary BitMine and SharpLink’s combined ETH holdings have surged to $7b, pushing total corporate treasuries to $14b and fueling a 43% monthly price rally. Vitalik Buterin supports ETH treasury adoption but warns overleverage could trigger forced liquidations and damage market trust. On August 11, BitMine Immersion Technologies, the American Bitcoin mining company that pivoted to an Ethereum (ETH) treasury strategy…

Image credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has announced the Rainbow Six Siege X Seasonal Series, a new esports tournament series open to all players. Open to both PC and console, teams will participate in organised matches that will take place throughout the Summer, Autumn and Winter. Keep Reading Rainbow Six Siege Cup schedule revealed for August Rainbow Six launches competition hub for Tier 2 and 3 esports scene The best weapons in Rainbow Six Siege X, top 10 ranked Rainbow Six Siege X Seasonal Series Format Explained The Seasonal Series is the first time players can compete regardless of platform, providing greater…

Physicists have created a new type of radar that could help improve underground imaging, using a cloud of atoms in a glass cell to detect reflected radio waves.The radar is a type of quantum sensor, an emerging technology that uses the quantum-mechanical properties of objects as measurement devices. It’s still a prototype, but its intended use is to image buried objects in situations such as constructing underground utilities, drilling wells for natural gas, and excavating archaeological sites. Read the full story.—Sophia Chen If you’re interested in the potential of quantum, why not check out: + Why AI could eat quantum…

Just about three years ago, non-fungible token (NFT) brand Pudgy Penguins was nearing bankruptcy — now it’s projected to end the year with $50 million in revenue.CEO and owner Luca Schnetzler (better known as Luca Netz) built a fortune through Instagram before breaking into the toy industry. In the blockchain world, he was among the largest Pudgy Penguins holders, but like many in the community, he wasn’t happy with the collection’s price performance. In April 2022, the project was at an all-time low. He decided to strike, acquiring parent firm Igloo for $2.5 million in Ether (ETH).But soon, Netz had…

Bitcoin surged past the $120,000 mark, reaching an intraday high of $122,300 — just shy of its all-time high at $123,000. The move marks a strong bullish continuation after weeks of upward momentum, fueling hopes among traders that a new record could be imminent. However, seasoned investors are approaching the rally with caution, warning that current price action could represent a relief rally before another consolidation phase. Related Reading Fresh data from CryptoQuant adds a layer of complexity to the market outlook. After a sharp rise in average weekly open interest to over 20% — peaking on July 14 —…

Capital B (The Blockchain Group), an artificial intelligence and bitcoin treasury company listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has confirmed the acquisition of 126 BTC for approximately $14.4 million (€12.4 million), bringing its total holdings to 2,201 BTC valued at around $233.6 million (€201.5 million). This follows the completion of two capital increases: one at approximately […]

Blockchain oracle platform Chainlink partnered with the US-based Fortune 500 company Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to bring foreign exchange and precious metals data onchain. Chainlink announced Monday that the collaboration will bring ICE’s Consolidated Feed, which aggregates market data from over 300 global exchanges and marketplaces, to the derived data sets that power Chainlink Data Streams. According to Chainlink, these feeds support over 2,000 decentralized applications (DApps) and major financial institutions to provide market information necessary to operate in tokenized environments. The partnership marks a major step in integrating traditional market infrastructure within the blockchain ecosystem.  Enhancing the accuracy of rates used by DeFi platformsICE…

Open Protocols Drive Innovation NWC — Nostr Wallet Connect — has an impressive technological lineage. Digital and physical connectors such as cables we use, or internet protocols, work best when they’re open and standardized. You don’t need permission to design a device that uses a standard connector; you don’t have to license special chips from a single company; you don’t need to pay fees to use the protocol. You simply need to follow the publicly available specification and ensure your device or app complies. The move toward universal, open connectors has been driven by foundational standards such as VGA (for…