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Coinbase Ethereum layer-2 network Base has clinched a new record in terms of the number of daily active users on decentralized exchanges (DEX), reaching 270,000 on June 17th. Compared to the previous day, the figure jumped by approximately 9%. Uniswap Dominates Base With 85% User Share According to data compiled by Dune Analytics, with the latest all-time high of active users, Base-powered decentralized exchanges have now surpassed BNB Chain. The Layer 2 network is now behind...

[PRESS RELEASE – London, UK, June 17th, 2024] Nummus Casino, the popular web and Telegram-based casino and sportsbook, is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated $Nummus Token presale on June 17th, 2024. Aiming to revolutionize the $80 billion global online gambling industry, this new digital currency will seamlessly integrate into the Nummus ecosystem, offering an unparalleled experience for all users. The casino, which already features sports betting,...

Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile’s parent company, will jump into the Bitcoin mining space shortly to expand its revenue generation avenues. The telecommunications company has been active in the Web3 space for a while, already running a Bitcoin node, multiple nodes on the Lightning Network, a Bitcoin scalability solution, and validating on other networks. Dirk Röder, head of Web3 infrastructure and solutions at Deutsche Telekom, said at BTC Prague, “Since 2023, we are running a Bitcoin node, and we...

Crypto asset management firm Hashdex is applying to launch an ETF backed by both spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum holdings – the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap. The Hashdex Crypto Index US ETF Analysts discovered the product in a form 19b-4 from the Nasdaq stock exchange on Tuesday, requesting permission from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list shares of the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF. “The assets of the Trust will consist of bitcoin and...

Stacks, a Bitcoin layer 2 network, experienced an outage for 9 hours last week, leaving user transactions and blocks unprocessed for that entire period. Stacks Status, the official X account for the network’s updates, mentioned the cause was due to block reorganization (reorgs) on the layer 1 Bitcoin network and its miners behaving unexpectedly. “We are experiencing a delay in Stacks block production due to unexpected mining behavior and a Bitcoin reorg. Core developers in the ecosystem are...

TL;DR Drake suffered a substantial crypto loss after betting on the Dallas Mavericks to win the NBA finals. Additionally, he placed another $500,000 BTC bet on the Edmonton Oilers to win the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, continuing his risky wagering streak. Not Picking the Right Horse The popular Canadian rapper and actor Aubrey Drake Graham (better known as Drake) parted with $500,000 worth of Bitcoin (BTC) after betting on the Dallas Mavericks to win the NBA final against the...

Bitcoin has become significantly less volatile in recent times. This is evidenced by the absence of any extreme spikes in price movements in either direction since the completion of the fourth halving. Such a trend of dwindling volatility signals maturity, according to experts. Bitcoin Sees Signs of Maturity Over the past week, bitcoin saw a modest decline of a little over 3%, with selling activity outweighing buying across almost all exchanges. According to Kaiko’s latest...

CoinspeakerChinese Bank Executives Accused of $248M Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Chinese court documents show that a 44-year-old suspect named Chen helped launder at least 250 million yuan ($34.4 million) through his personal bank accounts for the former executives. Chinese Bank Executives Accused of $248M Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, California, June 18th, 2024] Developers on SKALE Can Now Leverage Unity’s World-Class Services for Premier Web3 Game Development Today, SKALE Labs, the gas-less EVM-compatible blockchain designed for secure Ethereum scaling, has announced they have joined Unity’s publisher support program. Unity is the world’s leading platform of tools for creators to build and grow real-time games, apps, and experiences across multiple platforms. The program...

Eric Balchunas has made a big announcement in the crypto space—he is changing the expected date of a spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF approval to July 2. This news excites traders because now more people will pay more attention to Ethereum coins. Some of those coins that are likely to skyrocket include DTX Exchange (DTX) and Chainlink (LINK). Let’s see why. Eric Balchunas: The Spot Ethereum ETF Launch May Come Soon Ethereum (ETH) has recently made headlines in the crypto market. According to...