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Stripe to strengthen crypto ties with Bridge acquisition
Payments giant Stripe is deep in negotiations to acquire Bridge, a fintech startup specializing in stablecoins. The platform allows businesses to create, store, send, and accept stablecoins. But according to unnamed sources familiar with the deal, no final decision has been reached, and the acquisition could still fall through. A crypto push for Stripe Bridge […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
Coinbase adds ZetaChain mainnet as a default network on the Coinbase ecosystem
Coinbase has integrated the ZetaChain mainnet, a universal layer 1 chain, as a default network in the Coinbase ecosystem. ZetaChain, which was introduced in 2021, will improve the interoperability between Coinbase and other blockchains.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
America is seeing a decline in stablecoin adoption
Stablecoin usage in America is not what it used to be, according to Chainalysis. Despite record-breaking crypto activity this year, America is losing its grip on stablecoin transactions. The decline began in February, reversing the upward trend that was consistent until 2023. Stablecoin activity has surged globally, especially in regions with emerging markets. Transactions on […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
Vitalik Buterin explains 3 ways Ethereum’s rollup-focused roadmap could resolve the trilemma
Ethereum has been focused on scalability with The Merge as a major switch. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again touched upon the topic, underlining that the roadmap is now rollup-centric. This means that Ethereum is not centered on just sharding and layer 2 protocols have a crucial role for the main layer. Achieving trustlessness and […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
North America tops global crypto market with $1.3T in on-chain activity: Chainalysis
North America has maintained its position as the world’s largest cryptocurrency market, according to the latest report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. Between July 2023 and June 2024, the region received an estimated $1.3 trillion in on-chain value. As per Chainalysis, this accounts for approximately 22.5% of global cryptocurrency activity. The report highlights the dominance […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
Play-to-Earn: The balance between fun and profit in Web3 gaming
Traditional games make money from players paying for subscriptions and in-game purchases. All that has changed thanks to Play-to-Earn (P2E) games, which allow players to make money from the games they play. The P2E game market is not a fad. It’s a big deal projected to grow from $0.11 billion in 2024 to $115.95 billion […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
FOMO or sell-off? Bitcoin whales trigger frenzy at $68K
Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around the $68,000 price level with an all-time high Open Interest (OI) of $20 billion seen on the charts. Data shows that BTC whales are pumping the crypto’s price toward a new ATH. BTC price hit $68,400 on Wednesday, the highest since July after it gained over 11% in just 7 […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
Bubblemaps rates SPX6900 (SPX) as a good example of a decentralized token
SPX6900 has cult meme status, but it's one of the more decentralized meme tokens, according to Bubblemaps. SPX aims to build a community of long-term holders, similar to WIF, PEPE, POPCAT and other top memes.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
Gamers are worried that Trump will ban video games if he wins
A statement by the former president regarding violent games being the reason for rising crime hinted at the possible ban. On social media, gamers have been sharing their concern that Trump may ban video games in case he wins the November elections.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
What can AI do for African economies?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is creeping into the fabric of economies across Africa. While most conversations about AI focus on the developed world, it’s essential to look at how this technology is transforming some of the poorest regions on the planet.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
What size stimulus will be enough to jumpstart China’s economy?
China's government threw some serious money at the economy, leading to a brief surge in the stock market. The CSI 300 index in Shanghai and Shenzhen jumped by 25%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng shot up by 21% in just two weeks.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
Donald Trump’s new crypto venture is a danger to the entire industry
Donald Trump, along with his sons, has launched a new crypto project called World Liberty Financial (WLF). The company launched a token sale on Tuesday, with the goal of raising $300 million. Twenty-four hours later, only $12 million had been secured, which accounted for just 4% of the 20 billion tokens they’re offering. But while […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Oct 17
