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NEAR lets users pay for AI services by staking tokens

NEAR Protocol has launched a staking-based payment system for its AI platform, allowing users to access confidential inference and autonomous

Bitcoin miner capitulation deepens as difficulty falls 19.9%

Bitcoin mining difficulty sits 19.9% below its peak as hashrate falls, fees stay weak and AI deals lift listed miner

Wintermute says 72% of spot OTC flow was institutional

Wintermute says institutions drove 72% of H1 spot OTC flow, concentrating liquidity in fewer tokens and making altcoin rallies more

Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum: 8 crypto projects built on real adoption

This analysis highlights eight crypto projects with working products, measurable adoption, and utility-driven token models as market fundamentals regain focus.

Upbit adds CFX as Conflux gains Korean market access

Upbit will list CFX against KRW, BTC and USDT at 16:00 KST, while Conflux gained about 8% before trading opened.

Bhutan taps 3iQ to manage part of Bitcoin treasury

Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City named 3iQ to manage an undisclosed part of its Bitcoin treasury and build local investment capacity.

World Cup prediction markets reached $20B

Chainalysis says the World Cup generated $20 billion in prediction-market volume, involving 400,000 wallets and $24 million in NFT trades.

Duel.com promo code DUEL5: Unlock 50% instant rakeback with referral code

The latest Duel.com referral code, DUEL5, offers new users access to instant rakeback rewards and enhanced RTP benefits on eligible

Bitget Wallet turns cashback into Bitcoin and stocks

Bitget Wallet will launch Assetback on Aug. 1, converting eligible card rewards into Bitcoin, tokenized gold, stocks, ETFs or USDC.

Bank of Korea tests tokenized reserve transfers through BIS Project Agora

The Bank of Korea has successfully completed live cross-border payment tests using tokenized central bank reserves under the Bank for

Samsung SDS unveils stablecoin infrastructure plans with Dunamu

Samsung SDS has identified stablecoin infrastructure as the first major collaboration area under its investment in Dunamu, outlining plans to

Aave moves to wind down six chains in $98M cleanup

Aave proposes winding down six networks and 96 reserves, affecting $98.1 million supplied and $15.6 million in outstanding debt.

BitGo adds 4 quantum controls for Bitcoin wallets

BitGo added four institutional Bitcoin wallet controls to score quantum exposure, consolidate UTXOs, move funds and change address defaults.

Visa CEO downplays Open USD threat to Tether and USDC

Visa says it will support multiple stablecoins and chains as Open USD prepares to launch, rather than backing OUSD against

South Korea stablecoin plan could bypass crypto law delay

South Korea policy report urges interim stablecoin licensing and phased rules before lawmakers finish the Digital Asset Basic Act.

U.S. sanctions Iranian maritime firm over Bitcoin payments

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned HormuzSafe and another Iranian insurer, alleging Bitcoin payments helped evade restrictions and fund the IRGC.

Luno cuts 20% of staff as crypto layoffs widen

Luno is cutting 20% of its global workforce as July crypto layoffs reach 12 companies and firms shift spending toward

The evolution of play-to-earn models: From NFT gaming to mining simulators

Play-to-earn gaming is evolving beyond crypto rewards as developers prioritize sustainable economies, stronger gameplay, and long-term player retention. The play-to-earn

Hungary scraps crypto validator checks to align with MiCA framework

Hungary has removed its controversial cryptocurrency validator requirement after lawmakers voted to repeal the rule, clearing the way for crypto

CFTC faces challenge from 44 states over prediction market rule

44 state attorneys general have urged the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to withdraw and rewrite its proposed prediction market