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The former president, who was injured at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, now has a 70% chance of retaking the White House, according to traders on the crypto-based prediction market. Trump-themed Polifi tokens and crypto broadly also rose. Former U.S. president Donald Trump’s probability of retaking the White House jumped to an all-time high Saturday after he was injured from a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, according to traders on Polymarket. A Secret Service spokesman said the Republican presidential candidate was “safe” after the shooting, according to The New York Times. A suspected gunman was killed, and a…
GameSwift and Aethir have teamed up on a Web3 gaming project that combines a modular gaming chain with decentralized cloud infrastructure. Aethir offers graphics processing units (GPUs) as a service, where it can take unused GPUs and marshal them into a decentralized cloud infrastructure to power Web3 networks for game comapnies. Today, Aethir is launching an integration with GameSwift, a modular layer 2 built on the OP Stack. The GameSwift Modular Chain powers GameSwift’s platform, player IDs, and desktop game launcher for Windows and MacOS. Through the integration with Aethir, GameSwift will make distributed and scalable cloud gaming infrastructure accessible…
AI is the hottest topic in tech. With its ability to compute massive amounts of information, run simulations in seconds, generate content in the fraction of the time it would take a human, and automate cumbersome tasks to free up personal time, AI is making waves in every industry. What could make it even better? Blockchain. Understanding AI And Blockchain AI refers to any technology that allows computers to learn and process data similar to a human brain. This comes down to programming, not superpowers. AI engines are programmed to distill large amounts of data into usable outputs at lightning…
SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2024 – Chainlink, the industry-standard decentralized computing platform, and Starknet, the secure scaling technology bringing Ethereum’s benefits to the world, announced today that Chainlink Data Feeds, the industry-leading data solution for DeFi, are now live on Starknet mainnet. Starknet is an ecosystem that helps developers to overcome Ethereum’s scalability limitations while ensuring computational integrity. The addition of Data Feeds offers support for developers who are building highly scalable and secure DeFi applications on Starknet. The integration will help accelerate the growth of the Starknet ecosystem and scale DeFi on Ethereum—without compromising composability or security. “We’re pleased to support the Starknet ecosystem with…
Memecoins are easy to dismiss. They seem frivolous, born from internet jokes rather than serious financial innovation. But this dismissal misses something crucial about the nature of Web3 and the future of digital economies. Blockchain technology is built on the core tenets of permissionlessness, trustlessness, and decentralisation. This creates a system where anyone can participate without gatekeepers, transactions occur without intermediaries, and power is distributed among network participants rather than centralised authorities. Memecoins, in their purest form, embody these principles perfectly. Consider Dogecoin. Born as a Shiba Inu meme, Dogecoin grew to reach a market capitalisation of nearly $90 billion…
Welcome to the Future: Pixelverse Amps Up the Gaming World In the evolving tapestry of digital entertainment, a bright new thread has emerged, setting the stage for an immersive gaming experience like no other. The Pixelverse ecosystem, a burgeoning champ in the world of web3 gaming, has just pocketed an impressive $2 million in its latest funding spree. But what does this mean for the gaming community, and how does Pixelverse plan to revolutionize our digital playgrounds? Let’s dive into the pixelated world of endless possibilities. An Explosive Start With its recent financial boost, Pixelverse’s war chest now boasts a…
Bitcoin has roared back this year—boosting the price ethereum, XRP and the wider crypto market—though traders are braced for a “terrifying” price crash. The bitcoin price has recently dropped under $60,000 per bitcoin after topping $70,000 in early June, with one billionaire bitcoin buyer recently revealing a huge reversal. Now, as a radical policy plan puts bitcoin on a $16 trillion collision course with gold, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leak has sparked expectations Wall Street could be about to wade further into the bitcoin and crypto market. Some companies and financial institutions have agreed terms with the…
Bondex has joined the experimental trend of making games for Telegram, the instant messaging app embraced by the crypto community. Bondex, a web 3.0 equivalent of LinkedIn, launched a new so-called tap-to-earn game on Telegram called ‘Bunny Blitz’, the company announced on Wednesday. It comes as the race for market share in integrating social networks such as Telegram with gaming continues to grow. According to Bondex’ CEO, Ignacio Palomera, the game is backed by the equivalent of $1 million in BDXN, the native token of the Bondex network, which will be paid to players as a reward for completing daily…
After Toncoin (TON), Base joins the trend of mini-apps Mini-apps turned into a grassroots trend to drive engagement and provide value in crypto space. Toncoin (TON) along with Telegram were the first hotspots for click-to-play mini-apps. Now, new chains are adopting the trend as a tool to give airdrops and provide casual gaming entertainment. The trend of mini-apps is much smaller compared to the previous wave of play-to-earn games. mini apps do not enjoy the same hype or VC investments, but they are easier to create and distribute. Hamster Kombat is perhaps the most high-profile clicker, riding on the success…
Pioneering new experiences at the intersection of crypto and sports to drive adoption and engagement among Spanish football fans. Atletico De Madrid’s New Web3 Partner Kraken Exchange has announced a significant partnership with Atlético de Madrid Football Club, marking a notable collaboration between the cryptocurrency and sports sectors. The partnership, set to commence in the 2024 season, will see Kraken becoming the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of Atlético de Madrid. Additionally, Kraken will take on the role of Official Sleeve Partner for the men’s and women’s football teams, with its logo prominently featured on their playing kits. Kraken Expanding…
