Crypto VC funding drops 22% in Q2 despite strong June finish

Circle Joins Donald Trump’s Inauguration Donor List with $1M USDC Contribution—Which Big Names Will Join the List?

Circle’s $1M USDC donation joins Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and Ondo Finance in boosting Trump’s inaugural fund, underscoring stablecoins’ rising role in politics. With top donors securing exclusive perks, who’s next to contribute?

Mastercard Launches Secure Crypto Aliases in UAE and Kazakhstan to Prevent Mistakes

Mastercard launched its Crypto Credential service in the UAE and Kazakhstan to simplify cryptocurrency transactions by using secure aliases instead of complex wallet addresses.

Nansen and TON Blockchain Unite Through Strategic Partnership to Drive the Future of Web3 Analytics with More Tools Upcoming

Nansen has teamed up with TON Blockchain, a high-performance Layer 1 developed by Telegram, to introduce advanced analytics tools that will enhance insights, drive innovation, and accelerate Web3 adoption. What new tools can we expect next?

Standard Chartered Enters European Crypto Market with Custody Services in Luxembourg

Standard Chartered has launched digital asset custody services in Luxembourg, focusing on Bitcoin and Ether, to cater to institutional investors in Europe.

US Crypto Vision Takes Shape as Trump Looks to Launch First-Ever Senate Crypto Subcommittee

The US Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, is set to establish the first-ever cryptocurrency subcommittee. This comes just before Trump’s inauguration, which is expected to launch pro-crypto regulatory initiatives.

Tether Is Expanding Into AI Filmmaking and They’re Hiring Now

Tether is expanding into AI filmmaking, hiring experts and planning to grow its team to 200 by mid-2025. The company is also investing in AI and cloud computing to enhance scalability and technology.

Welsh Man Loses Final Legal Battle to Recover Over $750 Million in Bitcoin Dumped in Landfill, Plans to Start Own Crypto

A UK court denied James Howells' bid to recover a hard drive with 8,000 Bitcoin buried in a Newport landfill, citing high excavation costs and environmental concerns. Mined in 2009, the lost Bitcoin is now worth over $750 million.

El Salvador Eyes Opportunity to Buy Seized Silk Road Bitcoins at Discounted Rate

El Salvador continues to buy Bitcoin, including a recent purchase of 11 BTC, increasing its total holdings to over 6,000 BTC. President Bukele has also expressed interest in acquiring Bitcoin seized by the U.S. government, further solidifying the country’s commitment to cryptocurrency.

Bitget Wallet: The Ideal Choice to Manage Your NFT Collection

Vietnam Takes on Urban Congestion with AI Traffic Solutions That Could Be the Key to Solving Global City Congestion

Ho Chi Minh City is using AI to control traffic lights at key intersections to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. The city is also testing Digital Twin technology to monitor real-time conditions and plans to expand these systems to more areas.