This week, we dive into the world of Blockchain to explore the latest trends and developments. From the newest regulations to cutting-edge projects, get ready to
stay up to date.
Technology
Fed says 57 firms set to use ‘FedNow’ instant payments after late July launch
https://www.reuters.com/technology/fed-says-57-firms-set-use-fednow-instantpayments-after-late-july-launch-2023-06-29/
Analysis: Fever over BlackRock’s bitcoin fund faces chill of rate hikes and regulations
https://www.reuters.com/technology/fever-over-blackrocks-bitcoin-fund-faceschill-rate-hikes-regulations-2023-06-26/
Study shows 130 countries exploring central bank digital currencies
https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/study-shows-130-countriesexploring-central-bank-digital-currencies-2023-06-28/
UK legal body recommends new property law category for crypto assets
https://www.reuters.com/technology/uk-legal-body-recommends-new-propertylaw-category-crypto-assets-2023-06-27/
EU to set out legal underpinnings for a digital euro
https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/eu-set-out-legal-underpinningsdigital-euro-2023-06-26/
SEC Says Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings Are Inadequate
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sec-says-spot-bitcoin-etf-filings-are-inadequate390336e8
Celsius to Potentially Sell More Than $170M in ADA, MATIC, SOL and Altcoins for BTC, ETH
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/celsius-potentially-sell-more-170m181007190.html
Polygon Plans To Merge PoS Chain With zkEVM
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/polygon-plans-merge-pos-chain-160055109.html
Compound Founder Forms ‘Superstate’ to Create Bond Fund With Ethereum for Record-Keeping
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/compound-founder-forms-superstate-create203526151.html
Crypto
Cboe refiles Fidelity bitcoin ETF application, plans Coinbase policing partnership
https://www.reuters.com/technology/sec-says-spot-bitcoin-etf-filings-areinadequate-wsj-2023-06-30/
Binance’s European banking partner Paysafe to withdraw support
https://www.reuters.com/technology/binances-european-banking-partner-stopsupport-sept-coindesk-2023-06-29/
Fidelity spot bitcoin ETF application refiled with U.S. SEC
https://www.reuters.com/technology/exchange-operator-cboe-files-with-us-seclist-fidelitys-spot-bitcoin-etf-2023-06-29/
Factbox: Financial firms line up spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications
https://www.reuters.com/technology/financial-firms-line-up-spot-bitcoinexchange-traded-fund-applications-2023-06-28/
Coinbase, facing SEC lawsuit, says regulator lacks police power over crypto
https://www.reuters.com/legal/coinbase-facing-sec-lawsuit-says-regulator-lackspolice-power-over-crypto-2023-06-29/
Germany to reject Binance’s bid for a cryptocurrency licence – source
https://www.reuters.com/technology/germany-reject-binances-bidcryptocurrency-licence-source-2023-06-29/
Nevada Files to Place Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Into Receivership
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nevada-files-to-place-crypto-custodian-prime-trustinto-receivership-15c97b8
Senior Attorney Helped FTX Founder Misuse Customer Funds, Report Says
https://www.wsj.com/articles/senior-attorney-helped-ftx-founder-misusecustomer-funds-report-says-7180ae25
Best cryptocurrency exchanges and trading apps in July 2023
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/best-cryptocurrency-exchanges-trading-apps050500639.html
NFT
This Free-to-Mint Soulbound NFT Tracks Your Web3 Work History
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/free-mint-soulbound-nft-tracks-162000189.html
Azuki Unveils New ‘Elementals’ Collection, Expanding Its NFT Ecosystem
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/azuki-unveils-elementals-collection-expanding164740930.html
What the Thriving Skins’ Market Means for NFT Gaming Assets
https://nftplazas.com/skins-nft-gaming-assets/
Candy Digital and Palm NFT Unite to Enhance Fandom On-Chain
https://nftplazas.com/candydigital-palmnft/
Lacoste Ushers in Dynamic NFTs to Aid Brand Engagement Mission
https://nftplazas.com/lacoste-brand-engagement-nfts/
The US Secret Service Uncovers Its Intriguing NFT Collection
https://nftplazas.com/secret-service-nft-collection/
Binance and Ronaldo Return for ‘Forever CR7: The GOAT’ NFT Collection
https://nftplazas.com/ronaldo-forever-cr7-the-goat-nft/
Generative Art – The Golden Goose of NFTs
https://forkast.news/generative-art-the-golden-goose-of-nfts/
FXHASH NFT upgrade to allow users to mint on both Tezos and Eth
https://forkast.news/headlines/fxhash-nft-upgrade-allowboth-tezos-and-eth/
Can Azuki’s new Elementals spark the entire NFT market?
https://forkast.news/azuki-elementals-spark-nft-market/
Metaverse
OneLand Metaverse Market Analysis: June 26 – July 2
https://nftplazas.com/oneland-market-analysis-june-26/
Journey with Mittria for an Unforgettable Trip into World of Animation
https://nftplazas.com/mittaria-animation-metaverse/
Kung Fu Maestro Bruce Lee Enters the BYTE CITY Metaverse
https://nftplazas.com/bruce-lee-byte-city/
China Mobile launches metaverse industry alliance
https://forkast.news/headlines/china-mobile-metaverse-industry-alliance/
Shanghai targets US$6.9 billion metaverse revenue from culture, tourism projects
https://forkast.news/headlines/shanghai-culture-tourism-metaverse/
Cyber Crimes
Poly Network Attacker Issues ‘Worthless’ Billions in SHIB, BNB, BUSD in Latest Crypto Hack
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/poly-network-attacker-issues-worthless072203316.html
Switzerland’s Security Report: Impact of Russia–Ukraine Conflict
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/switzerlands-report-russia-ukraine/
LockBit Claims TSMC Hack, Demands $70m Ransom
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/lockbit-claims-tsmc-hack-70mransom/
NSA and CISA Release Guidelines to Secure CI/CD Environments
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nsa-cisa-secure-ci-cd/
VPN and RDP Exploitation the Most Common Attack Technique
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/vpn-rdp-exploitation-commonattack/
Web3 News
Headlines of the Week:
- Cryptoverse: Bitcoin bounces on BlackRock buzz (Reuters)
- SNB to launch digital currency pilot (Reuters)
- New deBridge Feature Lets Solana Users Easily Access Any EthereumBased Blockchain (YahooFinance)
- Bitcoin, all other top 10 cryptos lose ground; Azuki Elementals NFT disappoints investors (YahooFinance)
- Coffee Brand Bialetti Brews Web3 Loyalty Hub with Exclusive NFTs (NFTPlazas)
- Crypto.com Celebrates Lega Series A with Extra Special NFT Drop (NFTPlazas)
- Web3 Fashion Platform SYKY Launches Incubator for Emerging Digital Designers (CoinDesk)
- Sotheby’s to Launch On-Chain Generative Art Program Powered by Art Blocks Engine (CoinDesk)
This Week in the Market: (CoinMarketcap)
- The global crypto market cap is $1.20T, a 0.24% Increase over the last Day
- Bitcoin is at $30,394.98 and is Down 0.72% over the last 7 days
- Ethereum is at $1,906.40 and is Up 0.92% over the last 7 days
- BNB is at $244.49 and is Up 2.32% over the last 7 days
Key Dates/Events
- 06 July – 07 July – Block 3000: Blockchain Battle
- 07 July – 09 July – Blockchain and Internet of Things Conference
- 14 July – 15 July – NFT Show Europe
Accounts to Follow
This week we have @lopp, Lopp is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable sources when it comes to Bitcoin. So knowledgeable that he’s built an entire website with educational resources to help beginners understand the important nuances of Bitcoin.
