Binance Pauses Services and Delists Several Crypto Pairs: Who Is Affected?
The first update is scheduled for August 7, with the second set for the following day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange will conduct a major scheduled upgrade on Saturday that will pause certain trading activities. The second major statement from the firm outlined the delisting of numerous trading pairs, one even against BTC. An…
OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400
More details continue to trickle out about OpenAI’s mysterious new hardware device — described previously as an AI-fueled smart speaker that will be the “physical manifestation” of ChatGPT. Bloomberg now reports that the device will be “donut-shaped,” designed thusly to allow users to carry it around their home and place it in different locations, like…
Thailand’s 0% Crypto Tax Has a Catch, and It Involves Playing by Their Rules
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. At first glance, the headlines making rounds across social media sound like a dream for crypto traders: Thailand has officially waived capital gains tax on digital assets. But before off-grid investors pack their bags for…
Bitcoin price slips below $65K after US jobs data
Bitcoin fell below $65,000 on Thursday after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobless claims data reinforced concerns that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated. Summary Bitcoin traded at $64,384, down 0.69% after failing to close above $65,000. Initial U.S. jobless claims reached 199,000, below economists’ forecast of 204,000. BTC found immediate support near $64,000, while $64,800–$65,000…
New Galaxy Foldables Beat Previous Preorder Record by 30%
Samsung’s latest foldables are drawing record early demand despite their premium prices. US demand for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 is running 30% above the previous Galaxy Z high, according to figures shared with Mashable. Galaxy Z Fold8 accounts for nearly half of reservations. Price has not kept buyers away from the…
One Day Left as Senate Faces Final Push for CLARITY Act Crypto Vote
Key Takeaways Senate faces one-day deadline for CLARITY Act vote. The crypto bill’s supporters seek 60 votes before recess. Chairman Tim Scott highlights momentum behind Senate action. Stand With Crypto Calls for Last-Day Senate Action The future of U.S. digital asset regulation faces a key Senate deadline as lawmakers have one day left to advance…
Analyst Predicts 1,700% LDO Rally From Long-Term Support
LDO remains trapped in a multi-year downtrend, with analysts watching $0.47 as the level needed for a possible reversal. Analyst Crypto Patel said on August 6 that Lido DAO’s LDO token could recover more than 1,700% after falling nearly 94% from its previous all-time high. The market watcher believes LDO is sitting in a…
See the photos of the SpaceX rocket crash site on the moon
A South Korean lunar orbiter got the shot that virtually every telescope and spacecraft attempted to snap on Wednesday when a wayward SpaceX rocket accidentally smashed into the moon. The Danuri lunar orbiter recorded the site before and after the collision. It started watching the zone about 30 minutes before the crash, then adjusted its…
Rarible launches on Solana with Claynosaurz NFTs
Rarible has launched its NFT marketplace on Solana after months of development, naming Claynosaurz as its first featured collection. Summary Rarible is now live on Solana following several months of building and testing. Claynosaurz became the marketplace’s first featured Solana NFT collection. Rarible plans to add more Solana collections and marketplace features in the coming…
Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids
The watch’s insecurity and the spying it enabled might be expected given the gadget’s pedigree: It’s sold by an obscure company called CJC, costs less than $30, and was made by an equally obscure manufacturer, YiQingTeng Electronics, in Shenzhen, China. More troubling, perhaps, is that the online platform it’s built on—and the one that allowed…
