Ghibli-Inspired Memecoins Skyrocket After OpenAI’s ChatGPT New AI Art Feature Goes Viral on Social Media

Crypto Treasury Firms Go on $8B Buying Spree in Historic Week

Real Pokémon Cards From NFTs? Solana Project Lets Fans Redeem Graded Collectibles Straight From Digital Draws in Gacha-Style

Collector Crypt launched a digital system on Solana where people can buy NFT packs linked to real graded Pokémon cards. Buyers can either keep the NFT or claim the actual card, bringing together digital collecting and physical items.

Turkish Ride-Hailing Firm Marti Becomes Latest Public Company to Embrace Bitcoin with 20% Cash Reserve Allocation in Treasury Strategy

Marti, a Turkish ride-hailing company, has put 20% of its cash into Bitcoin and plans to increase that to 50%. The move is part of a long-term plan to use crypto as a store of value while keeping its main business growing.

Is Pumpfun’s PUMP Token Sale Still On? Solana Project’s $4B Launch Plans Hit by Gate Page Removal

Pumpfun will launch its PUMP token on 12 July, aiming to raise $600 million by selling 15% of its supply across its own site and Gate.com. Despite the hype, the platform’s revenue and user activity have dropped sharply, while rival LetsBonk is gaining ground.

Lazarus Group Strikes Again: $3.2M Stolen from Solana, Laundered Through Ethereum and Tornado Cash

North Korea-linked hackers stole $3.2 million in crypto from Solana wallets and moved the funds to Ethereum. They laundered nearly $2 million using Tornado Cash, with over $1 million still sitting in an Ethereum wallet.

Solana ETF and Pudgy Penguins Fund Enter SEC Review as Altcoin Investment Push Accelerates

Invesco and Galaxy filed for a Solana ETF, aiming to give investors regulated access to the SOL token. Another filing proposes a new ETF mixing memecoins and NFTs from the Pudgy Penguins collection, marking a first of its kind in the market.

Canadian Solana-Focused Investment Firm Files With SEC to List on Nasdaq and Enter US Market

Sol Strategies, a Canadian crypto investment firm, has applied to list on Nasdaq after heavily investing in Solana tokens and staking operations. Despite a recent $3.5 million loss, the company aims to raise more capital and grow its presence in the US market.

Countdown to Solana ETF: SEC Could Greenlight Applications as Soon as Next Month

The SEC has asked Solana ETF issuers to quickly update their filings, speeding up the approval process with decisions possible within weeks. This includes allowing staking features, which could boost investor interest and confidence in Solana.

Solana Taps Dubai’s VARA for Strategic Partnership to Expand Web3 and Blockchain Infrastructure by Signing Milestone MoU

Dubai’s VARA has signed an MoU with the Solana Foundation to advance blockchain innovation and talent development. Despite this, SOL remains over 2% down in the past 24 hours and below its January peak although it saw a slight uptick during the recent Bitcoin-led market pullback.

Greenlight Turns Red: US SEC Warns Ethereum and Solana Staking ETFs May Violate Federal Law

The SEC raised legal concerns about new Ethereum and Solana ETFs that include staking rewards, saying they may not qualify under current investment rules. REX and Osprey must address these issues before the funds can launch.

Elon Musk Sues Open AI for Profit-Driven Motives Despite Expansion of His For-Profit AI Startup xAI: A Case of Double Standards?

Elon Musk has sued OpenAI's co-founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, for prioritising commercial interests over their mission of public good. Ironically, this comes as Musk expands his own for-profit AI startup, xAI. Is this a case of the pot calling the kettle black?

Australia's Police Joins Chainalysis in Global Battle Against Crypto Fraud, Uncovers 2,000 Compromised Australian Crypto Wallets

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has partnered with Chainalysis in a global campaign called "Operation Spincaster" to tackle cryptocurrency fraud. This operation has revealed over 2,000 compromised Australian crypto wallets and uncovered $162 million in losses.

Dill Selected for Binance Labs Incubation Programme Amidst Securing Pre-Seed & Founders Funding Round

Dill, a modular data availability network aligned with the Danksharding roadmap, has been selected for Binance Labs Incubation Programme Season 7 and has also closed its pre-seed and founders funding round led by Find Satoshi Ventures. This highlights the growing importance of data availability infrastructure.

Morpho Labs Secures $50 Million: The Story of How Schoolroom Ideation Became a DeFi Disruptor

Morpho has raised $50 million led by Ribbit Capital to enhance its decentralized lending infrastructure. The funds will help integrate Morpho into the fintech ecosystem and expand its impact in decentralized finance (DeFi).

Will Telegram Clicker Games Like Hamster Kombat Crash Post-Airdrop Despite Teasing ‘Largest Airdrop’ in Crypto History?

Despite its popularity and 300 million users, Hamster Kombat's airdrop is delayed with no set date, despite promises of the “largest airdrop” in crypto history. Will Telegram clicker games lose its appeal and crash post-airdrop?

Ex-China Billionaire's $6.7M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Leads to 5 Years’ Jail for Tech Lead – What Happened

Chinese national Wang Xinghong, 40, was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded over 700 investors out of S$6.7 million. As CTO of A&A Blockchain Innovation, he helped maintain a fake mining app, contributing to the scheme's operation and resulting in losses of S$1.1 million.

NOWChain Pioneers Proof of Mobile, Poised to Redefine Security Through the Unified Power of Mobile Devices

In just over two weeks since its launch, the NOWChain Testnet has surpassed 340,000 transactions. With its Proof of Mobile (PoM) consensus, NOWChain aims to transform blockchain security by leveraging the collective power of mobile devices.

Aigisos’s 90 Million AIG Token Rolldrop Faces Verification Hurdles – Is Microsoft-Backed AI Trading Exchange the Next Big Thing or Just Hype?

Aigisos has launched its Genesis Rolldrop, distributing 90 million AIG tokens in a two-phase event to engage both new and existing users. However, significant verification issues and a lack of solid progress raise doubts about whether Aigisos can prove its worth beyond high-profile endorsements. With such verification challenges and a history of brief CEO ventures, can Aigisos truly deliver on its promises, or is it just another flashy project destined to falter?

Binance to List Toncoin on 8 August as Bullish Sentiment Intensifies: Will TON Surpass its All-Time-High?

Toncoin (TON) surged 12% on Thursday following Binance's announcement of its listing on 8 August at 6PM SGT, with withdrawals available 24 hours later. Will TON breakthrough its upper resistance or test its lower support?

65% of Singaporeans Prefer AI Over Humans for Shopping Such As LazzieChat by Lazada — Are You Missing Out?

In Singapore, 65% of people now prefer AI-generated shopping recommendations, driven by a desire for a more personalized and efficient shopping experience. AI tools like LazzieChat from Lazada Group exemplify this trend, using advanced technology to enhance online shopping.