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The world is becoming more connected as cryptocurrency, blockchain, nonfungible token projects, the Metaverse and other online communities gain popularity. However, we’re also seeing rates of depression and feelings of isolation and loneliness skyrocket. This development is certainly not causal, but it is something to consider as younger generations become more involved in virtual spaces.…

Bitcoin (BTC) is due to give a definitive signal that a macro bottom is in this month, one analyst has concluded.In a Twitter thread on July 6, popular commentator Wolf eyed key moving average data as proof that BTC price action will not be going lower.Key chart crossover eyed as end to bear market lossesAmid…

The EU Cryptopay cards may stop working soon as the Bank of Lithuania has revoked the EMI license of the app’s provider, UAB PayrNet. The European Union debit card provider for Cryptopay has lost its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license, according to a June 22 email sent to its customers. The company recommends to EU…

Bybit puts its money and faith in BitDAO and pledges recurring contributions now that its integration with the L2 Arbitrum network is complete. 202 Total views 39 Total shares The news about crypto derivatives exchange Bybit was two-fold Thursday, as the company announced via Twitter its $134 million contribution to the BitDAO Treasury in the…

Malta-based sports blockchain venture Chiliz is launching a cryptocurrency exchange for sports and entertainment tokens.In a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Jan. 23, Chiliz detailed that the new exchange — Chiliz.net — will roll out in February after the beginning of Fan Token Offerings​ ​for all of the ​Socios.com​ partner teams​. Socios.com is a…

The crypto market capitalization pushed above $1 trillion after notable weekly double-digit gains from BTC, ETH and several large cap altcoins. 493 Total views 6 Total shares Crypto traders found cause for celebration on July 18 as the total market capitalization climbed back above the $1 trillion mark following weeks of widespread selling after Bitcoin…

Ether ETFs are expected to launch in the first week of July, according to analysts.

The new German coalition is aiming to make the “European financial market supervisory law” fit for crypto-assets and businesses. 16 Total views 2 Total shares The new German government has cited crypto in its coalition agreement, advocating for an equal playing field between traditional finance and “innovative business models.”Three German political parties agreed to a…