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Multichain stops operations over lack of funds

The Multichain team said that the team’s funds and access to servers are currently with their CEO Zhaojun who is under Chinese police custody.

AI proposal sparks conflict in Hollywood as SAG-AFTRA goes on strike

The AI proposal suggested that background performers should undergo scanning, receive payment for a single day and grant their companies complete ownership over the scan, image and likeness.

Bitcoin bulls 'have work to do' after XRP price spikes 104%

Bitcoin may have tagged new yearly highs, but BTC price performance still needs to prove itself with a range breakout, traders argue.

MultiversX launches on-chain two-factor authentication standard

Blockchain protocol MultiversX has implemented a novel two-factor authentication mechanism to add additional security to its network.

Details from the $100 million multichain hack is now surfacing. This now looks like an insider job or the Chinese Authorities have something to do with the hack.

Multichain was hacked for over 100 million not too long ago and no one knew how, the team was silent. They have now come out and gave their story on what happened. A brief summary of their claims: CEO Zhaojun was interrogated and arrested by Chinese police on May 21, 2023. Computers, phones, hardware wallets…
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Optimism (OP) Rides The Wave Of Today’s Crypto Surge With 15% Rally

Optimism (OP), alongside major cryptocurrencies, has witnessed a remarkable surge in value amidst a wave of positive momentum sweeping through the broader crypto market.  The recent victory of Ripple against the US Securities and Exchange Commission has sparked a sea of green, with investors expressing renewed confidence in the industry. Related Reading: Cardano Development Activity Dropping – What Does It Mean For ADA Price? In this flourishing environment, Optimism Network’s OP coin stands tall, exhibiting an impressive surge of nearly 15% in the past seven days.  But can the Optimism Network sustain its upward trajectory in the face of regulatory challenges? OP Bulls Target $1.3 Resistance Level In the ever-changing landscape of the cryptocurrency market, the current price of OP coin on CoinGecko hits $1.38, reflecting a noteworthy rally of 14.2% over the past 24 hours. Additionally, within the last seven days, the coin has experienced an impressive surge of 14.7%. Source: Coingecko Since the first week of July, OP has been trading below the $1.3 mark. However, an OP price report notes that bullish investors are eyeing this crucial threshold to flip the H2 structure (see chart below) into a bullish trend.  The $1.3 resistance level has posed a challenge for the OP coin’s value, preventing it from surpassing this critical point. Bulls in the market are striving to overcome this hurdle, which would signal a potentially bullish trend for the coin.  Breaking through a resistance level requires bulls to employ various strategies and leverage market dynamics to their advantage. One approach is to increase buying pressure by generating higher demand for the asset. This can be achieved through positive news, improved market sentiment, or attracting new investors. By accumulating buying orders, bulls can potentially overpower selling pressure and propel the price beyond the resistance level. Related Reading: PEPE Price Drops More Than 60% From ATH – What Lies Ahead? Technical analysis plays a crucial role as well. Bulls carefully analyze price charts and employ technical indicators to identify patterns, trends, and potential entry points. They look for signals that indicate a breakout or reversal in price movement. OP market cap currently at $912 million. Chart: TradingView.com Altcoins Rally As the news of Ripple’s triumph against the SEC spreads, the crypto market witnessed a major surge. XRP, Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, has skyrocketed by more than 60% at the time of writing. CONGRATS #XRPArmy!!! ITS OUR TIME TO SHINE!!! WE DESERVE IT!!! https://t.co/z8cvChvIfC — wEeZiE {X}💭FireGaryGensler (@NerdNationUnbox) July 13, 2023 This remarkable climb has sparked fervent excitement within the “XRP army” community on Twitter. CoinGecko data indicates that XRP is currently trading above $0.76. In addition to XRP’s extraordinary rally, several other altcoins have also enjoyed significant gains. Altcoins such as Solana, Polygon, and Cardano, which were previously subject to scrutiny and classified as potential securities by the SEC, have reaped the benefits of this rising tide in the crypto market. (This site’s content should not be construed as investment advice. Investing involves risk. When you invest, your capital is subject to risk). Featured image from

Celsius 'pleased' with resolutions amid $4.7B FTC fine

A community member responded that they were also “pleased” to see former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky charged with multiple crimes.

How to use index funds and ETFs for passive crypto income

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Congressman Torres demands an investigation of the SEC’s deal with Prometheum

The United States Securities Exchange Commission might be investigated for a “haphazard and heavy-handed approach to digital assets.”

Google's Bard overcomes EU hurdles, expands territories and capabilities

The new features include the capability to hear spoken responses, upload images for prompts and utilize the AI tool to analyze photos.