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August 2024

Mad Lads NFTs soar with US$673K in daily sales

Solana-based Mad Lads led the NFT sales chart on Thursday.

CryptoPunks climbs back to NFT sales lead with over US$704,000

The iconic CryptoPunks collection tops daily NFT sales, with Ethereum leading all chains.

DMarket reclaims NFT sales lead with over US$636,958

DMarket leads all NFTs in daily sales despite a slight drop from the previous day.

CryptoPunks reclaims NFT sales lead with over US$1.6 million

CryptoPunks tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum blockchain sees significant activity.

Polygon’s MKgirl leads daily NFT sales

MKgirl tops NFT sales with over US$1.1 million in a single day.

DMarket snatches NFT sales lead from CryptoPunks

DMarket tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum dominates blockchain transactions.

CryptoPunks leads NFT sales with US$1.29 million

CryptoPunks leads NFT market for third straight day.

Over US$3.58 mln CryptoPunks change hands, as it leads NFT sales for second straight day

The iconic CryptoPunks collection tops daily NFT sales, while owner of the $24 million #5822 CryptoPunk announces sale.

CryptoPunks leads NFT surge with US$825K in daily sales

CryptoPunks tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum blockchain sees slight uptick.

DMarket reclaims top NFT position

DMarket returns to the top of the NFT market after conceding the position to BAYC.

Bored Ape Yacht Club leads NFT sales with US$1.55 million

The Bored Ape Yacht Club collection topped the NFT market with significant sales.

Bored Ape Yacht Club leads daily NFT sales, ending DMarket’s streak

The Bored Ape Yacht Club collection topped the NFT market with significant sales, outperforming other collections and blockchains.

DMarket, Guild of Guardians Heroes continue to lead NFT sales

DMarket tops daily NFT sales for the second consecutive day of this week.

DMarket, Guild of Guardian Heroes lead NFT market

DMarket tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum leads all blockchains.

NFT sales surge led by DMarket and Ethereum

DMarket tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum leads blockchain transactions.

DMarket leads daily NFT sales and beats Ethereum on its own

DMarket tops daily NFT sales for the second consecutive day.

Dmarket NFTs return to the top of the sales chart

DMarket explodes to the top of the NFT market for the first time since May.

CryptoPunks leads NFT sales with over US$663K in a day

The iconic CryptoPunks collection tops daily NFT sales, while Bitcoin leader NodeMonkes came in second.

Pudgy Penguins leads NFT sales with over US$1.14 million

Pudgy Penguins NFT collection tops daily sales, Ethereum blockchain sees significant activity.

Solana’s Mimay leads NFTs as Bitcoin and crypto market plunges

Mimany tops NFT sales with a significant daily increase, outperforming other collections on the Ethereum blockchain.

NodeMonkes leads NFT sales with over US$660K in a day

NodeMonkes NFT collection tops daily sales, Ethereum blockchain sees a dip in transactions.

Ape Finance sends BAYC to the top of the daily NFT market

The Bored Ape Yacht Club collection tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum blockchain sees big volume bump.

July 2024

Solana’s DogeZuki tops daily NFT market

DogeZuki tops daily NFT sales, followed by Solana Monkey Business and Bored Ape Yacht Club.

Guild of Guardian Heroes leads NFT sales with over USS$581K in a day

The Game Girl collection tops daily NFT sales, while Polygon sees a significant increase in transactions.

Solana Monkey Business reclaims top spot with US$679K in sales

Solana Monkey Business tops daily sales for the second time this week.

LockDealNFT leads with US$617,880 in daily sales

LockDealNFT tops the NFT market with significant sales, outperforming other collections on July 24.

SND Genesis Battle Pass leads NFT market as VanEck uses Pudgy Penguins in ETF ad

SND edges Pudgy Penguins despite VanEck using the latter in its latest ETF ad.

Solana Monkey Business leads NFT sales with US$875.91K

SMB’s surge in sales marks a significant uptick in the NFT market.

Solana Monkey Business leads NFT sales with over US$971K

The Solana Monkey Business collection tops the NFT market in daily sales, ending a two-day reign of Gods Unchained.

Gods Unchained leads NFT sales with over US$612K in a day

The Gods Unchained collection tops daily NFT sales, while Ethereum blockchain sees a significant increase in transactions.

Gods Unchained leads NFT sales with over US$930K in a day

The digital collectible card game’s recent surge places it atop the daily NFT market, outperforming other collections with significant sales and buyer engagement.

Alien Cats lead NFT sales with US$1.32 million in a day

The new Alien Cats collection topped CryptoSlam’s NFT sales chart on Monday.

Mocaverse leads NFT sales as MOCA airdrop begins

Mocaverse tops daily NFT sales, followed by CryptoPunks and DMarket, with Ethereum blockchain seeing a significant daily increase.

Governments move over US$100 mln in crypto

German and US governments’ crypto transactions prompt discussions on potential market effects.

Philippines adopts USDT for social security payments

Filipinos now have the option to use cryptocurrency for SSS contributions.

Polymarket bets surge as US election heats up

Decentralized betting platform Polymarket sees over $200M in US election wagers, indicating a shift in political engagement and crypto use.

Trader Roaring Kitty sued over GameStop stock frenzy

Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, faces a lawsuit alleging his social media activity fueled GameStop’s stock volatility.

June 2024

Kraken co-founder backs Trump with US$1 mln crypto donation

Jesse Powell donates US$1 million in crypto to Trump’s presidential campaign.

21Shares files for spot Solana ETF

21Shares files for a spot Solana ETF, a day after VanEck submitted its application for a similar product with the SEC.

Coinbase sues SEC and FDIC for clarity on crypto rules

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase takes legal action against U.S. regulators for transparency and fair regulation.

US offers US$5 mln for capture of “Cryptoqueen” Ruja Ignatova

The U.S. State Department increases the reward for information on the fugitive founder of OneCoin.

South Korean VC Hashed Ventures expands to Abu Dhabi

Hashed Ventures partners with Hub71 to explore MENA’s tech and crypto markets.

VanEck files for Solana ETF

Recent analysis points to a potential bottom in Bitcoin’s value, with key metrics signaling a turning point.

CryptoPunks leads daily NFT sales with over US$1.34 million

CryptoPunks tops daily NFT sales, outperforming other collections, with significant buyer engagement on June 25.

Bitcoin drops below US$60,000 as Mt. Gox repayment looms

Bitcoin’s plunge below $60,000 leads to more than US$300 million in market liquidations, with potential for further declines amid Mt. Gox repayments.

3iQ plans North America’s first Solana ETF

Canadian investment firm 3iQ is set to introduce the first Solana ETF in North America.

Fantom Foundation invests US$120 mln in Sonic blockchain

Fantom Foundation’s $120 million investment aims to expand the Sonic blockchain network, enhancing DeFi accessibility.

Standard Chartered enters crypto trading arena

British bank Standard Chartered launches a crypto trading desk for institutional clients, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Consensys persists in SEC lawsuit for crypto clarity

Ethereum firm Consensys continues its legal battle with the SEC for clear crypto regulations, despite the regulator ending its Ethereum 2.0 probe.

Konami and Avalanche unveil Resella NFT platform.

Konami Digital Entertainment teams up with Avalanche to launch Resella, a platform enhancing NFT transactions and Web3 access.

Stablecoins poised to claim 10% of global economy by 2034, says Circle CEO

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicts a surge in stablecoin adoption, potentially reshaping finance.

Crypto investigator exposes Shkreli as DJT token creator

Blockchain detective ZachXBT identifies Martin Shkreli as DJT token creator, earning a US$150,000 reward from Arkham Intelligence.

Binance fined US$2.25 mln by India for AML breaches

India’s FIU imposes a record fine on Binance for anti-money laundering regulation non-compliance.

Hashdex aims for first dual Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF in the U.S.

Crypto asset manager Hashdex files for a pioneering Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF, targeting SEC approval.

Ethereum’s price soars as SEC probe concludes

Ethereum’s market value rises following SEC’s decision to end its investigation, boosting investor confidence.

TON blockchain’s TVL soars past US$600 mln, signaling growth

The Open Network (TON) has achieved a record Total Value Locked (TVL) of $608 million, indicating a thriving ecosystem and increased investor trust.

Australia’s first Bitcoin ETF to debut on ASX

VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF, launching on ASX, marks a pivotal moment for Australian crypto investment.

SEC crypto enforcement chief resigns, shuts down Pump.Fun rumors

David Hirsch, the SEC’s crypto unit leader, steps down amid heightened scrutiny on cryptocurrency regulation.

Ripple challenges SEC’s US$2 bln fine, cites Terraform precedent

Ripple Labs Inc. seeks a reduced fine from the SEC, arguing for a penalty similar to Terraform Labs’ settlement.

Helio expands Shopify plugin with Solana Pay for diverse crypto transactions

Helio’s latest update to its Shopify plugin via Solana Pay introduces a broader cryptocurrency acceptance and innovative merchant tools.

MicroStrategy to boost Bitcoin holdings further with US$500 mln bond sale

MicroStrategy announces a half billion dollar bond sale to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions.

Telegram’s TON blockchain eclipses Ethereum in daily users

TON blockchain surpasses Ethereum in user activity, leveraging Telegram’s extensive user base for growth.

Terraform Labs to dissolve following US$4.47 billion settlement

Terraform Labs and ex-CEO Do Kwon to pay billions in SEC fraud settlement, marking one of the largest penalties in U.S. history.

Bitcoin price dips ahead of US inflation report and Fed’s decision on interest rates

Strong U.S. economic data has led to a decrease in Bitcoin value as markets brace for Fed’s decision on lending rates.

Ethereum Name Service tops NFT charts sales with over US$4.27 million

Ethereum Name Service tops daily NFT sales, followed by significant activity on Ethereum and Bitcoin blockchains.

ZKsync to distribute billions of tokens airdrop

ZKsync airdrops 3.675 billion tokens to users, enhancing Ethereum’s Layer 2 governance.

South Korea classifies select NFTs as cryptocurrencies

New guidelines by South Korea’s FSC will regulate certain NFTs under cryptocurrency laws.

Friend.tech to leave Base for own blockchain

Friend.tech’s transition to a proprietary blockchain, Friendchain, prompts user concerns and market fluctuations.

The Sandbox raises US$20 mln, achieves unicorn status

The Sandbox secures funding to enhance its metaverse platform and support its creator economy.

Bitcoin falls below US$70,000 after US jobs data and ECB rate cut

Bitcoin falls as U.S. adds 272,000 jobs in May with unemployment rate rising to 4%.

Robinhood acquires Bitstamp in US$200 mln deal

Trading platform Robinhood Markets to expand its crypto services with Bitstamp acquisition.

Florida man admits to US$8.4 mln crypto fraud scheme

Florida resident Juan Tacuri pleads guilty to wire fraud, faces two decades behind bars.