Web traffic to cryptocurrency exchanges increased by 8% in October, culminating in a recent price rally catalyzed by the 2024 US Presidential election.

Here is your ultimate guide to DApps, unveiling the potential of blockchain-based apps, their benefits, challenges and the future they hold.

Discover how smart contracts automate and secure blockchain transactions, their benefits, applications in DeFi, real estate and the challenges they face.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index surged to its highest score in nearly seven months on Nov. 10 as Bitcoin breached $81,000.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju predicts that the price of Bitcoin will crash to $59,000 by the end of this year, but other analysts are more bullish on the cryptocurrency’s price moving forward.

It has been a bloodbath for some unlucky traders as the price of Bitcoin spiked to another new all-time high.

Bitcoin is gaining political importance after Trump’s presidential election win, and investors have “no excuses” for not holding Bitcoin, says NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro.

Millennium’s ex-portfolio manager Benoit Bosc and Pimco’s former executive vice president Michael Bressler left their posts to set up a new crypto consultancy firm, x2B.

Crypto analytics platform Nansen is expanding beyond Ethereum by moving into Bitcoin through a partnership with the BTC L2 network Bitlayer.

Tokenized US Treasurys are expected to hit a $3 billion market cap in 2024, fueled by high demand for stable digital assets.

Discover how Bitcoin miners are shifting from debt to equity financing, embracing diversification into AI and high-performance computing as new revenue streams.

Explore how centralized cloud providers may limit your business and why decentralized solutions can unlock greater efficiency and innovation for developers.

Ethena’s $2.7 billion TVL highlights the demand for synthetic stablecoins, but USDT reliance raises risks, while other projects prioritize resilience and transparency.

Learn how Itheum’s use of data NFTs and omnichain technology enhances data ownership and sharing and solves critical challenges in data management for AI and gaming.

Crypto.com’s US exchange has listed four new derivatives contracts hedging against price volatility for memecoins including PEPE, FLOKI, and BONK.

High-risk DeFi loans are soaring after the elections, just months after Curve’s founder was liquidated for over $100 million.

A Web3 professional says DeFi needs regulation because it’s not decentralized, as contracts and service providers are involved in the industry.

Trump’s presidential victory is creating hopes for an Ether rally, driven by the potential of more regulatory clarity for the crypto industry and declining interest rates in the world’s largest economy.

BlueNoroff — a North Korean state-sanctioned hacking group — is back with a new form of malware targeting crypto firms via MacOS computers.

Norges Bank supports the EU’s MiCA regulation as Norway considers CBDC integration, potentially adding further rules to ensure financial stability.

Vitalik Buterin introduced “info finance,” leveraging blockchain and AI to crowdsource accurate predictions.

Ethereum reached $3,200, driven by increased DeFi adoption and Bitcoin’s surge above $79,000.

Edward Snowden critiques Solana’s VC-heavy origins at Near’s Redacted event, stressing decentralization’s role in countering AI surveillance.

The WalletConnect Foundation and Reown reveal their new WalletGuide and a set of quality standards criteria for digital asset wallets.

How DeFi can address the challenges posed by centralized market makers in the crypto market by promoting fairness and transparency

Infinex founder Kain Warwick told Cointelegraph that with v2, integration speed in the platform would go from two to three months to two to three weeks.

Roland Emmerich, director of Independence Day and numerous other films, is developing a television series based on the “Space Nation” Web3 intellectual property.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority released a report on the state of the metaverse in finance along with a reminder that the same rules governing traditional activities conducted by brokers and dealers apply to businesses experimenting with metaverse technology.

VanEck’s crypto fund has invested in gaming startup Gunzilla Games, maker of Off The Grid, marking the asset manager’s second bet on Web3-enabled gaming.

Mutant Ape Planet creator Aurelien Michel was ordered to forfeit $1.4 million and pay a $15,000 fine.

Cointelegraph investigates the hidden risks of taking financial advice on Crypto Twitter, exposing how influencers can sway markets and impact your investments.

The non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea will be upgraded in December with a new platform to battle the long bear market for digital art.

Mutant Ape NFT ripoff developer avoids a prison sentence, while NFT marketplace OpenSea said it would revamp its platform. All that and more in this week’s Nifty Newsletter!

Crypto on-ramp provider Transak said it will facilitate payments for the upcoming Lamborghini NFT mint.

BNB Chain saw a 283% increase in average daily NFT trading volume in Q3, which was largely driven by whales.

As the Ethereum and Web3 communities gather in Bangkok for Devcon Southeast Asia 2024, this Web3 engagement platform has curated a list of the top side events, parties and networking opportunities to explore during the conference

Independence Day director Roland Emmerich will make a TV series based on a Web3 game, while FINRA says financial rules still apply to the metaverse. All that and more in this week’s Nifty Newsletter!

Asia now leads in blockchain and crypto developer talent globally, surpassing North America in developer market share as US share declines.

Pixels CEO Luke Barwikowski believes Web3 games must prioritize issues like real-user identification and bot detection.

With Grammy-winner Imogen Heap, deadmau5, Disclosure, and more joining KOR Protocol’s advisory board, the Web3 platform aims to empower artists with blockchain-powered tools for fair pay, fan engagement, and IP transparency.

Polkadot 2.0 is set to transform blockchain with improved scalability, flexibility and governance through features like Asynchronous Backing and Elastic Scaling.

Nansen and MetaStreet explore NodeFi and GPUfi opportunities in DePIN networks, promising yields from GPU rentals and token emissions as AI drives demand for computing power.

Traditional audits and bug bounties often hinder new projects and exclude talent due to high costs and gatekeeping. An onchain approach, backed by a professional community, can change this dynamic

Biconomy acquires Klaster to build a Modular Execution Environment that simplifies blockchain for Web3 developers, enabling secure, scalable and user-friendly experiences.

The next 10 years will bring more institutional adoption for Ethereum, but solving the security concerns of the wider crypto space remains a priority.

An annual Web3 event will once again gather the blockchain community to encourage discussions and shape the future of the decentralized space

Google Cloud will contribute to Cronos’ decentralization and security, along with other notable validators like Crypto.com and Blockdaemon.

A Trump administration may lead to a less restrictive SEC Chair and more transparent crypto regulations.

The new feature allows gamers to sign transactions in-game, eliminating the need to exit games to confirm and sign.

The DeFi liquidity protocol already paused operations on both Arbitrum and Avalanche blockchains, as the team investigates the vulnerability.