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Dogecoin is set to power a range of upcoming mobile games, marking one of the most structured attempts yet to give the cryptocurrency a role.A total of 15 casual games are expected to launch by the end of 2025, with the first release scheduled for August. The games will be built on DogeOS, a new infrastructure layer on the Dogecoin blockchain, and published by PlaysOut, a firm that localises and distributes mobile games internationally.The initiative will allow players to earn Dogecoin through in-game activities, whilst some items and visual features will be tradable as Dogecoin-native NFTs, known as Doginals. The…

Tencent, a Chinese technology and holding company with a global footprint, is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring game developer and publisher Nexon.Representatives from the tech company contacted the family of Nexon founder Kim Jung-ju to explore a potential deal, but no concrete terms have been reached and a deal is not guaranteed, according to Bloomberg.Nexon is the South Korean video game developer behind the MapleStory series, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that first gained popularity in the early 2000s as a traditional PC game.Web3 gaming continues to be a closely watched use case for blockchain technology as…

The current market cycle is characterized by substantial institutional interest in crypto. Businesses worldwide are ramping up efforts to incorporate digital assets into their financial structures. Although Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain the primary focus, Fabian Dori, Chief Investment Officer at digital asset bank Sygnum, stressed that altcoins tied to emerging Web3 ecosystems might experience growing demand. In an exclusive conversation with BeInCrypto, Dori discussed the next wave of institutional adoption and where the market is heading. Institutional Interest Shifts to Altcoins: Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) May Lead the Way There has been a notable shift in market…

Cryptocurrencies were broadly lower on Thursday, with the selloff picking up steam in the early U.S. evening hours.Bitcoin slipped more than 2.5% over the past 24 hours to $105,900, but the declines were far steeper in altcoins, with ether , solana , XRP and dogecoin among those tokens sporting 5%-7% drops.Risk assets in general got off to a poor start Thursday as President Trump threatened renewed tariff measures as the early July deadline for trade deals begins to get near.In addition, with nuclear negotiations with Iran not going well, there were boosted fears of Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear sites.…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum is holding firm above the $2,750 level after retracing slightly from a local high of $2,830 set just a few hours ago. The move marks a strong show of resilience from bulls, as ETH continues to push higher despite broader market uncertainty. Momentum appears to be building, and many analysts are calling for the beginning of an altseason, led by Ethereum’s breakout from a prolonged period of range-bound trading. According to on-chain data from Glassnode, Ethereum has just broken out of a month-long consolidation range. The…

In an opinion piece published in Fortune, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson wrote that the “advantages of blockchain are so compelling that we don’t foresee the shift to digital asset technology being slow or incremental,” echoing the growing positive sentiment some traditional finance institutions have toward crypto.“Indeed, we expect our industry will evolve more in the next five years than in the last 50,” Johnson said. “The pressing question is whether financial institutions will choose to embrace the digital asset wave (and the disruption coming with it), actively fight it or bury its head in the sand.”Johnson noted that blockchain…

Key takeaways:President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill could add over $2.4 trillion to the US debt, accelerating a looming debt crisis and spiking inflation.Inflation and dollar devaluation remain the path of least resistance in the US economy, eroding the real value of cash and bonds.Bitcoin can offer a hedge, but only if held in self-custody, as custodial platforms may not survive a lengthy phase of financial repression.“Devaluations typically occur fairly abruptly during debt crises.” This quote from Ray Dalio’s book, “The Changing World Order,” hits harder today than when the billionaire hedge fund manager first wrote it in 2021. And…

SHIB burn rate spiked to 103,222%, with over 102 million tokens destroyed in 24 hours. Exchange outflows hit 25.19B SHIB, suggesting strong accumulation despite low volatility. Shiba Inu [SHIB] has recorded a staggering 103,222% spike in its 24-hour burn rate, wiping out over 102 million tokens and tightening the circulating supply.  This sharp deflationary move arrives as the broader market sees mixed signals, with SHIB’s price slipping by over 3% in the past day.  However, such an aggressive burn rate could renew bullish sentiment and build speculative momentum.  Historically, SHIB burn spikes have aligned with periods of increased trader interest…

David Plouffe, who worked as an adviser on former US Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign, will be joining Coinbase’s Global Advisory Council.In a Thursday notice, Coinbase said Plouffe would join former lawmakers, industry leaders, and others on the company’s advisory council, seemingly to advise the exchange on policies moving forward in the US and abroad, as well as its role in future elections. The appointment of Plouffe to the council marked one of his first roles in crypto and policy since leaving Harris’ campaign.David Plouffe speaking at Coinbase’s State of Crypto Summit on Thursday. Source: Coinbase“It’s important to…

SEC Chairman advocates for DeFi innovation.Uniswap introduces the v4 Hook Design Lab.ZKsync launches the ZKsync Gateway.EF publishes 1TS initiative report.SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins delivered remarks during the agency’s DeFi and the American Spirit Roundtable, highlighting that decentralized finance (DeFi) embodies key American values such as economic liberty, property rights, and innovation. He also criticized prior SEC leadership for discouraging blockchain participation. Atkins advocated for formal rulemaking, self-custody, and urged regulators to accommodate issuers and intermediaries using DeFi infrastructure. He also proposed exploring a conditional “innovation exemption” to accelerate the development of compliant DeFi products.The Uniswap Foundation launched the Hook…