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Opera Crypto Browser integrates Coin98 to bolster Web3 accessibility in Southeast Asia

[ad_1] Opera Crypto Browser, a Web3-focused project for facilitating navigation across decentralized applications (DApps), games and metaverse platforms, has announced a partnership with Coin98, a Southeast Asia-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, to bolster Web3 accessibility. Following the integration of Coin98, users of Opera’s Crypto Browser will be able to tap into the platform’s range of multichain NFTs, decentralized exchanges (DEXs), cross-chain bridges, and asset swaps, as well as the ability to
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Solflare to let users manage Solana CeFi and DeFi accounts in one app with FTX integration

[ad_1] On Thursday, Solana-native wallet Solflare released a new integration with cryptocurrency exchange FTX.com and FTX.us to simply portfolio management for Solana users. As told by Solflare, it would make transfers between one's custodial and non-custodial balances trivial by enabling users to manage FTX funds directly from their Solflare web extension and later via the mobile wallet. Of course, FTX know-your-customer rules would still apply to link one's exchange accounts
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Policy think tank asks Philippine government to ban Binance over promotions

[ad_1] Local think tank Infrawatch PH has sent a letter to the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), urging the government agency to launch an investigation against crypto exchange Binance for promotions without permits. The letter alleged that the crypto exchange has been targeting Filipino consumers with unregistered promotions that are being casually posted on social media platforms. Terry Ridon, the Convenor for Infrawatch PH, said that Binance disregards Philippine
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Animoca, WeMade, Samsung Next back Web3 studio to develop open-source games

[ad_1] Community-driven gaming firm, Planetarium Labs, has raised $32 million in Series A funding, backed by Animoca Brands, Samsung Next and WeMade. The funds will be used to build a blockchain-based gaming ecosystem in which players can participate in the game network while also allowing members of the community a seat at the table.According to the announcement on Thursday, the firm is developing a gaming environment based on Libplanet blockchain
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Crema hacker returns $8M, keeps $1.6M in deal with protocol

[ad_1] The hacker who exploited Solana-based liquidity protocol Crema Finance on July 2 returned most of the funds but was allowed to keep $1.6 million as a white hat bounty.The bounty, 45,455 Solana (SOL), is worth a generous 16.7% of the $9.6 million Crema lost initially, which forced the protocol to suspend services. Crema’s team began an investigation to identify the hacker by tracking their Discord handle and tracing the
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WSJ editorial slams SEC’s ‘bewildering’ Bitcoin ETF denials

[ad_1] The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board has come out swinging against Gary Gensler’s “legendary” resistance to approving a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The hard-hitting opinion piece, published on Wednesday, July 6 called out the Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for overt inconsistencies in how the commission handles applications for Bitcoin-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) compared to more traditional assets and other commodities.So far, Gensler’s SEC has rejected every proposal
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Crypto owners banned from working on US Government crypto policies

[ad_1] US government officials who privately own cryptocurrencies are now banned from working on regulations and policies that could affect the value of digital assets.A new advisory notice released by the US Office of Government Ethics (OGE) on Tuesday stated that the de minimis exemption — which allows for the owners of securities who hold an amount below a certain threshold to work on policy related to that security —
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Nifty Newsletter, June 29–July 5

[ad_1] In this week’s newsletter, read about Binance’s partnership with the most-followed TikToker Khaby Lame. Check out how Vincenzo Sospiri Racing will use NFTs to authenticate car parts and how NFTs will gradually appear on Facebook and other Meta-owned apps. Meanwhile, an NFT licensing platform that aims to connect Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) owners to brands has noted that hundreds have signed up. And, don’t forget about this week’s
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Circle looks to reaffirm commitment to transparency as USDC market share soars

[ad_1] The cryptocurrency market has experienced a turbulent period as of late, with several firms filing for bankruptcy or shutting down. Voyager Digital announced its bankruptcy on Wednesday, becoming the second crypto lender to default following Three Arrows Capital.In the light of present market circumstances, Circle has sought to reaffirm its commitment to openness and user security in a blog post published on Tuesday. Jeremy Fox, CFO of Circle, said that his