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What is HTTP 402, and why does it matter? The web was not really built with payments in mind, especially not for autonomous agents or machines. But with the rise of AI and decentralized finance (DeFi), the need for seamless, native digital payments has never been more urgent.  Coinbase x402 announced a new open protocol … Read more

Nasdaq-listed BTCS Inc. to boost ETH holdings with $57.8M raise

Publicly-traded firm BTCS Inc. announced a $57.8 million financing agreement led by investment firm ATW Partners to purchase Ether as it expands its blockchain infrastructure strategy.  The Rockville, Maryland-based company announced the deal on May 14, stating that the move will allow it to expand validator node operations and build recurring revenue from Ether (ETH) … Read more

Yat Siu argues that ownership of the intangible drives innovation.

Opinion by: Yat Siu, executive chairman and co-founder, Animoca Brands A discussion on digital property rights, copyright, intellectual property, the open metaverse, AI and value without physical form. When I attend conferences and similar public events, someone almost always approaches me to ask how cryptographic tokens (fungible or non-fungible) can have value even though tokens … Read more

$3.1 Billion at Stake Tomorrow!

On May 15th, **COINOTAG News** reported that Deribit is set to witness an unprecedented expiration of over **$3.1 billion** in **BTC** and **ETH** options. Scheduled for tomorrow at **16:00 (UTC+8)**, this significant event encapsulates **$26.6 billion** in notional value for Bitcoin, exhibiting a **Put/Call Ratio** of **0.99** and a Max Pain level of **$100,000**. In … Read more

Bitcoin Faces Critical $100,000 Support as Analysts Predict Potential for $2 Trillion Market Cap Rebound

Bitcoin’s bullish trajectory is gaining momentum, with analyst Filbfilb emphasizing the significance of the psychological barrier at $100,000 as support while market cap growth strives for the elusive $2 trillion mark. As BTC battles to reclaim its six-figure valuation, the market dynamics reveal a potential altcoin resurgence, adding layers to this intriguing narrative. Filbfilb notes, … Read more

Google Cloud to Enhance Security for Crypto Transactions and Digital Asset Management With Inabit

Inabit, a provider of secure cryptocurrency management solutions, has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance security for cryptocurrency transactions and digital asset management. This partnership will leverage Google Cloud’s Confidential Computing platform to create secure environments where cryptocurrency private keys remain encrypted and inaccessible, even during active use. The collaboration comes in response … Read more