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08/07/2025

New post added at Blockchain is the missing link for gaming.Opinion by: Kin Wai Lau, CEO of ZKcandyMany people still don’t see the point of using blockchain in games. It’s a powerful tool that drives ownership and trading but is not vital for most gameplay types. The rise of AI shifts the equation. Blockchain isn’t just a bonus feature for games enhanced with artificial intelligence — it’s critical for building consistent gameplay. Fast processors and cloud servers are not enough anymore. AI agents and players need blockchain to enable a truly social gaming experience, where achievements can be recorded and carried across different titles, turning games into connected social ecosystems. Without decentralized infrastructure, agentic gameplay risks becoming a centralized walled garden where progress is temporary, creations are locked in, and experience is limited. Disposable creationsToday’s AI can build a personalized game flow as it learns and adapts in real time. But when AI runs within a centralized entity, its creations remain disposable, owned and monetized by corporations. Player interactions are stored privately on corporate servers. Memories and evolving character relationships die if the server shuts down. Game progress, AI agent evolution and generated content are tied to the lifecycle of a game session, account or corporate policy. If a player restarts the game or a publisher pulls the plug, all creations and achievements risk going in vain. When AI agents forget what they did yesterday, emerging storylines can’t unfold consistently, and NPCs don’t get smarter.If the user owned at least part of the generated content, this could solve the problem, but the centralized nature of games doesn’t permit this either. Here’s another important thing: When AI adapts to the player, they become co-creators of the game. They build new characters, stories and items, but gamers can’t benefit from their own creations. Creativity gets exploited when players can’t capitalize on their contributions.Memory, ownership and monetizationBlockchain is a.....
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Blockchain is the missing link for gaming. Fernando — August 7, 2025 0 comment Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest Opinion by: Kin Wai Lau, CEO of ZKcandy Many people still don’t see the point of using blockchain in games. It’s a powerful tool that drives ownership and trading...

08/07/2025

New post added at BOB Uses Hybrid Chain Model to Bridge Ethereum and BitcoinLayer-2 blockchain network Build on Bitcoin (BOB) has raised $21 million in strategic funding rounds since December 2024, with $9.5 million secured in its latest round, according to a news release sent to Cointelegraph. Many existing investors have increased their financial commitments in the latest $9.5 million strategic round, including Castle Island, along with new strategic investors Anchorage, Amber Group and sats Ventures. Nic Carter, founding partner of Castle Island, told Cointelegraph why they have decided to double down on their investment: “We also continue to believe that Bitcoin will be the bedrock of DeFi, and we think BOB will be a marquee L2.”Dominik Harz, chief technology officer at BOB, told Cointelegraph the company’s next major milestone is launching the BitVM bridge into production. The bridge will enable native Bitcoin (BTC) to be used in DeFi on BOB and facilitate BTC transfers to other chains.BOB plans to launch BTC-staked finality by the end of 2025, with future upgrades enabling BTC-secured bridges to Solana, Ethereum, Sui and other smart-contract chains.“Users, institutions, apps and wallets everywhere will be able to access native BTC DeFi via BOB,” Harz said.BOB’s testnet recently went live with support from partners including Lombard, Amber Digital and RockawayX. A mainnet launch is planned for the fourth quarter of 2025.Bridging Bitcoin and EthereumBOB uses the hybrid chain model, which combines the security and stability of Bitcoin with the versatility of Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem. BOB is a hybrid because it is simultaneously a member of the Superchain, leveraging the OP Stack as an Ethereum rollup, and also a Bitcoin-secured network, integrating with Babylon for Bitcoin finality via billions of dollars of staked BTC. BOB Hybrid layer-2 structure Source: vlayer devsAs of Thursday, BOB’s total value locked is $212 million, while DeFi TVL is $132.2 million, with 553,000 users.Related: Build on Bitcoin adds ZK-proofs in upgrade toward decentralizationBOB TVL Source: DefiLlamaNative Bitcoin DeFi is on the wayPreviously, Bitcoin DeFi largely relied on centralized.....
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BOB Uses Hybrid Chain Model to Bridge Ethereum and Bitcoin Fernando — August 7, 2025 0 comment Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest Layer-2 blockchain network Build on Bitcoin (BOB) has raised $21 million in strategic funding rounds since December 2024, with $9.5 million secured in...

08/07/2025

New post added at 25 Stocks to Avoid in August, Historically Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ:DLTR) stock nabbed a record high of $116.51 yesterday after an overdue price-target hike from Bernstein to $109 from $86. However, despite a 54.5% year-to-date gain, the discount retailer is entering a period of historical bearishness. Worst Stocks August DLTR is one of the worst stocks to own in August, per Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White. Per the table above that goes back 10 years, the equity averages a monthly loss of 8.2%, finishing the month lower 80% of the time over the past 10 years. This makes it the worst performer on the list, which also happens to feature sector peer Dollar General (DG). A comparable move would continue the recent consolidation pattern the shares have formed in the last few weeks. Other factors working against DLTR is the stock's 14-Day Relative Strength Index (RSI), firmly in "overbought" territory at 72. Also note the ascending trendline in the chart below, an area that has alternated between support and resistance since those April bottoms. DLTR Stock Chart With earnings not until September 10, options are an intriguing route. The equity's Schaeffer's Volatility Index (VIX) of 27% sits in the bottom percentile of its annual range, meaning options traders are pricing in low volatility expectations. ..
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25 Stocks to Avoid in August, Historically Fernando — August 7, 2025 0 comment Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ:DLTR) stock nabbed a record high of $116.51 yesterday after an overdue price-target hike from Bernstein to $109 from $86. However, despite a 5...

08/07/2025

New post added at Why Sandeep Nailwal Is Betting on Himself as Polygon CEOPolygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal is charting a new course for the network, backing a singular leadership model as essential to its future.In an interview with Cointelegraph, Nailwal said the shift away from board-led governance isn’t just a structural change but a strategic response to inefficiencies that have slowed Polygon’s momentum.On June 11, he announced he would take over as CEO of the Polygon Foundation, describing the decision as necessary to bring “clear direction and focused execution” to the project’s next chapter.Now under his sole leadership, the Ethereum scaling project will sunset its zkEVM chain and focus on real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoin payments through Polygon PoS while using its AggLayer to pursue its dream of building the internet of blockchains.Polygon claims to be in good financial condition. Source: Sandeep NailwalNailwal on the “servitude mentality” driving PolygonIn January, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stirred debate by declaring sole authority over decisions regarding the Ethereum Foundation’s leadership.“It’s exactly the same, except I said that I am the director,” Nailwal told Cointelegraph, referring to his own role.After Polygon’s rise in 2021 and 2022, the project sought to “institutionalize” by mirroring the structures of large companies. The Polygon Foundation was overseen by a board — a model that has now been dissolved, leaving Nailwal as the sole decision-maker.POL (formerly MATIC) is down to a $1.7-billion market cap from a peak of around $20 billion. Source: CoinGecko“Things were definitely taking a lot of time. Decisions that should’ve been made in two weeks were sometimes taking two months,” he said.Nailwal said streamlining decision-making doesn’t mean abandoning empathy. He still has what he calls a “servitude mentality,” a leadership style shaped by his upbringing. Both of his grandfathers were servants in a wealthy household, where they met and arranged the marriage of his parents.“I think that history.....
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Why Sandeep Nailwal Is Betting on Himself as Polygon CEO Fernando — August 7, 2025 0 comment Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal is charting a new course for the network, backing a singular leadership model as essential to its future. In an inter...

08/06/2025

New post added at Bitcoin's Return to $120L May Have to Wait Despite a Weakening DollarKey takeaways:Bitcoin (BTC) has historically maintained an inverse relationship with the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar’s strength against a basket of major foreign currencies. While this correlation shifts over time, Bitcoin’s drop below $114,000 on Friday coincided with the DXY climbing to its highest level in more than two months.Traders are now watching for Bitcoin to reclaim the $120,000 mark as the US dollar reversed direction and began showing signs of weakness.US Dollar Index (green, left) vs. BTC/USD (orange, right). Source: TradingView / CointelegraphThe DXY fell to 98.5 on Wednesday after failing to regain the 100 level last Friday. A weaker-than-expected US jobs report for July prompted traders to increase wagers on multiple interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, undermining the dollar’s yield advantage, according to Bloomberg. Reuters also noted inflationary concerns as the US imposed new import tariffs on dozens of trade partners, a move that can raise domestic prices and further pressure monetary policy.Weak USD can boost Bitcoin, but recession fears cap gainsA softer US dollar can be supportive for Bitcoin’s price, yet the opposite may occur if investors anticipate an economic slowdown or turn risk-averse for any reason. For example, between June and September 2024, the DXY declined to 101 from 106, but Bitcoin repeatedly failed to hold above $67,000 and eventually dropped to $53,000 by early September.US Dollar Index (green, left) vs. BTC/USD (orange, right) in 2024. Source: TradingView/CointelegraphOne way analysts gauge market sentiment is by tracking the ICE BofA High Yield Option-Adjusted Spread, a measure of the extra compensation investors demand over risk-free rates for holding lower-rated corporate bonds. This spread incorporates credit and liquidity risks, making it a widely used proxy for risk appetite. A higher reading signals greater caution in markets, while a lower reading suggests investors are more willing to take on risk.ICE BofA high yield option-adjusted spread. Source: TradingView / CointelegraphThe spread spiked briefly in August and September.....
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Bitcoin’s Return to $120L May Have to Wait Despite a Weakening Dollar Fernando — August 6, 2025 0 comment Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest Key takeaways: Bitcoin (BTC) has historically maintained an inverse relationship with the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar....

08/06/2025

New post added at Warren Buffett Just Bought Even More of This Dirt-Cheap Stock Berkshire Hathaway increased its already large SiriusXM stake to 37% of the company. SiriusXM has been beaten down as investors seem less than confident in the future. Management is aggressively cutting costs and rolling out new growth initiatives. 10 stocks we like better than Sirius XM › We recently learned that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) was yet again a net seller of stocks in the second quarter of 2025. We don't yet have all the details about what the Warren Buffett-led conglomerate bought and sold, but we know that several billion dollars' worth of stocks were disposed of. This has been an ongoing trend for Berkshire over the past couple of years. Buffett and his team have unloaded significant portions of the massive investments in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) and have reduced or completely sold several other major stock positions. We also learned of recent dispositions of some Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) and DaVita (NYSE: DVA) shares. Berkshire has even stopped buying back its own shares for the time being, which came as a surprise to many investors after a decline of more than 10% in its share price. However, this isn't to say that Buffett and his stock pickers aren't buying any stocks. In fact, there's one company whose stock Berkshire has continued to buy, and it recently bought even more. Image source: The Motley Fool. According to recent SEC filings, Berkshire bought another 5 million shares of SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) for a cost of about $106.5 million. Of course, an investment of this size isn't exactly massive for Berkshire. In fact, it represents about 0.03% of the company's $344 billion cash stockpile. But it's especially significant because of how much of the satellite radio operator Berkshire owns now. In fact, after this investment -- which is just the latest in a series of additions -- Berkshire now owns 37% of Sirius. The short explanation is that Buffett most likely added more shares of SiriusXM because the stock is extremely cheap. As of this writing,.....
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Warren Buffett Just Bought Even More of This Dirt-Cheap Stock Fernando — August 6, 2025 0 comment Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest Berkshire Hathaway increased its already large SiriusXM stake to 37% of the company. SiriusXM has been beaten down as investors seem less than conf...

08/06/2025

New post added at Flat 17.5% Rate Replaces Exemptions New Brazil crypto tax 2025 On June 12, 2025, Brazil introduced a sweeping new cryptocurrency tax law under Provisional Measure 1303. It replaces the old progressive tax model with a flat 17.5% crypto tax on all capital gains — no matter how much is earned or where the assets are held. The policy ends the long-standing exemption that allowed individuals to sell up to 35,000 Brazilian reais (~$6,300) in crypto each month tax-free.This new Brazil crypto tax 2025 applies across the board — whether your assets are held on local or offshore exchanges, in self-custody wallets or even across decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or staking platforms. All digital asset activities now fall within scope. Tax calculations are made quarterly, and losses can be carried over for up to five previous quarters — a window that will be shortened in 2026.Did you know? Brazil’s overall tax burden reached 32.32% of GDP in 2024, the highest in 15 years, creating strong fiscal motivation behind the comprehensive Brazil tax reform 2025, including the new crypto tax policy. Previous crypto tax rules in Brazil Until now, crypto capital gains in Brazil were taxed under a tiered regime. Small trades enjoyed a generous exemption, and larger profits were taxed progressively:Trades up to 35,000 reais/month were exempt from crypto tax — ideal for small investors and casual traders.Once that threshold was crossed, the following brackets applied:15% tax on gains up to 5 million reaisUp to 22.5% for gains exceeding 30 million reais (~$5.4 million).This meant hobbyists typically paid nothing, medium-scale traders paid moderately, and only the largest investors faced top-tier taxation.Crypto tax impact small investors — Crypto tax exemption scrappedThe most immediate consequence of the new crypto tax rules in Brazil is felt by everyday users. Casual traders who previously.....
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Flat 17.5% Rate Replaces Exemptions Fernando — August 6, 2025 0 comment Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest New Brazil crypto tax 2025 On June 12, 2025, Brazil introduced a sweeping new cryptocurrency tax law under Provisional Measure 1303. It replaces the old progressive tax mode...

08/06/2025

New post added at Disney beats, Uber stock rises, McDonald's sales rebound Yum Brands (YUM) stock fell over 3% on Tuesday after an earnings miss and weaker-than-expected sales in the US amid a tougher consumer environment. "Even with a solid overall top line performance, we have opportunities to improve performance in underperforming regions such as the US and parts of Europe, where challenges stem from gaps in value perception, inconsistent consumer experience, and innovation that has not fully resonated with consumers," Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs said on the earnings call. The Taco Bell parent company reported earnings per share of $1.44 adjusted versus $1.46 expected, according to estimates compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Revenue for the quarter hit $1.93 billion, roughly in line with the $1.94 billion expected. US same-store sales for KFC and Pizza Hut fell 5% year over year. US system sales for Taco Bell grew 6%...
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Disney beats, Uber stock rises, McDonald’s sales rebound Fernando — August 6, 2025 0 comment Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest Yum Brands (YUM) stock fell over 3% on Tuesday after an earnings miss and weaker-than-expected sales in the US amid a tougher consumer environment. .....

08/06/2025

New post added at Crypto Phishing Victim Loses $3M in a single clickA cryptocurrency investor lost $3 million in a phishing scam after signing a malicious blockchain transaction without verifying the contract address, highlighting the risk posed by digital asset scams.A single wrong click was all it took to drain $3 million worth of USDt (USDT) from an investor who failed to verify the contract address before signing the blockchain transaction.“Someone fell victim to a phishing attack, signed a malicious transfer, and lost 3.05M $USDT,” according to a Wednesday X post from blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain. “Stay alert, stay safe. One wrong click can drain your wallet. Never sign a transaction you don’t fully understand.”Wallet “0x2d9” total holdings Source: Nansen Crypto phishing attacks are social engineering schemes in which attackers share fraudulent links to steal victims’ sensitive information, such as private keys to cryptocurrency wallets.Like most investors, the victim probably validated the wallet address by only matching the first and last few characters before transferring the $3 million to the malicious actor. The difference would have been noticeable in the middle characters, often hidden on platforms to improve visual appeal.Related: Lazarus Group laundered over $200M in hacked crypto since 2020Highlighting the need for more investor due diligence, another victim lost over $900,000 worth of digital assets to a sophisticated phishing attack on Sunday, 458 days after unknowingly signing a malicious approval transaction to a wallet-draining scam, Cointelegraph reported.Source: SlowMistThese amounts pale in comparison to the $71 million lost to a wallet poisoning scam in May 2024, which took a surprising turn when the scammer had a change of heart and returned the $71 million in two weeks after folding to the growing pressure from global blockchain investigators who revealed the attacker’s potential Hong Kong-based IP address.Related: CrediX recovers $4.5M in crypto after successful exploit negotiationCrypto phishing attacks top security concern of 2024Hackers are gradually shifting their focus from code to exploiting vulnerabilities in.....
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Crypto Phishing Victim Loses $3M in a single click Fernando — August 6, 2025 0 comment Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest A cryptocurrency investor lost $3 million in a phishing scam after signing a malicious blockchain transaction without verifying the contract address, highligh...

08/06/2025

New post added at John Smedley Raises $30.5M For New Game On EtherlinkJohn Smedley, a gaming industry veteran and former CEO of Daybreak Game Company (formerly Sony Online Entertainment), is making his first foray into Web3 gaming with a new AAA shooter featuring Tezos layer-2 (L2) blockchain Etherlink.The Smedley-led Distinct Possibility Studios (DPS) has raised $30.5 million in a funding round led by the gaming-focused venture capital firm Bitkraft and the European hedge fund management company Brevan Howard, according to a statement shared with Cointelegraph on Thursday.The funds will be used to develop its new open-world massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS), Reaper Actual, which it says will integrate Etherlink to enable tradeable Web3 components like characters, bases, skins and more.“The Tezos Foundation and the development team behind Etherlink share our vision about the game being the most important thing,” Smedley told Cointelegraph. “The developers have prioritized building a chain that reflects this; it’s right there in their tagline: Play, Own, Trade.”Big Smedley’s games: EverQuest and Planetside 2Smedley is most famous in the gaming industry for co-creating EverQuest, a 3D fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) released by Sony Online Entertainment in March 1999.He also co-developed a free-to-play MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2, which featured large-scale battles supporting up to 2,000 concurrent players across massive areas of continents.The latest funding round supports the accelerated development of Reaper Actual, a new AAA shooter that will be available on Steam, the Epic Games Store and via reaperactual.com upon launch.Related: Pudgy Penguins debuts play-to-win game on TONSmedley teased the new game in an X post in March, showing a photo next to Planetside 2 creative director Matt Higby and Fallout artist Tramell Ray Isaac.John Smedley (left) next to Matt Higby and Tramell Isaac teasing a new DPS game in March 2025. Source: John SmedleyThe DPS team will be announcing its “Foundation” Alpha release in.....
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John Smedley, a gaming industry veteran and former CEO of Daybreak Game Company (formerly Sony Online Entertainment), is making his first foray into Web3 gaming with a new AAA shooter featuring Tez…

08/06/2025

New post added at Coinbase stock hit with analyst downgrade citing 'limited support' for current valuation Coinbase (COIN) got downgraded by analysts at Compass Point who questioned whether its valuation was sustainable. The analysts changed Coinbase's rating to Sell from Neutral and lowered its price target to $248 from $330 per share. The new price target represents a 21% decline from Friday's close. "While we remain constructive on the current crypto cycle, we expect a choppy 3Q alongside weak August/September seasonality and waning retail interest in crypto treasury stocks," Compass Point analyst Ed Engel wrote on Sunday night. "As such, we see limited support for COIN's valuation if crypto markets sell off further," he noted. The development comes after the crypto platform's stock plunged 14% on Friday, its biggest intraday drop since April, after the company's quarterly earnings report showed that revenue last quarter took a hit from lower trading volume. Compass Point pointed to Coinbase's Subscription & Services (S&S) revenue, which came in at $655.8 million versus Wall Street estimates for $715.2 million. S&S includes plans such as Coinbase One, a monthly subscription product that offers no trading fees and other perks "Investors place a higher premium on these recurring fees, thus disappointing S&S fees have a more pronounced impact on COIN's valuation," Engel wrote. The analyst also pointed out that increasing stablecoin competition will likely put downward pressure on the valuation for Coinbase and its partner, Circle (CRCL). Read more: Can you buy crypto with a credit card? See the pros and cons. The issuer of digital tokens backed by the US dollar shares part of its interest income revenue with Coinbase. Engel and his team also said they believe interest in crypto treasury stocks such as Strategy (MSTR), the largest public holder of bitcoin, is declining, limiting the ability for companies to raise money for more token purchases, essentially crypto's upside in the near term. The analyst noted Strategy has recently slowed purchases of bitcoin. "With Strategy buying $18bn BTC YTD, MSTR's pivot removes another layer of.....
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Coinbase stock hit with analyst downgrade citing ‘limited support’ for current valuation Fernando — August 6, 2025 0 comment Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest Coinbase (COIN) got downgraded by analysts at Compass Point who questioned whether its valuation was sustainable. Th...

08/06/2025

New post added at Warren Buffett Misses $850M in Bitcoin Gains by Sticking to Cash in H1 2025Key takeaways:Berkshire Hathaway posted a headline profit of $12.3 billion in the second quarter of 2025, according to its latest filings. A closer look reveals a rougher story, however, especially when it comes to missed hedging opportunities from ignoring Bitcoin (BTC).Bitcoin could’ve softened Berkshire’s $4.60 billion equity lossThe Warren Buffett-led conglomerate took a massive $5 billion impairment hit on its Kraft Heinz stake during the quarter, contributing to $4.60 billion in equity method investment losses for the year’s first half. Net earnings are down sharply from the same period last year, and the firm’s stock has lagged behind both Bitcoin and the S&P 500 in 2025, especially after Buffett announced that he would step down from the CEO position.As of Tuesday, Berkshire shares are up just 3.55% year-to-date. By contrast, the S&P 500 has gained 7.51%, while Bitcoin is up 16.85%. BRK.A, SPX, BTC/USD year-to-date performance. Source: TradingViewBerkshire held $100.49 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the end of June, most of it parked in short-term Treasury bills and low-yield instruments.Berkshire’s cash holdings. Source: Q2 EarningsIf just 5% of that capital had been allocated to Bitcoin at the beginning of 2025, it would have delivered over $850 million in unrealized gains by August, based on BTC’s 16.85% year-to-date return.Source: Carl B MengerThat hypothetical Bitcoin gain wouldn’t have erased the Kraft Heinz shortfall but would have meaningfully offset the loss. Related: How much Bitcoin can Berkshire Hathaway buy?It also would’ve given Berkshire more flexibility since the company hasn’t conducted stock buybacks in the first half of the year.BTC beats Berkshire’s top holdings in 2025The missed BTC gains put into perspective just how much Berkshire’s conservative approach has cost in relative performance.For instance, the cryptocurrency has outperformed Berkshire’s top three stock holdings — Apple (AAPL), American Express (AXP) and Coca-Cola (KO) — so far in 2025, as shown below.BTC/USD vs. AAPL, AXP, and KO year-to-date returns. Source: TradingViewThe irony.....
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Warren Buffett Misses $850M in Bitcoin Gains by Sticking to Cash in H1 2025 Fernando — August 6, 2025 0 comment Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest Key takeaways: Berkshire Hathaway posted a headline profit of $12.3 billion in the second quarter of 2025, according to its latest fi...

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