Author: Kryptonews

OKX, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the delisting of eight crypto tokens from its spot trading platform, effective June 20, 2025.  The decision was based on the exchange’s periodic review of listing standards. Moreover, it has sent most tokens into a free fall. NULS (NULS) saw the largest double-digit decline, while Nano (XNO) bucked the trend. OKX Delists 8 Altcoins According to the official announcement, the delisted tokens include Alchemix (ALCX), NULS (NULS), Measurable Data (MDT), BORA (BORA), Cortex (CTXC), Nano (XNO), Venom (VENOM), and DappRadar (RADAR). These coins will be removed from trading against the USDT…

On June 16, Singapore-based agricultural commodities company, Davis Commodities Limited, has just revealed a $30 million strategic initiative that merges Bitcoin reserves and Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. With this announcement, Davis Commodities is not just hedging against inflation. The firm is becoming a pioneer at the intersection of traditional agriculture and decentralized finance (DeFi).  According to the official press release, the company is allocating 40% of the raised funds ($12 million) into Bitcoin reserves. To justify this move, the company highlighted Bitcoin’s proven track record as an inflation hedge and high-growth asset.  “Our $30 million fundraising initiative is a pivotal…

At the start of December, the Ethereum community bootstrapped the new beacon chain proof-of-stake consensus mechanism — the foundation of Ethereum’s long-term and sustainable home. The launch was a resounding success, and the operation of the beacon chain has proved, thus far, stable and robust. As I write these words, the beacon chain is live with more than 2.5M ETH securing its consensus. So this is the “state of eth2” today. But what’s next? What’s on the horizon, and where are we going? This post aims to provide high level context on the state of Ethereum’s eth2 upgrade — an…

Zach Anderson Jun 15, 2025 03:48 Explore the latest dApps on BNB Chain, including innovations in DeFi, AI, and Web3 gaming. Discover new projects like PicWe and Agentify that are driving the ecosystem forward. The BNB Chain ecosystem continues to expand with the introduction of new decentralized applications (dApps) covering diverse areas such as DeFi, AI, and Web3 gaming. According to the BNB Chain blog, several innovative projects have been highlighted for the week of June 3rd to June 9th, showcasing the vibrant growth within the blockchain community. Emerging Projects on BNB Chain…

The relentless march of time continues, and with it comes a key event in the Bitcoin ecosystem: the halving. This pre-programmed adjustment to Bitcoin’s block reward has historically triggered significant debate and speculation about its impact on miners and the broader cryptocurrency market. Let’s delve into the halving process and consider potential reactions. Understanding the Bitcoin Halving Every 210,000 blocks mined, roughly every four years, the reward given to Bitcoin miners for validating transactions is cut in half. This mechanism is designed to control the inflation rate of Bitcoin and ensure that the total supply never exceeds 21 million coins.…

The team behind Polyhedra Network reported several factors that likely contributed to an 83% price crash of its ZKJ token on Sunday.In a Monday X post, Polyhedra attributed five significant factors causing Polyhedra Network (ZKJ) to fall to $0.32 from $1.92 within hours — a drop of more than 80%. According to the blockchain project, there were “significant token deposits stemming from a coordinated on-chain liquidity attack, substantial deposits by Wintermute into centralized exchanges, and cascading liquidations on these exchanges.”Polyhedra said several wallets had “coordinated a liquidity attack with an egregious malicious attempt,” with withdrawals targeting a ZKJ/KOGE liquidity pool…

The Louvre in Paris closed on Monday, leaving visitors and tourists frustrated and confused during the start of the city’s busiest tourist season. The museum is the most popular in the world, reporting around 8.7 million visitors to its galleries last year. However, that popularity has also led the museum to a “breaking point,” the Associated Press reported Monday. During a “routine internal meeting,” museum docents, ticket sellers, and security workers announced a spontaneous strike to protest working conditions due to overcrowding and understaffing. While the museum has closed due to strikes in the past, few have come without notice,…

Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, has long been a subject of both fascination and controversy. One of the most persistent and heated debates surrounding it revolves around its energy consumption and environmental impact. The Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, which underpins Bitcoin’s security and functionality, necessitates significant computational power, leading to significant electricity usage. This has sparked widespread debate on the sustainability and ethical implications of the blockchain network.## The Energy Cost of Secure TransactionsBitcoin’s PoW system requires miners to solve complex cryptographic puzzles to validate transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain. This process, known as mining, consumes vast…

In brief Geoffrey Hinton warned that artificial intelligence could surpass human intelligence and become uncontrollable. He outlined threats from both human misuse and autonomous AI, including cyberattacks, misinformation, and biological weapons. Hinton called profit motives one of the key reasons AI development won’t slow down. Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as the “Godfather of AI,” issued his starkest warning yet in a new interview, cautioning that artificial intelligence poses not only a threat to jobs, but also an existential risk to humanity as a whole as the world races toward superintelligent machines.Speaking on the “Diary of a CEO” podcast, Hinton outlined…

Coinbase is facing backlash from crypto users after sponsoring the 250th anniversary celebration of the US Army in Washington, D.C. In a June 16 X post, Adam Cochran, a partner at venture capital firm Cinneamhain Venture, said he would be exiting his positions at Coinbase — stocks, bonds, and moving crypto assets — following the exchange’s sponsorship of the military parade.Cochran criticized the company for taking a political stance despite having previously said it would not advocate for certain causes. “[W]hile I don’t agree with being political silent (obviously) I can justify a business choosing to remain politically neutral and…