Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov Calls Out 'Decentralization Theater' in Crypto Industry

Pixelmon has partnered with Avalanche to launch its upcoming mobile game Warden’s Ascent, while keeping its core assets on Ethereum. The move aims to expand beyond the current Web3 user base and launch more games on Avalanche.

WalletConnect believes in Smart Sessions, a new standard for an AI-powered internet future, aiming to reduce wallet popups and delegate permissions to AI agents for seamless onchain experiences.

The sports tipster industry, valued at $148.8 billion, lacks transparency for buyers. AI agent Billy Bets aims to revolutionize the industry by providing on-chain visibility into its betting picks and strategies, attracting notable investors like Coinbase Ventures and Serge Ibaka.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed support for former DOGE staffers, offering them positions at Coinbase to help create a more efficient financial system. Armstrong's invitation follows DOGE's controversial history and Musk's recent distancing from the agency.

Former Cred Inc. executives pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, admitting to misleading customers about the company's financial health. Cred filed for bankruptcy in 2020, with customers claiming over $140 million in losses.

The French Interior Minister plans to convene with cryptocurrency professionals to address the recent surge in ransom kidnappings, following a series of violent incidents in France. The meeting aims to enhance security measures and raise awareness of potential risks within the industry.

Standard Chartered is partnering with FalconX to enhance crypto services for institutional investors, leveraging the bank's infrastructure and FX capabilities. FalconX plans to focus on Singapore clients initially, with future expansion in Asia, the Middle East, and the U.S.

Pro-crypto lawmakers are urging the Treasury to reconsider how the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) affects digital asset holdings. The recent tax law and accounting rule convergence could lead to U.S. companies facing higher taxes than foreign competitors.

In Paris, a woman and her child, relatives of a French crypto industry figure, were victims of an attempted kidnapping. The assailants tried to force them into a van, but the woman fought back, leading to their escape. This incident is part of a series of violent crimes targeting crypto-related individuals globally.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury note yield rose above 4.5% due to a temporary tariff rollback between the U.S. and China, impacting Federal Reserve policy outlook. Bitcoin is trading near its all-time high of $104,000, influenced by market sentiment and inflation data.