In a move that screams “we’ve been reading too much sci-fi,” Pi News Media announced via X (formerly Twitter) that PiOnline has officially gone live on the Pi browser. Picture this: you’re floating through space on something called the “Genesis Farm,” where you can cultivate land, grow crops, and harvest returns that may or may not exist outside your imagination. Sounds thrilling, right? Right?! 🌱🚀
Seems like Bitcoin (BTC) took a little tumble, down by 0.54% in the past 24 hours. Not exactly a joyride, but hey, at least it’s not a free fall, right? 🏎️💥
For years, idealistic dreamers (and maybe a few delusional ones) have tried to build communities where blockchain isn’t just a buzzword but the entire foundation. Some wanted to use it for land registries; others aimed for full-blown crypto-powered metropolises. Spoiler: they didn’t all get their happy ending. 😬
According to on-chain data from Arkham, BitMine’s latest acquisition involved 80,325 ETH, a purchase worth about $358 million. Of this, 14,665 ETH valued at $64.7 million came through Galaxy Digital’s over-the-counter desk, executed in six separate transactions. The remaining bulk, over 65,000 ETH worth nearly $293 million, was sourced from FalconX. This series of transactions marks one of the largest institutional Ethereum acquisitions of the year, a testament to BitMine’s unwavering commitment to their digital treasure hunt. 🗝️🔍
From internet jest to financial jest? The first $175 million DOGE treasury is launched, perhaps signaling the dawn of a new era… or just more internet fun.
Bitcoin has tumbled 14% from its $124,500 all-time high, leaving fewer coins in profit and signaling that even crypto whales might be running out of coffee ☕ to stay euphoric.
In a formal epistle to the SEC, Wintermute implored the wise guardians of the financial realm to provide clear guidance on the nature of these enigmatic tokens, lest the crypto markets be cast into the abyss of regulatory purgatory. 🌪️
In the labyrinthine corridors of power, Shayne Coplan, the high priest of Polymarket, proclaimed on the 3rd of September via the modern oracle, X (formerly Twitter):
Just a year ago, Bitcoin at $100,000 seemed as likely as Elon Musk running out of things to tweet. Crypto was in the doghouse after the catastrophic collapses of 2022, and regulators were circling like vultures. Fast forward to today, and the SEC has gone from pit bull to puppy dog, settling lawsuits and softening its stance. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is being embraced by U.S. states, emerging markets, and institutions alike. Truly, what a time to be alive-or at least, what a time to be a blockchain enthusiast. 🎉
At the centre of this curious contraption is XLS-0070, or as one might call it in polite company, “Credentials.” This specification lets issuers wave their magic wands and attest facts about an XRPL account-identity verification, sanctions status, the usual bedroom secrets-without exposing any private paperwork to the cold, unforgiving blockchain. In the words of the XRPL documentation, “The Credentials feature is a set of tools for managing authorization and compliance requirements using the XRP Ledger blockchain, while respecting privacy and decentralization.” Quite the mouthful, isn’t it? Essentially, it borrows the W3C Verifiable Credentials standard, swapping out URLs for XRPL addresses, because URLs were just so last decade.
