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Bitcoin is on the verge of something big, nearing the $100,000 mark, as the crypto market pulses with excitement. What started as cautious optimism is now a full-blown rally fueled by the potential for friendlier US regulations. With President-elect Trump showing support for digital assets, the market has surged by $1 trillion since his election. It’s clear—Bitcoin is not just a top gainer; it’s setting the pace for the future of crypto. Now, let’s turn our focus to the other tokens riding high on this market uptrend.   Biggest Crypto Gainers Today – Top List Today’s top crypto gainers include Mantle, which led the pack with a remarkable 13.38% surge, followed by Qtum, which saw an impressive 12.85% increase. Ethereum Name Service rose 7.37%, and Uniswap showed solid growth with a 6.08% jump. Among these, Mantle shines the brightest, hitting a new high, with its price continuing to climb after its recent collaboration with Flipside Crypto. Mean...

In the crypto market, trends can shift overnight, and today, the top trending crypto coins on DEXTools are stealing the spotlight: OVR, DRIP, and Rabbit. These projects stand out for their market performance and for their innovative approaches that go beyond typical crypto hype. Staying updated on the latest trends is crucial for investors, providing the chance to spot opportunities before they gain widespread attention. In an industry where timing is everything, tracking trending projects gives a competitive edge and helps make informed decisions aligned with market momentum. Top Trending Crypto Coins on DEXTools OVR is reshaping digital ownership by merging augmented reality (AR) with Web3, creating unique geo-localized spaces on its platform. DRIP is using a deflationary token model to gradually reduce supply, increasing scarcity and potentially boosting long-term value. Meanwhile, Rabbit is offering a robust multi-functional DeFi wallet that combines staking, asset management, a...

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Upland, a web3 strategy game with over three million accounts, distributed over $13.5 million to players ’ PayPal accounts in December 2023. In a press release, Upland said this pointed to their commitment to empowering players with real-world value through virtual experiences. You might also like: Moxy, Upland could lead new era of decentralized play and creation Players can earn revenue through gameplay, strategic investments, and creations within Upland. This can be converted into Upland’s in-game currency (UPX) or directly withdrawn into USD via PayPal. Upland’s partnership with Tilia, a payment platform designed specifically for the GameFi industry, processed these payments. Their involvement allowed Upland to bridge the gap between the virtual and real worlds. Moreover, Upland remained compliant ...

A Harvard scholar argues that the authorities should swiftly introduce taxation on Metaverse earnings to potentially enhance governmental revenue streams. In a recent research paper titled “Taxing the Metaverse”, Harvard legal scholar and Yeshiva University law professor Christine Kim has put forth a compelling argument advocating for extending traditional tax principles to the burgeoning metaverse. The paper explores the metaverse’s capacity to foster wealth creation within its ecosystem, a phenomenon that she believes should be brought under the purview of existing tax codes. She further notes that the economic activities within the metaverse align with the established Haig-Simons and Glenshaw Glass definitions of income, warning that excluding it could transform the metaverse into a tax haven. Recent statistics reveal a surge in metaverse spending, which has already eclipsed $120 billion. Projections indicate that it might escalate to a staggering market value ...

In light of recent data privacy concerns, this CEO suggests that centralized power should never gain too much control over individuals. Data privacy has come a long way since the widespread use of technology kicked off in the early 2000s. Now, every click, Tweet and Instagram post makes up a personal data footprint that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with people’s fundamental rights as one of the most valuable assets each individual possesses.  Recent revelations about the extent of data trading and misuse have cast a spotlight on the urgent need for stronger safeguards. People’s digital footprints, consisting of personal information voluntarily shared online or unknowingly collected through various services, have become lucrative commodities. The scale of this trade raises significant concerns about privacy violations and the erosion of personal agency. This is evidenced by regulators in the European Union defining rules around the right of access known as the General Data Protection Re...

Forget about scarcity — this game aims to produce over 60 million NFTs as part of the gamified NFT minting experience. Gaming has become one of the most prolific industries impacted by blockchain technology. From in-game transactions to nonfungible tokens (NFTs), the gaming space has taken full advantage of blockchain development. Accounting for almost half of the blockchain activity in early 2023, blockchain gaming is the market’s leading Web3 transformation. DappRadar’s industry report shows that more than 1.15 million users are actively using their wallets for blockchain gaming, skyrocketing the Web3-gaming-related activities within the space to 7.4 billion transactions. As Web3 gaming becomes a mainstream attraction, investments in the blockchain space are following user interest as well. According to another report, over $7.6 billion was raised by Web3 gaming and metaverse projects in 2022. The fast-growing environment for Web3 Gaming enables projects to blend different aspects o...

A new NFT warranty service says that protecting collectible digital assets of value can help provide “a sense of security and trust” and encourage new users. The Web3 space has seen its fair share of exploits in the recent past with more than $320 million exploited by hackers in the first quarter of 2023 alone. For many users, particularly prospective users, having security for digital assets is a top priority.  A new nonfungible token (NFTs) warranty service from Web3 payment provider Wert and InsurTech service Avata is trying to troubleshoot the gap in asset Security for collectors both active and prospective. According to the announcement the opt-in warranty for NFTs will cover up to 90% of the value of the digital assets for any NFTs that are compromised at the hands of a smart contract hack. Cointelegraph spoke with George Basiladze, the co-founder and CEO of Wert, who said a solution like this helps bridge the "trust" gap, while offering needed protection to an array o...

NFTs are purchased for a variety of reasons but according to a new survey from CoinGecko, the majority buy them for utility and long-term profits. Utility and long-term profits have been ranked as the top reason s for buying non-fungible Tokens (NFTs), according to a Survey conducted by CoinGecko and Blockchain Research Lab. An April 10 CoinGecko report found most considered how much utility an NFT collection offers and the benefits of holding the token before buying with over 77% of respondents saying using an NFT for its “intended function” had some level of importance out of the 11 listed reasons for buying an NFT. However, 15.7% responded they were "neutral" about utility and 6.7% felt it was "not important" in the decision-making process before buying an NFT. 343 responses were examined in a survey of NFT and crypto users who ranked their top reasons for buying NFTs. Source: CoinGecko The potential for long-term profits came in as the second most crucial fac...

The Heterosis project allows users to collect breedable, dynamic NFTs of digital flowers, all housed in a metaverse rendition of London’s National Gallery. The world of Web3 offers users the opportunity to recreate their digital identity and explore new avenues of creative expression and individuality. This is more so as nonfungible tokens (NFTs) become more dynamic and personalizable. On March 8, a new project from Snark.art and OG.Art called, Heterosis, launched a collection of dynamic NFT flowers, which are breedable and customizable by holders. After the initial mint of the NFT flower, users are able to look into the greater catalog of flowers available and begin to “breed” flowers to create a hybrid species. According to the project’s announcement, when a new flower trait is discovered, it spreads across the entire population, “just like the diversification in nature works.” Heterosis flower. Source: Heterosis Flower collectors who want to hybridize their NFT blossom must pay a...

Access to the internet and mobile services is not as widespread as most think, and blockchain can serve as a remedy. The Web3 space is rapidly taking over the crypto world, and it could soon become part of the traditional telecom industry as well. According to the latest DappRadar industry report, Web3 platforms and blockchain-based applications attracted more unique active wallets in 2022, which skyrocketed to 2.37 million from 1.58 million in 2021. This rapid growth in popularity of blockchain-based platforms is also set to enter the telecom industry, with companies already working on innovative projects. So, what are the benefits of a Web3 telecom service? Reaching new audiences One of the main challenges for telecom service providers is managing costs and reaching audiences in countries where the main population is underprivileged. Bringing communications services to these areas of the world is important but difficult to achieve. This is where blockchain technology and an intercon...