Author: Jeremy Ryan

In the ever-evolving world of eSports and play-to-earn gaming, Apeiron has set a new benchmark with the announcement of its Epic Guild Wars 2024. The event boasts a staggering $1 million prize pool, attracting gamers and guilds from around the globe to participate in one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year. This comprehensive guide delves into the details of the tournament, exploring its structure, strategies for success, and the potential impact on the gaming community. Introduction to Apeiron’s Epic Guild Wars 2024 Apeiron, a leading name in the play-to-earn gaming sector, has recently announced its Epic Guild Wars…

That puts the annualized financing rate at roughly 8% at prevailing rates, charged on the swap exposure and separate from the ETF’s management fee.The U.S. market now has 593 leveraged ETFs holding more than $256 billion, including 426 funds tracking individual stocks, according to Morningstar Direct data.Banks have traditionally supplied much of this financing, but tighter capital and risk requirements have created openings for nonbank firms including Ripple Prime, Jane Street and Clear Street.Ripple launched its Delta One business in August, offering total return swaps tied to U.S. stocks, market indexes and digital assets. It said at the time the…

The US government moved about $470 million in seized crypto to likely Coinbase Prime addresses, according to Arkham, reviving questions over potential asset sales.On Oct. 7, blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence said the transfers included Bitcoin, wrapped Bitcoin and USDT.Arkham linked the transferred assets to seizures involving the 2016 Bitfinex hack and Alameda Research, the trading firm previously controlled by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.Image Showing Latest US Bitcoin Transfers (Source: Arkham Intelligence)While we obviously can’t say the Bitcoin is being sold, it is one plausible outcome. It’s probably just as likely they are performing internal wallet hygiene or administrative work.Still,…

The Norwegian government announced it’s aiming to introduce a temporary ban on smart glasses in a number of public locations, citing privacy as the main concern. While the government says the temporary ban is a high priority, it must still be introduced as legislation and approved by Norway’s parliament, so its passage—and the scope of any eventual ban—aren’t yet certain. Still, the temporary ban could prohibit the use of smart glasses (called ‘AI glasses’ in the official bulletin) in a number of public locations in the country, such as parks, beaches, museums, shopping malls and public events. Norway’s Ministry of…

Gods Unchained is a free-to-play digital card game in the tradition of Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering, with one difference that defines it: many of its cards are NFTs that you own and can sell. It is one of the longest-running blockchain games still in active development, which makes it a good place to see how NFT gaming works when the game comes first. This guide covers how the game plays, how cards become tradable, what the GODS token does, and what to keep in mind before spending anything. Risk note: NFT cards and the GODS token are speculative and…

Gustavo Flores Echaiz and Mike Schmidt are joined by Ahmet Kurt and Jan B to discuss Newsletter #424. The Bitcoin Optech Podcast and transcription content is licensed Creative Commons CC BY-SA 2.0 Download audio News Selected Q&A from Bitcoin Stack Exchange ● What would be a drawback if sum instead of SHA256 of amounts was used in the taproot signature message? (36:1836:18) ● Post-BIP110 fork is it necessary to resync from block 0? (39:3239:32) ● Can a Bitcoin node build a partial UTXO set from only the most recent blocks and use it to validate new transactions? (42:1642:16) Releases and…

Insider Brief Researchers have developed a new Bayesian calibration framework that significantly improves the accuracy of digital twin models for automated material handling systems (AMHSs) by addressing both parameter uncertainty and system discrepancy. The framework uses sparse field data and probabilistic modeling to calibrate digital twins, outperforming conventional models and enabling faster, more reliable predictions in complex manufacturing environments. The method has been validated through empirical testing, applied at Samsung Display, and is designed to scale across various industries seeking accurate, self-adaptive digital twin solutions. PRESS RELEASE — Digital twins for automated material handling systems (AMHSs) of semiconductor and display…

SummaryTimeline: 2026-07-27 → 2026-08-07Languages: SolidityFindingsTotal issues: 39 (36 resolved)Critical: 1 (1 resolved) · High: 2 (2 resolved) · Medium: 9 (7 resolved) · Low: 20 (19 resolved)Notes & Additional Information7 notes raised (7 resolved)Client Reported Issues0 reported issues (0 resolved)ScopeOpenZeppelin performed an audit of the T-REX-Network/ONCHAINID repository at commit d2096509.In scope were the following files:contracts ├── Identity.sol ├── IdentityUtilities.sol ├── KeyManager.sol ├── SmartAccount.sol ├── factory │ ├── IIdentityFactory.sol │ └── IdentityFactory.sol ├── interface │ ├── IClaimIssuer.sol │ ├── IERC734.sol │ ├── IERC735.sol │ ├── IIdentity.sol │ ├── IIdentityUtilities.sol │ └── IKeyExecutor.sol ├── libraries │ ├── Errors.sol │ ├── FormatResolver.sol │…

Bitcoin has slipped below $84,000 after reaching $87,197 last Friday, while analysts have offered competing views on whether October can deliver a recovery toward $100,000. Summary SideShift founder Andreas Brekken predicts Bitcoin will reach $100,000 within weeks as investor attention turns toward crypto. Bitfinex says holding $84,000 could leave late short sellers exposed if spot buying increases. Nansen’s Jake Kennis says October’s historical gains do not establish a reliable Oct. 5 bottom. DWF Labs’ Martin Lee puts Monday’s $90 million ETF outflow against two months of strong inflows. Andreas Brekken, founder of SideShift.ai, told crypto.news that he expects a strong…

Zcash’s October outlook hinges on holding $1,250 support and reclaiming $1,500 after a 22% retreat from its September peak. Summary Zcash price traded near $1,320, roughly 22% below its late-September peak near $1,693. The daily price fell below the 20-day average but remained above longer-term averages. CoinGlass showed liquidation concentrations near $1,270 and $1,165, with additional bands above $1,400. Analyst Ardi expects a possible recovery toward $1,420–$1,500 before another decline. TradingView’s Binance ZEC/USDT daily chart showed Zcash at $1,320.83, down 3.35% for the session. The day’s range stretched from $1,289.54 to $1,370.21, keeping the price close to the lower end…