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Russia's biggest bank, Sberbank, is making a surprising move by diving into the world of crypto and blockchain technology. Despite some resistance from the Russian central bank, Sberbank officials are publicly endorsing these technologies, calling them "the future."

Catizen is the latest craze in the world of Telegram minigames, offering a purrfect blend of adorable felines, simple gameplay, and the promise of future crypto rewards. Unlike the tap-happy mechanics of many similar games, Catizen takes a swipe-to-earn approach.

The cryptocurrency landscape is booming, and with it comes the need for secure storage of your digital assets. But with so many crypto wallets on the market, choosing the right one can be daunting.

German law enforcement appears to be continuing the sale of confiscated Bitcoin, according to recent on-chain analysis. This follows a prior sale of around $170 million worth of the cryptocurrency last week.

A recent survey by Japanese financial giant Nomura Holdings and its digital currency arm, Laser Digital, has revealed a surprising trend – a growing interest in cryptocurrency among institutional investors in Japan.

Notcoin (NOT), the Telegram tap-to-earn darling, is making waves with a double dose of good news. In a move likely to excite holders, Notcoin has burned a whopping $3 million worth of tokens from circulation. This burn significantly reduces the overall supply, potentially pushing up the value of remaining NOT tokens.

The popular clicker game, Hamster Kombat, has been making headlines in Uzbekistan. While there were initial concerns about its legality, the National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP) has officially declared that the game itself is not banned.

Gone are the days of simple, repetitive games dominating the play-to-earn (GameFi) market. Gamers are demanding more! A new wave of GameFi projects is emerging, boasting million-dollar budgets and years of development, a stark contrast to the earlier focus on quick earnings over fun gameplay.

While the overall cryptocurrency market experiences a slump, Toncoin (TON), the digital currency linked to the messaging app Telegram, defies the trend. TON has seen a 20% price increase in the past month, even as the global market capitalization dips 15%.

The world of cryptocurrency mining is seeing an interesting shift. Bitcoin miners, the backbone of the Bitcoin network, are increasingly looking beyond just mining Bitcoin. While mining will likely remain a core function, many miners are setting their sights on a new frontier: artificial intelligence (AI) training farms. This foray into AI training stems from several factors.

Aave, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol, has shown signs of life after dipping to its lowest point this month. The token's price surge is likely fueled by a renewed interest in DeFi products, as investors seek lucrative returns in a volatile traditional market.

The Solana Foundation has unveiled a new set of tools designed to make it easier for developers to bring blockchain functionality to everyday applications. These tools, "Actions" and "blockchain links" (Blinks), aim to bridge the gap between the world of decentralized applications (dApps) and mainstream user experiences.