Evolved apes was a $3 million NFT rug pull that lured investors in with the promise of developing a video game. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/06/06/us-charges-three-in-connection-with-evolved-apes-nft-scam/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The stocks are undervalued, so miners with attractive power contracts could become M&A targets, according to Wall Street analysts. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/06/06/bitcoin-mining-stocks-soar-amid-takeover-frenzy/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The raunchy rapper’s token has spawned fortunes and furor over celebrity cryptocurrencies. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/06/06/iggy-azaleas-mother-meme-coin-turned-3k-into-9m-for-one-lucky-crypto-trader/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The Bitcoin community has developed various layer-2 blockchains that enhance the network’s efficiency and functionality without altering its core software. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/06/06/crypto-for-advisors-layer-2s-and-the-evolution-of-bitcoin/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Rootstock’s goal is to combine the security of the Bitcoin network with the smart contract capabilities of Ethereum. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/06/06/decentralized-exchange-sushiswap-goes-live-on-bitcoin-sidechain-rootstock/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Metaverse platform The Sandbox has raised $20 million at a $1 billion valuation as it looks to enhance its user-generated multiplayer gaming platform. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/06/06/the-sandbox-raises-20m-at-1b-valuation-sand-rises-45/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 6, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the …

Bitdeer received an investment worth $150 million from stablecoin company Tether at the end of last month. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/06/06/bitcoin-miner-bitdeer-to-buy-asic-chip-designer-desiweminer-for-140m-in-all-stock-deal/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Trading platform Robinhood (HOOD) agreed to acquire crypto exchange Bitstamp as it looks to expand its crypto presence globally and attract institutional clients through new product offerings, the company …

The election for new members of the European Parliament starts June 6, with results expected on June 9. The more than 700 MEPs shape and decide on new laws, …