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The network is facing competition from next-generation layer-1 blockchains and layer-2 networks from within its own ecosystem. The Ethereum transaction count is rising amid Ether’s (ETH) push toward the $5,000 milestone. However, increased competition is eating into network revenue and user mindshare. Ethereum’s daily average transaction count is hovering near all-time highs, at over 1.7 million transactions recorded on Tuesday, according to Nansen. For comparison, Ethereum layer-2 networks, Arbitrum and Base, recorded over 3.4 million transactions and 8.6 million transactions, respectively, and Aptos, a competing layer-1 blockchain, hosted 3.8 million transactions on Monday, according to The Tie. Read more

The Republic of Azerbaijan has sent another shipment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, consisting of power equipment.

Crypto exchange OKX said Wednesday that it will slash the supply of its OKB token, prompting the price to skyrocket.

ChatGPT's SOL Analysis has detailed Solana's breakout above $200 after a brief pullback, reflecting bullish technical indicators, 400B transactions milestone, institutional adoption, and spillover momentum from Ethereum's rally, with forecasts pointing toward $250-$300 potential. The post ChatGPT’s SOL Analysis: Ethereum’s $4,700 Surge Sparks SOL’s $200 Breakout appeared first on Cryptonews.

Paris Saint-Germain heeft woensdag ten koste van Tottenham Hotspur de Europese Super Cup veroverd. De Parijzenaars wonnen via strafschoppen, nadat de wedstrijd na negentig minuten in 2-2 was geëindigd. Micky van de Ven maakte het openingsdoelpunt, maar miste in de penaltyreeks een strafschop.

Pe 14 august 1948, se naște poetul Lucian Avramescu. La aceeași dată, dar în 2021, se stinge marele regizor Dan Puican, primul soț al regretatei actrițe Stela Popescu.

Google Play’s updated policy, effective Oct. 29, will require crypto wallet apps to meet specific licensing rules in certain countries. Update (Aug. 13, 9:33 pm UTC): This article has been updated to clarify that Google's upcoming requirements will not apply to non-custodial wallets. Google Play will require crypto wallet providers in over 15 jurisdictions, including the United States and the European Union, to be licensed and comply with “industry standards” under an updated policy. The revision does not affect non-custodial wallets. According to Google Play’s policy notice, the changes take effect Oct. 29. Developers in the US will need to register with local regulators as either a money services business or money transmitter. Those in the EU must register as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP). Read more

Google Play Store introduced licensing requirements for cryptocurrency wallet applications across 15 jurisdictions, including the US and the EU. According to a report by the Rage, developers must obtain regulatory approvals before publishing apps on the platform. Furthermore, the policy requires software wallet developers to comply with local financial regulations “to ensure a safe and […] The post Google Play Store bans crypto wallets in 15 jurisdictions, requires new licensing compliance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Chinese experts believe that “the U.S. undersea surveillance system suffers from a number of vulnerabilities," according to a U.S. Naval College professor.

President Trump has signed an executive order permitting US workers to diversify retirement portfolios with alternative assets, including Bitcoin. The move expands Crypto 401(k) options, reflecting mainstream acceptance while raising questions about fiduciary risk and long-term investment strategies. The post President Trump Signs Order Letting Americans Add Crypto to 401(k) Plans – Here’s the Risk appeared first on Cryptonews.

Pe litoralul românesc, turiștii au fost expuși unui risc alimentar grav: porțiile de shaorma de la un restaurant au fost găsite cu bacterii fecale (enterobacterii). Autoritățile sanitare avertizează că igiena precară și manipularea greșită a alimentelor pot provoca boli severe.

Владимир Путин не заинтересован в завершении войны и использует переговоры, чтобы затянуть время, избежать санкций и расколоть единство между Европой и США, об этом в эфире "АпострофTV" заявил Питер Дикенсон, научный сотрудник Atlantic Council.

Bitcoin hit a new all-time high Wednesday, breaking the previous milestone from July—and an Ethereum record may not be far behind.

Invites parties to join Misaq-i-Istehkam-i-Pakistan; Announces creation of Army Rocket Force; Grand ceremony held

'If you starve people in Gaza, don't come feed people in Berlin': Gila and Nancy, a restaurant co-owned by the former spokesman of the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Shahar Segal, was initially scheduled to open mid-July, but the opening was delayed after a similar protest

SOL price cracked the $200 barrier, but a rally to data suggests the factors needed for new highs are missing. Key takeaways: Solana’s onchain growth supports the current rally, but declining DEX market share signal cautious trader sentiment. SOL’s perpetual futures funding rate near neutral suggests limited bullish momentum. Read more

Президент США Дональд Трамп прибудет на встречу с лидером России Владимиром Путиным в пятницу, 15 августа, вооруженный рядом возможностей для Кремля по заработку денег. Одно из этих предложений — соглашение о редких земельных ресурсах Аляски, минералах на оккупированных украинских землях, а также отмена некоторых санкций в отношении российской авиационной промышленности.

Less than 1,000 residents remain in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, following Russian shelling that has destroyed critical infrastructure beyond repair.

Un turist britanic în vârstă de 60 de ani a primit o factură de 14.225 de euro din partea serviciului italian de salvare montană după ce a ignorat semnele de pericol.