Aptos token rises 11.6% after Microsoft deal to marry AI with blockchain

    APT pumped 17.6% within the first 50 minutes before cooling off to $7.51 — still 11.6% above pre-announcement levels. Aptos, the cryptocurrency powering layer-1 blockchain Aptos Network, is up approximately 11.6% since announcing it will leverage Microsoft’s suite of artificial intelligence tools to advance Web3 adoption among banks and financial enterprises. This will be achieved…

    Aptos’ new user growth hits 900% after integration with social media app Chingari

    Chingari started the migration to Aptos in July, seeking an enhanced experience for users following Solana’s network outages in 2022. The Aptos blockchain has seen a surge of activity following its integration with Chingari, an Indian social media platform previously powered by Solana. According to on-chain data, the number of new users jumped 900% over the previous…

    Airdrops are great, but be aware of the risks

    Airdrops can be a great way to engage communities, but they also come with risks — from Sybil attacks to potential regulatory liability. Airdrops have emerged as a powerful tool for token distribution, user acquisition and community building as the blockchain industry has grown. They provide a unique opportunity for projects to distinguish themselves, incentivize…

    Total crypto market cap rises above $1T, and data suggests more upside is in store

    Bad news continues to dominate crypto media headlines but Bitcoin and the wider market appear to not care. Despite the recent negative crypto and macroeconomic newsflow, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization broke above $1 trillion on Jan. 21. An encouraging sign is that derivatives metrics are not showing increased demand from bearish traders at the…

    Total crypto market cap closes in on $1T right as Bitcoin price moves toward $20K

    Crypto traders chase after neutral-to-bullish options as Bitcoin price targets $20,000 and the total crypto market cap surges above $900 billion. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached its highest level in over two months on Jan. 13 after breaking above the $900 billion mark on Jan. 12. While the 15.5% year-to-date gain sounds promising, the…

    Aptos blockchain launches its mainnet, fuelled by millions of VC dollars

    Aptos Labs blockchain announced the long-anticipated launch of its mainnet on Oct. 17, becoming the first of the Facebook spin-off networks to premiere and test its multibillion-dollar valuation. However, until the Aptos token, wallets, trading venues, and DApps debut, there won’t be many use cases on Aptos. Aptos is the creation of several ex-Meta employees…