A Factory-Sealed NES Set From 1986 Just Sold for $120,000. Here’s Why Old Games Are the New Gold

A factory-sealed, never-opened 1986 Nintendo Entertainment System Deluxe Set with R.O.B., a Zapper, and boxed copies of Gyromite and Duck Hunt sold for $120,000 at Heritage Auctions in November 2023, the highest auction price ever paid for a commercially released video game console. That record now sits inside a retro gaming collectibles boom projected to […]
Saudi Arabia withdraws from China’s digital currency payment system
Saudi Arabia’s exit from mBridge highlights geopolitical tensions and raises questions about the platform’s governance and global compliance. The post Saudi Arabia withdraws from China’s digital currency payment system appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Polymarket CEO reportedly told staff to prioritize growth over compliance amid massive fraud probe
Polymarket’s prioritization of growth over compliance amid fraud probes risks undermining trust in prediction markets and invites regulatory scrutiny. The post Polymarket CEO reportedly told staff to prioritize growth over compliance amid massive fraud probe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Yemen government condemns Houthi attacks on Riyadh, blames Iran for support
The escalation into Saudi territory heightens regional tensions, potentially destabilizing Iran and impacting geopolitical risk perceptions. The post Yemen government condemns Houthi attacks on Riyadh, blames Iran for support appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CXMT unveils 24-Gbit LPDDR5X products using new platform
CXMT’s advancements in memory technology could significantly enhance China’s position in the global semiconductor market, challenging established leaders. The post CXMT unveils 24-Gbit LPDDR5X products using new platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ethereum’s Revenue Gap Widens as Robinhood Chain Grows
Robinhood Chain’s recent performance has sparked discussions in the crypto community. An analysis by Digital Asset revealed that the Chain collected an impressive $4.5 million in daily transaction fees, while Ethereum only received $400 for data posting and proof costs. This stark contrast highlights the growing revenue gap in the crypto ecosystem, suggesting that increased […]
Report: $12.7M in Polymarket Wagers Triggers Criminal Cases in South Korea
South Korean police have opened criminal cases against 26 users of the prediction market platform Polymarket and referred 18 of them to prosecutors over roughly 17.6 billion won, about $12.7 million, in bets tied to political, economic, and social outcomes. The case, disclosed on September 17 through data from Democratic Party lawmaker Yoon Geon-young’s office, […]
Arthur Hayes Calls CLARITY Act ‘Nonsense’ as Bitcoin Tops $80K

Arthur Hayes seized on bitcoin’s move above $80,000 to dismiss the CLARITY Act and argue that higher rates give wealthy investors more money for financial assets. The rally followed the Senate setback and the Federal Reserve’s rate increase. Hayes Pits a Rate Hike Against Crypto Regulation Bitcoin investors watched the cryptocurrency reclaim $80,000 after two […]
GRIN Soars Past $0.018: 11.03% Surge in One Hour
In a notable shift within the cryptocurrency market, GRIN’s price surged 11.03% within the past hour, reaching $0.018723. This rapid increase reflects growing interest among traders, as the asset has also seen a 31.99% rise over the last 24 hours. The surge comes amidst a backdrop of fluctuating market conditions, indicating a potential turning point […]
Optimism Releases Required op-batcher v1.17.0 Upgrade
TL;DR Optimism has released op-batcher v1.17.0. The project labels it a required upgrade for batcher operators. It adds Glamsterdam compatibility, security updates and configurable AltDA limits. Optimism has published a new batcher release, and this is not one operators can casually ignore. op-batcher v1.17.0 is marked as a required release for operators running the batching […]