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Bitcoin and crypto. With a cool 7% gain, Bitcoin has re-entered the $60,000 territory and looks to consolidate above this range for further gains. Buoyed by recent interest rate cuts as well as the upcoming elections in the US, crypto is well-positioned to rake in more in October. However, geopolitical factors can add in short term volatility as tensions in the Middle East escalate. The good news is that any additional pain will be short-lived as the Oct.-Dec. quarter is usually exceptional for the asset class. In this article, we will explore some emerging narratives and identify potential crypto gems that could yield good returns in the coming months. Remember, the crypto market is inherently volatile, and it's crucial to conduct your own research and understand the risks associated with each investment.

The $NEAR token underpinning NEAR Protocol—a scalable alternative to high-functionality smart contract blockchains like Ethereum and Solana—has dropped back below $5 after briefly crossing the important threshold in the early hours of July 12.

As major cryptocurrencies continue to grapple with bearish market conditions, traders and investors are actively seeking the best assets to buy right now to capitalize on potential rebounds.

Morse code, cryptic messages, and a redesign of NEAR Protocol’s X profile have left users concerned that they have been hacked.

AI-related crypto projects are exploding, with their combined market value skyrocketing from $2.7 billion to $26.4 billion in just one year. This trend shows no signs of stopping. Investment manager VanEck predicts revenue from these projects could reach $10.2 billion by 2030 – and a staggering $51 billion in a best-case scenario. The potential in this space is undeniable. But with so many AI tokens vying for attention, how do you identify the most promising investments? Here's our guide to the best AI tokens to consider in May 2024.

Many top altcoins build up their value in relative obscurity, with only savvy investors identifying them from the onset. Algotech (ALGT) coin presale results for early investors exhibit its potential to Solana (SOL) and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) holders who are adding it to their portfolios. Discover Algotech’s potential and why SOL and NEAR investors want it.

As the market prepares for Bitcoin’s halving, NEAR Protocol’s NEAR token has fallen 7% over the last week to change hands at around $7. The dip comes despite market-wide price appreciation for most leading cryptocurrencies.

Over 1 million Telegram users have created wallets using HERE, the self-custodial wallet designed for the NEAR Protocol (NEAR), within a span of just 10 days.

Non-profit organization Near Foundation has announced that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 40%.

Stacks’ near 30% STX price increase so far today has captured the attention of market observers, and it stands out among the best cryptos to buy today, alongside Near Protocol (NEAR) and Sei Network (SEI).

The developers of the Near and Polygon networks are teaming up to create a zero-knowledge (ZK) prover for Web Assembly (WASM) blockchains, according to a joint announcement on Nov. 8. The new prover, called “zkWASM,” will for the first time allow WASM-based networks to join the Polygon ecosystem.

The NEAR Foundation and Aurora allegedly reneged on an offer to convert $11 million worth of USN stablecoins, Wintermute founder and CEO Evgeny Gaevoy has claimed.

Near Protocol has exploded as social media posts tease an upcoming announcement, sending NEAR price on a +37% skyrocket – is it too late to buy Near protocol.

Layer-1 protocol Near has tapped blockchain security firm Nym to provide end-to-end encryption and metadata privacy services for its ecosystem.

India’s state-run refiner, Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL), one of India’s largest oil and gas companies, is launching a blockchain system to enable automated verification of purchase orders (POs).

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has partnered with Near Foundation to build a blockchain-powered Web3 fan engagement app for the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India, which promises to reach hundreds of millions of fans over the next six weeks.

At the end of Q2 2023, layer-one blockchain Near Protocol's (NEAR) treasury had declined to $900 million, led by a fall in the price of NEAR tokens from $1.99 to $1.38 apiece.

NEAR Foundation, a non-profit organization responsible for developing the NEAR protocol, has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to facilitate the growth of Web3 in Asia and the Middle East. 

The decentralized application (DApp) NEAR protocol is releasing a new blockchain operating system, focusing on improving user experience on Web3 through a common layer for browsing and discovering open web resources, the company disclosed at the Web3 and innovation festival ETHDenver 2023.

The cryptocurrency market is facing a dip so far Thursday, with many top coins experiencing losses as regulatory authorities increase their focus on the industry.

Education is a well-known barrier to entry for many when it comes to crypto and Web3 space. This is particularly true when it comes to understanding the underlying technology that powers these new innovations.