PRESS RELEASE. AI-powered blockchain is no longer just a buzzword—it’s the future. And Lightchain AI, Solana’s newest meme coin contender, is proving just how big that future is. With an astounding 7.5 million tokens sold in just 30 days, the Lightchain AI presale is making waves, drawing blockchain enthusiasts, tech investors, AI developers, and crypto […]
According to data released by SWIFT, the use of the euro as a settlement currency for international payments has fallen significantly. Its utilization share has decreased by 6.83% compared to 2014, with only 22.29% of global payments employing it. Euro Tanks, Dollar Thrives in Swift Share Charts The future seems bleak for the euro, as […]
Alexey Zhikharev, director of the Renewable Energy Development Association (REDA), revealed that cryptocurrency mining accounts for almost 1% of Russia’s energy consumption. He stated that as the industry grows, miners will increasingly employ renewable energy sources. Russia’s Cryptocurrency Mining Energy Expenditure Nears 1% of the Nation’s Total The growth in Russia’s cryptocurrency mining industry energy […]
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines the defiant stance of El Salvador’s government on bitcoin and how Bukele will continue to push for its adoption and purchases despite the recently issued IMF deal. Latam Insights Encore: El […]
As 2024 winds down, the crypto economy has flourished, growing by an impressive $1.62 trillion in value over the year. Interestingly, nine of the top ten gainers for the year turned out to be meme tokens, with only one utility token breaking into the elite group. Meme Coins Take the Crown The crypto sector expanded […]
Mike Belshe, CEO of Bitgo, a cryptocurrency services provider, has highlighted the growing interest among companies in adopting bitcoin as part of their reserve portfolios. Belshe remarked that the shift to a more favorable administration and the existence of ETFs have driven this change. Bitgo CEO Remarks on Change of Stance Regarding Bitcoin in the […]
Galaxy Research predicts a bullish year for Bitcoin in 2025, projecting prices to surpass $150,000 and potentially reach $185,000 in Q4. Bitcoin Market Cap to Reach 20% of Gold’s Galaxy Research, an arm of the digital asset management firm Galaxy, projects bitcoin (BTC) to surpass $150,000 in the first half of 2025 and may even […]
Flockerz ($FLOCK), the innovative new meme coin introducing vote-to-earn rewards to build a more engaged community, is entering the final stage of its presale after raising more than $8 million. The presale is set to end on Sunday, January 19—just 23 days from now. While the presale remains open, investors can buy $FLOCK tokens at […]
The Blockchain Association, the Defi Education Fund, and the Texas Blockchain Council are preparing to fight back against the recently finalized so-called crypto ‘broker’ rules issued by the Treasury and the IRS. The coalition asserts that these rules are unconstitutional and represent regulatory overreach by these agencies. Crypto Coalition Files Lawsuit to Push Against IRS […]
PRESS RELEASE. Since its launch two months ago, the esports platform MTT Sports has quickly gained widespread attention from players worldwide. As of December 23, the platform has attracted nearly 250,000 participants over the course of 12 weeks of tournaments, demonstrating its immense market potential and growth prospects. MTT Network, the blockchain infrastructure behind MTT […]
Tay, a well-known blockchain security investigator, has reported on a new social engineering scheme targeting the cryptocurrency industry. She explained that industry workers are at risk, as attackers pose as field executives offering high-paying job opportunities. Social Engineering Schemes Come to the Crypto Industry: New Exploit Unveiled Social engineering-based schemes are on the rise and […]
Frax Finance, the issuer of the stablecoin frax usd (FRAX), which currently holds the ninth spot among fiat-pegged tokens by market capitalization, is weighing the addition of Blackrock’s BUIDL token as a reserve backing asset. A governance vote, scheduled to wrap up on Dec. 31, 2024, will decide the proposal’s fate. FIP-418: Frax Finance Weighs […]
Stephen Akridge, a co-founder of blockchain platform Solana, faces a lawsuit from his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, alleging he misappropriated millions in solana (SOL) token profits. Rossi claims Akridge exploited his advanced crypto knowledge to secretly collect her staking rewards. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, seeks damages for fraud, unjust enrichment, and breach […]
Julia Zanatta, a Brazilian congresswoman, has raised concerns about the effects of implementing drex, the Brazilian CBDC, on the lives of citizens. Zanatta emphasized that drex, if not properly implemented, might lead to the prohibition of physical money and proposed a ballot for its final implementation. Brazilian Congresswoman Warns About the End of Physical Money […]
Thursday’s rally was a welcome change after four consecutive days of total daily net outflows. Post Christmas Rally Snaps Four-Day ETF Exodus The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and ARK 21shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) on Thursday amassed $245 million and $187 million in daily net inflows respectively, as spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw […]
Russia has confirmed that Uganda will become a BRICS partner on Jan. 1, 2025, along with eight other countries: Belarus, Bolivia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, and Uzbekistan. These nations will join the BRICS alliance as partner countries, but won’t have the same rights as official members, such as voting power and unrestricted participation in […]
PRESS RELEASE. HTX DAO, in partnership with leading exchange HTX, successfully concluded the third stop of its “Confidence Journey” on December 20, 2024. The event brought together a diverse audience, including blockchain professionals, community members, and esteemed veterans from traditional finance, to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the digital asset space. At the event, […]
The FBI and other agencies linked a group of North Korean threat actors, known as ‘Tradertraitor,’ to May 2023’s $308 million hack of DMM, a Japanese exchange. The hackers used social engineering to access internal communications and perpetrate the attack. FBI Unveils Korean Connection in DMM Multi-Million Hack The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in […]
Bitcoin is rocking at $95,492, with a market cap of $1.89 trillion, a 24-hour trade whirl of $42 billion, and prices swinging between $95,134 and $99,886 today. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s 1-hour chart showcases a dramatic drop from $99,881 to $95,111, with hefty selling pressure shown by big red candles. Small-bodied candles with long wicks point to […]
The Botswana Financial Stability Council’s October 2024 report said the virtual assets market and cyber risks from fintech currently pose minimal threats to financial stability. Tech Advances Fuel Financial Stability Risks Authorities in Botswana consider both the virtual assets market and cyber risks arising from financial technology (fintech) to be relatively undeveloped, posing minimal threats […]
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El Salvador, the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America, keeps piling on the bitcoins, adding another coin to its treasure on Christmas Day, boosting its reserves to 5,997.77 BTC, now valued at a cool $595 million. El Salvador’s Festive BTC Grab: One Coin a Day Keeps Skeptics at Bay El Salvador recently […]
The “Santa Claus rally” seems to be behind the broader crypto market’s rebound today. Bitcoin (BTC) soars from $93,835 to $98,441, and altcoins follow suit, with Bitget (BGB) recording some of the most impressive weekly gains among the top 25 coins. Bitget’s partnership with TRON, which saw it invest $10 million into TRX and announce […]
Eleven months and thirteen days ago, the U.S. welcomed its first spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into the fold of traditional finance (tradfi). Since their debut, these ETFs have not only broken records but have also amassed more than a million bitcoins. Surging Spot ETFs Spark Power Shift in Crypto Investments The launch of these […]
PRESS RELEASE. The blockchain world is buzzing, and for good reason—Lightchain is making waves as the ultimate Ethereum contender. Powered by cutting-edge technology and unmatched community engagement, the presale for Lightchain’s native token, LCAI, has been nothing short of explosive. With Stage 9 well underway and over $5.3 million raised, it’s clear that crypto investors, […]
Coinbase’s CEO unveils a bold plan to end failed lobbying, channeling tech money into pro-innovation candidates and rallying millions to reshape Washington’s future. Coinbase Ends Decade of Failed Policy – Armstrong Reveals the Bold New Plan Brian Armstrong, CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), has emerged as a prominent advocate for reshaping how the […]
According to an announcement unveiled on Monday, Matador Technologies Inc., a Canadian publicly listed outfit, declared it’s adding bitcoin to its balance sheet. Matador Technologies Aims to ‘Future-Proof’ Its Treasury Matador, a crypto venture launched in 2014, trades on the TSX Venture Exchange with the ticker MATA, and will now keep bitcoin (BTC) in its […]
The Argentine justice system has ordered Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, to freeze over $3.5 million linked to Rainbowex, an alleged mega pyramid operation that is currently under investigation. The request comes after the execution of 22 search warrants and the detention of 10 individuals connected with these operations. Argentine Authorities Hit Rainboex […]
Cocoa, an unlikely commodity, has become the best-performing asset of 2024, surpassing bitcoin, the U.S. stock market, and other commodities such as gold. Experts predict that prices will likely continue to rise due to relentless demand and climate adversities. Neither Bitcoin nor Gold: Cocoa Rises as the Top Commodity of 2024 2024 was a great […]
The governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has indicated that the bank may issue guidelines for the use of cryptocurrency in the country, suggesting a potential shift in the country’s stance on digital currencies. While cryptocurrency is currently illegal in Ethiopia, the NBE is closely monitoring global developments in central banking and may […]
The Press Chief of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, an Argentine second-division soccer team, has vanished after allegedly swindling millions from the team using a crypto investment platform. Press Chief of Argentine Soccer Team Vanishes, Leaving Million-Dollar Debt Linked to Crypto Investment Platform Matías Centurión, the press chief of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, a second-division soccer […]
.Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Microstrategy, has presented a framework that aims to position the U.S. and the dollar as leaders of the global digital economy. Defining what digital assets are, establishing a simplified responsibility model, and specifying standards for their issuance, are Saylor’s ideas to achieve this goal. Michael Saylor Introduces Guidelines […]
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis recently reinforced the intention of extending faculties to the Federal Reserve to purchase and own bitcoin as part of its reserve assets. Lummis stated that the U.S. debt can be repaid through a bitcoin strategic bitcoin reserve, as proposed in her BITCOIN Act. US Senator Cynthia Lummis Proposes Allowing the Federal […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Tai Mo Shan Ltd. has agreed to pay $123 million to resolve allegations of misleading investors about the stability of terrausd, Terra’s algorithmic stablecoin. Tai Mo Shan Settles SEC Allegations Over Terrausd for $123 Million Tai Mo Shan, a subsidiary of Jump Crypto Holdings, was accused […]
XRP community gets new rewards, Fed rules out BTC reserves, Strike CEO says Trump eyeing US BTC reserve, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin debuted on Uphold, offering rewards and benefits to XRP holders. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ruled out the possibility of the Fed holding Bitcoin […]
Constantine Zaitsev, CEO of DRPC, believes multichain solutions are a temporary fix and future advancements like modular blockchains hold promise for a more streamlined approach to blockchain scalability and specialization. Preparing for the Modular Blockchain Era Multichain solutions may not be the blockchain industry’s long-term answer, despite effectively addressing current scalability and specialization limitations, according […]
Vaneck’s projection of bitcoin reaching $180,000 by the end of 2025 is considered ambitious but possible, with experts citing BTC’s historical outperformance and potential U.S. strategic reserve status as key factors. Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve The leading asset manager Vaneck‘s projection of $180,000 for bitcoin (BTC) by the end of 2025 is “ambitious but […]
A South Lake Tahoe man, Daniel Chartraw, 51, faces a 12-count federal indictment for wire fraud linked to a cryptocurrency trading scheme, per U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. Arrested recently, Chartraw allegedly misled investors through his companies, Crypto-Pal LLC and TDA Global, by falsely promoting a proprietary algorithm for high returns. Instead of investing funds, […]
Two Southern California men, Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo, face charges for allegedly defrauding investors of over $22 million in cryptocurrency through fraudulent NFT and digital asset schemes. The indictment reveals they conducted a series of “rugpulls,” soliciting funds for NFT projects that were abandoned after collecting investments. The alleged scams involved projects like Vault […]
The 2024 Chainalysis crypto crime report showed that North Korean hackers were responsible for over 60% of stolen crypto. Hackers Made Away With $2.2 Billion in 2024 Crypto hacking remains a serious concern for the crypto ecosystem with a report by Chainalysis showing that $2.2 billion was lost to hackers in 2024 via 303 hacking […]
Blackrock’s recently posted video explaining the basics of bitcoin to investors has raised questions about the staying power of the so-called hard cap issuance limit. In the video, Blackrock explains that there is “no guarantee” that the 21 million supply cap will not be changed, opening a debate on the ossification of the top cryptocurrency. […]
Users of the Ledger series of hardware wallets are being targeted as part of a widespread phishing campaign that takes advantage of earlier data leaks. Some users have received emails alerting them to a data breach that could have exposed their seed phrases to attackers. Ledger Users Receiving Data Breach Emails in Phishing Campaign Attackers […]
The most recent global crypto survey organized by Binance has offered insight into the current state of the market. The survey, which polled nearly 28,000 users, shows that 23.89% believe that artificial intelligence (AI) tokens will gain traction and lead the market this upcoming year. Nearly 20% of the responders expect governments to enact more […]
Build on Bitcoin (BOB), a hybrid Layer two (L2) blockchain combining Bitcoin and Ethereum’s features, has integrated with Babylon, a bitcoin (BTC) staking protocol, to achieve Bitcoin-Secured Network (BSN) status. Babylon Collaboration Expands BOB’s Bitcoin Defi Ecosystem According to BOB’s announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the partnership marks a significant development in BOB’s roadmap, enhancing […]
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Microstrategy, has discussed the opportunity for the U.S. to make the dollar ubiquitous by building a regulatory framework that allows U.S. banks to issue their treasury-backed stablecoins. Michael Saylor Discusses US Banks’ Upcoming Digital Dollar Adoption Michael Saylor, bitcoin visionary, co-founder, and executive chairman of Microstrategy, the first […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 19, 2024 – VeraViews, a pioneer in blockchain-powered advertising transparency, has announced an exciting collaboration with OnDemand, the groundbreaking AI platform developed by AIREV. This partnership will harness OnDemand’s state-of-the-art AI capabilities to enhance VeraViews’ mission to combat ad fraud and ensure transparency in the digital advertising ecosystem. OnDemand’s powerful […]
Coinbase announced in November that it would delist WBTC on December 19, after the token became affiliated with Tron founder Justin Sun. Coinbase and Bit Global Clash in Court Over WBTC Delisting California judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín gave crypto exchange Coinbase the green light to delist wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) despite attempts by digital asset custodian Bit […]
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim order restraining the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) from demanding $38.55 million (NGN60 billion) from Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited for an alleged violation. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on Dec. 12, 2024, following a motion ex parte filed by Facebook. Facebook sought two […]
Bitwise expands its suite of crypto staking solutions with the launch of a solana staking exchange-traded product (ETP). Solana ETP Launched in Europe While Bitwise U.S. Solana ETF Stalls Bitwise, a crypto asset management firm has introduced a Solana staking exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe with the ticker BSOL. This comes less than a month […]
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. This edition examines how El Salvador might leverage its newfound gold reserves to increase its bitcoin stash, becoming richer in just one trade. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Might Follow Michael Saylor’s Playbook, Using Gold […]
