Crypto Giant Coinbase to Enhance EU Presence with Key Derivatives Acquisition
6.1.2024
Source: Adobe / Rafael Henrique Coinbase has revealed plans to offer crypto-linked derivatives in the European Union (EU) market. The company has reportedly told CNBC that it has entered into an agreement to acquire an unnamed holding company, which holds a MiFID II license. MiFID II,...
Harvesting the Digital Skies: The Controversial Practice of Airdrop Farming
6.1.2024
As the crypto economy burgeons, a new trend called airdrop farming is taking root, offering both promise and pitfalls. The following is an exploration of this emerging practice, unraveling its intricacies, potential rewards, and the controversies it stirs. The Double-Edged Sword of Airdrop Farming:...
Gamma Heist — Over $3M in Digital Assets Drained, 1,000 ETH Moved to Tornado Cash
6.1.2024
On Jan. 4, the decentralized finance protocol Gamma Strategies was a victim of a hacking attack which saw criminals make off with digital assets worth over $3 million. To pre-empt further attacks, Gamma Strategies said it has shut off all deposits on any of its “public-facing vaults.”...
Binance Assigns Monitoring Tag to Privacy Coins, Including Monero and Zcash
6.1.2024
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has recently announced that it will start monitoring ten new projects, including privacy blockchains like Monero, Firo, Mobilecoin, and Zcash. Binance reported that these projects might be delisted in the future, failing to meet the criteria required...
VanEck Commits to Donating 5% of BTC ETF Profits to Bitcoin Developers at Brink
6.1.2024
  Asset manager VanEck, a potential provider of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), has revealed plans to donate a portion of the profits from the investment vehicle to Bitcoin core developers upon approval. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on January 5, VanEck announced a 5% pledge...
Asset Manager Vaneck Pledges to Donate 5% of Spot Bitcoin ETF Profits to Bitcoin Core Developers for 10 Years
6.1.2024
Asset management firm Vaneck has pledged to donate 5% of its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) profits to support Bitcoin Core developers for at least 10 years. The company is currently awaiting approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch its spot bitcoin ETF....
Crypto Vision Conference 2024 – Philippines: “Decrypting the Crypto Market Outlook for 2024”
6.1.2024
Be ready on a journey of discovery and insight at this pivotal event, where the future of cryptocurrency and digital finance takes center stage. Unlock the future prospects of the crypto market at the Crypto Vision Conference 2024 in Makati, Philippines! Event Overview The Crypto Vision Conference...
Is JTC More Than Just Another Bitcoin Fork?
6.1.2024
$JTC is part of the family of Bitcoin forks, but its legal recourse features make it stand out from the crowd. Is JTC More Than Just A Bitcoin Fork? Successive branches of Bitcoin have emerged that all claim to improve Satohsi’s original vision in one way or another. Generally, these branches...
New Year, New Record — Bitcoin’s Difficulty Rises 1.65% in First 2024 Retarget
6.1.2024
Bitcoin’s network difficulty experienced its first increase of 2024 on Jan. 5, at block height 824,544, rising 1.65% to an unprecedented network peak of 73.2 trillion. This inaugural adjustment of the year succeeds the 27 dynamic shifts witnessed in 2023, including a total of 20 increases....
Bank of Spain Collaborates with Cecabank, Abanca, and Adhara Blockchain for CBDC Tests
6.1.2024
Source: iStock/Zerbor Spain’s central bank, Banco de España, has revealed its selected collaborators for the testing phase of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative, a year after issuing a call for collaboration. Out of 24 applications received over the past year, Bank of Spain...
Weekly Crypto Highlights: NEAR Protocol Jumps 80% in a Month, Galaxy Fox Eyes 15% Increase
6.1.2024
Market optimism reaches all-time highs, and consensus amongst analysts is that 2024 will be a generational bull market. Risk assets on the long tail of the spectrum, such as cryptos, will be the largest gainers. Wise investors are making a game plan by putting together a list of the top 10 cryptos...
Bitcoin (BTC) Scores Big in the NFL; Solana (SOL) & Borroe Finance (ROE) Hold Strong in Uptrend
6.1.2024
In the ever-intersecting worlds of sports and finance, Bitcoin (BTC) just made a major touchdown in the NFL, signaling a new era for cryptocurrency in mainstream sports. Meanwhile, in the crypto market, Solana (SOL) and Borroe Finance ($ROE) are displaying impressive strength in their uptrend...