2024 Election Bets Propel Polymarket to $111 Million in June Volume
6.7.2024
According to metrics, the prediction market Polymarket has experienced notable volume over the past few weeks, with the firm reporting it accrued over $100 million in June and $8.2 million on the day the 2024 presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden debated on stage. The Rising Influence...
Intimidating Wallet Interfaces Hinder Adoption of Defi Lending Protocols, Says Crypto Veteran
6.7.2024
Decentralized finance (defi) has improved efficiency, inclusivity, and performance in consumer lending, but poor user experience remains a significant barrier to adoption, according to Thor Abbasi, co-founder of Zivoe. Abbasi argues that as long as wallet interfaces seem “unintuitive”...
Nigerian central bank alleges unauthorized transactions by Binance
6.7.2024
In a Nigerian court on Friday, July 5, Binance's illegal operations were highlighted, with Central Bank official testifying on lack of necessary licenses and regulatory approval
Nigerian blockchain leader advocates AI to save African languages
6.7.2024
The use of blockchain and AI for improvement in various areas of society is essential in Africa now more than ever
Bitcoin sales by gov'ts just 4% of $225B bull market inflows — Analyst
6.7.2024
BTC selling volumes generated by nation states are a drop in the ocean this bull market, argues CryptoQuant's Ki Young Ju
Spot Bitcoin ETFs see record inflows post-July 4 dip
6.7.2024
The Bitcoin price correction provides strong opportunity for ETF investors to buy the dips
Tangem Partners With Visa to Launch Self-Custodial Crypto Payment Card
6.7.2024
Hardware wallet firm Tangem AG is collaborating with Visa to launch a self-custodial payment solution. This collaboration introduces a Visa payment card integrated with a hardware wallet, allowing Tangem users to make payments using their crypto or stablecoin balances at any Visa-accepting merchant...
Bitfinex to refund investors of its failed El Salvador Hilton hotel project
6.7.2024
Bitfinex intends to refund all investors but is firstly awaiting a potential new offer from the debt issuer to keep the project alive
Zambia to Outlaw Use of Foreign Currency, Criminals Could Face Jail Time for up to 10 Years
6.7.2024
The Bank of Zambia has proposed a new series of guidelines that seek to outlaw the use of foreign currency, including the U.S. dollar, for local transactions. If finally approved, the document would establish harsh penalties for infringement, including jail time for up to ten years and hefty fines....
Corruption in Paraguay: Senator States Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms Pay up to $500,000 to Operate Underground
6.7.2024
Salyn Buzarquis, a Paraguayan senator, blasted the National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE), stating that high-ranking officials charged illegal bitcoin mining farms for operating underground. Buzarquis stated these unnamed officials collected up to $500,000 in bribes monthly and called...
US House may vote to overturn Biden's SAB 121 veto next week
6.7.2024
While the House and Senate already voted to overturn SAB 121, it will need a two-thirds majority vote from both chambers to invalidate Biden’s veto
Biden's Odds on Polymarket Little Changed After ABC TV Interview
6.7.2024
The president's chances of reelection remain 12% and his probability of dropping out stayed at 63%, according to traders on the crypto-based prediction market platform