Crypto Ban in Nigeria Stalls eNaira Adoption Despite Global Recognition
29.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock Chinedu Albert, a legal expert specializing in Nigerian tech and innovation, has attributed the challenges facing the adoption of the eNaira, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s digital currency (CBDC), to a previous crypto ban. In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph...
India's Local Crypto and Web3 Advocacy Body Asked for Action Against Offshore Entities: Source
29.12.2023
The Bharat Web3 Association's (BWA) Chairman wrote the letter to the Indian government on Dec. 16
Ripple Expands To Ireland, Grayscale CEO Bullish On Bitcoin ETF, Pullix Presale Gains Traction
29.12.2023
In a series of developments, Ripple, Bitcoin, and Pullix are in the news again. While Ripple has expanded its operation to Ireland, Grayscale CEO believes spot Bitcoin ETFs will bring $30 trillion into the market. Presently, Pullix’s PLX, an ERC20 token, is in the presale stage. Getting...
Avalanche Foundation Dives into Memecoin Market with $100 Million NFT Initiative
29.12.2023
Source: Avalanche The Avalanche Foundation, the nonprofit organization overseeing the development of the Avalanche Network, aims to allocate its $100 million non-fungible token (NFT) incubator fund to purchase memecoins. The move is part of the foundation’s “Culture Catalyst”...
Judge Grants Summary Judgment for SEC in Landmark Crypto Case Against Terraform Labs
29.12.2023
In a definitive ruling, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff favored the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the multi-billion-dollar fraud case involving Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon. Rakoff noted that the Howey test criteria were satisfied for a range of Terra-related assets...
CryptoQuant Report: ETF Approval Could Lead to “Sell the News” Price Action for Bitcoin
29.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Anna Coco The expected approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in January might not translate into a price surge for the cryptocurrency, according to a note by blockchain data firm CryptoQuant. The note, which was shared with CoinDesk, suggested that the approval...
ZKSpace Officially Upgrades to ZKBase, Launches ZKSwap for BRC20, and Implements 1:1 Exchange between ZKS and ZKB
29.12.2023
PRESS RELEASE. To empower the BTC and ETH ecosystems, the ZKSpace team has rebranded and upgraded to ZKBase. As an infrastructure protocol based on ZK (Zero Knowledge) proof technology, ZKBase is dedicated to providing scalability solutions for mainstream blockchains such as Ethereum and Bitcoin...
Bitcoin Miners Offload $129M BTC in Day, Sending Reserves to the Lowest Point Since May
29.12.2023
Bitcoin miners' reserves slid to the lowest since May following a spate of withdrawals to exchanges this week, data from CryptoQuant shows
EVMs Evolve with Parallelized Technology, Offering Blockchain Scalability, Transaction Speed and Fee Efficiency
29.12.2023
Parallelized EVMs are redefining blockchain capabilities, enhancing transaction speed and efficiency across platforms. Image by İnci Özgür, DALL-E 3. Blockchain technology is witnessing a major shift—one that promises to reshape how we think about and interact with digital ledgers. We’re...
Bitcoin is a ‘Screaming Buy’ for 2024, VanEck Says + More News
29.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / GoodPics Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Bitcoin is a ‘Screaming Buy’ for 2024 – VanEck Hong Kong is Preparing OTC Exchange Regulations, Following Cases...
Indonesian Authorities Raid Ten Crypto Mining Facilities for Energy Theft
29.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Photocreo Bednarek Indonesian authorities crack down on ten Bitcoin (BTC) mining sites for stealing energy from the national grid to power mining operations in the country. According to reports from local media outlets, the government moved in on ten crypto mining sites whose...
MARBLEX announces its debut on Galxe
29.12.2023
MARBLEX has announced that it is now live on Glaxe through the integration between APTOS and the MBX ecosystem. This marks the introduction of the third multichain network. MARBLEX is officially ending 2023 on a higher note. To celebrate this milestone, MARBLEX has said it will host interesting...