On-Device Proofs Solve DePIN Verification Challenges
2.8.2024
Zero-knowledge proofs generated on DePIN devices are the best way to provide robust verification for service, performance, and location data while maintaining decentralization and privacy, argue NovaNet cofounders Wyatt Benno and Houman Shadab
DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes
2.8.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses, to enhance the detection and prosecution...
MicroStrategy stock set to gain 30% if BTC hits $150K in 2025 — Analyst
2.8.2024
The valuation assumes continued aggressive Bitcoin buying by Microstrategy
Crypto Biz: Stablecoins wave, crypto trading via UAE banks, and more
2.8.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Tether’s profit record, bank-linked crypto trading in the United Arab Emirates, Polymarket’s growth amid US elections, and Coinbase custodian arm
The USA can (and should) dedicate more energy to Bitcoin mining
2.8.2024
Donald Trump is right: The United States could easily ramp up the amount of energy it expends on Bitcoin mining
Ex-Binance adviser to join Kamala Harris campaign: Report
2.8.2024
The prospective Democratic nominee’s position on crypto and blockchain was still unclear, but officials connected to the industry are reportedly getting on board
Bitcoin traders risk-off as BTC price falls to $62K — Is a generational bottom approaching?
2.8.2024
Bitcoin traders anticipate a potential price drop below $60,000. Will dip buyers show up?
Jamie Dimon bashes partisan politics in presidential election op-ed
2.8.2024
The JPMorgan boss didn’t mention any candidates by name, but his message left little doubt about whom he was referring to
Microstrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 226,500 BTC With Q2 Acquisitions
2.8.2024
Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy acquired 12,222 bitcoins in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 226,500 BTC. CEO Phong Le and CFO Andrew Kang expressed optimism about future bitcoin support and emphasized the company’s financial strategies. Despite net losses, Microstrategy...
Bankrupt crypto firm Genesis completes restructuring
2.8.2024
In a January open letter, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss accused entities related to Genesis of inflating their assets
As Trump Suggests Crypto as a Fix to U.S. Debt, Harris Camp Highlights His Remarks
2.8.2024
Former President Donald Trump heaped more praise on the "very, very smart people" of the crypto industry in an interview broadcast on Friday, suggesting that the U.S. embracing Bitcoin {{BTC}} could aid in addressing the $35 trillion U.S. national debt. Though Vice President Kamala Harris,...
Crypto Lender Ledn Processes Over $1 Billion Loans in First Half of 2024
2.8.2024
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, announced that it has processed over $1.16 billion in loans during the first half of 2024. This includes a notable 29.8% quarter-over-quarter growth in retail lending, driven by investor strategies and market dynamics such as the recent Bitcoin halving and the rise...