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SWIFT Plans to Launch CBDC Interconnection System in Next Two Years
29.3.2024
SWIFT, the network that provides the messaging system for cross-border banking settlements, has announced plans to launch a CBDC equivalent of its current network in the next two years. The organization recently completed a 6-month test to assess the viability of such a development, which included...
Bitcoin Cash Trading Escalates as Second Halving Event Nears
29.3.2024
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is experiencing a surge in trading activity and open interest ahead of its second halving event set for April 4, with open interest in futures perpetual contracts reaching a record high of $708 million, an increase from the previous peak in May 2021. The increase in open interest...
Tether Formally Announces a Shift Towards Open-Source AI
29.3.2024
Tether, one of the largest cryptocurrency-based companies, has announced a formal expansion into AI, looking to develop open-source models and setting standards in this new industry. For this task, Tether is opening a global recruitment for “top-tier talent” to help them establish a...
$62 Million Munchables Hack: Rogue Developer Returns All Funds, No Ransom Demanded
29.3.2024
Web3 gaming app, Munchables, announced on March 27 that an individual who exploited the system agreed to return the stolen funds without a ransom demand. This announcement came just hours after a former developer siphoned off more than 17,400 ethereum coins by gaining access to the Munchables lock...
Cleanspark’s Stock Tumbles 10% After Plans to Sell $800 Million in Shares
29.3.2024
Bitcoin miner Cleanspark’s stock plunged 10% in after-hours trading after revising its at-the-market (ATM) offering agreement to sell up to $800 million of its stock, a decision that would dilute CLSK shares by 19%, given its $4.2 billion market capitalization. The adjustment from an initial...
Bitwise Files for Spot Ethereum ETF With SEC, Highlights Detailed Correlation Analysis
29.3.2024
Bitwise Asset Management has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), a move aimed at providing investors with regulated exposure to ether without direct ownership of the cryptocurrency. Bitwise Aims for SEC Approval With Spot...
Celo Cements Its Stablecoin Allegiance: Transaction Fees Now Can Be Paid With Stablecoins
29.3.2024
Celo, a low-fee, usability-focused blockchain network, has approved a proposal to allow transaction fees to be paid with stablecoins. Network users can now transact only by holding USDC in their wallets, abstracting the complexity of holding other tokens. This also benefits newcomers, making...
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink ‘Very Bullish’ on Bitcoin — Hails IBIT ‘the Fastest Growing ETF’ Ever
29.3.2024
The CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, Larry Fink, says he is “very bullish on the long-term viability of Bitcoin.” Noting that he is “pleasantly surprised” by the demand for Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF),...
US Senate Candidate Calls for Resignation of SEC Chair Gary Gensler
28.3.2024
U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton has called for the resignation of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler. “Under Gensler, the SEC has forgotten, or intentionally abandoned, its primary mission in protecting innocent investors,” he stressed. Deaton Calls...
Best Crypto to Buy Today March 28 – Dogwifhat, Dogecoin, Core
28.3.2024
As Bitcoin (BTC) holds firm to the north of the $70,000 level amid reports in the Chinese media that the PBoC has been directed by President Xi Jinping to restart bond purchases for the first time in decades, investors are scouring altcoin markets as they hunt for the best crypto to buy today.
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Ethereum Blob Inscriptions Exceed 40%, Triggering Unprecedented ‘Blob Contention’
28.3.2024
Following the debut of the Dencun upgrade and Ethereum blobs, enthusiasts have devised methods to embed data akin to how Ordinal inscriptions operate. Since this development, inscription-based activities now account for over 40% of blob transactions, leading to a significant increase in network...
Logan Paul Fights Back, Says CryptoZoo Project Wasn’t A Scam
28.3.2024
In response to criticism of his controversial CryptoZoo non-fungible token (NFT), Logan Paul insisted in a recent documentary that the idea was legitimate. The documentary provides insight into Logan Paul's viewpoint on the project.
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Crypto Community Shows Discontent Over Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-Year Sentence
28.3.2024
In a packed courtroom, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. The sentencing follows a landmark trial that has captured widespread attention for its revelations of financial misconduct within...
Former FTX Boss Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
28.3.2024
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the former head of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, received his sentence during a federal court proceeding in Manhattan. U.S. Marshals escorted Bankman-Fried into the courtroom at precisely 9:39 a.m. Eastern Time, as reported by Matthew Russell Lee of Inner City Press. Judge...
Crypto for Advisors: Beyond Bitcoin, Crypto Indices
28.3.2024
Just like equities have the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100, we now see the emergence of cryptocurrency and digital asset indices
Dogecoin Leaps in Value, Reaches First $0.22 Peak Since 2021
28.3.2024
The leading meme token by market value, dogecoin, experienced an 18% increase on Thursday, climbing to $0.22 per coin for its first ascent to this level since 2021. The ‘Dog Father’ Reigns: Dogecoin Soars 43.3% in 7 Days Against the U.S. Dollar The proclaimed ‘Dog...
Bitcoin Cash Rallies Ahead of Upcoming Halving and Upgrade
28.3.2024
The Bitcoin Cash network stands on the brink of its forthcoming halving event, set to take place a week from now. This milestone will see mining rewards on the network notably reduced from their current levels. Currently, Bitcoin Cash ranks as the 15th largest by market capitalization among over...
Western Europe Sees 1.5 Million in Daily Crypto Traders Amid Market Rebound: Bitget
28.3.2024
Western Europe has emerged as a leading region in global cryptocurrency adoption, attracting a substantial number of daily traders, ranging from 1.2 million to 1.5 million individuals.
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Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Seeks $100 Million for Mining Capacity Expansion
28.3.2024
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer is reportedly in discussions with private credit firms to secure $100 million in funding to expand its mining capacity. It is believed that the cryptocurrency miner has engaged a financial adviser to assist with the negotiations. Negotiations Between Bitdeer and Lenders...
Fewer Than 30% of Jurisdictions Globally Have Started Regulating Crypto: FATF Chief
28.3.2024
Globally, less than 30% of jurisdictions have started regulating the crypto sector as of June 2023, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) President T. Raja Kumar told CoinDesk in an interview from Singapore