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North Carolina’s CBDC ban bill vetoed by governor
7.7.2024
Governor Roy Cooper was slammed for not putting “partisan politics aside” to support a law that would benefit all North Carolina residents
Tron develops gas-free stablecoin for Ethereum and Tron chains
7.7.2024
Tron’s founder Justin Sun believes gas-free stablecoins could take corporate adoption of blockchain to a new level
Tron is building a gas-free stablecoin solution for Tron, Ethereum chains
7.7.2024
Tron’s founder Jusin Sun believes gas-free stablecoins could take corporate adoption of blockchain to a new level
Bitcoin Proponent Bruce Fenton Calls Out Jack Dorsey Over Censorship Allegations During Twitter Tenure
6.7.2024
Over the weekend, a prominent personality in the bitcoin and blockchain sector, Bruce Fenton, addressed Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, Inc., through a post on the social media platform X. Fenton asserts that Dorsey owes an explanation, as Twitter’s senior leadership has faced accusations...
NFT Sales Rise 8% Higher Amid Broader Crypto Market Downturn
6.7.2024
Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have increased despite the significant decline in the broader crypto market. Approximately $109 million in NFT sales were recorded, marking an 8.1% rise from the previous week. NFT Transactions Surge 45.57% as Weekly Sales Hit $109M NFT sales...
UBS Executive Highlights AI’s Impact on Banking
6.7.2024
UBS is witnessing a transformative shift in client interactions driven by artificial intelligence, according to Sabine Keller-Busse, the head of the Swiss bank’s domestic business. Keller-Busse compared the change to how patients now approach doctors with self-diagnosed conditions. UBS Sees...
Report: Family at the Center of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Campaign Contributions
6.7.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donation activities were allegedly a family affair, involving his brother, mother, and father. Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, reportedly directed over $100 million in political contributions with his family’s help, according to emails reviewed by...
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $143 Million in Inflows Amid BTC Price Drop
6.7.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their first day of inflows following two days of outflows. The 11 funds garnered $143.1 million during Friday’s trading sessions, closing out the week on a positive note. Friday’s ETF Action Bounces Back After 2 Days of Outflows...
Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 1,000 BTC Worth Over $56M After a Decade
6.7.2024
On Friday, July 5, 2024, at 8 p.m. EDT, as bitcoin’s price hovered around $56,500 per unit, a dormant wallet, created on Nov. 24, 2013, transferred over 1,000 BTC, valued at $56.5 million, at block height 850,855. Long-Inactive Bitcoin Wallet Transfers Over $56M At 8 p.m., or Bitcoin block...
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
Crypto Theft Surge: Hackers Steal $1.38 Billion in First Half of 2024, Doubling 2023 Figures
6.7.2024
A new report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM reveals that crypto thefts in the first half of 2024 have doubled compared to 2023, with $1.38 billion stolen by June 24. Major hacks constitute 70% of losses, with private key compromises and smart contract exploits as top attack vectors. Crypto...
Web3 users hit 10M in Q2, MetaMask to enhance security: Finance Redefined
5.7.2024
Consensys integrates Wallet Guard to boost MetaMask’s security, aiming to drive user fund losses to zero amid rising Web3 threats
Crypto investor doubles Solana donations to pro-crypto PAC
5.7.2024
The conservative Sentinel Action Fund supports four pro-crypto U.S. Senate candidates
Protocol Village: Valora Introduces 'Mobile Stack' to Simplify Web3 Apps on iOS, Android
5.7.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 5-10
Private Equity Giants Are Circling Bitcoin Miners on AI Allure
5.7.2024
Private equity firms are now looking at bitcoin miners in a much more different way after Core Scientific signed 200MW deal with CoreWeave in June, the company’s CEO said in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk
Flare Network connects 75 Blockchains via LayerZero
5.7.2024
Flare, a Blockchain that is data-driven, has formed a partnership with LayerZero, a system that facilitates cross-chain communications, to distribute decentralized data across 75 Blockchains. This encompasses Ethereum and Solana. This will enable users to employ the accessible data on 50,000 dApps...
NFTs and blockchain bridge Ethiopia’s past and present in new art exhibition
5.7.2024
“Ethiopia at the Crossroads” is getting a special blockchain boost for its final stint at the Toledo Museum of Art as part of the Ethiopian family art collective’s residency with the museum
Germany’s BTC Wallet Sees Inflows, Mt Gox Moves Billions, US Gov Transfers $13.6M Unnoticed
5.7.2024
Approximately 14 hours ago, the German government sold roughly $175 million worth of bitcoin, reducing its holdings to about 40,359 BTC. However, recent activity has increased the total back to 41,226 BTC. German Bitcoin Divestment Followed by Inflows From Major Exchanges This movement, along with...