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Israeli Crypto-Based Aid Organization Says Nearly $200,000 Raised for October 7 Terror Victims
25.10.2023
Nearly $200,000 has been raised by a non-profit organization launched by members of Israel’s Web3 community. More than 30 Web3 companies have since joined the campaign while the accounting firm KPMG is said to be assisting with fundraising and distribution. Web3 Companies Join Campaign Crypto...
Report: Operators of Central African Republic-Based Crypto Investment Firm Disappear With $1.6 Million
25.10.2023
According to reports, the operators of a Central African Republic (CAR) crypto company which promised a high return on money invested have disappeared along with $1.6 million in investor funds. High-profile personalities including lawmakers and senior government employees are among the hundreds...
Robert Kiyosaki Shares His Investment Strategy — Says He’s Not Trying to Be Warren Buffett
25.10.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has revealed his investment strategy, emphasizing its divergence from the investment approach adopted by Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. “I am an average investor ‘accumulating’ the asset I want for the long term. I have been...
Binance Executives in UK and France Leave Crypto Exchange
25.10.2023
Another two executive departures, in the United Kingdom and France, have extended a string of managerial exits at Binance this year. They come as the leading cryptocurrency exchange faces continued regulatory pressure in a number of jurisdictions in Europe and beyond. Binance U.K., Bifinity...
Nigerian Bank Reportedly Freezes Accounts Belonging to 500 USDT Traders
24.10.2023
A Nigerian bank has reportedly blocked bank accounts belonging to some 500 digital asset traders. The affected accounts are said to have received a portion of the more than $10 million that was stolen from Access Bank by hackers between May and June this year. A prominent Nigerian crypto enthusiast...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Devs Have A Big Surprise Planned For Its Most Iconic Scene
24.10.2023
The immensely popular 1997 role-playing game Final Fantasy VII has been worshiped in its original form, grafted into a similarly admired 2020 remake, and now, developer Square Enix promises a magisterial “rebirth” in a PlayStation 5 exclusive set for February 29, 2024. Like the 2020 remake, Final...
From Effective Altruism to Terms of Service — Pivotal Points in Bankman-Fried’s Court Battle
23.10.2023
Lawyers for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried have given proposed jury instructions to the court in advance of jury deliberations and his verdict. These instructions clarify the defense’s legal positions and emphasize their client’s right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty....
Hong Kong Regulators Restrict Retail Investor Access to ‘Complex’ Crypto Products
23.10.2023
The securities regulator and the central banking institution of Hong Kong have updated the region’s crypto policy in response to enquiries from the industry. In a circular on the virtual asset-related activities of intermediaries, the authorities introduced additional measures to protect retail...
Report Exposes Warrantless Cash Searches at Atlanta Airport
22.10.2023
In a startling investigation report, Atlanta News First uncovered the concerning practices of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) task force officers. At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, DEA officers, in plain clothes, have been found searching passengers’...
New Research Suggests Hal Finney Was Not Satoshi Nakamoto
22.10.2023
In an extensive analysis, the American software engineer and columnist Jameson Lopp tackles the enduring mystery of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. While many have speculated that computer scientist Hal Finney was behind the pseudonym, Lopp presents several compelling instances that...
Data Protection Bodies Call For ‘Privacy Threshold’ in Digital Euro Transactions
21.10.2023
Ensuring low-value digital euro transactions are not traced is one of the recommendations made by two data protection agencies in the EU. The independent bodies have presented their joint opinion on the proposed regulation for the upcoming digital version of Europe’s common fiat currency....
Gold Heats Up, China’s Gold-Backed Bond Move, and the 10-Year Treasury Note’s Ominous Rise
21.10.2023
In the turbulent macroeconomic landscape marked by clashes in Ukraine and Israel, and with the Fed’s Jerome Powell alluding to persistent and escalated interest rates, the 10-year Treasury note has soared to 5% — a milestone not seen since 2007. Amid this whirlwind, both gold...
Bank of Russia Predicts Digital Ruble Won’t End Other Payment Methods
21.10.2023
The Central Bank of Russia does not expect the introduction of the digital ruble to end the popularity of other non-cash and cash payment options. According to statements offered by Alla Bakina, director of the bank’s national payment system department, other non-cash payment options have...
Americans Have Their Say in Constitution for AI
21.10.2023
Anthropic has acquired the views of a group of American citizens on the fundamental principles that should govern artificial intelligence (AI). The gathered opinions have formed the basis of a “constitution for AI” as part of an attempt to explore how democratic processes can influence...
Binance to Sunset Visa Crypto Card as 2023 Sees Decline in Digital Debit Cards
21.10.2023
Several reports have revealed that Binance, which is recognized as the leading crypto exchange by trading volume, intends to discontinue its Visa crypto card on December 20, 2023. The enterprise emphasized that only a “small number of Binance users” would be affected by this...
Ethereum Co-Founder, Consensys Sued By Early Employees Over Alleged Equity Promises
20.10.2023
More than two dozen early employees of the blockchain software company Consensys have filed a lawsuit against Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, Consensys, and other parties. The plaintiffs allege Lubin broke contractual promises related to equity compensation made when the employees joined...
Crypto’s Role in Terrorism Financing Overestimated, Chainalysis Shows
20.10.2023
Inaccurate methodologies have resulted in overstated metrics about the use of cryptocurrency by terror groups fighting Israel, according to Chainalysis. The analytics company has tried to “correct the record” on crypto’s role in terrorism financing amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East....
Economists Warn Direct Iran-Israel War Could Trigger Global Recession
20.10.2023
Bloomberg’s economists have warned that a direct war between Iran and Israel could trigger a global recession. “Soaring oil prices and plunging risk assets would deal a substantial blow to growth, and take inflation a notch higher,” they said. “The wider the conflict spreads, the more...
Elon Musk, Mark Cuban Back Supreme Court Case Against SEC
20.10.2023
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban have jointly filed an amicus brief backing the defendants in a Supreme Court case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “It is important that the SEC not be permitted to pick and choose whether parties are granted...
Solana and Bitcoin Spark have the highest growth potential in 2023, according to crypto experts
20.10.2023
Seasoned crypto experts have identified Solana and Bitcoin Spark as standout projects with the highest growth potential. These blockchains earn the spotlight due to their innovative features, scalability, and the broader trends shaping the crypto sphere. What makes SOL and BTCS candidates...