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Last Week Featured Bullish Continuation
6.10.2024
This editorial is from last week’s newsletter, Week in Review, with some slight tweaks to dates so the article makes sense. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this editorial the second it’s released, which also includes the biggest stories of the week and a comment on each story. One Week...
AI Powerhouse Openai Raises $6.6B Achieving a $157B Valuation
6.10.2024
AI startup Openai reported closing a funding round led by Thrive Capital and the participation of other tech companies like Microsoft and Nvidia. The $6.6 billion raised would be used to expand its set of tools and raise its computing capacity, which needs to increase significantly to train new...
Spellborne’s Side Quests Take Center Stage
6.10.2024
Having completed the main quests of Season 1, Regina returns to the captivating world of Spellborne to tackle the latest side quests. What ensues is an intense blend of strategy, reflex challenges, and immersive world-building. Last week’s quick recap In Heroes of Mavia, players build and defend...
Crypto Ponzi Leader Receives 121-Month Prison Sentence
6.10.2024
David Carmona, founder of the Icomtech cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for defrauding investors with false promises of profits. His scheme targeted working-class people with the lure of financial freedom through cryptocurrency trading and mining, none...
Paypal Completes First Corporate Transaction Using PYUSD Stablecoin
6.10.2024
Paypal has made a significant step in corporate payments by completing its first transaction using its stablecoin Paypal USD (PYUSD). This milestone highlights the role digital currencies can play in streamlining cross-border transactions, with Paypal partnering with Ernst & Young LLP. Paypal...
Peter Schiff: Phony Economy Must Die or US Risks Financial Ruin
6.10.2024
Economist Peter Schiff has warned that restoring a real economy requires letting the “phony economy” collapse, which would result in significant financial losses for many. However, he emphasized that the alternative is worse, as it would lead to the devaluation of money itself. Schiff...
Robert Kiyosaki Warns of World War III Amid Global Tensions — Asks ‘Are You Prepared?’
6.10.2024
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has expressed concerns about World War III, warning that current global tensions could lead to catastrophic consequences. He emphasized the need for stronger leadership. This echoes past warnings from him about geopolitical threats and energy-driven...
Zimbabwe Injects $50 Million to Bolster Devalued Currency
6.10.2024
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has injected an additional $50 million into the market to support the foreign exchange system. However, industry leaders believe the bank is not doing enough to facilitate the smooth operation of the market. They argue that the policy requiring companies to have...
Will Satoshi be revealed? Banks to join SWIFT digital asset trials and more: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 29 – Oct. 4
6.10.2024
HBO’s Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, Banks to join SWIFT digital asset trials in 2025: Hodlers Digest
Nigeria Introduces System to Boost Forex Market Transparency
5.10.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is launching a new electronic system (EFEMS) to improve transparency in the foreign exchange market. This comes as the Nigerian currency weakens. Authorized dealers must comply with existing regulations and complete necessary preparations before using EFEMS....
DC Circuit Court Rules Kalshi’s US Election Bets Legal
5.10.2024
This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled in favor of the predictions market Kalshi, allowing the commodities exchange to offer event contracts based on the outcome of U.S. congressional elections. Circuit Judge Millett’s opinion supports the legality...
Bitcoin Cash: Empowering Merchants and Boosting Adoption in Bitcoin Cash City
5.10.2024
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has emerged as a popular cryptocurrency, offering fast and low-cost transactions. In the vibrant city of Townsville, Australia, BCH adoption has reached new heights, thanks to the Bitcoin.com Wallet app and the Bitcoin.com point of sales register app. This article explores...
Sky Reports Over 1 Billion USDS Minted Since August Rebrand
5.10.2024
It’s been approximately 38 days since Makerdao, the decentralized finance (defi) project, rebranded as Sky and launched both the USDS stablecoin and the SKY token. During this time, more than a billion USDS coins have been minted, and 530 million DAI have been converted to the new standard....
Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? 8 AI Chatbots Take Their Best Guess Ahead of HBO Documentary
5.10.2024
Just recently, reports surfaced about an upcoming HBO documentary titled “Money Electric,” which promises to unmask the true identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Over on Polymarket, bettors are wagering on who the film might unveil, and currently, Len Sassaman...
Bitwise Plans ETF Merger, Aims to Launch Momentum-Based Bitcoin and Ether Fund
5.10.2024
Asset manager Bitwise has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to merge three bitcoin and ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into a single fund. This new fund will utilize a momentum-based strategy, targeting both bitcoin and ether futures. Bitwise...
Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machines Key to Ethereum Growth, Says Hashkey Capital
5.10.2024
Hashkey Capital, one of Asia’s largest venture capital firms specializing in Web3 and cryptocurrency, has released its sector analysis for the first half of 2024. The report covers significant technological advancements across multiple blockchain sectors, with a strong focus on Ethereum, account...
This Week’s NFT Sales See 10% Growth After Difficult September
5.10.2024
Following a slow period for non-fungible token (NFT) sales in September, the past week has shown a 10.07% rise in revenue compared to the previous week. According to data from cryptoslam.io, the total NFT sales reached $85.8 million, with Ethereum contributing $27.75 million. NFT Market Sees $85.8M...
BTC and ETH ETFs Post Positive Inflows Despite GBTC, ETHE Losses
5.10.2024
On Friday, the 12 U.S. s pot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced positive inflows, totaling $25.59 million. Concurrently, the nine spot ether ETFs garnered a combined $7.39 million in inflows during the day’s trading session. Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $25.59M Inflows, Ether Funds...
Washington State Accuses 2 Cryptocurrency Platforms of Defrauding Investors
5.10.2024
Two cryptocurrency platforms face allegations of fraud by Washington State’s Department of Financial Institutions. Both companies allegedly lured investors with promises of huge returns, but later blocked withdrawals and demanded extra fees. An investor lost $64,000 to one platform after being...
Nigeria to Launch $1.5M Initiative to Boost AI Development
5.10.2024
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced a $1.5 million initiative to boost the country’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. This fund, supported by Luminate, a global foundation, will be launched on Oct. 7 in Abuja....