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Drex Brazilian CBDC pilot will work on privacy, DeFi in phase 2
14.10.2024
The Brazilian central bank has 13 participants for phase 2 so far, and it is willing to take on an unlimited number.
Kamala Harris Unveils New Crypto Plan and Major Financial Opportunities for Black Men
14.10.2024
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a plan focused on supporting Black men, with cryptocurrency playing a significant role. Her “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men” includes ensuring that those holding digital assets “benefit from financial innovation.” Noting that over...
This Week’s Crypto Gainers and Losers: Meme Tokens Outshine Bitcoin and Ethereum
14.10.2024
In the midst of a more optimistic crypto market, both bitcoin and ethereum have enjoyed steady growth, climbing by 3.13% and 3.61%, respectively, over the past week. Additionally, several other digital currencies experienced even more significant increases, with spx6900 (SPX) stealing the spotlight...
Ripple CEO Slams SEC for Ignoring XRP Ruling, Claims Agency Oversteps Legal Authority
14.10.2024
Ripple’s CEO has intensified criticism of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of ignoring a court ruling that XRP is not a security and overstepping its legal bounds. His remarks came after Bitnomial Exchange filed a lawsuit against the SEC, disputing...
How Bitcoin Miners Are Tapping Into the AI Gold Rush – Part 2
13.10.2024
The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. Originally published on Sept. 3, 2024, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng. In the piece, Feng follows up on her first...
Bored Ape Sells for $1.43M Amid 8.78% NFT Market Decline This Week
13.10.2024
NFT sales experienced a dip this week, dropping 8.78% compared to the previous seven days. Total sales amounted to $77.46 million, with a sharp decrease in both buyers (down 64.47%) and sellers (down 66.40%). Bitcoin NFTs Surge 29.36% as Overall NFT Sales Dropped Over the past week, the digital...
Kenya Launches Digital and AI Skills Center
13.10.2024
Kenya, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Microsoft, has established the Africa Centre of Competence for Digital and AI Skill. This center aims to equip public sector employees with digital and AI skills to improve service delivery across Africa. It aligns with...
ZachXBT claims there is an uptick in thieves targetting crypto traders offline
13.10.2024
Online software development platform GitHub has a list of at least 15 recorded incidents of in person crypto theft in the last year, around 17 in 2023, and 32 in 2021.
How Bitcoin Miners Are Tapping Into the AI Gold Rush – Part 1
13.10.2024
The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. Originally published on Aug. 29, 2024, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng. In the piece, Feng explores how bitcoin miners...
Tokenized US Treasuries Climb by $210M Since Crossing the $2 Billion Mark
12.10.2024
Since surpassing the $2 billion milestone in tokenized U.S. Treasuries at the end of August, the sector has added another $210 million. The Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) still holds the top spot with a market cap of $531.88 million, reflecting a 3.32% rise over the last...
Bitcoin Price Predictions for End of 2024 and the Forecasted Outlook for 2025
12.10.2024
Over the past week, bitcoin has been bouncing between $59,019 and $63,794 per unit. While prices have slipped slightly—down 1.29% for October so far—there’s still plenty of optimism that ‘Uptober’ will live up to its reputation. After all, October has historically...
Crypto-stealing malware discovered in Python Package Index — Checkmarx
11.10.2024
According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024
Tokyo’s Metaplanet Grows Its Bitcoin War Chest to $45 Million
11.10.2024
Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has bolstered its bitcoin (BTC) holdings with the purchase of an additional 108.99 BTC. Following this recent acquisition, the Japanese investment firm now boasts a total of 748.50 BTC in its reserves. A ¥1 Billion Bitcoin Bet:...
Bipartisan support for crypto is ‘fragile’ — Congressman John Curtis
11.10.2024
71 Democrats joined their Republican colleagues in a rare bipartisan effort to repeal the SEC’s SAB-121 guidelines earlier this year
Trump and Politifi Tokens Surge — Which Coins Are Soaring the Most?
11.10.2024
With former President Donald Trump topping the charts on Polymarket, a popular predictions platform, the political finance (politifi) tokens have enjoyed a strong 16.7% boost in the past 24 hours. All ten of the leading politifi tokens are in the green, with many showing double-digit gains....
DOJ pushes to break up Google’s search monopoly in antitrust case
11.10.2024
The US Department of Justice aims to dismantle Google’s dominance in online searches, raising questions about the future of Big Tech and its influence
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RENDER jumps 6.5%, With All Index Constituents Rising
11.10.2024
NEAR was also a top performer, gaining 5.1%
High-Return Crypto Scheme Hit With Cease-and-Desist in Texas
11.10.2024
Texas regulators have issued an emergency cease-and-desist order against two individuals accused of promoting a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme. The alleged scheme, tied to Trage Technologies, promised high returns on digital asset arbitrage trading but is accused of misleading...
Washington Investors Set to Reclaim Digital Currency in GS Partners Settlement
11.10.2024
After over a year of negotiations, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has joined a multi-state settlement agreement with GS Partners. Accused of violations under Washington’s Securities Act, the case centers on GS Partners’ Metacertificates and a multi-level...
NFT holders sue art gallery alleging it broke metaverse promise
11.10.2024
A group of NFT holders sued the creators of the collection, claiming they made no significant steps to fulfill promised perks and had no knowledge of blockchain.