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The Sandbox raises $20M at $1B valuation, promises to expand creator economy
7.6.2024
During a period when major metaverse projects are struggling to gain traction following the bear market of 2022-23, Sandbox announced that it has added over 330,000 unique creators
Bitcoin Falls Back After Attempt at $72K, but Fed, U.S. Data and Global Rate Cuts May Bring New All-Time Highs
6.6.2024
Upcoming consumer price index and labor market data releases in the next few days could be key for what's next for bitcoin's price
Paxos International Debuts ‘Lift Dollar’ Stablecoin With Daily Yields
6.6.2024
The blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform Paxos has announced Paxos International has launched a new yield-bearing stablecoin called lift dollar (USDL). The stablecoin’s holders will earn overnight yield from short-term U.S. government securities and cash equivalent reserve assets...
Private firms to join global central bank CBDC project
5.6.2024
As Project mBridge enters its MVP phase, BIS is inviting private sector firms to propose new solutions and use cases to further develop and showcase the platform's potential
Economist Jim Rickards: The Global Clearance and Settlement System Might Collapse After Seizure of Russian Assets
3.6.2024
Jim Rickards, an economist and author of the best-selling book ‘Currency Wars,’ has issued an alert about the possible collapse of the global clearance system. In a recent interview, Rickards noted that Euroclear, a settlement service, holds $200 billion in Russian assets. He further explained that...
OneTo11 announces global expansion with new games & educational P2E model
3.6.2024
OneTo11, a blockchain gaming start-up, has announced its plans to expand its offerings to two crucial markets across the world – LATAM and MENA. It will do so by adding 3 new games to the portfolio with a tentative timeline of the next 12 months. Established in 2021, the blockchain gaming...
Elizabeth Warren: Crypto Prominent in the Global Fentanyl Trade Over the Last Decade
3.6.2024
Two U.S. Senators, Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy, have asked the Biden adminstration to furnish them with updates on what the U.S. government is doing to curb the use of crypto in fentanyl trafficking. According to Warren and Cassidy, decentralized crypto exchange platforms are enabling...
Global Crypto Ownership Reaches 562 Million: 6.8% of World Population Now Own and Use Digital Currencies
1.6.2024
A new report reveals that 562 million people globally now own digital currencies, an increase from 420 million in 2023, making up 6.8% of the world’s population. Asia is at the forefront of this growth, with North America close behind. Overall, cryptocurrency adoption is rising worldwide...
Legal fees skyrocket in high-profile crypto bankruptcies
31.5.2024
High-profile bankruptcy cases have become a lucrative goldmine for two major law firms involved in the legal proceedings: Sullivan and Cromwell and Kirkland and Ellis
Ripple Report: Crypto and CBDCs Transforming Global Payments
31.5.2024
Ripple’s recently published 2023 Trends in Regional Payments ebook highlights the transformative role of cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the global payments landscape. Latin America is witnessing a digital transformation with a shift towards crypto-powered...
OpenAI stopped 5 campaigns that used its tech for ‘deceptive influence’
31.5.2024
The AI firm has terminated accounts linked to several alleged foreign covert influence operations
Register now for the Global Blockchain Community Day Conference 2024
30.5.2024
Join us from June 10 to 14, 2024, for an engaging and enlightening Blockchain Community Day conference. With a dynamic lineup of global industry experts, this conference promises an exploration of real-world applications in business, industry, Blockchain technologies, Metaverse, marketing, and many...
Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Mining Pool Ocean Establishes Global Hub in El Salvador
30.5.2024
Ocean, a Bitcoin mining pool backed by Jack Dorsey, announced the launch of an international hub in El Salvador through a new entity. Ocean Mining S.A. de C.V., headquartered in San Salvador, will “continue the advancement of decentralization of Bitcoin mining across the globe,”...
BlockDAG dominates globally as 30,000x ROI predictions gain steam amid Solana-Litecoin rivalry & Tron’s growth
30.5.2024
Solana is under consideration for a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S., sparking debates about how it compares to Litecoin. Meanwhile, TRON has surpassed Ethereum (ETH) in transaction fees. BlockDAG is celebrating its global presence with major events in Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing,...
Bitfarms Rejected $950 Million Riot Platforms’ Acquisition Proposal, Citing Undervaluation
29.5.2024
Bitfarms, a global Bitcoin mining company, has confirmed receiving and rejecting an acquisition proposal from Riot Platforms on April 22, 2024.
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BlackRock’s $20B ETF becomes top global Bitcoin fund
29.5.2024
In the most recent advancement in the realm of Cryptocurrency investments, the iShares Bitcoin Trust has emerged as the most significant Bitcoin fund, surpassing the earlier market leader Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. By Tuesday, the iShares fund had $1968 billion in assets, slightly outpacing Grayscale...
El Salvador’s Bitcoin, AI plans could boost GDP tenfold by 2029: Cathie Wood
29.5.2024
The ARK Invest CEO praised the Central American country for being an “oasis” for Bitcoin and AI adoption
BlackRock adds own Bitcoin ETF to income and bond funds
29.5.2024
One of the funds was BlackRock’s Strategic Income Opportunities Fund worth over $37.4 billion
HTX Exchange Surpasses Coinbase In Spot Trading Volumes
28.5.2024
On May 27, HTX passed US-based Coinbase in daily spot trading volumes for the first time, marking a significant milestone. This development underscores HTX's increasing market presence and impact, signalling a significant shift in the global crypto trading platform hierarchy.
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Binance covertly sells Gopax’s share of claims in Genesis Global
28.5.2024
Binance has been responsible for covertly selling its subsidiary in South Korea, Gopax’s claims about Genesis Global, for half its value or even less. In 2023, Binance was known to be the biggest shareholder of Gopax, a prime cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea. In return for the buying...