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TSMC becomes first Asian company to reach $1T as AI demand surges
20.7.2024
The company is now worth more than Broadcom and closing in on Meta
IMF Warns Zambia Against Dedollarization, Calls Plan Counterproductive
20.7.2024
An International Monetary Fund representative has cautioned that Zambia’s proposed dedollarization initiative may inadvertently undermine efforts to contain inflation. The representative expressed concern that the prevailing economic conditions in Zambia are not conducive for the country to proceed...
Why is Dogecoin price up today?
20.7.2024
Dogecoin is surging on the prospects of interest rate cuts in September and the excitement of a potential pro-crypto stance from Donald Trump
Why is Dogecoin price up today?
20.7.2024
Dogecoin is surging on the prospects of interest rate cuts in September and the excitement of a potential pro-crypto stance from Donald Trump
Rho Markets Pauses Platform After Attacker Siphons $7.6 Million in Digital Assets
20.7.2024
The digital asset security platform Cyvers Alerts disclosed on July 19 that Rho Markets’ liquidity layer on Scroll had been exploited after hackers took control of an oracle access control. Cyvers reported that the attacker held $7.6 million across multiple chains, with USDC and USDT pools...
Study: Europe Leads in Global Crypto Transaction Volume; Binance Remains Most Used Exchange
20.7.2024
Europe stands out as the global leader, accounting for 37.32% of the total transactional value, according to a comprehensive analysis by Coinwire. Asia’s trading volumes primarily result from factors like high mobile penetration, a robust tech infrastructure, and growing institutional interest....
Real Estate Tokenization Platform Enters Kenyan Regulatory Sandbox
20.7.2024
Ownmali, a blockchain-enabled real estate tokenization platform, has been admitted into the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya (CMA Kenya) Regulatory Sandbox. Ownmali aims to foster greater inclusivity in real estate investing by making it more affordable for younger Kenyans, regardless of their...
Jordan Launches National Blockchain Technology Network
20.7.2024
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in Jordan has launched a national blockchain technology network in partnership with Jordanian blockchain company Blockexe. The implementation of blockchain technology in Jordan’s government sector aligns with the Jordanian Digital Transformation...
Chinese Billionaire Convicted of Racketeering and Wire Fraud in US
20.7.2024
Exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Guo, has been convicted by a U.S. jury on charges including racketeering conspiracy and wire fraud. Guo defrauded followers of over $1 billion, primarily through false investment schemes in cryptocurrency. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams...
‘10:1’ odds against US Bitcoin strategic reserve by 2028: BlockTower Capital
20.7.2024
BlockTower Capital CIO Ari Paul is prepared to “lay 10:1” against the possibility of the US creating a Bitcoin strategic reserve in the next four years
Philippine Central Bank Warns of AI-Driven Crypto Scams — Governor Denies Endorsing Cryptocurrency Projects
20.7.2024
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, has cautioned the public against scams involving AI-manipulated videos and audios, which are used to spread false information, particularly about cryptocurrency investments. The BSP emphasizes that Governor Eli M. Remolona...
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Accepts Bitcoin From Kraken in Sponsorship Deal
20.7.2024
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has expressed his hesitation to buy bitcoin at its current price but is open to accepting the cryptocurrency as payment. He disclosed that he accepted bitcoin from crypto exchange Kraken as part of a sponsorship deal, highlighting his belief in...
Blockfi to Begin Interim Crypto Distributions via Coinbase This Month
19.7.2024
Crypto lender Blockfi announced that it will begin interim crypto distributions via Coinbase this month. U.S. clients will receive notifications, while non-U.S. clients face regulatory restrictions. Blockfi, which filed for bankruptcy protection in November 2022, is now collaborating with Coinbase...
Grayscale announces plans for Bitcoin ETF spinoff
19.7.2024
Current GBTC shareholders will receive shares in Grayscale’s new Bitcoin ETF in proportion to what they currently hold in GBTC
Crypto community reacts to Windows-CrowdStrike outage as blockchains unaffected
19.7.2024
Many crypto community members noted that blockchains’ decentralized nature allowed them to continue running despite widespread outages across the global economy
Basel Committee Gives Permissioned Stablecoins ‘Preferential Treatment’ in Amended Crypto Asset Standard Amidst Heavy Criticism
19.7.2024
The Basel Committee, responsible for setting standards for bank regulation, has revised its crypto asset standard, introducing new considerations that impact stablecoins. The updated standard favors permissioned stablecoins, such as JPM Coin, over those issued on public chains. This has elicited...
Price analysis 7/19: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
19.7.2024
Bitcoin turned up sharply and broke above the overhead resistance, indicating the resumption of the upmove toward $70,000
Bitcoin price soars above $66K as crypto market momentum ramps up
19.7.2024
Bitcoin price surged to a new 1-month high near $67,000 as a variety of bullish factors converged to push cryptocurrencies higher
Momint Secures Grant from Dfinity Foundation for Global Blockchain Expansion
19.7.2024
Momint, a Web3 startup, is poised for global expansion after securing a $50,000 grant from the Dfinity Foundation. This Swiss non-profit organization, known for its blockchain R&D, awarded the grant through the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Hub of Southern Africa. Momint plans to integrate...
Crypto Biz: Tether to track USDT usage, Cipher gets takeover offer, and more
19.7.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz also explores Tether’s new hiring, a takeover bid for Cipher, Grayscale new decentralized AI fund, Ether ETFs, and more