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Report: Bitcoin Mining Project Initiates Construction of Hydro-Powered Facility in Nigeria
21.11.2023
A Nigerian startup named Trojan Mining is constructing a hydro-powered facility dedicated to bitcoin (BTC) mining in the African country, according to a recent report. Over the weekend, Trojan unveiled the creation of its mining container, locally produced and designed for a 500-kilowatt (KW)...
Analysts Fear European Digital Identity Wallet Implementation Might Lead to Mass Surveillance
21.11.2023
A group of analysts and companies have raised their voices against the risks that the upcoming European Digital Identity Wallet implementation might bring to Europeans’ privacy. Article 45 of a leaked Eidas document (Electronic Identification, Authentication, and Trust Services) indicates...
Top Global Banks Reveal $10.27 Billion in Crypto, XRP Among Top Investment
21.11.2023
Source: Adobe Major global central banks, spanning Europe, North America, and other regions, have revealed a significant investment in crypto, with XRP emerging as a preferred digital asset. According to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), a global regulatory authority on banks,...
Today in Crypto: Investor Interest in Crypto Startups is Low in 2023, Credefi Finance Integrates with XRP Ledger
20.11.2023
Source: a video screenshot, XRP Ledger Foundation / YouTube Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Investment news Crypto startups have raised $2.1 billion year-to-date, or nearly...
Nigeria’s Fintech Startup Paystack Cuts Workforce, 33 Employees to Depart
18.11.2023
The Nigerian fintech startup, Paystack, will be scaling down its operations outside Africa. In addition, Paystack will part ways with at least 33 employees based in Europe and the United Arab Emirates. Co-founder Shola Akinlade has promised to help affected employees secure new roles elsewhere....
A Year After FTX: The Lesson Europe Has Fixated On
17.11.2023
The company’s collapse a year ago sent shockwaves through the world of crypto, but it changed very little in the new EU crypto regulation. Brussels is more interested in the question of what the pseudonymous crypto-asset world is good for, says Dea Markova
Today in Crypto: Sino-US Bitcoin ASIC War May Be Starting, Neon EVM Testing Alternative Gas Payments
17.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / William W. Potter Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Mining news We may be witnessing the start of a Sino-US bitcoin silicon war, according to the latest Miner...
Ukraine officials get training on crypto and virtual assets investigation
17.11.2023
The officials from Ukraine were trained in tracing crypto transactions over different blockchains using specialized analytics software
Aave Rebrands to Avara, Announces Latest Acquisition in Web3
17.11.2023
Source: Avara Aave has announced its rebranding to Avara and the acquisition of Los Feliz Engineering, a Los Angeles-based web3 startup. Avara is the home to some of the most innovative web3 brands: @aave, @lensprotocol, @ghoaave, @sonar, and now @family all building towards a people powered...
A Major Vulnerability Found in Early Crypto Wallet Software Risks Billions in Assets
17.11.2023
A critical vulnerability in early cryptocurrency wallets, identified by cybersecurity startup Unciphered, threatens billions of dollars in digital assets. Originating from a flaw in the BitcoinJS software used for wallet generation between 2011 and 2015, this issue exposes wallets to potential...
There Is a World of Web3 Outside the U.S. and Europe
16.11.2023
Market Analysts Are Backing This AI Crypto Platform – Here’s What You Need to Know
16.11.2023
yPredict employs artificial intelligence to empower investors through data-driven AI crypto analytics and price prediction. Image by SolaruS, Adobe Stock. Cryptocurrency investing is growing increasingly complex, but yPredict intends to cut through the confusion using artificial intelligence....
German Parliament member ’staunch opponent' of digital Euro, all in on Bitcoin
16.11.2023
EU lawmakers are anticipating the arrival of the digital euro, though German politician Joana Cotar is pushing back against the currency and fighting in favor of Bitcoin
Grineo Unveils the Exciting Future of Digital Spending at Australian Crypto Convention
16.11.2023
PRESS RELEASE. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / November 16, 2023 / Grineo, the groundbreaking Australian FinTech startup, made waves at the highly anticipated AusCryptoCon in Melbourne on November 11-12, 2023. The highly coveted event, boasting over 15,000 attendees and co-hosted by industry giants such...
Blockchain Startup Kinto Plans 'First KYC'd' Ethereum Layer-2 Network After Raising $5M
15.11.2023
The Kinto network, built with the Optimism's OP Stack, features native know-your-customer (KYC) checks and investor accreditation mechanism to help onboard regulated financial institutions
K-pop Agency Modhaus Announces $8 Million Series A Investment
14.11.2023
Source: Pixabay A South Korean blockchain-based K-pop startup has raised $8 million in its series A funding round. Modhaus announced in a statement today that the series A funding round has pushed their total fundraising to $12 million overall. The funding round was led by U.S. investment firm...
Crypto Regulation News Weekly Digest: Major Nations Commit to Crypto Tax Reporting Standard and EU Issues Draft Stablecoin Guidelines
14.11.2023
Nations and authorities advance crypto regulations across taxation, stablecoins, geo-blocking, and compliance this week. Image by motortion, Adobe Stock. Last week brought several noteworthy developments in the evolving crypto regulation scene across the globe. Major nations made efforts towards...
Gurus Are Quietly Stockpiling This Undervalued AI Crypto Gem – What’s the Deal?
14.11.2023
Crypto gurus are rapidly acquiring tokens from overlooked AI crypto startup yPredict. Image by yPredict, X. When it comes to trading and investing in the cryptocurrency markets, gaining an advantage over your competitors could make the difference between racking up major profits or taking hard...
Ripple Partners With Onafriq to Enable Faster Cross Border Payments to Africa
14.11.2023
Ripple and the Africa-focused payment fintech startup Onafriq recently said they are collaborating to enable crypto-based cross-border payments between Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the U.K., and Australia. Using Ripple’s platform helps Onafriq achieve its goal of making...
Today in Crypto: Bakkt Reveals International and Domestic Expansion, Justin Sun Offers 5% Bounty, Metaverse Platform ZEP to Build on Near
13.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Ascannio Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Investment news Digital asset marketplace Bakkt Holdings announced international and domestic expansion. Per the press...