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The Open Summit Set to Transform Asia’s Web3 Landscape as the largest TON event this Summer
3.8.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Taipei, Taiwan —The Open Summit, the largest TON summit this summer, is set to be a landmark event for the global TON community. Powered by TONX and supported by the global TON community, the summit will take place from August 6-8, 2024, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center...
Polymarket Bets Big on Josh Shapiro: Is He Kamala Harris’s Secret VP Pick for 2024?
3.8.2024
Based on Polymarket predictions, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is currently favored to be Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential pick for her 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. Polymarket participants currently give Shapiro a 72% likelihood of being chosen as the running mate. Betting Markets Show...
Solana Token’s Rally Reflects Protocol’s Potential, Says Web3 Advocate
3.8.2024
The seemingly fundamentals-defying surge of Solana’s native token, SOL, may reflect the project’s potential rather than its current technical performance, according to Chris Zhu, the CEO of Sonic. To support this assertion, Zhu highlights Solana’s ecosystem growth despite...
Sen Lummis bill gains swift support with 2,200 letters sent
3.8.2024
A proposed decentralized network of secure Bitcoin vaults with robust cybersecurity measures aims to minimize digital asset storage risks like theft and hacking
Ethiopian Premier Defends Currency Float Decision, Rejects Devaluation Claims
3.8.2024
The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has defended the decision to float the birr and insisted that this move does not amount to the devaluation of the currency. Ahmed stated that the intention is to unify the official and parallel market exchange rates. Reports suggest that Ethiopia’s decision...
Iran Backs Russia on BRICS Single Currency Initiative
3.8.2024
Iran plans to support Russia’s initiatives on creating a BRICS single currency and expanding national currency payments within the bloc, according to Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali. The BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are exploring the creation of a...
Coinzoom Operations Suspended in Ohio Following Regulatory Examination
3.8.2024
The Ohio Department of Commerce has ordered crypto exchange Coinzoom to cease operations in the state effective Aug. 1 following a regulatory examination. Current customers can still withdraw their assets, but the exchange cannot accept new business. The suspension follows a multi-state examination...
Airbnb Host Imposes No Mining Rule After Guests Rent Her Property to Mine Crypto
3.8.2024
An Airbnb host, Ashley, shared her experience on Tiktok about guests who accumulated a $1,500 electricity bill by setting up an electric vehicle station and mining cryptocurrency during their three-week stay. Despite leaving the property in excellent condition, the guests’ excessive energy...
Bitcoin and Crypto to Gain as Falling Rates Expand Global Liquidity, Says 21shares VP
3.8.2024
The head of strategy at crypto investment firm 21shares has explained that the broad-based bitcoin selloff following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged was partly due to increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fears of conflict escalation, leading...
New York DA’s Office Hiring Full-Time Crypto Analyst for Cybercrime Bureau
3.8.2024
The New York County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a full-time cryptocurrency analyst for its Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau. This role involves analyzing cryptocurrency theft complaints, conducting blockchain transaction analyses, and providing expert testimony. NY District...
Judge Urged to Jail Man Who Spent $10M Mistakenly Sent by Crypto.com
3.8.2024
Prosecutors are urging a judge to imprison Jatinder Singh, who spent millions of dollars accidentally refunded by Crypto.com. The issue began when Singh attempted to deposit $100 into his Crypto.com account in May 2021. Due to a discrepancy between account names, the transaction was rejected,...
Markets in Freefall: US Stocks Plummet and Crypto Crashes After Shocking Jobs Report
3.8.2024
Following a heinous jobs report, questions are arising about whether the United States will experience a soft landing or if a full-fledged recession is on the horizon. All five major U.S. stock market indices saw notable declines on Friday, and the crypto economy fell by 5.82% to reach $2.2...
Paypal Launches Global Hackathon With 40,000 PYUSD in Prizes
3.8.2024
Paypal, a leading payment platform, has announced a global hackathon for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering 40,000 PYUSD in prizes. This initiative follows the launch of the Paypal stablecoin on Solana. Running from Aug. 12 to Sept. 16, the hackathon aims to foster innovation and the adoption of PYUSD...
Bitcoin whale volume from exchanges hits 9-year high as analysts call BTC price bottom
3.8.2024
The last time Bitcoin whales moved this many coins from exchanges was when the BTC price was around $220 in 2015
State Duma Financial Market Committee Leader Envisions Bitcoin and Digital Ruble Exchanges
3.8.2024
Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the Financial Market Committee of the State Duma, the Russian equivalent to the U.S. House of Representatives, has predicted that bitcoin and digital ruble exchanges will become a reality in the coming years. Aksakov also foresees the need for digital ruble-based...
Trump floats paying off $35T national debt using Bitcoin
3.8.2024
The United States government is adding $1 trillion to the national debt approximately every 100 days, sparking fears of runaway inflation
DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes
2.8.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses, to enhance the detection and prosecution...
MicroStrategy stock set to gain 30% if BTC hits $150K in 2025 — Analyst
2.8.2024
The valuation assumes continued aggressive Bitcoin buying by Microstrategy
The USA can (and should) dedicate more energy to Bitcoin mining
2.8.2024
Donald Trump is right: The United States could easily ramp up the amount of energy it expends on Bitcoin mining
Bitcoin traders risk-off as BTC price falls to $62K — Is a generational bottom approaching?
2.8.2024
Bitcoin traders anticipate a potential price drop below $60,000. Will dip buyers show up?