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Plume Joins Arbitrum: A New Era of Blockchain
7.2.2024
Plume Network has officially gone live to the market as a historical launch of modular Real World Asset Layer 2, Arbitrum Orbit—an important step in forming history with blockchain infrastructure. An astute alliance with Arbitrum, a market leader in layer two scaling solutions, provides Plume...
Jack Dorsey’s Decentralized Social Media Bluesky Removes Invite-Only Restrictions
7.2.2024
Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized social media project Bluesky on Tuesday removed invite-only limitations and granted access to all users. Since its launch in Feb. 2023, the platform used invite codes while experimenting with features such as moderation tools and personalized feeds. Bluesky...
Bitcoin Emerges as ‘Flight to Safety’ Asset, Outshining Gold, Says Cathie Wood
7.2.2024
ARK Invest’s CEO Cathie Wood believes there is a shift in investment trends, specifically, a growing preference for bitcoin over traditional gold investments. This trend has been particularly pronounced following the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, offering investors streamlined access to...
Thailand Pushes Towards Digital Asset Hub with Introduction of VAT-Free Crypto Trading
7.2.2024
In a move to position Thailand as a leading digital asset hub, the country’s Finance Ministry has announced the exemption of value-added tax (VAT) on digital asset trading. The decision aims to promote digital assets as a new alternative tool for fundraising and drive the growth of...
MetaMask Partners with Robinhood to Simplify Crypto Transactions
7.2.2024
MetaMask has collaborated with Robinhood to enable direct crypto purchases for users, according to a press release shared with Cryptonews on Feb.7. MetaMask’s developer Consensys and Robinhood Markets, Inc. have jointly facilitated the integration of Robinhood Connect with the MetaMask wallet. This...
Belarus Sanctions ‘Antidote?’ Minsk Confirms ‘Blockchain-powered CBDC’ Launch
7.2.2024
Minsk is looking for ways to end Belarus’ sanctions woes, with its central bank confirming the planned launch of a blockchain-powered CBDC. Per Sputnik Belarus, the National Bank of Belarus (NBB) is keen to make use of smart contract technology. A spokesperson told reporters on February 3: “We plan...
South Korean Crypto Exchange Bitsonic Execs Jailed for Price Manipulation
7.2.2024
A Seoul court jailed South Korean crypto exchange Bitsonic executives for manipulating crypto prices – and profiting to the tune of $7.5 million. Newsis reported that the Seoul Eastern District Court sentenced the CEO of the Bitsonic trading platform to seven years in prison. South Korean Crypto...
Hedera Secures $250 Million Partnership with Saudi Ministry of Investment for Web3 and Deep Tech Development
6.2.2024
Hedera, a leading Proof of Stake (POS) blockchain platform, has embarked on a transformative five-year partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Investment (MISA) to catalyze the development of Web3 technologies in the region. The collaboration, valued at $250 million, was unveiled during...
Steve Wozniak Labels Bitcoin ‘Safe, Stable, and Conservative’ Amid Growing Legacy Adoption
6.2.2024
In line with the rising trend of the legacy tech and finance industries’ adoption of the top cryptocurrency, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak labeled Bitcoin as a safe bet in a February 6 podcast. Speaking in the Wildride podcast posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Apple co-founder echoed...
Onchain Bitcoin Fees in 2024: A Closer Look at Transaction Costs and Delays
6.2.2024
Data gathered over the last 36 days reveals that the Bitcoin network’s average transfer fee has consistently exceeded the $3.68 mark, while costs for median-sized transactions have not dipped below the $1.67 threshold. As of Feb. 6, 2024, insights from Bitcoin’s transaction queue...
Ronin Token (RON) Rally Holds Strong Despite Volatility After Binance Listing
6.2.2024
Ronin, the gaming blockchain developed by Sky Mavis, the creator of Axie Infinity, has demonstrated resilience in its token (RON) performance despite facing initial turbulence while listing on the crypto exchange Binance. On February 5, Ronin token prices experienced significant volatility...
FTX-linked Farmington State Bank Cleared from Federal Reserve Enforcement Action
6.2.2024
The Federal Reserve terminated an enforcement action with Farmington State Bank on February 6, announcing that the FTX-affiliated bank had “completed its wind-down plan and no longer functions as a bank.” “The Board’s enforcement action, which has been in effect since July 2023, ensured the bank’s...
Navigating and Optimizing Ethereum’s Price Swings
6.2.2024
  The cryptocurrency market, known for its volatility, has seen Ethereum emerge as one of its most prominent players. Ethereum, often regarded as the queen of cryptocurrencies, functions not just as a digital currency but also as a platform for decentralized applications (dApps). Its price...
Trump-Related Tokens Surge 100% Amid Widespread Appeal Amongst Americans
6.2.2024
Several Donald Trump-related tokens have experienced a 100% surge in price in the past 24 hours across various blockchains, following a February 6 announcement by Mechanism Capital. Mechanism Capital, an investment firm in the cryptocurrency industry focusing on decentralized finance, declared...
Former Terra Development Team Leader Testifies Against Do Kwon
6.2.2024
On February 5, reports emerged from the Korean daily newspaper Chosun, detailing how a former Terra development team leader had come forward with testimony challenging Terra founder Do Kwon. According to the newspaper, the 14th Criminal Division of the Seoul Southern District Court examined...
Enhancing DeFi: Equalizer Introduces New Meta Aggregator and Airdrop Explorer Services
6.2.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Road Town, British Virgin Islands, February 6th, 2024, Chainwire. Equalizer Elevates Their DeFi Platform with Launch of DEX & Bridge Aggregator and Airdrop Explorer Features In a significant leap forward for decentralized finance, Equalizer is proud to announce the launch of...
German Regulator BaFin Approves Crypto Carbon Credits Exchange Developed by Neutral and DLT Finance
6.2.2024
In collaboration with DLT Finance, Neutral, a German brokerage firm, has unveiled a blockchain-backed exchange for carbon credits. These financial instruments represent forests and renewable energy products, enabling businesses to offset their carbon footprint. While other initiatives have ventured...
DCG Opposes Genesis Bankruptcy Plan, Cites Favoritism to Small Group of Creditors
6.2.2024
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has opposed the bankruptcy plans of its subsidiary Genesis, arguing that it goes against the law and favors a small group of creditors. In a Feb 5 court filing, the company asked the court not to approve the Revised Plan submitted by Genesis for multiple reasons...
Web3 Game Developer Wemade Reports Widening Losses in Q4 2023
6.2.2024
South Korean Web3 game developer Wemade has disclosed a significant increase in operating and net losses in the fourth quarter of last year, as per its latest earnings report. According to the report released on Tuesday, the Kosdaq-listed company’s net loss surged to 189.5 billion won ($142.6...
Elden Ring Mobile Version In Development, Reports Say
6.2.2024
With games like the Resident Evil 4 remake and Death Stranding becoming playable on iPhones, it seems like just about anything can be a mobile game these days. Even Elden Ring, developer FromSoftware’s 2022 open-world RPG, could be coming to phones. At least that’s according to a recent report from...