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Tether’s ‘Record-Breaking’ Q4 Profit Partly Attributed to Gold and BTC Price Appreciation
1.2.2024
In the last quarter of 2023, Tether Holdings Limited registered a “record-breaking net profit of $2.85 billion.” Overall, the stablecoin issuer’s net profit in 2023 topped $6.2 billion. Tether’s secured loans ($4.8 billion), which are collateralized by highly liquid...
Crypto Startup Velar Plans Perpetual Swaps Exchange for Bitcoin DeFi After Raising $3.5M
1.2.2024
Crypto trading startup Velar raised $3.5 million to build a suite of DeFi tools for Bitcoin's nascent DeFi scene
Is It Too Late to Buy Bittensor? TAO Price Keeps Rising as New Meme Coin Gains Popularity
1.2.2024
The TAO price has dropped by 4.5% in the past 24 hours, slipping to $434.98 after reaching an all-time high of $479 yesterday. Despite this fall, TAO remains on a strong upswing in the medium-term, up by 27% in a week and by 62% in the last 30 days, as interest in decentralized AI platforms...
Celsius' Bitcoin Mining Assets to Restart as New Firm Prepares to Go Public
1.2.2024
The new company, Ionic Digital, expects to hit mining capacity of 12.7 exahash per second (EH/s)
Market Manipulation May Have Hit Majority of New Ethereum Tokens in 2023: Chainalysis
1.2.2024
A new study by the on-chain sleuth found possible pump and dump patterns for 54% of tokens listed in 2023
US Gets Serious About Tracking Crypto Mining Electricity Usage
1.2.2024
A US government agency responsible for managing energy-related data is going after crypto-mining companies over their power consumption. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday that it will collect electricity consumption data from identified US-based crypto mining companies...
What Crypto Can Learn From the Internet’s Playbook
1.2.2024
The connection between crypto and the internet is rooted deep in the digital DNA that defines our modern era. A recent Architect Partners report delves into how the internet’s journey can offer valuable lessons for the development of crypto. It explores the maturation of emerging tech...
UK Police Seized $1.77 Billion in Bitcoin from Chinese Investment Fraud + More Crypto News
1.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s crypto news selection: UK Police Seized £1.4BN of Bitcoin from Chinese Investment Fraud Industry Leaders Band Together to Launch the Digital Assets...
Protocol Village: Prediction Market Zeitgeist Launches DLMSR-Based AMM
1.2.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 1-7
Families of Hamas-Attack Victims Sue Binance Over Alleged Role in Terror Financing
1.2.2024
Families of victims of the Oct 7 Hamas attack on Israel have filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance over its alleged role in facilitating the transfer of funds utilized by terrorist groups. Court Filings Submitted Against Binance, Iran, and Syria A Jan 31 court filing shows...
Cerra.io Gains Momentum with Audit, Pre-Sale, DEX Launch and More
1.2.2024
  Since the launch of their decentralized application just a month ago, the momentum has not wavered. The team has forged new partnerships, introduced additional products, enhanced user experience, and is in progress of conducting a thorough smart contract audit. The Cerra.io team is on...
Kadena’s hashrate reaches ATH despite a fall in Bitcoin
1.2.2024
Kadena has announced that it has achieved an important milestone as hashrate touches an ATH of 666.88 PH/s, that is, Petahashes per second. This has been termed incredible considering there is a decline in Bitcoin. It is also incredible since the lowest it has ever been was 63.19 PH/s. The...
Forget Solana (SOL); Ethereum’s Real Threat Is Just Getting Started and Is Priced Just at $0.1
1.2.2024
Within the vibrant realm of cryptocurrency, while industry giants like Solana (SOL) captivate attention, lesser-known gems are quietly emerging to challenge the status quo. Among these rising stars is Retik Finance (RETIK), a project poised to disrupt Ethereum’s dominance in decentralised...
Fintech Provider Portal Raises $34 Million in Seed Funding
1.2.2024
Portal, the provider of a decentralized Bitcoin ecosystem, announced on Jan. 30 that it has raised $34 million via a seed funding round. Portal said the raised capital is set to fund the development of a decentralized exchange platform and a wallet. Layer 2 Atomic Swap Technology Portal, a fintech...
Doom’s Unconventional Journey: Now on Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Gut Bacteria
1.2.2024
The iconic first-person shooter game Doom has surpassed traditional platforms and made it onto blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Dogecoin. Using protocols like Ordinals, enthusiasts have inscribed simplified versions of Doom on the Bitcoin (BTC) network. Ordinals refer to a relatively recent...
IBC introduces IBC Channel Upgradability with the ibc-go v8.1
1.2.2024
IBC recently introduced its latest update, ibc-go v8.1. The update has brought IBC Channel Upgradability to the platform. With ibc-go v8.1, IBC can upgrade existing channels for new apps and features like fee middleware. It also allows the network to use interchain accounts alongside unordered...
USDC to Go Native on Celo Blockchain, Eyeing Role as Gas Currency
1.2.2024
The Celo Foundation has partnered with Circle to bring USDC, a leading stablecoin, into its network. This integration not only diversifies Celo’s stablecoin offerings but also positions USDC to become an official gas currency on the blockchain. Celo Embraces USDC for Enhanced Digital Currency...
Germany Banking Giant DZ to Pilot Crypto Trading This Year: Bloomberg
1.2.2024
The bank released a cryptocurrency custody platform in November
Denver Pastor Accused of Crypto Fraud Spotted Preaching in Zambia After Missing Court Date
1.2.2024
Denver-based Pastor Eli Regalado, who faces allegations of orchestrating a $3.2 million cryptocurrency scam, has been seen preaching in Zambia despite missing a mandatory court hearing in the United States. A recent report by Newsweek unveiled that Regalado was observed delivering sermons at...
Announcing a speaker lineup for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024
1.2.2024
  Hong Kong Web3 Festival is returning for its second edition on the 6-9 of April 2024 at the iconic Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC). Hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, HK Web3 Festival attracted over 50,000 visitors globally across industries in its last...