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Trump and Harris Neck and Neck After Heated Debate, Polymarket Shows
11.9.2024
Following the heated debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Polymarket data revealed an intense tie between the two from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, with each holding a 49% chance of winning. By 2:30 p.m., however, Trump edged ahead by a single...
Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs Join Forces to Tackle Crypto Crime
10.9.2024
Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs have announced the creation of the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a new initiative aimed at fighting illicit activity in the cryptocurrency space. The partnership, focused on public-private collaboration, seeks to improve security within the Tron blockchain and reduce...
Vitalik Buterin Responds to Rumored Sales, Reaffirms Commitment to Ethereum and Charitable Causes
8.9.2024
After some activity was noticed from wallets linked to Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, he took to the social media platform X to clarify the situation. He stated that all his token sales were meant to “support various projects.” Buterin added that any ERC20 tokens gifted...
Banks face new risks from permissionless blockchains, BIS warns
30.8.2024
To mitigate risks associated with public blockchain networks, the paper proposed appointing an entity with the authority to "control and limit access" to cryptocurrency assets
Bitcoin holdings of publicly listed firms increased to $20B in one year: Data
28.8.2024
A survey showed that 26% of institutional investors and wealth managers support Bitcoin’s use case as a reserve asset.
Latam Insights: El Salvador Offers Bitcoin Instruction to 80,000 Public Servants; Mercado Libre Launches Stablecoin
26.8.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue: El Salvador will offer bitcoin certification for public servants, Mercado Libre launches an in-house developed dollar-pegged stablecoin, and Paraguay keeps...
El Salvador to Educate 80,000 Public Servants on Bitcoin
22.8.2024
The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced that 80,000 public servants will receive bitcoin instruction and certification through an educational module that is part of the Higher School of Innovation in Public Administration (ESIAP) program. The module also includes training in the areas...
California senator slams OpenAI’s opposition to AI safety bill
22.8.2024
As the debate over SB 1047 intensifies, Wiener remains steadfast in his support for the bill, which he believes is a necessary step toward responsible AI governance
El Salvador launches Bitcoin certifications for civil servants
21.8.2024
El Salvador’s government aims to upskill 80,000 employees through a comprehensive Bitcoin certification program, emphasizing strategic management and public policy
CSSWG Minutes Telecon (2024-08-14)
16.8.2024
I was just going over the latest CSSWG minutes (you can subscribe to them at W3C.org) and came across a few interesting nuggets I wanted to jot down for another time. The group discussed the CSS Values, CSS Easing, and …
CSSWG Minutes Telecon (2024-08-14) originally published on CSS-Tricks...
World’s 3rd largest public pension fund buys $34M MicroStrategy shares
16.8.2024
South Korea’s public pension fund has just upped its crypto exposure further, buying tens of thousands of shares in MicroStrategy
Public miners raised $2.2B as cash flow crunch intensifies post-halving
15.8.2024
A total of nine out of 13 US-listed Bitcoin mining companies raised capital through stock offers in the second quarter of 2024
African Union greenlights AI adoption across member states
11.8.2024
The strategy aims to fast-track AI development and adoption in Africa, driving innovation and growth that aligns with Nigeria’s digital transformation goals
Over a Dozen 11-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallets Awaken, Transferring Millions
10.8.2024
In recent days, as bitcoin edged past the $60,000 mark after dipping below $50,000 on Monday, Aug. 5, a couple of intriguing dormant bitcoin transfers have surfaced from wallets established in 2013. The first case involved an individual who moved 250 BTC—worth just over...
Crypto critics file updated campaign finance complaint against Coinbase
6.8.2024
The complainants and Coinbase disagree on whether a government contract to custody seized crypto breaches campaign finance laws or not
UQUID Integrates USDT on TRON for Seamless Public Transport Payments in Argentina
1.8.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Buenos Aires, Argentina – August 1st, 2024 – UQUID, a pioneer in Web3 shopping platforms, has introduced a new feature allowing users to top up their SUBE cards using USDT on the TRON blockchain. This new functionality aims to streamline how Argentine commuters manage...
Why Nigeria’s blockchain success hinges on private sector expertise
25.7.2024
As governments globally, including Nigeria, navigate the complexities of blockchain adoption, insights from industry leaders like YellowCard provide crucial guidance
Bitcoin rewards app Fold to go public on Nasdaq via SPAC deal
25.7.2024
The Bitcoin-based cashback app will go public on the Nasdaq after a SPAC deal that’s expected to wrap up by the end of this year
Bitcoin Rewards App Fold Eyes Nasdaq Listing Via $365M SPAC Deal
24.7.2024
Bitwise Reveals ENS Subnames for Ethereum ETF Reserve Wallets
23.7.2024
On Tuesday, Bitwise Investments disclosed a collection of Ethereum Name Service (ENS) subnames for its ethereum reserve holding wallets. Bitwise emphasized that this level of transparency is unique to cryptocurrency, allowing the public to easily verify the firm’s net assets. Bitwise Leads...