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Microsoft Invests $70 Million in South Africa for AI Advancement
27.5.2024
Microsoft South Africa (SA) has entered into a $70.5 million artificial intelligence (AI) investment agreement with the Southern African nation’s Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC). The investment aims to support the development of black-owned small, micro, and medium...
Abu Dhabi Regulator Prohibits Cryptocurrency Mining on Farms, Threatens Fines Up to $2,700
26.5.2024
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority in the UAE has issued a new advisory prohibiting the use of farms for cryptocurrency mining. The advisory explicitly states that farms cannot be repurposed for cryptocurrency mining, which authorities consider a “misuse of the farm...
Major Crypto Exchanges Announce Over 1,200 Job Openings
26.5.2024
Major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, Okx, and Crypto.com, are expanding their workforces, collectively offering over 1,200 job openings. Binance leads this hiring surge with 460 roles, followed by Okx with 414, Crypto.com with 335, and Coinbase with 224. This recruitment...
Okx Ceases Crypto Trading Services in Hong Kong — Users Advised to Withdraw Assets
25.5.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Okx has decided to withdraw its virtual asset service provider (VASP) license application in Hong Kong. As a result, Okx will stop offering centralized virtual asset trading services to Hong Kong residents by May 31, 2024. The exchange stressed that customer funds remain...
Crypto Advocacy Group ‘Stand With Crypto’ Expands to the UK
25.5.2024
Stand with Crypto, a global crypto advocacy organization, is expanding its initiative to the United Kingdom. Originating in the U.S., where it has garnered over 700,000 sign-ups and gained momentum with the passing of FIT21 in the House of Representatives, the movement is now mobilizing UK crypto...
Montenegro Court Blocks Do Kwon’s Extradition to South Korea
24.5.2024
A Montenegro appeals court has reversed an order to extradite Do Kwon, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind Terraform Labs, to South Korea. Kwon is wanted for his alleged role in the company’s collapse, which caused a $40 billion loss and impacted global crypto markets. Both South Korea and...
Coinbase Continues to Fight for Crypto Clarity, Challenging SEC Overreach in Court
24.5.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has filed a reply memorandum supporting its motion to certify an interlocutory appeal in its lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which alleges that certain digital asset transactions conducted by Coinbase constitute the sale...
Crypto Exchange Gate.HK Ceases Operations — Urges Users to Withdraw Assets
24.5.2024
Gate.HK, the Hong Kong arm of cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io, is undergoing a significant platform overhaul to enhance security and compliance, withdrawing its applications for licensing under Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) and the Anti-Money Laundering...
Kabosu: The Iconic Shiba Inu Face of Dogecoin Passes Away
24.5.2024
Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog from Japan, known worldwide as the face of the “Doge” meme and Dogecoin, has passed away. Adopted by Atsuko Sato in 2008, Kabosu’s image became a viral sensation in 2013 when a photo of her was used in the creation of the “Doge” meme. This...
Former Bank CEO Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $47M to Buy Crypto, Leading to Bank Collapse
24.5.2024
Former Heartland Tri-State Bank CEO Shan Hanes pleaded guilty on Thursday to embezzling $47.1 million for personal cryptocurrency purchases, leading to the bank’s collapse. From May to July 2023, Hanes executed at least 10 wire transfers from the Elkhart-based bank to cryptocurrency accounts....
Ebury Botnet Expanding: Malware Continues to Steal Cryptocurrency
24.5.2024
ESET Research has disclosed that the Ebury botnet, a formidable malware campaign targeting servers, is still active and expanding. Initially recognized for its capability as a server-side backdoor, Ebury has compromised roughly 400,000 Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD servers, with over 100,000 still...
Brian Kelly: Solana Might Get the Next Spot ETF
23.5.2024
Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of BKCM, a digital currency investment firm, stated that while he is still unsure about the imminent approval of a spot ether EFT, he trusts that it will be approved “at some point in time.” In an interview on CNBC, Kelly specified that solana (SOL) might...
Bybit CEO Dismisses Hacking, Insolvency Claims; Says Rumors Lack Factual Basis
23.5.2024
Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, has dismissed rumors circulating on social media that the cryptocurrency exchange has been hacked or is insolvent. Zhou stated that these rumors are not supported by facts, and users should be cognizant of this. To substantiate his dismissal of the rumors...
Coinbase Reenables XRP Trading in New York
23.5.2024
“Coinbase Reenables XRP Trading in New York” – In a significant development for the cryptocurrency community in the Empire State, Coinbase has reenabled XRP trading in New York. The announcement was made by Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, via a social media...
QCP Capital Predicts 60% Rally With Imminent US Approval of Spot Ethereum ETFs
23.5.2024
Crypto asset trading firm QCP Capital has forecasted a potential 60% increase in the price of ether, projecting it could surge to around $6,000 if the U.S. approves spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The prediction coincides with a significant increase in market volatility and intense...
Fred Ehrsam Predicts Future Crypto Growth Driven by Demographic Shifts
23.5.2024
In a recent social media post, Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of Coinbase and crypto investment firm Paradigm, predicts that the cryptocurrency market will continue to gain momentum due to the growing influence of younger generations. He points out that ownership of crypto assets is currently highest...
Metamask Aims to Add Bitcoin Support: A New Chapter for the Popular Ethereum Wallet
23.5.2024
Metamask, the popular ethereum wallet, is reportedly planning to add support for bitcoin (BTC) in the next month or so, according to sources cited by Coindesk. While details are scarce, the integration could initially begin with basic features and expand over time. This move would significantly...
Metaplanet Shares Soar 158% on Bitcoin Strategy, Triggering Consecutive Trading Halts
23.5.2024
Trading in Metaplanet’s stock was halted for two consecutive days by the Tokyo Stock Exchange due to a significant price surge, following the company’s adoption of a bitcoin investment strategy similar to Microstrategy’s, which led to a 158% increase in its share price over...
Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit All-Time High This Weekend
23.5.2024
Standard Chartered’s head of digital asset research, Geoff Kendrick, has predicted a significant rise in bitcoin’s price, potentially surpassing its previous all-time high of $73,798 by this weekend. His optimistic outlook is fueled by the anticipated approval of spot ether...
Goldman Sachs CEO Forecasts No Fed Rate Cuts This Year
22.5.2024
David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, expressed doubts about the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year due to the resilient economy, bolstered by government spending and investments in AI infrastructure. Despite these factors, Solomon highlighted the impact of rising prices on consumer...