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Edward Snowden Highlights Political Pitfalls and Privacy Issues in BTC at Bitcoin 2024 Event
27.7.2024
The renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden, former CIA and NSA contractor, delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the pitfalls of political allegiance and the privacy concerns surrounding Bitcoin. He urged individuals to participate in voting but warned against blindly following political...
Bitcoin Policy Group Urges UK to Retain Bitcoin Holdings
27.7.2024
The Bitcoin Policy Group has issued a warning to the United Kingdom, advising against the sale of its 61,000 bitcoins. The group argues that maintaining these holdings is crucial for the nation’s economic strategy and future financial stability. U.K. Urged to Retain 61,000 Bitcoins by Bitcoin...
Weekly NFT Sales Rise to $108.59 Million, Up 7.59%
27.7.2024
Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales experienced a 7.59% rise, with $108.59 million in transactions finalized during the last seven days. Ethereum topped NFT sales for the week, generating $32.59 million, a 5.95% increase. NFT Market Gains Modest Momentum This Week Solana followed...
Philippines Plans to Introduce Wholesale CBDC by 2029
27.7.2024
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to introduce its wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by 2029. The Philippine central bank’s CBDC initiative is near its proof-of-concept completion. “This is an innovative payment instrument,” said the BSP deputy governor....
Cross-border Bitcoin payments a top priority for Marathon Digital — Bitcoin 2024
26.7.2024
The Bitcoin miner is seeking partners to build Bitcoin payment apps, a company executive said
Bitcoin’s transformation from risk asset to digital gold hints at new all-time highs
26.7.2024
Bitcoin price is being driven higher by a new set of bullish catalysts
Bitcoin to Reach $87K in 2024 and $383K by 2030, Finder Survey Predicts
26.7.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) is poised for substantial price increases in the coming years, according to a recent survey by Finder. The survey, conducted in July 2024, gathered insights from 32 crypto industry specialists, predicting that bitcoin could reach $87,169 by the end of 2024 and surge to $383,514...
Gran Turismo 7 Update Breaks Cars, Turns Them Into Wacky Missiles
26.7.2024
Gran Turismo 7's most recent update was meant to improve and tweak the racing sim’s car physics. But something went wrong (or right, depending on how wacky you like your racing games), leading to flying cars and an apology from the devs. Read more
Real-world assets evolve finance by tokenizing everything, says Kinto co-founder
26.7.2024
Real-world assets could catalyze the tokenization of everything, or at least Kinto thinks so
Beware fake conferencing software targeting crypto assets, warns SlowMist founder
26.7.2024
An X user called “maxlin.eth” encountered a job-hunting scam where the attackers jumped into a Zoom call and tricked a potential victim into downloading a malicious app
Stablecoin adoption greater risk for developing nations
26.7.2024
A new report warns that the adoption of global stablecoins in emerging markets and developing economies poses significant financial risks and regulatory challenges
Japan crypto ETFs boosted by Franklin Templeton and SBI Holdings partnership
26.7.2024
The Japanese joint venture will focus on ETFs and other “emerging asset classes” including digital assets and cryptocurrency
Nigeria’s AI initiative sparks tech employment growth
26.7.2024
As Nigeria continues to build its technology workforce, the country is set to emerge as a key player in the global digital economy, leveraging local talent to drive innovation and economic growth
Digital Shekel Challenge: Bank of Israel Engages 14 Teams for Digital Currency Innovation
26.7.2024
The Bank of Israel has initiated the “Digital Shekel Challenge” to explore the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) system inspired by the BIS Innovation Hub’s “Project Rosalind.” Fourteen teams from various sectors have been selected to propose innovative use cases....
SBI and Franklin Templeton Collaborate to Create Digital Asset Management Firm
26.7.2024
Japan’s SBI Holdings plans to create a new investment management company in collaboration with major U.S. asset manager Franklin Templeton by the end of the year. This joint venture will focus on managing digital assets. The new entity will be 51% owned by SBI Holdings and 49% by Franklin...
Direct client demand driving growth in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF so far
25.7.2024
BlackRock head of digital assets Robert Mitchnick talked ETFs with Bloomberg’s James Seyffart at Bitcoin 2024
MARA Adopts ‘Full HODL Strategy,’ Surpasses 20,000 BTC Holdings
25.7.2024
Marathon Digital Holdings, now known as MARA, has announced a strategic shift to hold all its bitcoin, pushing its current holdings beyond 20,000 BTC. The company has also made a $100 million purchase of bitcoin as part of its new treasury policy. Marathon Digital Rebrands to MARA, Boosts Bitcoin...
World’s largest BTC miner Marathon buys $100M BTC to go 'full hodl'
25.7.2024
Marathon remains bullish on Bitcoin price in the long term, as it sold none of the BTC it mined during June
Bitcoin Miner Marathon Buys $100M BTC, Will Once Again Adopt 'Full HODL' Strategy
25.7.2024
The miner holds over 20,000 bitcoin and plans to buy more in the open market
Latvia's economic shift: Minister of Economics on crypto law and blockchain innovations
25.7.2024
Latvia’s Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis shared insights on the country's vision for a tech-driven future and new crypto laws and blockchain initiatives aimed at transforming its economy