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Lolli Secures $8M in Series B Funding to Boost Crypto Adoption Through Innovative Rewards System
14.12.2023
With a fresh infusion of $8 million in Series B funding, Lolli aims to be well positioned to continue improving upon and growing the cryptocurrency rewards sector. Lolli Secures $8 Million for Crypto Rewards Market Expansion Lolli, a prominent player in the bitcoin and cashback rewards arena, today...
Ledger Library Exploit Alert: Users Warned Against Interacting With Dapp Front Ends Amid Wallet Drainer Risk
14.12.2023
According to several reports, there’s been an alleged Ledger Connectkit Library exploit and people are being warned not to interact with decentralized application (dapp) front ends. Reportedly, the library that maintained several dapps now contains a wallet drainer. Ledger Library Breach: Experts...
Report: Montenegro High Court Extends Do Kwon’s Detention by 2 Months
14.12.2023
Do Kwon, the ex-CEO of Terraform Labs, is set to spend two months in Montenegro custody after the country’s High Court moved his release date to Feb. 15, 2024. While Do Kwon reportedly prefers being sent to South Korea, Montenegro’s justice minister is said to be leaning towards sending...
Is It Too Late to Buy Bonk? BONK Price Soars 80% as Telegram-Based Crypto Casino Approaches Launch – Next Big Thing?
14.12.2023
Solana-based meme coin Bonk has undertaken a huge +80% price explosion, fuelling FOMO amongst retail traders left asking – is it too late to buy BONK? BONK’s huge pump appears to have been triggered by the announcement of an upcoming Coinbase listing, set for later today at 9AM PT...
Salvadoran Bitcoin Volcano Bonds Target Q1 2024 Launch After Getting Regulatory Approval
14.12.2023
Discussion on the Volcano Bonds, a series of digital debt instruments that would be used to finance the creation of Bitcoin City, has resurfaced after their regulatory approval in El Salvador. The Bitcoin Office in the country revealed that it anticipated a launch date of Q1 2024 for these bonds....
NFT-Focused Line Next Secures $140 Million Investment in Funding Round Led by Peter Thiel-Sponsored Firm
14.12.2023
Line Next, a subsidiary of Line Corporation, said on Dec. 13 that it has secured a $140 million investment in a funding round led by the Peter Thiel-sponsored Crescendo Equity Partners. Line Next has said it will use the capital raised to fund the expansion of its global business and develop...
Uptick in Token Generation Events Signals Market Shift
14.12.2023
The behavior of the cryptocurrency market has changed, with a newfound interest in Token Generation Events (TGEs) and rapid listings, pointing to a potentially revitalized crypto market and an influx of new projects. Crypto Market Shifts Gears With Surge in Token Generation Events In a development...
Bitcoin's Bull Run Has Plenty of Steam Left, These Indicators Suggest
14.12.2023
Key indicators tracking Bitcoin's blockchain activity, miner flows and the 200-day moving average suggest bitcoin is far from being overvalued and could continue to rally in 2024
Powell’s Fed Policy Criticized: Experts Claim ‘Phony Economy’ and ‘Credibility Destruction’ Post Rate Decision
14.12.2023
The Federal Reserve’s most recent session of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) wrapped up, leaving interest rates as they were. The market, expecting rate reductions in 2024 and influenced by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish stance, reacted positively. This uplift was evident...
Indian Government Provides Update on Crypto Regulation
14.12.2023
The Indian government has responded to questions during a parliamentary session regarding crypto regulation in India. The government emphasized the valuable guidance provided by the IMF-FSB synthesis paper presented at the G20 summit, noting that this paper offers a framework for both G20...
Vaneck Expects Bitcoin Price to Reach All-Time High After Donald Trump Wins US Presidency
14.12.2023
Asset management firm Vaneck has predicted that bitcoin’s price will reach an all-time high on Nov. 9, following a “combative election that saw Donald Trump win 290 electoral votes and regain the presidency, raising optimism that the SEC’s hostile regulatory approach will...
SEC Meets With Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Grayscale to Discuss Their Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications
14.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has held multiple meetings with spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers regarding their applications. “The SEC is busier than Santa’s elves,” said a Bloomberg ETF analyst, noting that Blackrock, the world’s...
Nigerian Central Bank Warns Counterfeiters as Residents Reportedly Grapple With Cash Shortages
13.12.2023
As Nigeria grapples with cash shortages, the country’s central bank warned of the presence of counterfeit, higher-denomination naira banknotes. The bank has urged members of the public to report anyone suspected of falsifying or counterfeiting the banknotes. Central Bank Collaborates With...
S&P Global Ratings Introduces Stablecoin Stability Assessment Rankings
13.12.2023
In a combination of both traditional and decentralized finance (defi) sectors, S&P Global Ratings has announced the launch of its stablecoin stability assessment. The latest tool aims to evaluate the ability of stablecoins to maintain their value relative to fiat currencies. New S&P...
From Infancy to Giant — Tracing Bitcoin’s Roots in Satoshi’s Final Communication
13.12.2023
Roughly thirteen years ago, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, posted their final message on the bitcointalk.org forum on Dec. 12, 2010. Nakamoto’s brief yet impactful message alerted the community to the ongoing need for enhancements in denial of service (DoS) attack...
Okx Dex Falls Victim to $2.7M Cyber Heist, Arkham Confirms
13.12.2023
Numerous reports reveal that a security breach at Okx’s decentralized exchange (dex) platform resulted in financial damages estimated at $2.7 million, as confirmed by the onchain intelligence firm Arkham. Crypto Platform Okx Dex Hit by $2.7 Million Hack, Bounty Offered for Hacker’s...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Key Indicators Point to a Consolidation Phase
13.12.2023
As of December 13, 2023, bitcoin’s price stands at $41,197, showcasing a dynamic interplay between various technical indicators. The cryptocurrency’s trading journey over the past 24 hours, oscillating between $40,712 and $41,957, highlights a state of cautious optimism among traders....
Zimbabwean University Partners With Web3 Hub to Host Its First-Ever Blockchain Hackathon
13.12.2023
On Dec. 8 and 9, the University of Zimbabwe in partnership with the South Africa-based Mzansi Web3 Hub, held the learning institution’s inaugural blockchain hackathon. Taurayi Rupere, the chairman of the institution’s computer science department, said the hackathon’s goal is to produce...
Report: South African Financial Institutions Will Soon Offer Services Related to Cryptocurrencies
13.12.2023
About 73 applicants who are seeking a license to offer crypto products in South Africa are already registered as accountable institutions with the Financial Intelligence Centre, an executive at the crypto exchange Luno has said. According to the Luno executive, this may be an indication that...
World’s Largest Oil Company Saudi Aramco Partners With SBI Holdings to Potentially Invest in Digital Assets
13.12.2023
Saudi Aramco, the largest oil and gas company by market cap, has partnered with SBI Holdings, a financial services group in Japan, to explore a potential collaboration for investing in digital assets. SBI also contemplates the launch of a subsidiary in the Middle East to expand its influence in...