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Saudi Arabia Becoming Hub for Web3 Startups Seeking Investment, Report Says
5.8.2024
Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a top venture capital investment destination in the Middle East and North Africa offers an opportunity for Web3 startups seeking funding. However, the latest Adaverse report acknowledges that the Saudi Web3 industry faces challenges requiring collaboration among...
ZKX Shutdown: Amber Group Slams the Protocol’s Lack of Transparency
4.8.2024
Amber Group has criticized ZKX protocol’s abrupt decision to cease operations, stating that it sets a concerning precedent. Hashkey Capital, another market participant, has also expressed dissatisfaction with ZKX’s lack of transparency and accountability. ZKX founder Eduard Jubany Tur identified...
US Lawmaker Hosts Meeting to Help Kamala Harris Gain Crypto Industry Support
4.8.2024
U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna will host a meeting to help Vice President Kamala Harris improve her relationship with the cryptocurrency industry. This is the second event of its kind in two months to aid Harris’ campaign efforts amid the Biden administration’s tough stance on crypto...
Abu Dhabi Unveils Blockchain Center to Drive Blockchain Innovation
4.8.2024
A center aiming to drive blockchain innovation and establish Abu Dhabi as a hub for top global events and workshops, connecting industry leaders, has officially opened. Additionally, the blockchain center will incorporate a venture capital arm to support and invest in Web3 startups. Center to Serve...
Trump Suggests Paying off $35 Trillion National Debt With Bitcoin — Wants US to Be Leader in Crypto
4.8.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of the U.S. leading in cryptocurrency, suggesting that the government could pay off its $35 trillion national debt with bitcoin. He described crypto as “a different form of currency” that is already “prominent”...
BRICS Advances Toward Independent Digital Payment Platform, Russian Official Says
4.8.2024
The BRICS economic bloc is progressing towards a digital payment platform, Russia’s Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko has revealed. The initiative, named BRICS Bridge, aims to establish an independent financial system. This system could mitigate dependency on Western...
New York DA’s Office Hiring Full-Time Crypto Analyst for Cybercrime Bureau
3.8.2024
The New York County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a full-time cryptocurrency analyst for its Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau. This role involves analyzing cryptocurrency theft complaints, conducting blockchain transaction analyses, and providing expert testimony. NY District...
Paypal Launches Global Hackathon With 40,000 PYUSD in Prizes
3.8.2024
Paypal, a leading payment platform, has announced a global hackathon for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering 40,000 PYUSD in prizes. This initiative follows the launch of the Paypal stablecoin on Solana. Running from Aug. 12 to Sept. 16, the hackathon aims to foster innovation and the adoption of PYUSD...
DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes
2.8.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses, to enhance the detection and prosecution...
Microstrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 226,500 BTC With Q2 Acquisitions
2.8.2024
Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy acquired 12,222 bitcoins in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 226,500 BTC. CEO Phong Le and CFO Andrew Kang expressed optimism about future bitcoin support and emphasized the company’s financial strategies. Despite net losses, Microstrategy...
Ditobanx and ICP Hub Mexico Launch Initiative Promoting Cryptocurrency Use at Universities
2.8.2024
Ditobanx and ICP Hub Mexico recently partnered to launch an initiative promoting the use of cryptocurrencies at Mexican universities. As part of this program, over 4,000 students received $5.42 (100 pesos) worth of Ckbtc, the so-called bitcoin twin, to use at campus cafes, restaurants, and copy...
FBI Issues Warning About Crypto Exchange Scams
2.8.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned cryptocurrency users about scammers impersonating crypto exchange employees to steal funds through unsolicited messages or calls. These fraudsters create urgency, claiming issues with accounts to trick victims into providing login details...
Robert Kiyosaki Urges Investors to Save Bitcoin as Smart Money, Highlighting Trump’s BTC Endorsement
2.8.2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has urged investors to save bitcoin instead of fiat currencies, which he calls “fake money.” He criticized the historical decision to take the dollar off the gold standard and the education system for not teaching about money. Kiyosaki also noted...
India’s Digital Rupee Surpasses 5 Million Users, RBI Discloses
1.8.2024
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has revealed that as of June, there were five million digital rupee users and 420,000 merchants participating in the retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot. The RBI emphasized that the digital rupee is designed to complement...
Trump Has Raised $25M From Crypto Industry and Bitcoin Whales
1.8.2024
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has raised $25 million from the crypto industry and bitcoin whales since he began accepting donations in cryptocurrencies. He has made several promises to support the crypto sector if elected, including the replacement of U.S. Securities...
Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman Says Bitcoin Is ‘Economically Useless’ — Criticizes Trump’s Crypto Support
1.8.2024
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman claims that bitcoin has remained “economically useless.” He criticized the support bitcoin and crypto have from former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Moreover, he stressed: “Tech-bro support for Trump and Vance also seems...
University of Wyoming Launches Bitcoin Research Institute to Produce High-Quality Publications
31.7.2024
The University of Wyoming has launched a Bitcoin research institute to produce high-quality peer-reviewed publications about bitcoin from all academic disciplines. The institute’s director highlighted the need for informed research, criticizing previous work for its lack of fundamental...
Russia to Initiate Crypto Payments Internationally by Year-End, Central Bank Governor Says
31.7.2024
Russia plans to launch international cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year to counter Western sanctions, according to the governor of the Bank of Russia. The central bank is prepared to be flexible and is already discussing the conditions of this initiative with various ministries...
Goldman Sachs CEO Clarifies His Stance on Bitcoin
31.7.2024
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon clarified his stance on bitcoin during a CNBC interview, where his prior skepticism and the recent political focus on bitcoin were discussed. Although he acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility and speculative nature, Solomon stated he had “never been on...
Binance Executive Discusses Impact of US Government Potentially Holding Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve
30.7.2024
Binance’s head of VIP & Institutional views the U.S. discussion on a national bitcoin reserve as a positive sign for the crypto market. The executive notes the growing recognition of bitcoin by politicians and industry leaders, anticipating greater regulatory clarity. She stressed...