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BlockDAG Network’s 1 billion coins sellout stuns Retik Finance and InQubeta
16.2.2024
Given the climbing adoption rates of cryptocurrencies, people are still determining where the market will go next. Meanwhile, Retik Finance (RETIK) seeks to fuse digital currencies with conventional finance. Conversely, having grasped the reasons for the widespread use of cryptocurrencies...
Bitcoin Price Holds Above $52,000 As Pre-Halving Rally Intensifies
16.2.2024
Bitcoin’s recent price surge past $52,000 has sparked speculation about a pre-halving rally, a historical trend associated with the upcoming reduction in mining rewards. Analyst Jag Kooner, Head of Derivatives at Bitfinex, believes the current market movement aligns with such a rally...
51% Attacks on Bitcoin and Ethereum Networks Are Not Possible Due to Impractical Costs: Coin Metrics
16.2.2024
It is no longer viable for nation-states to destroy the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) networks through 51% attacks. According to the latest research from crypto intelligence firm Coin Metrics, the astronomical costs required to carry out such attacks make them impractical and unprofitable. A...
Licenced Stablecoin on/off Ramp Yellow Card to Introduce USDC on Stellar Network
16.2.2024
The African stablecoin on/off ramp, Yellow Card, is set to introduce the stablecoin USDC on the Stellar network. This partnership has the potential to transform global payments and accelerate the adoption of digital assets. Lightning Fast Transfer Speed Yellow Card, a major licensed stablecoin...
Mexican Billionaire Outlines 4 Key Reasons to Buy Bitcoin — Says ‘You Have to Know How to Invest’
16.2.2024
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas has outlined four key reasons why investors should buy bitcoin, including long-term growth potential, diversification, and protection against inflation and currency devaluation. Moreover, he advised: “You have to know how to invest and be patient, not...
Treasury Official Confirms Crypto Isn’t a Popular Tool for Terrorists — Says They ‘Prefer Traditional Products’
16.2.2024
U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Under Secretary Brian E. Nelson has confirmed that terrorists’ use of crypto remains a small fraction of more established mechanisms to move money. He also admitted that “digital assets were not even a popular tool for Hamas or the Palestinian Islamic...
Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Holdings Near 110K BTC
16.2.2024
Blackrock has amassed nearly 110,000 bitcoins for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), since its launch about a month ago. The world’s largest asset manager’s bitcoin ETF has a total net inflow of nearly $5 billion, leading the pack among all spot...
K-pop Stars Choi Si-won, Cho Hyun-young Deny South Korean ‘Scam Coin’ Involvement
16.2.2024
K-pop stars Choi Si-won and Cho Hyun-young have denied allegations that they were involved in promoting so-called South Korean “scam coins.” Their denials come amid ongoing controversy and suspicions surrounding the blockchain-powered sports platform Winnerz. A growing number of top-level South...
Blockchain Technology For Verifying Election Data
16.2.2024
More than 60 countries around the world will hold national and regional elections this year, making 2024 the biggest election year in history. But there are growing concerns that misinformation and disinformation driven largely by artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the elections. An example...
FinCEN Finds Increased Cryptocurrency Involvement in Human Trafficking
16.2.2024
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has released an analysis that reports an alleged increase in the use of cryptocurrency in human trafficking cases. According to FinCEN, reports of cryptocurrency linked to these purposes grew from 336 in 2020 to 1,975 in 2021, an increase of almost...
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools – DxFund, CDY, XPAY
15.2.2024
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools While blue-chip cryptocurrencies continue to carve a path to fresh multi-year highs as the bulls remain very much in control, crypto degens looking for even faster gains continue to scour DEXTools for top crypto gainers today. BTC pumped towards $53,000...
Binance Trust Wallet iOS App Vulnerability Listed on NIST, CEO Pushes Back Against Misinformation
15.2.2024
An alleged vulnerability affecting the iOS version of Binance Trust Wallet was listed on the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) vulnerability database. Trust Wallet’s CEO denied the allegations on February 15, assuring the security of Binance Trust Wallet users....
Did Elizabeth Warren Just Endorse Bitcoin? Not So Fast
15.2.2024
A stunt from Bitcoin supporters led to the appearance that the U.S. senator and staunch cryptocurrency opponent Elizabeth Warren signed an order for a flag to be flown over the U.S. capitol commemorating Satoshi Nakamoto
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Pumps 20% in 7 Days – Time to Buy Bitcoin?
15.2.2024
Bitcoin Price Prediction In a week marked by a 20% surge in Bitcoin’s price, BTC currently trades around $52,000, demonstrating modest growth and maintaining its position as the market leader with a valuation exceeding $1 trillion. This period of slight growth amidst a volume of $37.66...
Pro-Crypto US Attorney Considers Challenging Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts Senate Race
15.2.2024
John Deaton, a U.S. lawyer known for his pro-crypto stance, is reportedly considering a run against Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. The Republicans are eager to nominate a formidable candidate against Warren. This strategy could compel her to concentrate on her political survival...
Coinbase Shares Surge After Beating Fourth-Quarter Profit Estimates
15.2.2024
Dogecoin Co-founder Billy Markus Discloses Owning Small Bitcoin Stash Worth $311 – What’s Going On?
15.2.2024
Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus revealed that he owns a small Bitcoin stash on February 14. Markus stated on X (formerly Twitter) that he has just under 0.006 Bitcoin assets to his name. His Bitcoin holding is currently worth $311.21 at press time. If Bitcoin Hits $100k? Popularly known...
First Lunar New Year Verse Scratcher Jackpots Hits for 8,888,888 VERSE
15.2.2024
Fortune smiled upon a lucky winner this Lunar New Year as the Bitcoin.com Verse Team announced a major jackpot hit on their decentralized app, the Lunar New Year Scratcher. With every ticket offering an equal shot at the jackpot, participants are encouraged to continue playing until Mar. 1...
Craig Wright Admits Destroying Satoshi’s Hard Drives While Under Influence of ‘Sedatives’
15.2.2024
Self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright admitted to destroying the hard drives containing his private keys on February 15. According to Wright, he did this under the influence. Giving reasons behind this misstep, Craig Wright stated that he came back from the hospital and was ‘sedated’ as...
U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength
15.2.2024
Crypto critics often warn of digital currencies' potential to destabilize the U.S. dollar, but Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller argued that stablecoins' dependence on the dollar could actually strengthen the U.S. fiat currency as decentralized finance (DeFi) catches on