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Analyst: 13 of the Top 25 ETFs Launched in 2024 Are Bitcoin or Ether-Related
4.10.2024
Data shows that bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have made quite an impact this year in the world of traditional finance. According to Nate Geraci, co-founder of the ETF Institute, out of 525 funds launched in 2024, a total of 13 out of the top 24 best-performing ETFs are related...
Scroll.Bet: A Pioneering Crypto Telegram Casino With Dual Licenses and Native Token Profit Sharing
4.10.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Scroll.Bet stands out as one of the few Telegram-based casinos worldwide, operating under two gaming licenses—one issued by the Curaçao authorities and the other by the Anjouan authorities. This dual licensing allows the casino to legally offer its services globally, ensuring players...
Bitcoin Miner Terawulf Offloads 25% Stake in Equity to Bolster AI and HPC Operations
4.10.2024
Bitcoin miner Terawulf Inc. has completed the sale of its 25% stake in the Nautilus Cryptomine joint venture for approximately $92 million. The company said this week that it intends to use the proceeds to expand its high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure...
Polymarket Bettors Place Their Wagers: Will HBO Reveal Satoshi Nakamoto?
4.10.2024
After the announcement that Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity could be unmasked next week in an HBO documentary, Polymarket bettors are buzzing with excitement, speculating who it might be. On Friday, with $190,533 wagered, Len Sassaman emerged as the frontrunner, holding a 49% likelihood....
World’s First Vote-to-Earn Meme Coin Flockerz Hits $400K in Trending ICO
4.10.2024
A new meme coin called Flockerz (FLOCK) is gaining huge attention in the crypto market. This project, which introduces a first-of-its-kind Vote-to-Earn (V2E) mechanism, has now raised $400,000 in its ICO phase. Flockerz Sets Itself Apart with Vote-to-Earn & DAO Power Flockerz is different from...
Bitcoin Nears $62K as Crypto Rebounds on Jobs Report and Rate Cut Hopes
4.10.2024
On Friday, the global crypto market saw a boost in value, with bitcoin (BTC) climbing 2.29%, approaching the $62,000 mark at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Ethereum (ETH) joined the upward trend, gaining a more modest 1.6%, pushing toward the $2,400 level. Bitcoin and Ethereum Climb Following U.S. Jobs Report This...
Spot ETH and BTC ETFs Hit by Withdrawals, Losing $54.13M and $3.2M Respectively
4.10.2024
The latest figures reveal that 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced $54.13 million in net outflows on Thursday. Similarly, nine spot ether ETFs weren’t spared, as they saw $3.2 million pulled from their funds. Crypto ETFs Face More Losses On Oct. 3, 2024, the nine spot...
Dogizen, the First-Ever Telegram ICO, Lands Today: Will it Surpass Catizen?
4.10.2024
Dogizen launches its presale today, 4th October, at 8am UTC, bringing a brand new token—DOGIZ—to the viral Telegram gaming sector. The new upstart challenges the niche’s current leaders, namely Catizen and Hamster Kombat, for primacy in what is emerging as one of crypto’s most exciting corners....
From $37B to $24.5B: DAO Treasuries Experience Significant Downturn
4.10.2024
In October 2024, the latest data shows that decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) hold $24.5 billion in treasuries, down by $12.6 billion since the end of March. Optimism’s DAO, which boasted $8.3 billion on Mar. 24, has seen its treasury shrink to $3.8 billion, making it the largest...
Inflation, Dollar Shortage Fuel Stablecoin Use in Sub-Saharan Africa
4.10.2024
Stablecoins are surging in popularity across Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 43% of crypto transactions compared to bitcoin’s 18.1%. This trend is driven by the instability of local currencies and limited access to US dollars. Businesses and individuals view stablecoins as a reliable...
Nubank Lowers Cryptocurrency Trading Fees
4.10.2024
Nubank, the Latam-focused fintech company, recently lowered its cryptocurrency trading fees from 0.8% to 0.6% for each transaction completed. The platform allows for purchasing and selling 15 different cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), solana (SOL), and the USDC stablecoin...
Certik: Malicious Actors Stole $753 Million in Q3, Phishing Top Attack Vector
4.10.2024
Malicious actors stole $753 million in the third quarter, with phishing being the most costly attack vector. The report emphasizes the need for stronger security measures and warns users to be cautious of phishing scams. Ethereum and Bitcoin networks were the hardest hit chains, with combined...
All-Women AI PhD Program Launches in Africa
4.10.2024
A pioneering Africa-Europe collaboration aims to train 700 African Doctor of Philosophy (PhDs) in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next decade. The first intake of this program, however, will be unique: it will consist entirely of women. This initiative is the brainchild of CORE AI, a research...
Russia-Based Evil Corp Faces New US Sanctions
4.10.2024
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned members of Russia’s Evil Corp in collaboration with the UK and Australia, continuing a crackdown on cybercriminals. Targeting seven individuals, the group is infamous for deploying Dridex malware and Bitpaymer ransomware. This move highlights international efforts...
DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist
4.10.2024
A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement crediting significant investigative efforts...
JPMorgan: Gold and Bitcoin Surge as Debasement Trade Gains Momentum
4.10.2024
Global investment bank JPMorgan’s analysts have highlighted the growing impact of the “debasement trade” in boosting gold and bitcoin prices. Gold’s rise is linked to inflation, geopolitical instability, and waning trust in fiat currencies. Both institutional and retail...
Elon Musk: America Is Headed for Bankruptcy
4.10.2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reiterated his concerns regarding U.S. government spending, warning that America is on a fast track to bankruptcy. Highlighting growing national debt, he reacted to a staggering $204 billion increase in just one day. Musk stressed that interest payments on federal debt...
Ripple Boosts Cross-Border Transactions in Brazil With New Payment Solution
4.10.2024
Ripple is expanding its digital payments service in Brazil, partnering with Mercado Bitcoin to offer faster, cheaper cross-border transactions. This move positions Ripple Payments as a key player in the region’s crypto landscape, helping businesses move funds 24/7. With plans to streamline treasury...
Bukele Advises Argentine Vice President on Bitcoin and Volcano Bonds
4.10.2024
During his official visit to Argentina, Bukele met with Victoria Villarruel, the nation’s vice president, to discuss cryptocurrency and the Salvadoran experience with Bitcoin. While the meeting was private, a video released before the meeting shows Villarruel asking Bukele about the first...
BRICS Unified Exchange to Leverage Blockchain and Virtual Currency for Settlements
3.10.2024
Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Alexander Babakov proposed creating a unified BRICS exchange using blockchain and virtual currency for inter-bloc settlements. Babakov stated that such an organization “will be the key to the economic sovereignty and independence of our countries,”...