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Coinbase Website Blocked in Kazakhstan Amidst Crypto Securities Law Enforcement
7.11.2023
Regional reports from Kazakhstan indicate that Coinbase, one of the largest crypto exchanges globally, has been blocked as it reportedly “violates paragraph 5 of Article 11 of the Digital Assets Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan.” Essentially, the clause is a policy on the issuance and sale...
November Marks Rare Awakening of 2 Vintage 2010 Bitcoin Wallets Valued at $3.4 Million
7.11.2023
Bitcoin has surged over 24% against the U.S. dollar this month, and on November 7, 2023, an intriguing event took place: two dormant bitcoin addresses from 2010 were activated and transferred roughly 100 BTC, valued at $3.4 million according to the current bitcoin exchange rates. While 100 BTC...
Over 600 Stablecoins ‘Depeg’ in 2023, Moody’s Analytics Launches Monitoring Tool
7.11.2023
Stablecoins, the crypto assets crafted to mirror the stability of fiat currency, have encountered over 600 significant instances of price instability in 2023, as per Moody’s Analytics. A ‘depeg’ or ‘depegging’ event is characterized by a stablecoin’s value...
BRC20 Token ORDI Skyrockets Over 40% as Binance Announces Listing
7.11.2023
On Tuesday, the BRC20 token, dubbed ordinals (ORDI), soared over 40% against the U.S. dollar, fueled by news from Binance about its impending inclusion on the exchange’s roster of traded currencies. ORDI rocketed from an early 24-hour low of $7 to a peak of $11.53, settling at $10.48...
South African Financial Giant Says It Will Inject Capital Into ZARP Stablecoin Network
7.11.2023
South Africa’s Old Mutual Wealth and financial services provider Inves Capital recently revealed plans to inject liquidity into the ZARP stablecoin network. Inves Capital’s managing director said “crypto is entering a new phase” of growth and ZARP is set to “play...
SwissGold Crypto AG Launches Gold-Backed NFTs for Wealth Preservation
7.11.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland – SwissGold Crypto AG, a Swiss-regulated crypto issuer, introduces a novel solution to the wealth preservation challenge in times of inflation and uncertainty: gold-backed non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Gold’s enduring stability, in contrast to depreciating fiat...
Cogwise Real-Time Trading AI Model’s Test Phase Brilliance: Averaging 16.8% Weekly Returns
7.11.2023
In a groundbreaking development for the world of finance and investment, the Cogwise AI team has unveiled a cutting-edge feature that is poised to change the way traders make decisions. The innovative “AI News Aggregator” integrates advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning...
China Mulls Digital Yuan Settlements for Commodities
7.11.2023
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is considering using the digital yuan to settle services and commodities trades with Hong Kong. According to Di Gang, deputy director-general of the Digital Currency Institute of the PBOC, this would help companies avoid the difficulties of using a single...
Aave V2 Ethereum Market and Several Assets Paused — Team Says ‘No Funds Are at Risk’
7.11.2023
The decentralized finance (defi) protocol Aave’s so-called guardian said on Nov. 4 it had paused the Aave V2 Ethereum Market and frozen “certain assets on Aave V3 on Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism.” At the time when the update was issued, Aave said an analysis of what happened...
Bitcoin Mining Company Hut 8 to Bid for Natural Gas Power Plants and Bitcoin Facility
7.11.2023
Hut 8, a public Bitcoin mining company, announced it has been cleared to issue a “stalking horse” bid for several natural gas power plants and a Bitcoin mining site. The Canada-based miner hopes to integrate these services to expand its business to sell power to the market and develop...
Decade of Resilience — A Look at 10 Pioneer Crypto Companies That Are Still Standing
7.11.2023
Over 15 years have passed since Satoshi Nakamoto launched the crypto revolution with the release of the Bitcoin white paper. On the brink of January 3, 2024, the network celebrates a decade and a half of continuous activity. Though many companies folded in 2023, several of the original players...
US Supreme Court to Decide Whether Coinbase Can Force Users to Settle Disputes Through Arbitration
7.11.2023
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the Coinbase case concerning whether the crypto exchange can force users to settle disputes through private arbitration, rather than in court. The case stems from a dogecoin (DOGE) sweepstakes in which users accused Coinbase of false advertising....
Bitcoin’s Transaction Backlog Swells With Latest Inscription Wave, Pushing Fees Up 4,000%
7.11.2023
After a quiet period post-September 15, Bitcoin transaction backlogs are surging anew, with a noticeable resurgence of Ordinal inscriptions starting October 24. The number of pending bitcoin transactions in the mempool has surpassed 157,000, prompting a rise in high-priority transaction fees...
Cathie Wood Endorses Bitcoin ‘Hands Down’ Over Gold and Cash, Foresees Deflationary Economy
6.11.2023
Cathie Wood, the founder and CEO of Ark Investment Management, has an optimistic outlook on bitcoin’s future and she recently shared her enthusiasm on Bloomberg’s “Merryn Talks Money” podcast. In the conversation, when presented with the choice between gold, cash,...
NASA’s Psyche Mission Could Challenge Gold’s Scarcity With $10 Quintillion Asteroid Haul
6.11.2023
Statistical forecasts suggest that the final bitcoin is expected to be mined by the year 2140, over a century from now, with an estimated 1,465,093.73 BTC still awaiting discovery. This finite supply is set to render bitcoin exceedingly rare. Meanwhile, NASA, the independent agency for space...
The Simpsons Satirizes NFT Mania in Latest ‘Treehouse of Horror’ Episode
6.11.2023
On Sunday’s anticipated Halloween special, The Simpsons unveiled its thirty-fourth “Treehouse of Horror” episode, showcasing Bart’s transformation into a non-fungible token (NFT) by Homer. In a twist of events, Marge rescues Bart from the blockchain’s abyss, only...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Steady Above $35K as Indicators Signal Growth Potential
6.11.2023
Bitcoin’s stability appears to be holding as the price consolidates around $35,140, showing a modest 24-hour trading range. Despite recent fluctuations, market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with key technical indicators providing a mixed but generally favorable perspective....
Bitcoin Mining Profitability Soars as 2023 Nears End: Daily Earnings Hit New Highs
6.11.2023
As the year 2023 winds down with just 55 days remaining, bitcoin mining has surged in profitability, with a return of $76 in daily earnings for every petahash per second (PH/s) as of November 5. A mining device capable of 200 terahash per second (TH/s) with electricity expenses at $0.07...
Hong Kong Regulator Planning to Widen Purview of Virtual Assets Supervision
6.11.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is reportedly planning to expand the purview of its supervision of virtual assets to include entities that issue stablecoins. The Hong Kong regulator said it also wants to create a framework that governs banks’ provision of virtual asset custody services. Hong...
Jurat Launches Layer-1 Mined by Attorneys
6.11.2023
PRESS RELEASE. A group of attorneys and blockchain engineers are building a new Bitcoin fork blockchain using an emerging legal enforcement protocol that bridges the blockchain to state and federal courts. Called Jurat, the protocol enables capabilities like freezing disputed coins or recovering...