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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,”...
Donald Trump Reaffirms Promise to Commute Ross Ulbricht’s Sentence
3.10.2024
Former President Donald Trump once again affirmed his intention to commute Ross Ulbricht’s sentence, the founder of the darknet marketplace Silk Road. On Truth Social, Trump shared a post featuring Ulbricht discussing his 12th year in prison, and Trump declared in all capital letters...
HBO Documentary Claims to Reveal the True Identity of Bitcoin’s Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
3.10.2024
According to a Politico report, a new HBO documentary claims to have cracked the mystery behind Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. If this revelation gains traction, Politico’s Izabella Kaminska stated it could send ripples through global financial markets. Kaminska further...
Analysis Reveals Possible 51% Attacks by Satoshi on Bitcoin in Early 2009
3.10.2024
A social media post by an X account named “Wicked” presents claims that Satoshi Nakamoto may have conducted 51% attacks on the Bitcoin blockchain in May 2009. Wicked speculated that Satoshi likely tested these attacks early on to understand their potential impact on the network....
Mass Liquidations Impact Over 100,000 Traders Amid Crypto Market Downturn
3.10.2024
Bitcoin’s price briefly dipped to an intraday low of $59,860 shortly after 9 a.m. EDT on Oct. 3, 2024. As of 1 p.m., the cryptocurrency is trading above the $60,000 mark, though it continues to face challenges in maintaining this key psychological level. Crypto Market Sell-Off Drives Traders...
Election Fever Pushes Polymarket to $533M in September, Setting New Records
3.10.2024
Polymarket hit new milestones in September, with trading volume climbing to $533.51 million, exceeding August’s $472 million. The blockchain-based predictions platform also saw a rise in active users, reaching 90,037, up 26,421 from the prior month. Polymarket Booms Ahead of U.S. Election: $533M...
Will This New Gaming Token Explode Like Notcoin and Hamster Kombat? Memebet Presale Hits New Milestone
3.10.2024
There’s always a new project grabbing attention in the crypto gaming space. And right now, Memebet (MEMEBET) is in the spotlight. Combining meme culture with online betting, this token is making some big noise. With its presale heating up, investors are starting to ask: Could the MEMEBET token...
MARA Purchases Bitcoin in September, Expands Hashrate, and Holds Mined BTC
3.10.2024
MARA, one of the largest bitcoin miners traded on the public market, acquired 192 BTC in September, while also holding onto all the bitcoin it mined during the month. MARA Strengthens Mining Operations, Grows Bitcoin Reserves to 26,842 This week, the publicly listed bitcoin (BTC) mining company...
Viral Telegram Game Dogizen Set to Launch First Telegram ICO This Friday
3.10.2024
Dogizen, the viral Telegram game that’s amassed 1 million users on Telegram, launches its presale this Friday—the first-ever Telegram ICO. The presale meets huge anticipation based on the success of other Telegram gaming tokens like Catizen’s CATI and Hamster Kombat’s HMSTR, as well as newcomer...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Suffer $91.76M Loss as Ethereum ETFs Rebound
3.10.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another day in the red, with $91.76 million flowing out of the funds. However, spot ethereum ETFs showed some resilience, pulling in $14.45 million in fresh inflows on Wednesday. Bitcoin ETFs Experience Outflows as Ethereum ETFs Rise Above...