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Zano and Confidential Layer Partner for Secure, Private Cross-Chain Transactions
13.9.2024
Zano blockchain partnered with Confidential Layer to enable secure and private transactions across different blockchains. This allows users to keep their original assets (like ether or bitcoin) while adding Zano’s strong privacy features. Both the Zano and Confidential Layer teams see this...
Lengthy Licensing Stumps Kenyan Fintech Startups
13.9.2024
Fintech startups face significant challenges when expanding to Kenya, primarily due to the lengthy and complex process of obtaining an operating license. Obtaining a payment service provider (PSP) license can take up to two years, forcing startups to rely on workarounds such as partnerships with...
US and Africa Urged to Collaborate on AI Development
12.9.2024
A two-day pan-African AI conference was held in Lagos, Nigeria, co-hosted by the United States. The conference aimed to promote safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems in Africa, with hundreds of attendees from various fields. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell emphasized the importance...
Bukele advisers said BTC adoption was ‘complete PR move’ — TIME reporter
12.9.2024
According to a TIME Magazine correspondent, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele used Bitcoin to “change the narrative” on the country’s international perception
Latam’s Fintech Giant Nubank Ends Nucoin Trading
12.9.2024
Nubank, one of the biggest neobanks in Latan, announced on Tuesday that it would terminate the trading of its nucoin cryptocurrency as it turns to use it as part of an internal rewards and benefits program for its clients. Users will have the choice of exchanging it for bitcoin or stablecoins...
Building on Bitcoin in the Age of Web3
12.9.2024
We need a cultural, philosophical, and technological movement that will return Bitcoin to its once prominent position in the decentralized finance landscape
Coinbase Launches Wrapped Bitcoin for Ethereum and Base Networks
12.9.2024
Coinbase has unveiled Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC), giving users a gateway to decentralized finance (defi) apps on Ethereum and Base, using bitcoin (BTC). The cbBTC token is essentially a wrapped version of bitcoin, fully backed by BTC held in Coinbase’s custody. Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin...
Operation Niflheim: Brazilian Authorities Crack Down on $9.7 Billion Crypto Money Laundering Rings
12.9.2024
The Brazilian Federal Police dismantled an operation that used crypto to launder money from criminal sources, sending it abroad. Operation Niflheim involved the issuance of eight arrest warrants and 19 search and seizure orders against these groups that operated in Caxias do Sul, Sao Paulo...
Justin Sun Slams Central Bank Bitcoin; Fails Satoshi’s Vision
12.9.2024
The founder of popular cryptocurrency Tron, Justin Sun just criticized the idea of Central Bank Bitcoin (#CBBTC). He…
Popular Trader Says Shiba Inu and Crypto All-Stars are His Top Altcoin Picks for the Next Bull Run
12.9.2024
A leading crypto analyst has utility-centered meme coins in his crosshairs. Austin Hilton says it’s just a matter of time until Shiba Inu’s next parabolic breakout. The analyst also expects huge gains for the new ICO token Crypto All-Stars. The Crypto All-Stars ($STARS) presale...
Forex Markets Stumble as Gold Hits ATH; Will Bitcoin Follow?
12.9.2024
Generally, all economic markets are performing well ahead of the historic negative market sentiments. Markets are in recovery…
Fed Rate Decision Looms as Market Predicts 25bps Cut With 87% Probability
12.9.2024
With just six days to go before the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the likelihood of a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut is growing stronger by the day. The possibility of a 50bps cut remains slim, though it still holds a 13% chance, as reported by CME’s Fedwatch...
Anchorage Digital Bank, Bitgo join Coinbase to custody 21Shares crypto ETFs
12.9.2024
The move diversifies spot crypto ETF custodians beyond Coinbase, which has dominated crypto custody for US issuers
Etoro Restricts US Crypto Trading to 3 Cryptocurrencies Following SEC $1.5M Fine
12.9.2024
Etoro USA has agreed to pay $1.5 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle charges of operating as an unregistered broker and clearing agency for crypto trading. Etoro will limit U.S. customers’ trading options to bitcoin, bitcoin cash, and ether, with a 180-day...
Crypto Industry Holds Its Breath as US Election Debate Fails to Clarify Economic Policy
12.9.2024
After the first election debate, QCP Capital shared its perspective on how the U.S. election could influence the cryptocurrency market. According to the firm, investors remain cautious as their attention shifts to key macroeconomic indicators and the upcoming election decision. The CEO of Chirp,...
What ‘far-fetched’ scenarios could still send Bitcoin price to $0?
12.9.2024
Despite some dedicated critics saying otherwise, Bitcoin hitting $0 is extremely unlikely due to its strong global community, established infrastructure and historical resilience
Grayscale to launch US XRP trust, paving way for potential ETF
12.9.2024
Grayscale XRP Trust could potentially pave the way for an XRP ETF, subject to approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Nomic introduces Ethereum support for decentralized Bitcoin custody
12.9.2024
Nomic’s nBTC will compete with wBTC and come without controversy or centralization concerns
Will Trump and Harris Debate Again? Polymarket Bets Say There’s a 60% Chance
12.9.2024
According to Polymarket’s betting odds, there’s a 60% chance we’ll see another debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, even though no additional debates are currently scheduled beyond the one held on Sept. 10, 2024. Bettors Place Their Bets on a Second...
Bitcoin price slips from $58K as US PPI, jobless claims surprise
12.9.2024
Bitcoin faces a struggle for support into the Wall Street open as US macro data piles in thick and fast