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Decentralized naming could bring ‘next billion’ users to Bitcoin
23.8.2024
Spaces Protocol founder Mike Carson argues that in light of the recent Squarespace DNS attack, domains should be decentralized and put on the blockchain
OmegaPro co-founder arrested over $4 billion crypto scam
23.8.2024
Andreas Szakacs, the co-founder of OmegaPro was arrested in Turkey in relation to his alleged involvement in a multi-billion-dollar crypto scheme.
Pip Labs Raises $80 Million at a $2.25 Billion Valuation to Protect IP via Blockchain
23.8.2024
Pip Labs has raised $80 million in a Series B funding round led by VC firm A16z, reaching a valuation of $2.25 billion. The round aims to extend the development of Story, a blockchain aiming to tokenize and protect what Pip Labs calls the “multi-trillion-dollar” asset class...
SEC opposes Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss $1B securities lawsuit
23.8.2024
The SEC hit back at Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss its lawsuit, claiming it has sway over him as his alleged illicit securities sales targeted the US
Binance Says It Protects Over $2.4 Billion From Crypto Scams This Year
22.8.2024
Crypto exchange Binance says it has protected over $2.4 billion from scams and fraudulent activities this year, safeguarding more than 1.2 million users worldwide. The exchange’s AI-driven and manual risk management system identified and blocked suspicious transactions, particularly during crypto...
BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust approaches $1B in net inflows — Morningstar
21.8.2024
ETHA will be the first Ether exchange-traded fund to crest the $1 billion mark
BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust approaches $1B in net inflows — Morningstar
21.8.2024
ETHA will be the first Ether exchange-traded fund to crest the $1-billion mark
Tether mints another $1B USDT on the Tron network
20.8.2024
Tether mints $1 billion USDT on Tron, pushing its total tokens minted in the last year to 33 billion
Latam Insights: El Salvador to Receive $1.61 Billion for Economic Overhaul Plan; Venezuelan Government Blocks Binance
18.8.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue: El Salvador attracts $1.61 billion in investments for its economic overhaul plan, the Venezuelan government blocks Binance using a state-owned ISP, and...
Meme Coins Lose Steam: $20 Billion Wiped From Market Since May
18.8.2024
During the first half of 2024, meme coins took the spotlight, captivating the crypto world with their quirky charm. However, the hype appears to be cooling off as we move into the latter part of the year. According to Google Trends, searches for “meme coins” have significantly...
NCA Reports UK’s Annual Crypto Crimes Total $5.1 Billion
17.8.2024
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has unveiled a report revealing that the United Kingdom is entangled in up…
$2.3 Billion in Dollar, Euro Bills Shipped to Russia Despite Ban
14.8.2024
Despite Western restrictions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine, billions of dollars and euros in banknotes have flowed into the country. This suggests that Russia has found ways to circumvent these restrictions. Despite official efforts to reduce reliance on foreign currency, Russian citizens...
Bukele Announces Private Investment of $1.61 Billion in Third Phase of Economic Overhaul Plan for El Salvador
13.8.2024
President Nayib Bukele used his personal X account to present the third phase of his economic plan for El Salvador. Titled “Logistics,” this new phase will entail raising private investments to modernize the country’s port infrastructure. The first step involves an investment...
Tether to Fight Celsius' $3.3 Billion 'Shakedown' Litigation
12.8.2024
Tether, the company behind USDT, the world's largest stablecoin by market cap, said it will defend itself from "shakedown" litigation brought by bankrupt crypto lender Celsius on Friday
Tether Slams Celsius Network’s ‘Baseless’ $2 Billion Lawsuit
12.8.2024
Stablecoin issuer Tether has slammed the”baseless” claims that it illegally liquidated Celsius Network’s bitcoin collateral. Tether accused the crypto lender of trying to “improperly impose the costs of Celsius’ mismanagement and failure on Tether.”...
US Court Orders FTX and Alameda to Pay Fraud Victims $12.7 Billion in Historic CFTC Recovery
8.8.2024
A U.S. district court has ordered FTX and Alameda Research to pay $12.7 billion to fraud victims due to their misuse of customer funds and fraudulent practices. Ian McGinley, Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement, emphasized that this...
Metaplanet secures ¥1 billion 0.1% APR loan for more Bitcoin purchases
8.8.2024
Metaplanet has previously purchased Bitcoin tokens, and it may be on the verge of buying more. This stems…
New York judge nods $12.7B settlement between FTX, Alameda and CFTC
8.8.2024
United States District Judge Peter Castel has officially signed off on a settlement between FTX and the commodities regulator, meaning $12.7 billion will be paid back to FTX creditors
Metaplanet secures 1B yen loan to buy more Bitcoin
8.8.2024
Just two days after revealing plans to raise $70 million via a stock rights offering, ‘Asia’s MicroStrategy’ has taken a $6.8 million loan from one of its shareholders to buy more Bitcoin
Michael Saylor Continues to Expand His $1 Billion Personal Bitcoin Holdings
8.8.2024
Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, has revealed that he continues to add to his personal bitcoin holdings, which total at least 17,732 BTC. He disclosed this amount four years ago and has not sold any since, continuing to buy more. Saylor views bitcoin as an ideal investment...