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Solana Introduces Blinks, Brings Blockchain to the Web2 Space
28.6.2024
Solana recently introduced new functionality to its network, bringing Blinks (blockchain links) to the Web2 space. Now, users and developers can take wallet actions, like making a transaction, a donation, or a vote using a wallet address, wherever a URL can be shared, enhancing the user experience...
Bank of America Forecasts Gold Reaching $3,000 in the Next 18 Months
28.6.2024
Earlier this week, Bank of America analysts revealed that gold might reach $3,000 in the next 18 months, pushed by central bank demand and a Federal Reserve dovish turn. “Achieving this would require non-commercial demand to pick up from current levels, which in turn needs a Fed rate cut...
Kraken’s Jesse Powell Donates $1 Million to Trump
28.6.2024
Crypto industry leader Jesse Powell has made a significant donation of $1 million, primarily in ethereum, to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In a social media post, Powell cited the crypto industry’s struggles with regulation under the Biden administration, specifically naming...
Fake Crypto Fund Operator Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors
28.6.2024
Michael Joseph McElhiney, age 37 and formerly of Spokane, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Between March 4, 2021, and Sept. 10, 2022, McElhiney defrauded investors by falsely claiming to operate a cryptocurrency investment...
Bitcoin and Crypto Were Not Mentioned Once During the Trump-Biden Debate
28.6.2024
Prior to the highly anticipated presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, many on social media were speculating whether the topics of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency would come up. However, as the debate concluded, it was clear that neither candidate made any mention of these emerging...
Asian Currencies Hit 19-Month Low: Devere CEO Predicts Continued Weakness
28.6.2024
Asian currencies have reached their lowest levels in over 19 months as the U.S. dollar strengthens, driven by expectations of prolonged elevated U.S. interest rates. The Bloomberg Asia Dollar Index fell by 0.1% on Thursday, marking its lowest point since November 2022. Significant declines in...
SEC Revokes Lufkin Advisors’ Registration Amid Fraudulent Crypto Activities
28.6.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instituted administrative proceedings against Lufkin Advisors LLC on Wednesday. This follows an offer of settlement from Lufkin Advisors, which the SEC has accepted. The SEC found that Lufkin Advisors engaged in fraudulent activities, including...
Federal Reserve Stress Test Projects $685 Billion in Losses for Large Banks
28.6.2024
The Federal Reserve Board’s annual stress test results reveal that large banks are expected to face nearly $685 billion in projected losses during a severe recession scenario. These losses are significantly higher than last year due to increased risks in bank balance sheets and higher...
Supreme Court Rules SEC In-House Penalty Proceedings Violate Seventh Amendment
27.6.2024
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s use of in-house proceedings to impose civil penalties for securities fraud violates the Seventh Amendment’s right to a jury trial. The case arose from the SEC’s action against George...
Shapeshift Founder Erik Voorhees Claims Revolut Shut Down His Account for Interacting With Crypto
27.6.2024
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Erik Voorhees has publicly criticized Revolut, claiming the fintech company shut down his account due to his interactions with cryptocurrencies. Despite not using Revolut’s crypto service and funding his account via fiat from an exchange, Voorhees experienced...
Pyypl and Visa Partner to Boost Financial Inclusion in MEA With Prepaid Cards
27.6.2024
Pyypl, a fintech company operating in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has partnered with Visa to introduce virtual and physical prepaid Visa cards via its mobile app. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion across the region, providing underserved populations with greater...
Cybersecurity Breach at Evolve Bank
27.6.2024
Evolve Bank & Trust has recently confirmed a cybersecurity incident. The cybercrime group Lockbit 3.0 reportedly released customers’ personal identification data on the dark web. The bank, known for its fintech partnerships and facilitation of customer accounts for firms with significant...
Strike Expands Bitcoin and Lightning Services to the UK
26.6.2024
Strike has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom. This move allows individuals and businesses in the UK to access Strike’s suite of Bitcoin and Lightning Network services. The features include buying, selling, sending, and withdrawing bitcoin, global payments, and more....
Donor Gifts 8 BTC to Aid Julian Assange’s Journey to Freedom
26.6.2024
Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has finally embarked on his journey to freedom. The actual flight, however, comes with a hefty price tag of $520,000, which Assange is obligated to repay to the Australian government for the charter flight to Saipan and onward to Australia. After enduring...
India’s Digital Rupee Usage Drops Drastically After Initial Surge
26.6.2024
India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rupee, has experienced a significant decline in usage, decreasing to a tenth of its peak in December 2023, according to sources involved in the pilot project. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initially reached 1 million daily retail...
Ethereum Foundation Warns of Compromised Mailing List Leading to Phishing Emails
25.6.2024
The mailing list provider used by the Ethereum Foundation for updates was compromised, resulting in a phishing email. Hackers are now using addresses from the breach to send fake emails. These fraudulent emails claim a collaboration between Ethereum and LIDO, promising a high annual percentage...
BNB Chain Dedicates $900K Liquidity Pool to Support Meme Coin Ecosystem
25.6.2024
BNB Chain has announced a new initiative called “Meme Heroes” to support the growth of meme coin projects. The company will allocate $900,000 for liquidity pool (LP) support, extending its commitment of $1 million to accelerate meme coin innovation on BNB Smart Chain (BSC)....
Veterans of Mech Warrior 2, Gears of War and Mortal Kombat Unveil New Beta Phase for Blockchain Game
25.6.2024
Studio369 has announced the third Closed Beta (CB3) period for its PvP mech shooter, Metalcore, set to commence on June 27th. This latest beta phase will introduce several new features, including session-based PvP scenarios, a faction war-centric PvE mission, and faction-based social hubs....
Former Soccer Star Ronaldinho: Time for Crypto to Go Mainstream
25.6.2024
In a now-deleted message posted on June 23 on X, former Brazilian soccer superstar Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, known as Ronaldinho, declared his support for crypto, stressing that it was time for this industry to reach more people. Ronaldinho stated: “Time for crypto to go mainstream, who’s...
Iran Officially Unveils Central Bank Digital Currency Project
25.6.2024
Iran officially unveiled its central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Sunday during a ceremony attended by Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin and chief executives of several major banks. This digital currency, issued electronically by the central bank, aims to streamline...