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Bitcoin Pizza Day: A $700 Million Reminder of Cryptocurrency’s Rise
On this day in 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz, a Florida-based software developer, etched his name in history by purchasing two pizzas with 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC). This marked the first documented commercial...
Tron’s Justin Sun Goes Big on ETH, Stakes $2.5 Billion (Here’s How He Did It!)
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, has emerged as a major holder of Ethereum (ETH), accumulating a significant stake valued at approximately $2.45 billion. This sizable portfolio, totaling 665,000 ETH,...
Vitalik Buterin Calls for Standardized Protocol to Bridge Ethereum’s Layer-2 Gap
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, recently called for the development of a standardized decentralized protocol to facilitate smoother asset transfers across Layer 2 (L2) solutions within the Ethereum ecosystem. In...
XRP: Mixed Bag – Price Down, Buying Up?
The price of Ripple’s XRP token is currently trading at $0.5144, having dipped 1.21% in the past 24 hours. However, trading volume has surged by a significant 62.96% to $772.3...
Coinbase Sees Upside for Ether Despite Recent Bitcoin Outflow
In a recent report, Coinbase acknowledged that Ether (ETH) has underperformed compared to Bitcoin (BTC) in the cryptocurrency market so far this year. Despite this, the report emphasizes a positive...
Binance, Taiwan Team Up to Bust $6.2M Crypto Money Laundering
Binance’s financial crimes compliance unit (FCC) collaborated with Taiwanese authorities to dismantle a major money laundering operation involving digital assets. The joint effort, which included the Ministry of Justice Investigation...
Hong Kong Tests China’s Digital Yuan (e-CNY) for Residents
Hong Kong launched a pilot program allowing residents to use China’s CBDC, the e-CNY, for the first time outside mainland China. This initiative marks a significant step in China’s efforts...
High Volatility Woes: Notcoin Price Drops Despite Exchange Support
The recent launch of Notcoin (NOT), a gaming token designed to introduce users to the Web3 ecosystem, was marked by significant volatility. Within 24 hours of its highly anticipated airdrop,...
Ripple Co-founder Larsen Praised for Visionary Leadership
David Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ripple, recently acknowledged the critical role played by co-founder Chris Larsen in the company’s history. In a public statement, Schwartz lauded Larsen’s early...
Interview with Can Picak: Is Digard the Next Big Thing in Web3 Gaming?
Web3 gaming has grown far past the niche product it once was. Over 73 million gamers play on Web3-based platforms, with more to join as blockchain and NFT technologies continue...
India’s SEBI Proposes Multi-Regulator Approach for Cryptocurrency Oversight
India’s Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a novel regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, advocating a multi-regulator approach, according to Reuters. This proposal marks a potential shift in...
Should You Trust Crypto Twitter? Research Examines Influencer Impact
A new study by three researchers questions the effectiveness of crypto influencers on Twitter in influencing investment returns. The research, as reported by Wu Blockchain, analyzed the return rates of...
WienerAI Technology Explained: What Makes WAI Irresistible to Buyers and Investors
WienerAI (WAI) is one of the most popular presales on the market right now, not only because it is a unique meme coin based on a dog, a sausage, and...
Top 3 Altcoins with 1000% Upside Potential!
Investors are always on the lookout for the next big thing. As the market continues to evolve, certain altcoins are showing incredible potential for massive returns. In this article, we...
Ethereum: Mixed Signals Emerge After Recent Price Gains
The Ethereum (ETH) market exhibits signs of potential short-term bullishness, according to technical indicators and analyst commentary. Ali Martinez, a cryptocurrency analyst, identified a buy signal on the daily chart...
Coinbase Targets Crypto Demand in Australia’s $600B Pension Market
Coinbase, the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, plans to launch a new service aimed at Australia’s growing Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs), according to a recent interview with Asia-Pacific Managing Director John...
ALEX Lab Offers 10% Bounty for Return of $4.3M in Stolen Assets: Will the Hacker Bite?
The ALEX Lab Foundation, grappling with a recent security breach that drained over $4.3 million from its Bitcoin DeFi application, has embarked on an unconventional route to recover the stolen...
Circle, Behind USDC, Eyes US Listing with Headquarters Move
Circle Internet Financial Ltd., the issuer of the widely-used stablecoin USDC, announced its intention to relocate its legal base from the Republic of Ireland to the United States. This move...
Vitalik Buterin Introduces EIP-7706, Proposing New Calldata Gas for Ethereum
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has submitted a new Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP), dubbed EIP-7706, to manage transaction costs within its network. Buterin noted that the proposal will introduce another gas...
Poloniex Hack: $53.5 Million in ETH Laundered via Tornado Cash
About 17.8K ($53.5 million) ETH associated with the November 2023 Poloniex hack has been traced to Tornado Cash, a decentralized cryptocurrency tumbler. PeckShieldAlert disclosed this development via an X post:...
Coins.ph to Trial Stablecoin in Philippines’ Remittance Market, Here’s Why
The financial realm of the Philippines stands on the brink of change as the central bank gives the green light to Coins.ph to experiment with a groundbreaking stablecoin in the...
XRP Analyst Forecasts the Next Cycle Top for September 2024
Popular crypto expert EGRAG Crypto, known for his XRP analysis, shared a forecast regarding XRP’s “Super Guppy Cycle Top” in September 2024. EGRAG’s analysis compared the current cycle to past...
Cryptocurrency Developers Fight Back Against DOJ’s Money Transmission Stance
The recent policy arguments put forth by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the scope of Federal prohibition on operating an unlicensed money transmitting business have sparked significant concerns. ...
USDT-TON Hits $200M Circulation in Less Than a Month
USDt-TON has hit an adoption milestone, hitting a circulation of $200 million within a month of issuance. This growth sets a new record for the fastest token circulation in Tether’s...
Liminal Expands into Asia with Abu Dhabi Approval
Liminal, a Singapore-based custody service provider, has expanded beyond its shores by attaining regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi. As reported by the company’s spokesperson, Liminal’s subsidiary, First Answer Middle East,...
