Former Binance Head Teases New Venture Amid Legal Challenges
As the saga of legal challenges unfolds, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO of the cryptocurrency behemoth Binance, is navigating a tumultuous period with a notable calm and a surprising…
Crypto Payments Now Accepted for Grab Services in Singapore
In a significant move bridging the gap between traditional fintech services and the burgeoning world of cryptocurrencies, Grab, the Southeast Asian giant in ride-hailing, food delivery, and digital payments, has…
Worldcoin Asserts Compliance with Laws Amid Spanish Regulatory Hurdles
Worldcoin has recently articulated its stance on operational compliance and adherence to legal standards in response to the escalating regulatory uncertainties it faces in Spain. On March 18, the global…
Judge Criticizes SEC for Overreach in Legal Battle with Crypto Platform
In a remarkable judicial rebuke, a Utah federal judge issued sanctions against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the regulator of overstepping its bounds in a lawsuit involving the…
Bakkt Announces Leadership Overhaul, Appointing Board Member Andy Main as CEO
Bakkt, a notable player in the crypto custody and exchange arena, is set to undergo a significant leadership transformation, with board member Andy Main poised to assume the roles of…
Attraction of Fast Profits Drives $100M Towards Solana Meme Coin ‘Presales’
In the rapidly evolving crypto market, the need for a functional product, a detailed whitepaper, or even a clear roadmap seems to be diminishing, especially when it comes to meme…
Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Could Surge to $250,000 by 2025 with Strong ETF Inflows
Geoff Kendrick of Standard Chartered anticipates a significant rise in Bitcoin’s value, potentially reaching $250,000 by 2025. This optimistic forecast hinges on the sustained success of spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)…
Base Network’s Daily Transactions Soar to 2 Million Post-Dencun Upgrade
The Coinbase Ethereum layer-2 network, Base, experienced a significant surge in daily transactions, reaching a new peak of 2 million on March 16, shortly after implementing the Dencun upgrade. This…
Founder of Remilia Reports Hack Following Transfer of Ether and NFTs
Krishna Okhandiar, known in the digital sphere as Charlotte Fang and the visionary behind Remilia and Milady Maker NFT collections, has recently reported being the victim of a cyberattack. This…
Bitcoin Nears Pre-Halving ‘Danger Zone’ as Industry Leaders Maintain Optimism
Bitcoin is on the brink of entering a critical phase known as the “danger zone” in the days leading up to its halving, a period historically marked by price declines,…
Solana Surpasses Ethereum in Network Activity Amidst Memecoin Frenzy, Despite Transaction Failures
Over a remarkable weekend, the Solana network experienced a surge in activity that eclipsed that of Ethereum, largely driven by a burgeoning interest in Solana-based memecoins. This unexpected spike in…
Venture Capital Update: AI-Blockchain Innovations Captivate Investors
As the first quarter of 2024 nears its conclusion, the cryptocurrency market is witnessing a resurgence of optimism, particularly following the introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January. This…
Starbucks to Conclude Its NFT Rewards Program for Future Initiatives
Starbucks has announced the discontinuation of its digital collectible stamps program, which allowed customers to earn and purchase nonfungible tokens (NFTs), to pave the way for upcoming projects. The coffee…
Hong Kong Regulators Flag Bybit Exchange with Warning
On March 14, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong escalated its oversight on the crypto market by adding the Bybit exchange to its warning list. This move…
Worldcoin’s Orb Software Passes Trail of Bits Audit Without Identified Vulnerabilities
The Worldcoin project, aiming to establish human identity through innovative means, recently underwent a significant third-party security audit of its Orb software. This draft report, viewed by Cointelegraph on March…
Nearly Half of Tech Industry Consumers Alarmed by Data Privacy and Security Issues: Study Finds
In the rapidly evolving tech industry, concerns over data privacy and security have emerged as paramount issues, especially within the cryptocurrency sector. The Aleo Network Foundation’s 2024 Data Privacy Report…
Hong Kong Advances to Phase 2 in CBDC Pilot Initiative
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has officially initiated the second phase of its ambitious e-Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD) pilot program, calling upon industry stakeholders to present potential applications for…
Understanding Tokenization Risks Through DeFi Borrower Behavior: Insights from a BIS Study
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has recently shed light on the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, focusing on the behavior of borrowers and market dynamics. This scrutiny comes at a…
Nigeria requests user data from Binance concerning its top 100 local users
In a significant move that underscores the growing scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide, the Nigerian government is reportedly tightening its oversight on Binance, one of the globe’s leading crypto exchanges.…
Ethereum’s Ascendance and the Dawn of DeFi’s New Era
The unveiling of Blackrock‘s Bitcoin ETF sparked a remarkable surge in Bitcoin’s market capitalization, surpassing the monumental milestone of one trillion dollars. To contextualize this achievement, one need only compare…