Internet Computer Protocol Promotes Blockchain Engagement in Africa
Nigerian youths have been urged to actively engage with blockchain technology to enhance their global competitiveness. Adedayo Adebajo, co-founder of ICP Hub Sahara, emphasized this during the second DecaHack cohort…
Trump Allegedly ‘In Good Spirits,’ Plans to Attend Nashville Bitcoin Conference
Former United States President Donald Trump plans to proceed with his scheduled appearance at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, despite surviving an assassination attempt on July 13 in Pennsylvania.…
Donald Trump Memecoin Surges 52% After Assassination Attempt
The price of the largest Donald Trump memecoin, MAGA (TRUMP), surged more than 30% following an assassination attempt on the former United States president while he was speaking on stage…
Donald Trump Vows to Put an End to Joe Biden’s “War on Crypto”
The cryptocurrency market’s rapid growth has established it as a significant topic in modern investment and political discussions. During a recent address in West Palm Beach, Florida, former President Donald…
Germany Holds 9K Bitcoin Left After Massive Sell-Off in Just Three Weeks
The German government’s Bitcoin wallet has dwindled to 9,094 Bitcoin, a mere 18% of its original holdings, following a series of large transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges on July 11. The…
US Lawmaker Urges Congress to Declare Detained Binance Exec in Nigeria a ‘Hostage’
Representative Rich McCormick has introduced a resolution to the US Congress urging lawmakers to consider a detained Binance executive in Nigeria as a hostage. The executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has been…
Analyst Predicts Ethereum ETF Inflows Could Reach $10B, Pushing ETH to New Highs
The introduction of Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is expected to bring significant investment inflows, potentially up to $10 billion, which could drive Ether prices to all-time highs by the end…
Judge Has ‘Strong Views’ About Coinbase Inquiry into Gensler’s Private Messages
A federal judge overseeing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against Coinbase has suggested that the cryptocurrency exchange may not be able to investigate Chair Gary Gensler’s private…
Coinbase Launches Unified Onchain Monitoring Through New Wallet App
Coinbase is set to release a new version of its cryptocurrency wallet, designed to enable users to access and manage their portfolios across multiple platforms from a single interface. Comprehensive…
SEC Decides Not to Pursue Enforcement Action Against Paxos
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its intention to cease its investigation into stablecoin issuer Paxos and will not file an enforcement case. This decision comes after…
Crypto Miners in Malaysia Stole $723M in Electricity Since 2018
In Malaysia, illegal cryptocurrency mining operations have siphoned off approximately $723 million worth of electricity between 2018 and 2023, a staggering revelation made by the country’s Deputy Minister for Energy…
Potential Security Breach at Compound Finance Site, According to ZachXBT
The Compound Finance website appears to have been hijacked, as crypto investigator ZachXBT has recently warned the digital finance community to steer clear of the site due to potential security…
The Struggles of Law Enforcement with Sophisticated Crypto Laundering Techniques
A recent report by Chainalysis highlights the growing challenge posed by sophisticated money laundering techniques within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Released on July 11, the “Money Laundering and Cryptocurrency Report” reveals…
Accelerator Highlights Increase in Crypto Startups in Asia and Africa This Year
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrency startups, the first half of 2024 has marked a significant shift in the geographical distribution of new companies entering the space. Recent data…
US Lawmakers Convene with Crypto Industry Executives in Capitol Hill Roundtable
On July 10, a strategic roundtable was held in Washington D.C., bringing together members of the United States Congress and a senior advisor to President Joe Biden, who participated in…
Goldman Sachs to Launch New Tokenization Products Amid Rising Crypto Interest
Goldman Sachs is gearing up to introduce three new tokenization products later this year in the United States and Europe. This move follows a significant surge in client interest in…
Portal Introduces ‘PortalPay’ Interoperability for Blockchain Gaming
Portal, a unified blockchain gaming platform, has launched its new service, PortalPay. This innovative service is designed to lower the barriers to entry for blockchain gaming by offering an interoperability…
Coinbase to Launch “Stand With Crypto” Initiative in Canada
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is expanding its advocacy for digital asset regulation to Canada after successful initiatives in the United States and the United Kingdom. Launching Stand With Crypto Canada In…
Whale Transfers $50M in ETH Amid ETF Anticipation
An Ethereum whale has made waves in the crypto community by withdrawing 16,449 Ether, valued at approximately $50.3 million, from Binance. This significant transaction occurred as the price of Ether…
Bitcoin Mining Set to Enhance UK’s Renewable Energy Grid
Bitcoin mining offers numerous potential use cases beyond maintaining network security and integrity, such as utilizing GPUs to power machine learning and large gaming setups. One United Kingdom-based Bitcoin advocacy…