Phantom Crypto Wallet Refutes Airdrop Rumors, Confirms No Token Launch Plans
Phantom, a leading digital asset wallet, has dismissed rumors circulating in the cryptocurrency community about a potential token airdrop tied to its upcoming social discovery feature. In a Jan. 3…
United Airlines to Begin Starlink Testing on Flights in February
United Airlines will begin testing SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet on its flights in February 2025, marking the first step toward equipping its entire fleet with the service. This move follows…
Bitcoin Network Settles $19 Trillion in Transactions in 2024, Surpassing Previous Year
In 2024, the Bitcoin network saw a remarkable surge in transaction volume, with over $19 trillion settled across its platform, more than double the $8.7 trillion recorded in 2023. This…
Crypto’s Record-Breaking Year Sees Surge in Kidnappings and Ransom Schemes
Crypto traders are increasingly being targeted by kidnappers and extortionists, as highlighted by several recent high-profile cases. As the cryptocurrency market continues to surge, criminals are exploiting the growing sector,…
Sam Altman Admits $200 ChatGPT Pro Plan is Losing Money for OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed on Sunday that the company is incurring unexpected losses on its $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro subscription. Users, it seems, are taking greater advantage of the plan…
YouTuber Legal Eagle Sues PayPal Over Honey Extension’s Affiliate Practices
Devin Stone, the lawyer behind the YouTube channel Legal Eagle, is suing PayPal over its Honey browser extension. Filed on December 29 in California’s Northern District Court, the lawsuit accuses…
Solana Developers Introduce Quantum-Resistant Vault for Enhanced Security
Solana developers have launched a quantum-resistant vault, known as the “Solana Winternitz Vault,” designed to protect user funds from the potential threats posed by quantum computers. The vault utilizes a…
Biden Criticizes Trump’s Plan to End U.S. Birthright Citizenship
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship in the U.S., calling it “awful.” Speaking to reporters at the White House, Biden…
US Republican Lawmakers Demand Treasury Answers on Chinese Hack of Employee Workstations
Two US Republican lawmakers are urging the Treasury Department to provide answers regarding a Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack that compromised employee workstations. In a Dec. 31, 2024, letter to Treasury Secretary…
US Government Strikes Major Nuclear Energy Deal
The US government has signed a massive nuclear energy deal, marking a significant move to secure reliable power for federal agencies while meeting growing electricity demands. The General Services Administration…
California Resident Files Lawsuit Against 3 Asia-Based Banks Over $1M Crypto Scam
A California resident has filed a lawsuit against three Asia-based banks, accusing them of neglecting necessary checks that could have prevented crypto scammers from defrauding him of nearly $1 million.…
New Code Fuels Rumors X Payments Launch May Be Imminent
A recent leak of the latest software code behind Elon Musk’s X platform has ignited speculation that the highly anticipated payments system, X Money, could be launching soon. The leak…
Tesla’s Annual Deliveries Decline for the First Time
Tesla, the leading name in electric vehicles, has reported its first-ever year-over-year decline in annual deliveries, sparking concerns about the company’s performance in an increasingly competitive market. The automaker delivered…
USDC Market Cap Jumps 80% from 2023 Lows as Onchain Activity Surges
The circulating supply of Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has seen a significant surge, rising 80% from its cyclical lows, as onchain activity continues to pick up momentum. According to data…
Morgan Stanley Considers Adding Crypto Trading to E-Trade Platform
Morgan Stanley, one of the largest asset management firms in the world, is reportedly considering adding cryptocurrency trading to its E-Trade online brokerage platform. According to a January 2 report…
KuCoin Launches New Point-of-Sale System to Enable Crypto Payments for Businesses
KuCoin, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has introduced a new point-of-sale (PoS) system that enables its users to make payments using their exchange balances. This new feature, known…
Apple Settles Siri Privacy Lawsuit for $95 Million
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant inadvertently recorded private conversations. The settlement, which requires approval from US…
Celsius Challenges Court’s Rejection of $444M Claim in FTX Litigation
The defunct cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius has initiated an appeal against a judicial order that rejected its substantial financial claims in its bankruptcy proceedings. This move follows Judge John T.…
Nick Clegg Steps Down from Meta After Seven Years
Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs and a prominent voice in shaping the company’s policies, has announced his departure after seven years. Clegg shared the news on X and…
Binance Achieves 21st International Crypto License with Brazilian Authorization
Binance, the world’s foremost cryptocurrency exchange, has obtained its 21st international regulatory approval, this time from Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), the central bank of Brazil. This authorization is a…