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Ripple Shifts $54M in XRP as SEC Prepares Appeal

On Friday, Ripple, a prominent American blockchain payments firm, executed a significant transfer of 100 million XRP, valued at approximately $54 million.

06.09.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Here’s How Cardano’s Hard Fork Affects Governance and Staking

Cardano’s blockchain has recently undergone a major overhaul with the launch of the “Chang” hard fork, which represents a pivotal move towards enhanced decentralized governance.

06.09.2024 14:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Changpeng Zhao Banned from Binance for Life

Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ and the former CEO of Binance, has been banned from the company for life.

06.09.2024 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Introduces Fixed-Rate Loans for Stablecoins

Binance Loans has launched a new feature offering fixed-rate loans, which aims to provide users with predictable borrowing costs.

06.09.2024 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

ZachXBT Criticizes Quality of Block Trackers for Various Blockchains

On September 5, crypto researcher ZachXBT voiced concerns about the effectiveness of block trackers for various Layer 1 blockchains.

06.09.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BREAKING: Telegram CEO Durov Speaks Out After Shocking Arrest in France

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, recently detained in France, has broken his silence following his release, sharing a detailed message on Telegram that outlines his perspective on the events leading up to his arrest and the challenges facing the tech industry.

06.09.2024 0:09 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Worldcoin Aims for Global Scale, Seeking Facebook-Like Impact with New Tech

Worldcoin is aiming to achieve widespread adoption by distributing its iris-scanning Orbs globally, similar to the reach of PayPal and Facebook, according to CEO Alex Blania.

05.09.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple CTO Clarifies No Plans for Unilateral XRP Ledger Changes

Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, has addressed recent speculation that Ripple might unilaterally alter the XRP Ledger.

05.09.2024 20:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Kamala Harris Embraces Crypto Donations in Major Shift for Democrats

At a recent New York conference, Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas announced that Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, is now accepting cryptocurrency donations through Coinbase Commerce.

05.09.2024 19:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robert Kiyosaki Praises Elon Musk in His Latest Tweet

Robert Kiyosaki, the well-known author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and a prominent figure in the business world, recently praised Elon Musk following a major SpaceX milestone.

05.09.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robinhood Reaches Court Settlement With California Authorities

Robinhood’s crypto division has wrapped up an investigation into its past practices, agreeing to pay a $3.9 million fine following allegations that it did not allow customers to withdraw cryptocurrency from 2018 to 2022.

05.09.2024 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Federal Reserve Suspends Bank Over Crypto Customers

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve issued an order suspending United Texas Bank in Dallas, citing significant deficiencies in the bank’s compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations related to its cryptocurrency customers.

05.09.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Seeks to Delay $125 Million Payment in SEC Case

The legal team defending Ripple Labs against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested a stay of the monetary portion of the judgment requiring Ripple to pay $125 million.

05.09.2024 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Nvidia Denies Receiving Subpoena Amid Antitrust Rumors

Nvidia has denied rumors of receiving a subpoena from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding antitrust issues.

05.09.2024 14:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

South Korea Cracks Down on Crypto Exchanges, Tightens Oversight

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is set to crack down on virtual asset exchanges, focusing on uncovering illegal or suspicious activities.

05.09.2024 9:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Lawyer John Deaton Wins Senate Primary, Will Challenge Elizabeth Warren

John Deaton, a prominent advocate for cryptocurrency, has clinched the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts and is set to compete against incumbent Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren in the general election this November.

04.09.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

CFTC Recovers $18 Million from Crypto Pyramid Scheme

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has managed to recover $18 million in cryptocurrency connected to a fraudulent commodity pool scheme.

05.09.2024 10:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Former Mt. Gox CEO to Launch New Crypto Exchange

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles plans to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange EllipX later this month, focusing on transparency and user-friendliness.

04.09.2024 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

What Are the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Top Investments?

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has been a major player in global philanthropy, distributing over $77 billion in grants since its establishment.

05.09.2024 11:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Conflux Network Teams Up with Alibaba Cloud

In a notable development in the cryptocurrency sector, Conflux Network has unveiled a new collaboration with Alibaba Cloud.

04.09.2024 18:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple’s CEO Teases Upcoming RLUSD Stablecoin Launch

At Korea Blockchain Week in Seoul, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared that the company is nearing the launch of its new stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), which will be pegged to the U.S. dollar.

04.09.2024 17:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Settles with Cryptocurrency Firm Over Custody Rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement with Galois Capital Management, a cryptocurrency-focused investment advisory firm based in Florida.

04.09.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Here is What to Know About the Trump Family’s New Crypto Project

For several weeks, Donald Trump and his sons have hinted at an upcoming cryptocurrency initiative, although they have yet to share many details publicly.

04.09.2024 14:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Do Kwon’s Bitcoin Wallets See Massive Transfer Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

Over two years have elapsed since the dramatic collapse of Terra-UST, which significantly impacted the Bitcoin and broader cryptocurrency markets.

04.09.2024 8:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SunPump Adopts New 100% On-Chain Buyback and Burn Strategy

Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, has revealed a major change for the SunPump meme token.

04.09.2024 9:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Digital Currencies Will Transform Money Flow – Circle CEO

Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, envisions digital currencies triggering a profound change in money velocity similar to the internet’s impact on information and software.

04.09.2024 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

TON Accelerator Unveils $2.5 Million Incubation Program for Startups

TON Accelerator has unveiled a new initiative, aimed at fostering the development of early-stage startups utilizing the TON blockchain.

03.09.2024 21:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

US Bank Braces for Massive $2.6 Billion Fine Amid Money Laundering Probe

TD Bank is setting aside an additional $2.6 billion as it braces for a significant penalty from regulators.

03.09.2024 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Whale Activity Declines: Market Concerns or Signs of Accumulation?

The recent drop in crypto whale activity, especially in Bitcoin and Ethereum, has sparked discussion in the community.

03.09.2024 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Plans to Introduce Smart Contracts on XRP Ledger Next Year

Ripple has announced plans to enhance the programmability of the XRP Ledger by introducing smart contracts next year.

03.09.2024 15:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Elon Musk Hints at Reintroducing Dogecoin Payments for Tesla Products

Elon Musk’s recent announcement caused considerable hype by highlighting his continued support for Dogecoin and his vision for integrating digital assets into everyday commerce

03.09.2024 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle CEO Predicts Major Innovations Still to Come in Crypto

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire believes the crypto industry has not yet seen its most significant developments.

03.09.2024 12:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

JPMorgan’s Warning on Fed Rate Cuts Shakes Up Stock and Crypto Markets

JPMorgan’s latest comments have raised alarm among traders and investors, as the firm downplays the chances of a bull market despite widespread expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

03.09.2024 10:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

NFT Sales Crash to New 2024 Low in August

In August 2024, sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) fell to $374 million, marking the lowest monthly total of the year and the first time sales have dipped below $400 million in 2024.

03.09.2024 9:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Exchange Trading Volumes Surge in August Despite Market Decline

Centralized crypto exchanges (CEXs) witnessed a notable 13.7% rise in legitimate spot trading volume in August, reaching $877.5 billion.

03.09.2024 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

OKX Gains Key License in Singapore, Appoints Former Regulator as CEO

OKX has recently secured a major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), allowing it to expand its operations in the region.

02.09.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Metaplanet and SBI Group Partner to Boost Bitcoin Trading and Custody

Metaplanet Inc., now recognized as Japan’s equivalent to MicroStrategy, has forged a key partnership with SBI Group, known for its involvement with Ripple Labs in the cryptocurrency sector.

02.09.2024 16:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Raises Concerns Over FTX’s Creditor Repayment Plan

A recent submission by the SEC cautions FTX that the agency may oppose any efforts to repay creditors using stablecoins or other digital currencies.

02.09.2024 8:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Solana’s Pump.fun Surpasses $100 Million in Revenue

The Solana-based platform Pump.fun has achieved $100 million in revenue just eight months after its launch, marking a notable success in the memecoin space.

01.09.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

US Banks Face Lawsuits Over Alleged Misleading Cash Management Practices

An increasing number of US banks are being accused of deceptive practices aimed at generating substantial profits at the expense of their customers.

01.09.2024 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

US Crypto Owners Favor Trump Over Harris in Recent Poll

A new survey reveals that the majority of cryptocurrency holders in the US prefer Donald Trump over Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election, despite Trump trailing in overall national polls.

01.09.2024 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cardano Founder to Launch Decentralized Social Network in Brazil Following X Ban

Charles Hoskinson, known for founding the Cardano blockchain, is embarking on a new project to launch a decentralized social media platform in Brazil.

01.09.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Vitalik Buterin Addresses Layer 2 Security Concerns Amid Recent Transactions

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has responded to growing concerns about the security of Layer 2 (L2) networks after claims surfaced that these networks could potentially allow fund theft.

01.09.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Here is When Binance Ex-CEO Could Be Release From Prison

The ongoing legal case between Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeing notable developments, particularly concerning Binance’s co-founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ).

01.09.2024 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

US Election Could Trigger Major Shifts in Crypto Market, Economist Warns

In a recent interview on the Unchained Podcast YouTube channel, economist Alex Krüger discussed how the upcoming US presidential election could impact the cryptocurrency market.

01.09.2024 8:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase Enables First AI-to-AI Crypto Transaction

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced a groundbreaking achievement in merging artificial intelligence with cryptocurrency.

31.08.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Mining Firm Gets Court Approval for $30M Loan Amid Bankruptcy

Rhodium Enterprises, a Bitcoin (BTC) mining company that recently filed for bankruptcy, has received court approval to secure a loan in US dollars or Bitcoin.

31.08.2024 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Giant Ripple Expands its Presence in Asia

Ripple Labs Inc. is making significant progress in Asia, highlighted by its participation in the WebX 2024 conference in Tokyo, Japan.

31.08.2024 10:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Record National Debt Will Lead the Dollar to its Demise – Max Keiser

Max Keiser, a financial journalist and Bitcoin advisor to El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, has voiced his concerns about the escalating U.S. national debt on social media platform X.

31.08.2024 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Telegram’s Crypto Revenue Soars Despite Pavel Durov’s Arrest

Pavel Durov, the Russian billionaire behind Telegram, is embroiled in controversy after being arrested in France over allegations that he failed to manage criminal content on the messaging platform.

31.08.2024 9:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Elon Musk Warns of U.S. Bankruptcy Due to Government Overspending

Elon Musk has raised alarms about the direction of the U.S. economy, predicting that unchecked government spending could lead to bankruptcy.

31.08.2024 8:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Pushes for Faster Retail Investor Access to Fund Data with Blockchain Solutions

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advocated for more timely retail investor access to fund portfolio data, highlighting that current delays could disadvantage the 70 million American households that rely on this information.

30.08.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Analyst Raises Concerns Over Crypto Exchanges’ Misleading Liquidation Data

Vetle Lunde, senior analyst at K33 Research, expressed concern about the authenticity of liquidation data reported by major crypto exchanges such as Binance, Bybit and OKX.

30.08.2024 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bloomberg Brings Polymarket Election Data to Its Terminal

Bloomberg will add Polymarket’s election odds to its Terminal service, according to an August 29 update from Michael McDonough, Bloomberg’s chief economist.

30.08.2024 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Nvidia and Apple Eye Investment in OpenAI’s Next Funding Round

Nvidia and Apple are rumored to be interested in joining OpenAI’s next funding round, which could potentially raise the company’s valuation to over $100 billion.

30.08.2024 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto.com Partners with PayPal to Simplify US Cryptocurrency Purchases

Crypto.com, a major cryptocurrency platform with over 100 million users, has unveiled a partnership with PayPal.

30.08.2024 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Hong Kong Launches Central Bank Digital Currency Initiative for Tokenisation in Finance

Hong Kong is advancing the integration of tokenisation into traditional finance with the introduction of a new initiative for the Ensemble project – the Central Bank Wholesale Digital Currency (CBDC).

30.08.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Sons Launch New Crypto Project, Aiming to Innovate Digital Finance

On August 28, Eric and Donald Trump Jr, sons of US presidential candidate Donald Trump, officially launched their long-awaited crypto project World Liberty.

29.08.2024 16:45 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Imminent Economic Crisis and Urges Caution

Famous investor and author Robert Kiyosaki, known for his bestseller “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”, has issued another warning about an impending economic crisis that he believes will affect the US and the world.

29.08.2024 21:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump’s Latest NFT Collection Sells Over 22,000 Pieces in First Day

On August 27, 2024, former U.S. President Donald Trump released the fourth series of his NFT trading cards, titled “Series 4: The America First Collection.”

29.08.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov