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Charles Hoskinson, known for founding the Cardano blockchain, is embarking on a new project to launch a decentralized social media platform in Brazil.
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.
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).
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.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced a groundbreaking achievement in merging artificial intelligence with cryptocurrency.
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.
Ripple Labs Inc. is making significant progress in Asia, highlighted by its participation in the WebX 2024 conference in Tokyo, Japan.
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.
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.
Elon Musk has raised alarms about the direction of the U.S. economy, predicting that unchecked government spending could lead to bankruptcy.
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.
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.
Bloomberg will add Polymarket’s election odds to its Terminal service, according to an August 29 update from Michael McDonough, Bloomberg’s chief economist.
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.
Crypto.com, a major cryptocurrency platform with over 100 million users, has unveiled a partnership with PayPal.
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).
On August 28, Eric and Donald Trump Jr, sons of US presidential candidate Donald Trump, officially launched their long-awaited crypto project World Liberty.
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.
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.”
Crypto.com, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced new global retail services in collaboration with Standard Chartered, offering users the ability to transact in US dollars, euros and United Arab Emirates dirhams.
A country considered to have one of the largest Telegram user bases in the world is considering banning the messaging platform over concerns of inadequate moderation of illegal content.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is facing legal issues across Europe, sparking concern in the cryptocurrency sector.
This week’s escalation in the Israel-Palestinian conflict has brought scrutiny to Binance, with claims suggesting the exchange blocked all Palestinian accounts at the request of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
OpenAI is seeking a major capital infusion that could push its valuation beyond $100 billion, according to recent reports.
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., is continuing its aggressive investment strategy, recently backing 40 new projects.
The Q2 research report by OKX and The Economist reveals that digital assets are rapidly attracting interest from institutional investors, with their market value projected to surpass $10 trillion by 2030.
The NFT marketplace OpenSea has been issued a Wells notice by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling potential legal action regarding the classification of NFTs as securities.
NVIDIA has announced impressive financial results for the second quarter ending July 28, 2024. The company’s revenue reached $30 billion, marking a significant 15% increase from the previous quarter and an outstanding 122% rise compared to the same period last year. This is also 3.8% higher than expectations.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was indicted and placed under judicial supervision by a Paris court on August 28, following his recent arrest on many different charges.
Arthur Hayes, CEO of BitMEX, has voiced concerns about the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate cuts, highlighting a disconnect between political motivations and sound economic policy.
Billy Markus, co-creator of Dogecoin and known on X (formerly Twitter) as Shibetoshi Nakamoto, often engages with social issues and crypto commentary through humor and memes.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov was released from police custody in France on Wednesday and transferred to court for questioning in a case that prosecutors say could lead to criminal charges.
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is under scrutiny following allegations that it confiscated Palestinian crypto funds at the request of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has introduced a new tool, Onchain Score, designed to evaluate cryptocurrency wallets.
Berkshire Hathaway, under Warren Buffett’s leadership, is on the verge of reaching a $1 trillion market valuation.
Nvidia (NVDA) is set to release its much-anticipated second-quarter earnings after the market closes on Wednesday.
Disinformation analyst and tech entrepreneur Dave Troy recently shared on X that the FBI has responded to another Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request about the identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
The defunct crypto lending platform Celsius Network has begun repaying billions to its creditors.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently addressed concerns about Ethereum’s role as a store of value, especially after scrutiny surrounding the Ethereum Foundation’s (EF) recent financial activities.
MakerDAO has rebranded to Sky and announced the introduction of its updated tokens – USDS and SKY, which will be launched on September 18.
Binance CEO Richard Teng has called on the US government to take action in the case of Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance employee who has been detained in Nigeria since February.
Elon Musk has voiced his support for a new AI regulation bill in California, despite some concerns that it could stifle innovation in the field.
Critics argue that the SEC’s new Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) database is unduly affecting blockchain users.
Nischal Shetty, co-founder of Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, recently discussed the platform’s operational status and ownership amid ongoing disputes.
Bitcoin mining company Rhodium Enterprises has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, disclosing potential liabilities of up to $100 million.
Kraken remains optimistic about its chances in the ongoing legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
While U.S. Congress members typically stick to stocks, a few have ventured into cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin and Ethereum being the usual choices.
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, remains optimistic about the future of cryptocurrency payments, believing they will become mainstream within this decade.
Pavel Durov, the Russian entrepreneur behind the messaging app Telegram, has recently been detained in France.
Russia is preparing to start testing cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token payments on September 1 to ease payment difficulties caused by international sanctions.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether and CTO of Bitfinex, has expressed his concerns about the recent detention of Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram and TON.
Last Friday Jerome Powell, the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman, made cautious remarks about the current state of the economy.
According to Fruition Production, a Los Angeles-based studio known for its work in the film and gaming industries, a documentary dedicated to XRP will be officially released in November.
Russian officials are upset over the arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s CEO, at Paris’s Le Bourget airport.
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the opening of its new office in Amsterdam as of August 22.
The Argentine Ministry of Education has announced a collaboration with the ETH Kipu Foundation to incorporate Ethereum and blockchain technology into high school curricula in Buenos Aires.
Zhu Su, the founder of the now-defunct Three Arrows Capital (3AC), which went bankrupt following the Terra (LUNA) collapse, recently revealed his latest cryptocurrency investment in a post on X.
Chris Pawlowski, CEO and founder of Rumble, a platform promoting free speech as an alternative to YouTube, has announced that he has left Europe following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has revealed that Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, was instrumental in recovering funds linked to a major cryptocurrency scam.
Several Wall Street firms, including major players like Bank of New York Mellon and Truist, have collectively agreed to pay $470 million in fines following an investigation by U.S. regulators.