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Top Economist Warns of Recession and Rising Inflation

Peter Schiff, an outspoken critic of Bitcoin, has warned that the United States is now in a recession and anticipates a significant increase in inflation.

03.08.2024 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Genesis Completes Restructuring, Begins $4 Billion Payout to Creditors

Genesis has successfully concluded its restructuring and begun distributing about $4 billion in digital assets and cash to its creditors, according to a statement on August 2.

03.08.2024 2:27 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Global Push for Quantum Computing Accelerates After China’s Time Crystal Breakthrough

Researchers and policymakers in the U.S., UK, and EU are intensifying efforts to advance quantum computing following China’s recent breakthrough in room-temperature time crystals.

02.08.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Here’s How Much BlackRock’s Tokenized USD Fund Has Paid Out in Dividends

Since its launch in March 2024, BlackRock’s tokenized USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has delivered $7 million in dividends.

02.08.2024 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Fantom Rebrands as Sonic Labs, Shifts Focus and Launches New Token

The Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) protocol Fantom has rebranded to Sonic Labs, marking a major shift in its strategy.

02.08.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase Reports $1.4 Billion Q2 Revenue, Sees Growth in Transactions

Coinbase reported total revenue of $1.4 billion for the second quarter of this year.

02.08.2024 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Russia and U.S. Plan Prisoner Swap Involving Crypto Exchange Founder

Russia is reportedly preparing a prisoner exchange involving two American detainees, a Wall Street Journal reporter and a former U.S. marine, for several Russians, including BTC-e crypto exchange operator Alexander Vinnik, currently held by the U.S. and its allies.

02.08.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

MicroStrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings, Reports Q2 Loss

Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has purchased 12,222 bitcoins for $805.2 million since the beginning of Q2 2024, increasing its total holdings to 226,500 BTC at an average cost of $36,821 per BTC.

02.08.2024 1:42 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitbank Eyes Tokyo Stock Exchange Listing as Crypto Interest Surges

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank is exploring the possibility of listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as Japanese investors increasingly turn to crypto for portfolio diversification.

01.08.2024 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Casper Network Resumes Operations After Security Breach

The Casper Network has resumed its operations following a temporary shutdown caused by a security breach.

01.08.2024 16:15 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ark Invest Continues to Sell Coinbase Shares from ARKW ETF

Ark Invest sold 12,077 shares of Coinbase—valued at $2.7 million—from its Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) on Wednesday.

01.08.2024 14:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Google Unveils New AI Models to Enhance Safety

Google has rolled out three new AI models in its Gemma 2 series, designed to boost safety, efficiency, and transparency.

01.08.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

New System Provides Real-Time Tracking of Stablecoin Assets and Liabilities

The Bank for International Settlements and the Bank of England have introduced a new system called Pyxtrial, designed to provide near real-time insights into the liabilities and assets backing stablecoins.

01.08.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Mt. Gox Distributes Assets to 17,000 Creditors as Bitcoin Price Drops

Mt. Gox, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, has recently made progress in repaying its creditors, distributing digital assets to 17,000 claimants as of July 31.

01.08.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

How to Claim Compensation for Losses from Terra Luna Collapse

Many people who invested in Do Kwon’s high-interest crypto scheme are now seeking compensation after suffering substantial losses.

01.08.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Riot Platforms Reports Significant Q2 Loss Amid Halving Impact

Riot Platforms, a Bitcoin mining company, reported a significant loss in Q2, impacted heavily by the April halving event.

01.08.2024 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

XRP Ledger to Launch Tokenized US Treasury Bills

The XRP Ledger, in partnership with Ripple and OpenEden, is set to offer tokenized US Treasury bills (T-bills), marking a significant step in merging traditional finance with blockchain technology.

01.08.2024 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Man Utd Partners with Tezos for New Web3 Football Game

Manchester United unveiled a Web3 football game called “Fantasy United” in the Tezos blockchain for the 2024/2025 season.

01.08.2024 13:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

India Boosts Crypto Cybersecurity After WazirX Hack

Following a $230 million security breach at WazirX, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) is intensifying its efforts to improve cybersecurity and consumer protection in the cryptocurrency space.

01.08.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple CEO Criticizes SEC’s Inconsistent Crypto Regulation

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has sharply criticized the SEC’s latest legal maneuver against Binance, accusing the regulator of inconsistent and politically motivated actions.

01.08.2024 10:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Global Crypto Trading Set to Explode in 2024

In 2024, global cryptocurrency trading is set to reach over $108 trillion, a dramatic increase of nearly 90% from 2022, according to Coinwire.

01.08.2024 9:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Traders Boost Bullish Bitcoin Bets Ahead of U.S. Election

New insights from crypto analytics firm Kaiko indicate a surge in bullish Bitcoin (BTC) bets ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

01.08.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitwise CIO Highlights Increasing Optimism in Crypto Market

Bitwise’s chief investment officer, Matt Hougan, has highlighted a significant shift in the cryptocurrency landscape, increasing the chances for upward market movements.

01.08.2024 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Industry Could See Favorable Regulation After US Election

Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, has shared his outlook on the cryptocurrency industry following the upcoming US elections.

31.07.2024 21:11 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Federal Reserve Meeting Just Ended – Rates Remain Unchanged

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) justs concluded their two-day meeting. 

31.07.2024 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

How the Recent Global IT Outage Cost This Company $500 Million

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced that the airline’s costs resulting from a recent IT outage linked to CrowdStrike’s software glitch are projected to reach around $500 million.

31.07.2024 19:45 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Nansen Hints at New Tool for Summarizing Ethereum Address Activity

A recent inquiry on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked considerable interest among blockchain enthusiasts.

31.07.2024 19:09 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Reports Record Profit for Q2 2024

Tether Holdings Limited has achieved a historic financial milestone, reporting a record net operating profit of $1.3 billion for Q2 2024, contributing to a total net profit of $5.2 billion for the first half of the year.

31.07.2024 18:53 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Exchange Bybit Now Supports Digital Rupee Payments

Bybit, a major player in the crypto exchange market, has announced a new feature that enables users to make payments using the Digital Rupee (eRupee).

31.07.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Trading Platform Shuts Down: Users Urged to Withdraw Funds

Another trading platform has announced that it is closing its operations, closing all open positions.

31.07.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

UAE Bank Accounts Now Support Bitcoin and Ethereum Transactions

Crypto exchange M2 has introduced a new feature that enables residents of the United Arab Emirates to directly trade Bitcoin and Ethereum using their local bank accounts.

31.07.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Survey Reveals Women in Crypto Make More Than Their Male Peers

A recent report highlights an unusual trend in the cryptocurrency sector: women are earning higher median salaries than their male colleagues, defying the typical gender pay disparity.

31.07.2024 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Nvidia Stock Shows Higher Volatility Than Major Cryptos

Nvidia (NVDA) stock is anticipated to experience more dramatic price fluctuations than major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

31.07.2024 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

New Reward-Bearing Synthetic Dollar Launches on Bybit

Ethena Labs is set to introduce USDe, a new type of collateral that not only serves as stable margin but also earns rewards, on the Bybit exchange starting August 2.

31.07.2024 10:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Labs Adds Four Altcoin Projects to Incubation Program

Binance Labs, the investment division of Binance, has recently included four up-and-coming altcoin projects in its Season 7 Incubation program.

31.07.2024 9:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Here’s How Much Trump Raised at the Recent Bitcoin Conference

The Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville was historical with all the big speakers that attended such as Michael Saylor and Donald Trump.

31.07.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Top Economist Criticizes Republicans’ Growing Support for Bitcoin

Economist Paul Krugman remains critical of Bitcoin, especially amid the recent surge in Republican support for the cryptocurrency.

31.07.2024 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cardano Founder Makes a Bold Accusation Against Ethereum

In a recent development, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has made headlines by alleging that Ethereum has copied Cardano’s project roadmap.

31.07.2024 8:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Metaplanet Joins Bitcoin Initiative Launched by MicroStrategy and Bitcoin Magazine

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced its participation in a new Bitcoin-focused initiative launched by MicroStrategy and Bitcoin Magazine.

30.07.2024 21:29 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Berkshire Hathaway Reduces Bank of America Stake, Sells $767 Million in Shares

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. is reducing its stake in Bank of America Corp., one of its key investments. On Monday, the firm announced its third sale of Bank of America shares this month.

30.07.2024 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S. Bitcoin Mining Sector Set for Expansion Amid New Innovations

The Bitcoin mining industry is projected to grow to $20 billion over the next five years, driven by advancements in technology and evolving market dynamics.

30.07.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Decentralized Exchanges Reached a New Record in July

Decentralized exchanges (DEX) achieved a record market share of 14.22%, surpassing Centralized Exchanges (CEX) in monthly trading volume, thanks to Uniswap.

30.07.2024 17:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

SEC Revises Binance Lawsuit, Avoids Court Ruling on Crypto Securities

The U.S. SEC is amending its lawsuit against Binance, Binance.US, and co-founder Changpeng Zhao, specifically regarding third-party crypto asset securities.

30.07.2024 12:15 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

WazirX Seeks Top Crypto Exchange’s Help After $230M Hack Backlash

WazirX, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange, recently experienced a $230 million loss due to a security breach.

30.07.2024 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Insights into Evaluating Early-Stage Crypto Tokens

Amid the flood of new tokens emerging daily, traders are constantly searching for those with the greatest potential.

30.07.2024 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Surge in AI Patents Highlights China’s Digital Economy Boom

Ge Shu from the China Intellectual Property Administration (CIPA) reported a significant rise in AI-related invention patents, highlighting that by the end of 2023, China held 378,000 such patents.

30.07.2024 11:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Kamala Harris Reaches Out to Crypto Firms as Democrats Shift Stance

Kamala Harris is reportedly engaging with major cryptocurrency firms to address her party’s previous skepticism towards the industry.

30.07.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

US Government Spending May Lead to Bankruptcy, Expert Warns

Mike Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Digital, has raised alarms about the current state of US government spending, suggesting that it is on a dangerous path that could lead to bankruptcy.

29.07.2024 23:58 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Gemini Alerts Users of Potential Data Breach Involving Banking Partner

Gemini has notified users to watch for suspicious activity after discovering a breach linked to one of its banking partners.

29.07.2024 23:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

DeFi Sector Presents Major Opportunity for Long-Term Investors

Arthur Cheong, founder of DeFiance Capital, believes there’s a significant opportunity for long-term holders in the DeFi sector.

29.07.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Sales of NFTs Hit 9-month Low – Is There Room For Concern?

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are facing their lowest monthly sales volume since November 2023, with July 29 data showing a monthly volume of $393 million.

29.07.2024 14:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Crypto Analyst Predicts Record-Breaking Market Growth

Well-known crypto analyst and trader predicts significant growth in the cryptocurrency market, adding that the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies may be about to break its last resistance level at $2.66 trillion.

29.07.2024 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S. Senator Warns About Foreign Espionage Risks from Crypto Mining

Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about foreign adversaries potentially exploiting digital asset mining operations for espionage.

29.07.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Justin Sun Urges China to Embrace Crypto Regulation Following Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance

Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, has called on China to adopt a more favorable stance towards cryptocurrencies, echoing recent pro-crypto sentiments from U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump.

29.07.2024 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Regulatory Clarity Could Spark Crypto Surge, Says Anthony Scaramucci

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, believes that the next crypto bull market could be sparked by clear regulatory guidelines.

29.07.2024 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Winklevoss Criticizes Biden Administration’s Crypto Stance

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, criticized the Biden administration for not engaging constructively with the cryptocurrency industry.

28.07.2024 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple and SEC’s Alleged Meeting Sparks Speculation and Uncertainty

The lack of information after SEC’s alleged private meeting with Ripple on July 25, 2024, has left many puzzled and ignited a wave of speculation.

28.07.2024 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Big Short’s Michael Burry Shifts Investments from US to Chinese Tech Stocks

Michael Burry, the investor renowned for foreseeing the 2008 housing crash, has recently made significant changes to his stock portfolio, suggesting a shift in his economic outlook.

28.07.2024 11:30 2 min. read

Vitalik Buterin Addresses Decentralization Concerns Amid Ethereum Upgrade Debate

Vitalik Buterin has addressed concerns regarding Ethereum’s dedication to decentralization following remarks from Péter Szilágyi, a key developer on the team.

28.07.2024 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Mining Company Unveils New Eco-Friendly Bitcoin Miners at Bitcoin 2024

At the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, MicroBT unveiled its latest WhatsMiner models, focusing on sustainable mining technology.

28.07.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov