On Tuesday, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin made a significant contribution of 400 ETH, valued at over $ 1 million, to four Ukrainian humanitarian non-profits. This donation was facilitated by swapping ETH from meme coins, showcasing the potential of cryptocurrency for philanthropic efforts. Among the recipients is the UHF Fund, a non-governmental organization that provides …
Emory University has disclosed ownership of over $ 15 million in shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This announcement marks Emory as the first American endowment to publicly report exposure to bitcoin. In addition to its bitcoin investment, Emory holds 4,312 …
Russia’s new crypto law amplifies state control, enabling regional restrictions, tighter infrastructure regulations, and enhanced transaction monitoring. State Authority Over Digital Currency Grows as Russia Publishes New Law The Russian government released a document on Friday detailing a law signed by President Vladimir Putin that broadens the scope of digital currency regulations. This new law […]
The World Bank reports that Nigeria lost over $ 8 billion due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) refusal to float the naira between 2021 and 2023. This foreign exchange subsidy, along with the fuel subsidy, deprived the government of revenue. The World Bank acknowledges the suffering caused by the government’s policies but …
Bitcoin’s network hashrate has hit a groundbreaking peak of 725.88 exahash per second (EH/s) for the very first time in its history. Imagine this: 725 quintillion hashes are being crunched every second to secure the network. That’s an astronomical number! Over the past year, from Oct. 20, 2023, to now, the network’s computational strength has […]
Former President Donald Trump reached a new high on the predictions market Polymarket on Monday rising to 62.6% while his competitor Vice President Kamala Harris now stands with a 37.5% lead. The news follows Trump joining the team at a McDonald’s in Feasterville-Trevose, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Trump’s Strong Lead Surges Ahead of Harris as Election […]
A meme coin named GOAT, issued by an artificial intelligence (AI) bot known as “Truth Terminal,” has gained significant traction with a dramatic rise in value. According to a report published by chaincatcher.com, authored by Deep Tide Techflow, on Oct. 11, the meme coin achieved a 12,000% increase in the first 24 hours, bringing attention […]
Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its authority to regulate XRP futures, challenging the classification of XRP as a security. The exchange, overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), contests the SEC’s claim that XRP futures are “security futures” and aims to set a precedent affecting […]
On Thursday, betting activity on Polymarket indicated that former President Donald Trump has pulled ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the 2024 election. As of press time, Trump’s odds stand at 55.8%, with Harris trailing at 43.7%. This shift in favor of Trump has been observed since around Oct. 5, approximately […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that more than 85% of trade within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is now conducted in national currencies, highlighting a move toward greater financial independence. This development is part of broader efforts by CIS countries to reduce reliance on foreign economic systems, particularly imports, and to build resilient financial […]
Crypto.com has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), challenging the regulator’s authority over the sale of digital assets on secondary markets. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleges that the SEC is unlawfully extending its jurisdiction to include most digital tokens […]
According to Polymarket’s post on the social platform X, former President Donald Trump is nearing his largest lead since Vice President Kamala Harris joined the race. As of 12:11 p.m. EDT, Trump is in front with a 53% chance, while Harris follows closely with 46.4%. Trump Grabs Strong Lead Over Harris in Presidential Race, Polymarket […]
It’s been approximately 38 days since Makerdao, the decentralized finance (defi) project, rebranded as Sky and launched both the USDS stablecoin and the SKY token. During this time, more than a billion USDS coins have been minted, and 530 million DAI have been converted to the new standard. Makerdao Sees 530 Million DAI Upgraded Since […]
Bitcoin’s price briefly dipped to an intraday low of $ 59,860 shortly after 9 a.m. EDT on Oct. 3, 2024. As of 1 p.m., the cryptocurrency is trading above the $ 60,000 mark, though it continues to face challenges in maintaining this key psychological level. Crypto Market Sell-Off Drives Traders to Stablecoins At …
Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement, will leave the agency next week. During his tenure, he led several high-profile enforcement actions, particularly in the crypto sector, targeting noncompliant platforms and insider trading, resulting in billions in penalties. Gurbir Grewal to Depart as SEC Enforcement Director The […]