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Bitcoin’s Role in Defi Evolves: CMC Research and Footprint Analytics Report

Coinmarketcap (CMC) Research and Footprint Analytics have released a thorough report exploring the swift expansion of decentralized finance (defi) on the Bitcoin blockchain. The report delves into Bitcoin’s evolving role, driven by…

New Bill Seeks Collaboration Between SEC and CFTC on Digital Assets

A U.S. congressman has introduced the Bridging Regulation and Innovation for Digital Global and Electronic Digital Assets Act (BRIDGE Act), aimed at improving collaboration between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity…

VC Founders Summit: The Largest Convergence of Investors and Founders Set to Take Place in Singapore

PRESS RELEASE. [Singapore, 2024] – The much-anticipated VC Founders Summit is set to take place on September 21st, bringing together venture capitalists, industry leaders, and innovators to shape the future of investment and entrepreneurship. As a…

Indian Court Bars Police From Freezing Entire Bank Accounts in Crypto Fraud Probes

An Indian High Court has ruled that police cannot freeze entire bank accounts during fraud investigations. Only fraud-related amounts in bank accounts can be frozen. The decision followed a case where an account was frozen due to a cryptocurrency…

ChainGPT Leads Web3-AI at Token2049 Singapore: Collaborating With Tron, Certik, and More

PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, 15.9.2024 — ChainGPT, a leading AI-driven blockchain solution, is proud to announce its co-hosting role in three major side events during TOKEN2049, one of the world’s premier crypto and blockchain conferences. Set in the…

Fedwatch Tool Shows 50-50 Chance for 25bps or 50bps Cut Before FOMC

The market is holding out hope for a bigger rate cut as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares to meet on Wednesday. Predictions from Polymarket and CME’s Fedwatch tool suggest there’s a growing expectation that a 50 basis points…

$135.4M in Dormant Bitcoin Revived by Mid-Sept., 2016 Wallets Dominate Activity

According to the latest figures, 32 dormant bitcoin transactions have surfaced during the first two weeks of September 2024, with a hefty 2,253.54 BTC spent so far. When it comes to the biggest spenders, btcparser.com shows wallets dating back to…

Billions in Settlements Disrupted, Blockchain Gaming Boom, and More — Week in Review

Recent Western sanctions have disrupted over $55 billion in trade settlements between Russia and Turkey. Cameron Thacker of Mythical Games believes the current blockchain gaming surge is more stable, as it focuses on better user experiences rather…

US Sentences 12 in $3.5 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Involving Violent Home Invasions

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sentenced 12 individuals for a series of violent home invasions aimed at stealing over $3.5 million in cryptocurrency. The group’s leader received 47 years in prison, while his accomplice was sentenced…

Bitcoin Investor Faces Prison Time for Underreporting Crypto Gains

A bitcoin investor has pleaded guilty to underreporting his cryptocurrency gains, including $3.7 million from BTC sales, resulting in a tax loss to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $550,000. The Department of Justice emphasized that…

Swift Unveils Plan to Integrate Digital Assets and Currencies Into Global Payment Network

Swift has unveiled a plan to enable the movement of digital assets and currencies on its global payment network. The initiative aims to integrate regulated digital currencies into Swift’s platform, building on past experiments. “We’re…

Robert Kiyosaki Advises Investing in Bitcoin as US Dollar Becomes Trash

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has criticized the debate over whether bitcoin or gold is better. He stressed that the only facts that matter are how much gold and bitcoin you own, pointing to the $35 trillion U.S. debt as the real…

Lawmakers Call on Top 10 Bitcoin ATM Firms to Address Crypto Fraud Concerns

Seven Senate Democrats have called on the 10 largest bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S. to address growing crypto fraud that targets elderly Americans. The lawmakers explained that scammers are reportedly exploiting the anonymity of cryptocurrency…

Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Requests Leniency, Asks for No Prison Sentence

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is seeking leniency in her sentencing for her role in the FTX fraud. Her lawyers have filed a sentencing memorandum emphasizing her extensive cooperation with authorities and personal acceptance…

Rives Launches Doom Olympics: A Competitive Onchain Gaming Event

Rives, a blockchain gaming project, has announced the launch of its Doom Olympics, a unique competition built on the Cartesi platform. The tournament will feature seven distinct challenges inspired by the classic video game Doom, rewarding top…