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Coinbase CEO Says No Access Block in Nigeria, Platform Operating Normally

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has dismissed reports of his cryptocurrency exchange being blocked by Nigerian authorities. He emphasized that Coinbase products are fully operational in Nigeria without any interruptions. “We have not received…

Donald Trump Acknowledges Bitcoin’s Popularity — Says BTC Has Taken on ‘a Life of Its Own’ and ‘I Can Live With It’

U.S. presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump has acknowledged the growing popularity of bitcoin, stating that “a lot of people are doing it” and the crypto has taken on “a life of its own.” Trump further…

Satoshi Nakamoto to Martti Malmi: The Correspondence That Shaped Bitcoin’s Early Days

In a series of insightful emails between Martti Malmi and Satoshi Nakamoto, the foundational discussions shaping the early development of Bitcoin are revealed. These exchanges offer a rare glimpse into the critical thinking and technical challenges…

Bitcoin Miners Face Adapt or Perish Scenario as Halving Approaches in Under 60 Days

Data indicates that we’re 96% through the journey to the next Bitcoin halving event, with under two months remaining until the reward for mining a block is reduced from 6.25 to 3.125 bitcoins. Although it’s still premature to pinpoint…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Surge to $14.6 Billion in BTC Holdings 43 Days Post-Launch

It has been 43 days since the debut of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the American stock market, and in this time, the nine newly launched bitcoin ETFs have accumulated 287,315 bitcoins, valued at approximately $14.6 billion…

Avalanche Blockchain Faces Outage Amid Inscription Wave: AVA Labs Investigates

The Avalanche blockchain has encountered a disruption due to a “stall in block finalization.” AVA Labs’ co-founder, Kevin Sekniqi, suggested that the problem might stem from a recent surge in inscriptions. Avalanche Hits Snag as…

Riot and Texas Blockchain Council Challenge US Government’s Bitcoin Mining Data Request in Court

The publicly listed mining firm Riot Platforms and the Texas Blockchain Council have initiated legal proceedings against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other federal entities, aiming to obstruct what they deem an unauthorized data…

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Price Oscillation Reflects Crossroads and Market Indecision

Bitcoin’s value on Friday added another page to its unfolding story, registering just under $51,000, showing a modest decline from its 24-hour peak of $51,965 down to a trough of $50,877. Despite this dip, bitcoin’s 24-hour trading…

FATF Grey Listing Concern Prompts Kenya to Establish a Crypto Working Group

The fears that Kenya’s lack of a regulatory framework for overseeing the crypto industry has prompted the government to establish a working group tasked with drafting crypto regulations. Authorities in the East African nation are confident…

Reddit Embraces Crypto: IPO Filing Reveals Bitcoin, Ether Investments

Reddit Inc. has disclosed cryptocurrency investments in its initial public offering (IPO) filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The social media giant noted that as of the end of December last year, “we did not hold…

Max Keiser Warns of Government Seizing Bitcoin in ETFs — Predicts 1987-Style Crash as BTC Rises to $500K

Bitcoin proponent Max Keiser has warned of potential government seizure of bitcoin held in spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). He additionally issued a stark warning about a looming 1987-style crash, while simultaneously predicting that the…

Argentina to Regulate Cryptocurrency Exchanges With Executive Order

The government of Argentina is reportedly preparing to regulate cryptocurrency service providers with an executive order. The measure would be directed to keep Argentina out of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) gray list, putting crypto…

Satoshi Correspondence Revealed by Witnesses in Legal Clash Against Craig Wright

In the unfolding lawsuit between the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and Craig Wright, three key witnesses who had early interactions with Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, provided their testimonies. Among them were early Bitcoin…

Grayscale Debuts Privacy-Focused ETF Featuring Zcash Trust Allocation

According to a recent Form N-1A, Grayscale has approached the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a proposal for a unique exchange-traded fund (ETF) dedicated to the privacy and cybersecurity realm. The Grayscale Privacy ETF aims to…

Startale Labs Secures $3.5M in Funding to Boost Web3 Innovation; Gains Support From Samsung Next and UOB

Startale Labs disclosed this week that it has garnered an additional $3.5 million in funding from UOB Venture Management. This latest seed funding round elevates the startup’s total investment to $7 million, which is earmarked for enhancing…