Tether announces strategic investment and launch of XAU1 stablecoin
Tether invests $18.75 million in XREX Group and launches XAU1 stablecoin to enhance cross-border B2B payments and regulatory technology.
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Tezos Paris upgrade: Faster L2 transactions, lower Fees
Tezos’ 16th upgrade is now live on the mainnet, reducing block finality times to just 10 seconds. This improvement aims to enhance layer-2 scalability in the future.
Bitget boosts security with Sumsub’s deepfake AI detection
Sumsub’s AI-powered deepfake detection and fraud prevention will go a long way toward ensuring both companies meet high security standards.
Bitcoin halving impacts miner Riot’s revenue by 43% despite new facility
To keep up with the declining Bitcoin rewards, Riot Platforms opened a new mining facility near Corsicana, Texas.
Bitcoin price at $72K is the ‘fuse’ to reach new ATH — Analyst
Bitcoin price above $72,000 would liquidate $800 million worth of leveraged shorts, making it a significant resistance level for BTC.
Japanese crypto exchange raises $320M to recover funds after major hack
DMM Bitcoin aims to compensate users for a $320 million loss following a major hack by raising equivalent funds.
Bitcoin ETFs worldwide in focus as BTC price passes $71K
BTC price action reaches two-week highs as Bitcoin ETFs see a fresh surge of interest in the U.S. while other jurisdictions prepare to follow suit.
BlackRock and Citadel back new Texas national stock exchange
The Texas Stock Exchange reportedly secured around $120 million in funding and is prioritizing ETF listings. It also aims to offer a more competitive alternative to the two major U.S. stock exchanges.
What is an algorithm of thoughts (AoT)?
Demystify the algorithm of thoughts (AoT), an AI innovation transforming how computers reason and solve problems.
Bitcoin may hit new high if US employment, inflation slows
Bitcoin could hit new highs in a matter of days if it holds strong amid three-year low job openings and possible slowing inflation in the U.S., says crypto researcher Markus Thielen.
US political change could expose crypto to $20T industry: Bitwise
Regulatory uncertainty is holding back the $20 trillion dollar financial advisory industry from investing more in crypto, claims Bitwise investment head Matt Hougan.
Bears rekt: Bitcoin ETFs see runner-up record day with $887M inflows
Fidelity’s Bitcoin fund led the pack with $378.7 million in net inflows on the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs second-highest joint net inflow day, according to preliminary data.
Bitcoin ‘coiling’ up for a huge move as it hovers around $71K
Bitcoin’s average price across 5-day, 30-day, and 50-day periods are almost the same, indicating low volatility and raising the chances of a price breakout in either direction.
Germans split on digital euro, most don’t know what it is: Survey
Most Germans have never heard of the digital euro and some who knew of it thought it was a cryptocurrency, a central bank survey found.
Politicians urge Biden to bring back Binance exec from Nigeria
The U.S. politicians have accused Nigeria’s government of charging Gambaryan, a Binance compliance officer and former federal agent, with “baseless” crimes.
Fidelity exec says most investors should have some Bitcoin allocation
The head of digital asset strategies at Fidelity Bank explained that most investors should have positions in Bitcoin regardless of their market thesis.
SEC to close regional office after judge dismisses DEBT box case
A judge ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to pay $1.8 million following “bad faith conduct” over a temporary restraining order to freeze DEBT Box’s assets.
Elon Musk sets record straight on Nvidia AI chip shipments
The billionaire industrialist clarified that the south extension of Tesla's Giga Factory in Texas would soon be complete, allowing for more AI infrastructure.
Zimbabwe central bank ironing out wrinkles in new currency
The new currency, an outgrowth of the government’s gold-backed token, is performing well economically but receiving mixed public reviews.
Consensus 2024: Reacting to Trump verdict during crypto conference
Digital asset regulation and policy were at the center of discussion for many panels at the crypto event when news of Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions broke.
Ethereum ETF excitement? ETH futures tell a different story
ETH futures reflect pessimism with crypto regulation and potential delay in the spot ETF launch.
Shibarium dev issues warning on fake TREAT token
A notable Shibarium team member stressed that while the token cannot be taken down from exchanges, traders should exercise best practices.
FTX reaches $200M settlement with IRS on tax bill
The agreement, which is subject to a court approval, resolves a major hurdle for FTX bankruptcy process.
Japanese blockchain Astar proposes $38M token burn
The tokens were initially reserved for a parachain slot on Polkadot but have since fallen out of use.
Sam Bankman-Fried is back in NYC prison for his appeal
The former FTX CEO spent roughly a week at the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, with many speculating authorities planned to send him to a California prison.
Polygon never set out to beat Ethereum: Anurag Arjun, X Hall of Flame
Polygon never set out to slay Ethereum, despite perceptions at the time, says co-founder Anurag Arjun.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway did crash 99%... against Bitcoin since 2015
Allocating just 1% of Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio to Bitcoin could have boosted Warren Buffett’s profits by over 25%.
Former OpenAI, Anthropic employees call for 'right to warn' on AI risks
Former OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepMind employees urge AI companies to expand whistleblower protections to publicly address AI risks amid growing concerns over the “deprioritization” of safety.
Who governs Ethereum? Galaxy report reveals all
A Galaxy Digital report reveals Ethereum’s decentralized governance avoids direct on-chain voting, detailing key stakeholder roles and transparency challenges.
StarkWare launches $1M research fund for ZK Bitcoin scaling
StarkWare’s fund seeks to promote research into OP_CAT and demonstrate its potential to unlock and benefit Bitcoin and the blockchain community in general.