Bitcoin lines up RSI showdown as BTC price slips toward new 2-week low
Bitcoin erases all trace of "Grayscale hype" with September offering a trip below $26,000 and limited chance of upside, BTC price analysis warns.
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Onboarding crypto users in Africa vs. the West — Fonbnk founder Christian Duffus explains
Christian Duffus, founder of Fonbnk, believes a lack of basic infrastructure such as telecommunications is slowing down cryptocurrency adoption in Africa.
Robinhood bought back Sam Bankman-Fried’s stake from US gov’t for $606M
The purchase of the 55 million Robinhood shares had been expected following approval from the company’s board and a U.S. district court.
Polygon makes new sidechain developer stack opensource, supporting ZK-powered Layer 2s on Ethereum
Polygon’s Chain Development Kit allows developers to freely build, customize and deploy layer 2 chains connected to the wider Ethereum ecosystem.
Brazilian crypto streamer loses $50K by accidentally exposing private key
The risks of cryptocurrency self-custody are real and should not be underestimated, as the private key can be stolen, destroyed or lost.
AI could revolutionize human resources, but there are risks
While AI has the power to revolutionize human resources, it also leaves HR professionals open to certain risks.
US regulators deny blocking AI chip exports to Middle East
The U.S. Department of Commerce denied blocking AI chip sales to the Middle East and remained silent about whether the requirements were only imposed on specific countries.
US, UK intel agencies warn against new crypto malware: Report
Several U.S. and U.K. intelligence agencies have published a joint report warning users about a new malware called “Infamous Chisel,” which targets Android devices.
Bitcoin risks 'swift' $23K dive after BTC price loses 11% in August
BTC price performance disappoints bulls as Bitcoin comes full circle to finish a grim August for bulls.
China court declares virtual assets legal properties protected by law: Report
Despite a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies imposed by Beijing in 2021, many Chinese courts over the years have established that virtual asset holders have property rights.
FTX founder’s expert witnesses could cost up to $1.2K an hour
Sam Bankman-Fried’s potential expert witnesses could charge more than the U.S. prosecution witnesses, according to court filings.
OKX plans to enter India, hire local employees for Web3 exploration
The CMO of OKX says the company is looking into its entrance in the Indian market through hiring local employees and “understanding the culture.”
StarkWare, Herodotus launch tech to verify data from any point in Ethereum's history
Storage Proofs could prove useful for services like account recovery tapping into the ability to access and verify historical Ethereum data.
Exploits, hacks and scams stole almost $1B in 2023: Report
Cybersecurity firm CertiK reported that as of August, over $997 million was lost to flash loan attacks, exit scams and exploits in 2023.
Coinbase vs SEC: New attorney Patrick V. Kennedy joins fight
Attorney Patrick V. Kennedy files a motion to appear pro hac vice in the Coinbase vs. U.S. SEC lawsuit for the Chamber of Digital Commerce.
Oprah and The Rock collect crypto donations for Maui wildfire victims
The Rock and Oprah Winfrey launched the People’s Fund of Maui to provide direct financial support to those affected by the calamity.
Bitwise withdraws Bitcoin and Ethereum market cap ETF application
Bitwise was among a number of asset managers looking to launch spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States.
Bitcoin heads for red September, but analysts tip October as ‘days to watch’
While history shows September isn't usually great for Bitcoin, analysts urged investors to look to mid-October.
Ronaldinho denies part in alleged $61M crypto scam at congressional hearing
The former pro soccer player said in a congressional hearing that his likeness was improperly used to market an allegedly fraudulent crypto scheme.
Ethereum staking services agree to 22% limit of all validators
The 22% self-limit rule ensures at least four major staking entities would need to collude in order for the chain to reach finalization.
Binance Australia GM ‘really confident’ regulators will side with crypto
Ben Rose is hopeful that Binance Australia’s banking woes will be relieved by positive regulation in the future.
UK's Travel Rule comes into effect, could halt certain crypto transfers
The crypto Travel Rule, which came into effect on Sept. 1, aims to stop anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing activities carried out on-chain.
Bitcoin traders wipe Grayscale gains after SEC delays spot ETF decisions
The price of BTC rose sharply and fell almost as fast over the past three days amid two recent events impacting pending applications for spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Thailand’s national airdrop, Delio users screwed, Vietnam top crypto country: Asia Express
Thailand to give every citizen 10,000 baht in crypto, Delio users unlikely to recover all funds, Vietnam is world’s No.1 country for crypto.
IBM offers guidance for successful implementation of digital euro
Five members of IBM Consulting created a list of points that the European Commission could consider to optimize its proposed digital euro legislation.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF the 7th application delayed by SEC on Aug. 31
The world’s largest asset manager has been waiting to offer an exchange-traded fund for its iShares Bitcoin Trust in the United States.
SEC delays decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from WisdomTree, Invesco, and Valkyrie
SEC has delayed its decision on Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from WisdomTree, Invesco and Valkyrie, with the next deadlines set for October.
KC Fed tracks healthy growth of crypto ATM industry despite predatory operators
The crypto ATM industry gets little attention relative to its size and issues. It appeals to users with motivations ranging from convenience to investment.
Hurricane Idalia delays Ron DeSantis’ reported plans to accept crypto campaign donations
The storm hit Florida first in the continental U.S., which may have stopped Ron DeSantis from joining Vivek Ramaswamy in accepting crypto donations for his presidential campaign.
CME Bitcoin trading volume surpasses Bybit, but is it impacting BTC price?
BTC trading volume at CME recently eclipsed Bybit, but what does this mean for Bitcoin's price?