Semler Scientific shares up 30% after adopting Bitcoin as treasury reserve
As part of the new treasury strategy, Semler Scientific purchased 581 Bitcoin for $40 million.
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Metaplanet to Buy Another ¥250 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Metaplanet Inc. (TSE Standard: 3350), a Japanese publicly traded company, has announced a significant enhancement to its Bitcoin holdings. In a recent board of directors meeting, the company resolved to purchase an additional ¥250 million…
Torque Drift 2 devs quit after Web3 pivot; game NFTs are not securities: Web3 Gamer
Ten devs quit Torque Drift 2 after studio added blockchain, Saga CEO says in-game assets aren’t securities, MetaFighter review: Web3 Gamer.
Starknet launches $25M token incentive for top projects
This marks the first installment of Starknet’s Catalyst program, aiming to incentivize blockchain development on the network.
Dogwifhat and Bonk Prices Pull Back But Sealana Presale Hits $3M Mark
It’s been another volatile 24 hours in the meme coin market. Dogwifhat (WIF) and Bonk (BONK) have cooled off from their recent rallies as traders opted to take profits. Meanwhile, the new seal-themed token Sealana (SEAL) is in the spotlight after…
Huobi co-founder’s firm recovers 108% of deposits from FTX collapse
The creditors' claims were sold for cash to Delaware-based Ceratosaurus Investors LLC.
Healthcare Company Semler Scientific Buys $40 Million Bitcoin, Adopts As Treasury Reserve Asset
Semler Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), known for its healthcare solutions to combat chronic diseases, has announced a significant shift in its treasury strategy. The company's board of directors has adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve…
Medical Tech Firm Semler Scientific Invests in Bitcoin, Acquires 581 BTC
On Tuesday, the publicly traded medical technology firm Semler Scientific announced its decision to allocate bitcoin to its treasury. The company disclosed that it had acquired 581 bitcoins for a total of $40 million. Semler Scientific Embraces…
The Future of AI Is Decentralized
With AI, centralization doesn’t work on any level: technical, philosophical, ethical, or market, says Alex Goh, founder and chairman of EMC.
Bullish Bitcoin: Expert Cites $123,832 Target Based On Past Trends
Amidst positive sentiment surrounding the cryptocurrency market, well-known crypto analyst and enthusiast Crypto Con has offered a bullish overview of Bitcoin by identifying historical patterns that indicate that the price of BTC might rise to…
Riot Plans Hostile Takeover of Bitfarms; Proposes $2.30 Per Share
Bitfarms' shares were up nearly 6% at $2.13 as of 14:00 UTC following Riot's announcement.
Record-Breaking Inflows: Digital Assets Surge as Investment Products Hit New Highs
Digital asset investment products have experienced unprecedented inflows, totaling $1.05 billion this past week alone, pushing the year-to-date figures to a record $14.9 billion. This surge, highlighted in a recent Coinshares flows report, marks a…
Medical Device Maker Semler Scientific Stock Rises 25% After $40M Bitcoin Investment
The company announced its Bitcoin treasury strategy Tuesday morning.
VINCENT D’ONOFRIO & LAURENCE FULLER DISCUSS “NO FEAR, NO GREED, NO ENVY” AND INSCRIBING ART ON BITCOIN
In this interview, renowned actors and artists Vincent D'Onofrio and Laurence Fuller give an insight into the creative process behind their artwork ‘No Fear, No Greed, No Envy’. It is the latest work of the collaborative initiative Graphite Method…
EasyA Hackathon Offers $250,000 in Prize Money for Developers at Consensus 2024
The event this week in Austin, Texas, draws 500 developers, who are key to the blockchain industry’s future.
Consensus 2024 Week: The House Passed a Market Structure Bill
The House of Representatives voting overwhelmingly in favor of a crypto market structure bill is an interesting prelude to CoinDesk's annual conference. We'll be talking about these things in Austin this week.
Tensions in DeFi industry exposed by LayerZero’s anti-Sybil strategy
LayerZero has identified 800,000 potential Sybil addresses so far, but the process has antagonized some community members.
Bitcoin has '3 bullish reasons' to head higher after $68K dip — analysis
Bitcoin price strength is not in danger after the Mt. Gox sell-off, says QCP Capital, as multiple factors align to boost crypto markets.
Mt Gox Moves 141,686 BTC to Three Addresses, Consolidates 142,846 BCH
Based on onchain metrics, the Mt Gox funds, once consolidated into a single address holding over $9.6 billion in bitcoin, have now been distributed to three separate addresses as of Tuesday morning. Mt Gox Funds Redistribution An examination of the…
Polygon Labs co-founder Sandeep Nailwal assumes new ZK role
Establishing the new role, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal will increase focus on growing ZK solutions, including Polygon CDK.
LVMH is augmenting humans with AI, not replacing them
The luxury conglomerate has also debuted its internal ChatGPT spinoff exclusively for employees.
Aave Network Set to Launch Following Aave V4 Protocol
In a recent social media post, Stani Kulechov, the founder of Aave, announced that the Aave Network is expected to launch following the completion of the Aave V4 protocol. This development is eagerly anticipated by the defi community, as the Aave…
Building the Future of Bitcoin Education
Bitcoin Magazine recently sat down with Lisa, founder of Bitcoin++ and the Base58 Bitcoin Developer course, to discuss her work and vision for structured education in the Bitcoin space. Lisa's journey in the Bitcoin space has been multifaceted…
Forget Fear, Embrace Greed? Bitcoin Soars As Sentiment Turns Red Hot
Bitcoin (BTC) continues its captivating dance near its all-time high, leaving investors to ponder whether it’s a victory lap or a prelude to a potential tumble. While the price sits stubbornly around $68,000, new data reveals a market…
Ethereum-Based Domain Protocol ENS Seeks Own L2, Possibly With ZkSync
ENS’s proposal, dubbed “ENSv2,” will completely overhaul the network’s registry system, and transform it into a layer 2, an auxiliary network that provides cheaper transaction fees that is settled on Ethereum.
MoonPay launches Web3 platform for brands, digital experience
Crypto firm MoonPay is targeting digital experience for brands in its new Web3 platform, a market estimated to reach over $25 billion by 2029.
Ethereum Name Service plans layer-2 migration to reduce gas fees, boost speed
The proposed ENSv2 aims to lower gas fees and improve transaction speed by moving out of Ethereum and transferring to a layer-2 network.
Crypto awareness key for US presidential candidates, says survey
Seven out of ten respondents claim they have invested, and almost one in five (19%) say they hold cryptocurrency
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls Below $68K After $9B Mt. Gox Transfer
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 28. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.