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Robert Kiyosaki vs Peter Schiff: Conflicting Predictions on Gold, Bitcoin, and US Dollar
[Jul 24, 2024 5:20 PM] Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki and gold advocate Peter Schiff have provided conflicting forecasts about the future of gold, silver, bitcoin, and the U.S. economy if Donald Trump is re-elected. Kiyosaki claims asset prices will rise as…
Kraken Completes Mt Gox Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Distribution to Creditors
[Jul 24, 2024 3:40 PM] Crypto exchange Kraken has completed the distribution of bitcoin and bitcoin cash from the Mt. Gox estate to creditors, marking the end of a decade-long process. Kraken CEO David Ripley expressed gratitude for the Trustee’s efforts in…
87% of Russians Aware of Cryptocurrency, 42% Familiar With Hamster Kombat, Survey Shows
[Jul 23, 2024 7:32 PM] A survey by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center reveals high awareness of cryptocurrency among Russians but limited knowledge of the Telegram game Hamster Kombat. Despite 87% being aware of cryptocurrency, only 42% know of Hamster…
Kamala Harris Urged to Embrace Digital Assets
[Jul 23, 2024 5:17 AM] The Digital Chamber, a crypto advocacy group, has called on U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to support the digital asset industry with three requests. The group urged her to promote pro-digital asset language in the Democratic Party’s…
Trump’s Claims About El Salvador and President Bukele Debunked
[Jul 22, 2024 5:30 PM] Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that El Salvador’s 70% drop in murders was due to criminals being sent to the U.S. However, PBS fact-checked and found this claim false, attributing the decline to Salvadoran President Nayib…
Messari CEO Selkis Resigns After Controversial Political Posts
[Jul 20, 2024 7:05 PM] Ryan Selkis, founder of Messari, has stepped down as CEO, following controversial social media posts. He will transition to Senior Advisor, while Eric Turner takes over as interim CEO. “This week was the first week in 6.5 years that my…
US Senator Highlights Bitcoin as Currency Unaffected by Widespread Cyber Outages
[Jul 20, 2024 3:30 PM] U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has emphasized bitcoin’s resilience as a form of currency unaffected by widespread cyber outages. Her remarks followed major system failures linked to Crowdstrike, which impacted multiple sectors and have been…
Blockfi to Begin Interim Crypto Distributions via Coinbase This Month
[Jul 19, 2024 3:30 PM] Crypto lender Blockfi announced that it will begin interim crypto distributions via Coinbase this month. U.S. clients will receive notifications, while non-U.S. clients face regulatory restrictions. Blockfi, which filed for bankruptcy protection in…
Leading BTM Operator, Bitcoin Depot, Will Add Bitcoin to Its Treasury Reserves
[Jul 19, 2024 11:30 AM] Bitcoin Depot, a company that operates more than 7,400 bitcoin ATMs in the U.S., has announced that it will allocate part of its cash reserves to build a bitcoin treasury, following the footsteps of companies like Microstrategy. According to its…
FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans
German Authorities Announce Bitcoin Sale Completion, Net €2.6 Billion
[Jul 18, 2024 6:25 AM] German authorities have announced the completion of an emergency sale of nearly 50,000 bitcoins, raising about 2.6 billion euros. They explained that this sale was mandated to avoid a potential value decline due to the crypto’s price…
Fake Professors Scam Crypto Investors on Telegram and Whatsapp, DFI Warns
Trump Reaffirms Support for Crypto, Plans to Launch 4th NFT Collection
Vitalik Buterin Warns Against Political Support Based on Crypto Stance
[Jul 17, 2024 5:17 PM] Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advised against basing political support solely on a candidate’s pro-crypto stance. He emphasized the importance of broader values like individual freedoms and technological advancement…
Santa Monica City Council Unanimously Approves Landmark Bitcoin Initiative
[Jul 15, 2024 7:36 PM] The Santa Monica City Council has unanimously approved the creation of a Bitcoin Office. Proposed by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete and in partnership with The Proof of Workforce Foundation, the program aims to boost Bitcoin education, economic recovery…
Visa and Wirex Partner to Bring Seamless Crypto Payments to Millions of Merchants Globally
[Jul 15, 2024 4:21 PM] Wirex and Visa have partnered to launch Wirex Pay, aiming to bring seamless crypto payments to millions of merchants worldwide, enhancing accessibility and convenience. “This partnership is set to revolutionize the way we use digital…
Trump Chooses Crypto Advocate Senator JD Vance as Running Mate
[Jul 15, 2024 2:30 PM] Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced Senator JD Vance as his running mate. Vance has advocated for clear cryptocurrency regulations and criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC)…
Queens Woman Indicted for Hiring Hitman With Cryptocurrency on Dark Web
[Jul 15, 2024 5:10 AM] A Queens woman, Yue Zhou, has been indicted on charges of murder for hire, following an investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York. Zhou allegedly used a dark web site to solicit a hitman, offering cryptocurrency, cash…
UK’s Crown Prosecution Service Announces First Case Involving Monero Conversion
[Jul 14, 2024 8:31 PM] Jack Finney has been ordered to forfeit gains from selling a toxic substance marketed as a weight loss drug. The order includes proceeds in monero cryptocurrency and other assets. “This is the first case where we have converted Monero…
US Treasury ‘Very Attentive’ to Russia’s Use of Cryptocurrency, Yellen Says
[Jul 14, 2024 4:16 PM] U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has addressed concerns about Russia using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions. During her testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen acknowledged the potential threat, noting that while it may…
Bitcoin ATM Scams on the Rise: North Carolina AG Issues Warning and Tips to Stay Safe
[Jul 13, 2024 11:32 PM] North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has issued a warning about bitcoin ATM scams, following numerous complaints. The alert outlines tips to avoid such scams, emphasizing caution with unsolicited requests for cryptocurrency payments, online…
Ripple CEO and Legal Chief Reflect on Landmark Victory Against SEC Over XRP
Trump’s Odds of Winning Presidential Election Soar in Prediction Markets After Assassination Attempt
[Jul 13, 2024 6:13 PM] Former U.S. President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania. Gunfire erupted while he was speaking, prompting Secret Service agents to rush him off the stage. Trump was seen with blood on the side of…
Elon Musk Exposes Secret EU Censorship Deal Proposal
[Jul 13, 2024 3:30 PM] Tesla CEO Elon Musk has disclosed that the European Commission (EC) offered his social media platform, X, a covert deal to censor speech in exchange for avoiding fines related to its blue check verification system. Musk stated that X declined the…
German Government’s Bitcoin Holdings Swell Overnight Thanks to Donations
[Jul 13, 2024 1:50 PM] According to crypto intelligence firm Arkham, the German government’s bitcoin holdings soared by 9,000% in one day, thanks to donations from Bitcoin enthusiasts. Germany had liquidated a $2 billion bitcoin cache through major exchanges…
Chainalysis: $100 Billion in Illicit Crypto Funds Traced Since 2019
[Jul 13, 2024 5:16 AM] Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis has previewed an in-depth report on money laundering within the crypto space, providing insights into tracing illicit funds and advanced identification techniques. The firm discovered that since 2019, nearly $100…
China and Kazakhstan Sign CBDC Collaboration Agreement
[Jul 12, 2024 8:35 PM] The People’s Bank of China and the National Bank of Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to collaborate on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This collaboration agreement, formalized during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Kazakhstan…
Federal Agencies Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams
[Jul 12, 2024 7:32 PM] Several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), convened at a Fraud Disruption Conference to combat crypto scams, particularly the “pig butchering”…
Seven Years of Binance: CEO Richard Teng Shares Insights on Achievements and Future Goals
[Jul 12, 2024 3:30 PM] Binance is celebrating its seventh anniversary, reflecting on its growth and achievements in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency industry. In an open letter, Binance CEO Richard Teng shared his insights and perspective on the company’s journey and…