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Crypto-Friendly VC Andreessen Horowitz Backs Trump Campaign

[Jul 17, 2024 3:55 AM] Marc Andreessen, co-founder of prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has announced his support for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, citing Trump’s policies as more favorable for the tech industry and…

Tech Billionaire Michael Dell Calls Bitcoin Fascinating

[Jul 16, 2024 12:19 AM] Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, has expressed his fascination with Bitcoin on social media. Dell, who has a net worth of approximately $108 billion, shared a recent video of Blackrock CEO Larry Fink discussing bitcoin on…

Javascript Is Coming to Tezos X Blockchain

[Jul 9, 2024 1:16 PM] Tezos X announced the development of Jstz (pronounced “justice”), a Layer 2 rollup that will allow developers to use Javascript, a programming language used by nearly 23 million developers worldwide, on the blockchain. This move is…

Taiwanese Central Bank to Test CBDC, Not Race to It

[Jul 8, 2024 12:35 AM] Taiwanese Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long stated that the development of digital currency (CBDC) is not an international competition, and being the first to launch does not guarantee success. He disclosed that the Central Bank of the Republic…

UAE’s Zand Bank to Offer Crypto Services

[Jul 4, 2024 2:55 AM] Zand Bank, the UAE’s first digital bank, has entered into a strategic partnership with Taurus SA, a global leader in digital asset technology for banks. This partnership will cover all aspects of Zand’s digital asset infrastructure…

Tether to Drive Digital Asset Education in Turkey

[Jul 3, 2024 3:55 AM] Crypto industry leader, Tether Operations Limited, and technology and strategy company, BTguru, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assess digital assets educational initiatives in Turkey (Türkiye). The MoU aims to develop…

Ordinals Explorer Ord.io Introduces Rune-Gated Chats

[Jul 3, 2024 1:55 AM] Ordinals explorer Ord.io has announced the launch of ‘Degen Chat’, a new feature that introduces Rune-gated live chats for every Rune. This platform allows users to connect their wallets and start chatting instantly. The Degen Chat also…

Stack Duo Gains Tor Support for Monero and Bitcoin

[Jul 1, 2024 10:45 AM] Stack Wallet, a cryptocurrency wallet supporting a wide range of digital assets, and its sibling Stack Duo, a focused wallet exclusively for monero and bitcoin, have announced a significant update. In the latest release of Stack Duo v1.2.0, Tor…

Robinhood Acquires AI Investment Research Platform

[Jul 1, 2024 8:40 AM] Robinhood Markets, Inc. has acquired Pluto Capital Inc., an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered investment research platform. Pluto delivers highly-customized investment strategies based on individual customer needs and financial goals. With this…

Kraken’s Jesse Powell Donates $1 Million to Trump

[Jun 28, 2024 12:37 AM] Crypto industry leader Jesse Powell has made a significant donation of $1 million, primarily in ethereum, to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In a social media post, Powell cited the crypto industry’s struggles with regulation…

Cybersecurity Breach at Evolve Bank

[Jun 27, 2024 12:57 AM] Evolve Bank & Trust has recently confirmed a cybersecurity incident. The cybercrime group Lockbit 3.0 reportedly released customers’ personal identification data on the dark web. The bank, known for its fintech partnerships and…

Strike Expands Bitcoin and Lightning Services to the UK

[Jun 26, 2024 3:13 AM] Strike has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom. This move allows individuals and businesses in the UK to access Strike’s suite of Bitcoin and Lightning Network services. The features include buying, selling, sending, and…

Donor Gifts 8 BTC to Aid Julian Assange’s Journey to Freedom

[Jun 26, 2024 12:56 AM] Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has finally embarked on his journey to freedom. The actual flight, however, comes with a hefty price tag of $520,000, which Assange is obligated to repay to the Australian government for the charter flight…