Malta Seeks to Change Its Crypto Rulebook to Get Ready for MiCA
[Sep 18, 2023 5:03 AM] The country's financial watchdog wants to align its framework with EU-wide rules set to take effect in 2024.
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Ethereum Co-Founder Insists ETH Is a Commodity Amid SEC Crackdown on Crypto Securities
[Sep 18, 2023 4:00 AM] Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin says he stands by his conviction that ether is a commodity despite the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler, trying to assert authority over all crypto tokens, except bitcoin…
Crypto Community Skeptical of Blackrock’s XRP Pivot Rumors
[Sep 17, 2023 10:30 PM] Many crypto proponents have warned that despite a small connection between Blackrock and XRP, the news of the world’s largest asset manager shifting focus from bitcoin to XRP is fake. Blackrock is currently waiting for the U.S. Securities…
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Crypto Bill Gains Support Among US Lawmakers
[Sep 17, 2023 8:30 PM] Nine U.S. lawmakers have thrown their support behind the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, recently reintroduced in Congress by Senators Elizabeth Warren, Roger Marshall, Joe Manchin, and Lindsey Graham. Experts have warned that this crypto…
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki: Crypto Is the Future, Fiat Money Is Toast
Free From Coercion and Theft: The Counter-Economic Potential of Cryptocurrencies
[Sep 17, 2023 4:30 PM] As nations become more authoritarian, the crypto economy and its related technologies stand out as powerful counterpoints to overreaching governance. The following Learning and Insights editorial explores why libertarians, especially agorists…
FTX Restores Full Access to Claims Portal After Cybersecurity Breach
[Sep 17, 2023 2:30 PM] The portal allowing FTX customers to file claims with the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange is again fully operational after a recent security incident. User accounts that were affected by the breach in August have been unfrozen, the failed crypto…
Animoca Game Studio to Launch BTC-Based Metaverse Token, Signaling New Era for Bitcoin
[Sep 17, 2023 12:30 PM] Animoca Brands subsidiary Darewise Entertainment has announced plans to launch the first-ever metaverse token for the Bitcoin blockchain. The studio says the new token aims to power a full ecosystem on Bitcoin for gaming, brands, and real-world…
Stablecoin Ecosystem Holds Firm Despite Lackluster Activity
[Sep 17, 2023 10:30 AM] The stablecoin economy has remained relatively lackluster over the past 30 days, fluctuating slightly above or slightly below the $124 billion range. In the last 24 hours, the global trade volume for fiat and commodity-pegged tokens has reached…
Axie Infinity’s Stats Slump: A Play-to-Earn Reality Check
[Sep 17, 2023 8:30 AM] Axie Infinity ranks among the largest blockchain-driven play-to-earn games ever. However, its luster has dimmed considerably from its January 2022 peak. Then, a robust 2.78 million average monthly players flocked to the game. Yet, today’s…
Fight for Lost BTC in Garbage Dump Continues for British Man, SBF Possibly Abused in Jail, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
[Sep 17, 2023 6:30 AM] Former IT professional James Howells is still struggling to recover 7,500 lost bitcoins from a hard drive in a South Wales landfill, after years of failed negotiations with a local city council. Howells is now preparing to take legal action in…
Deciphering the Differences Between Proof-of-Stake and Proof-of-Work
[Sep 17, 2023 1:30 AM] As cryptocurrencies continue to evolve, two key consensus mechanisms have emerged for validating transactions on the blockchain: proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS). This explainer will examine how these protocols differ and the unique…
North Korean Hackers Use Russian-Based Exchanges to Launder Stolen Crypto, Report
[Sep 16, 2023 11:30 PM] Hacking groups linked to North Korea are increasingly using exchanges in Russia to launder crypto, Chainalysis revealed. The shift in their strategy, registered by the blockchain forensics firm, coincides with a drop in the value of the stolen…
Debunking Crypto Myths: An Analysis of Kenyan Interior Minister’s Crypto Activity and Terror Funding Argument
[Sep 16, 2023 9:30 PM] Despite Kenyan Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki’s recent attempt to revive the old crypto terrorism funding narrative, evidence suggests that criminal elements primarily use conventional financial systems when transferring funds. Contrary…
Jury Selection Controversy: Prosecutors Criticize ADHD, Effective Altruism Voir Dire Questions in Bankman-Fried Trial
[Sep 16, 2023 2:30 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team and federal prosecutors are clashing over what can be asked of potential jurors before his trial begins next month. The defense and prosecution submitted dueling proposed questions on Thursday, with each side accusing…
NFL Star Trevor Lawrence and Youtube Influencers Settle Allegations Over FTX Endorsements
[Sep 16, 2023 12:30 PM] In a recent court document, Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence and two others have chosen to settle allegations that they misled investors, leading to losses in the FTX collapse. Lawrence, among several high-profile endorsers of FTX, has…
Dormant 2012 ‘Sleeping Bitcoin’ Addresses Spring to Life, Moving $8.6M in Vintage Coins
Mark Cuban’s Crypto Wallet Hacked, $870,000 Lost
[Sep 16, 2023 8:30 AM] Hackers have apparently compromised a wallet belonging to billionaire investor Mark Cuban, stealing a number of cryptocurrencies. The owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team, who confirmed the breach, has been able to transfer the remaining digital…
Biggest Movers: TON Surges 14% on Saturday, SHIB Hits 1-Week High
[Sep 16, 2023 7:16 AM] Toncoin was undoubtedly one of the biggest moves in the top 100, as the token rose by as much as 14% on Saturday. The rise comes as markets continue to react to the news of a recent partnership with Telegram. Shiba inu was also higher, hitting a…
Base Posts New All-Time High In Daily Transactions Amidst Friend.tech Resurgence
[Sep 16, 2023 6:50 AM] Base, the Coinbase-incubated Ethereum layer 2 (L2) network, has seen rising adoption since opening its door to the public barely a month ago. While the blockchain platform has gained significant traction, its pool of users and protocols has also…
Ethereum Merge Is One: Here Are The Highlights So Far
[Sep 16, 2023 3:56 AM] It has been a year since the Merge took place, and as expected, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, has experienced many changes since then. What are some of them? Let’s take a look. One Year In: How Has Ethereum Changed? According…
What are address poisoning attacks in crypto and how to avoid them?
[Sep 16, 2023 3:38 AM] Address poisoning attacks involve tracking, misusing or compromising cryptocurrency addresses.
Another 2 Binance US Executives Leave Crypto Exchange, Report
[Sep 16, 2023 3:00 AM] Two more managers at Binance US are reportedly quitting amid another round of layoffs at the troubled cryptocurrency exchange. The departures come while Binance’s U.S. trading platform for digital assets is still under heightened regulatory…
Toncoin Shows Resiliency With 20% Climb – Will TON Hit $3 This Weekend?
[Sep 16, 2023 2:17 AM] Toncoin has seen a noteworthy 20% price increase over the past week, rising from $1.75 on September 9 to $1.95 on September 15, 2023. With a current market valuation of $6.72 billion, this rise has elevated the altcoin to the No. 22 position…
Astar Partners With Polygon to Target Japan’s Web3 Boom With New Scaling Solution
[Sep 15, 2023 11:30 PM] At the Token2049 conference in Singapore, Astar Network revealed it is joining forces with Polygon Labs to launch Astar zkEVM, a new Ethereum layer two scaling solution utilizing zero-knowledge proof technology. The collaboration aims to drive…
Worldcoin’s Tools for Humanity Claims to Have Invested Nearly $4.8 Million in Kenya
[Sep 15, 2023 9:30 PM] Nearly $4.8 million has been used to fund cryptocurrency and blockchain education efforts in Kenya, the CEO of Tools for Humanity, Alex Blania, recently revealed. Blania also denied allegations that Worldcoin plans to sell users’ biometric data…
Deutsche Bank Teams Up With Swiss Crypto Firm to Offer Digital Asset Services
[Sep 15, 2023 7:30 PM] Deutsche Bank, the largest bank in Germany by total assets, is collaborating with Swiss digital asset firm Taurus to provide clients with crypto custody and tokenization services. “As the digital asset space is expected to encompass trillions of…
Gemini Files Court Statement Accusing Digital Currency Group Of Fraudulent Actions
[Sep 15, 2023 6:00 PM] In a Friday 15 court filing, Gemini, the US-based crypto exchange platform, has accused Digital Currency Group (DCG) of engaging in “fraudulent activities” and attempting to evade responsibility for the harm caused to creditors. The filing…
Bankman-Fried’s House Arrest Writings Reveal Inner Turmoil, Blame Game in FTX Collapse
[Sep 15, 2023 4:00 PM] According to more than 250 documents sent to the media, the disgraced co-founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, said he feels like “one of the most hated people in the world.” The former CEO of the now-defunct crypto exchange further noted in his…
Bitcoin’s Next Move: Crypto Analyst Predicts $45,000 Price Ahead Of Halving
[Sep 15, 2023 3:00 PM] Crypto Michael, a cryptocurrency analyst in the crypto space, has recently shared some insights on the possible market trend of the Bitcoin (BTC) price before the halving commences. These insights were shared in a video uploaded on the…