Telegram Wallet enforces new KYC rules, switches provider
[May 30, 2024 3:17 AM] Before the KYC change, Telegram Wallet users did not have to provide any personal information to use the default version of the wallet.
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Iggy Azalea's anti-scam plan: Burn her own coins
[May 30, 2024 3:14 AM] In a bold move to combat crypto scams, Iggy Azalea pledges to burn her own coins, showing her commitment to building trust and integrity within the cryptocurrency community.
Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Mining Pool Ocean Establishes Global Hub in El Salvador
[May 30, 2024 1:49 AM] Ocean, a Bitcoin mining pool backed by Jack Dorsey, announced the launch of an international hub in El Salvador through a new entity. Ocean Mining S.A. de C.V., headquartered in San Salvador, will “continue the advancement of decentralization…
Nigerian Senate Committee: Regulated Crypto Trading a Boost for Local Currency
[May 29, 2024 11:28 PM] The Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Markets has called for the regulation of cryptocurrency and warned that the country’s unclear position could be costing the country. The committee also urged the government of Bola Tinubu to develop the…
PayPal’s new stablecoin on Solana will offer ‘confidential transfers’
[May 29, 2024 10:50 PM] Confidential transfers allow merchants to provide confidentiality for transaction amounts to their consumers while maintaining visibility for regulatory purposes.
Web3 Gaming Platform Zkasino Kickstarts Process Enabling Users to Retrieve Ethereum Tokens
[May 29, 2024 9:45 PM] The Zkasino team announced on May 28 that it had initiated a two-step bridge back process, allowing users to retrieve their ethereum tokens. Users have between May 28 and May 31 to bridge back their funds, after which the signup process will be…
Mt. Gox Bitcoin Transfer: CryptoQuant Analyzes Potential Market Effects Of The $9.4B Movement
[May 29, 2024 8:30 PM] Mt. Gox, the defunct Bitcoin (BTC) exchange that suffered a major collapse in 2014 has recently initiated payout distribution to creditors waiting for it. The release of a substantial amount of BTC, equivalent to $9.4 billion, on May 27th has…
Security-Focused Crypto ISAC Debuts With Founding Members Including Coinbase, Kraken, Circle
[May 29, 2024 8:22 PM] The Crypto ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) launches on Wednesday as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit association dedicated to bolstering security within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Its founding members include Aleo, Circle, Coinbase…
Texas Issues Emergency Cease and Desist Against Arkbit’s Crypto Operations
[May 29, 2024 7:44 PM] The Texas State Securities Board has issued an Emergency Cease and Desist Order against Arkbit Capital and its affiliates, Arkbit Capital Holdings, ABC Holdings LLC, and ABC Mining. These companies were found operating a fraudulent MLM…
Hong Kong’s Grace Period for Crypto Exchanges Ending — Trading Platforms Must Obtain License by June 1
[May 29, 2024 6:15 PM] The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a reminder that crypto trading platforms must obtain a license to operate in Hong Kong before the grace period ends on June 1. The regulator warned that operating without a license is…
Ark CEO Cathie Wood Talks Bitcoin With El Salvador’s President — Applauds His Vision for BTC Hub
Mastercard Expands Crypto Reach With P2P Platform Launch Across 13 Countries
[May 29, 2024 5:00 PM] Mastercard has announced the launch of a peer-to-peer (P2P) platform for cryptocurrency users in Europe and Latin America. This initiative allows users on supported exchanges to send and receive cryptocurrencies using Mastercard Crypto Credential…
TRUMP Coin Reaches All-Time High as Trump-Themed Cryptos See Major Gains
[May 29, 2024 3:55 PM] The presidential meme coin fervor persists, with the token maga (TRUMP) hitting an all-time high of $15.45 on Wednesday. This surge elevated the value of Donald Trump’s TRUMP coins to $8.06 million on May 29. Additionally, various Trump-related…
SEC Ordered to Pay $1.8M for Misconduct — Debt Box Hails ‘Monumental Victory’ for Crypto Industry
[May 29, 2024 3:21 PM] A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay over $1.8 million in its case against the crypto firm Digital Licensing, also known as Debt Box. The penalty resulted from the SEC’s bad faith conduct in…
Rep. Emmer says crypto is nonpartisan, opponents are ‘fading’
[May 29, 2024 2:39 PM] The House majority whip and crypto advocate thinks the FIT21 may pass in the current Congressional session.
Paypal Expands PYUSD to Solana Blockchain for Better Payment Solutions
[May 29, 2024 1:36 PM] Payments giant Paypal has made Paypal USD (PYUSD) available on the Solana blockchain, making the stablecoin “faster and cheaper to use.” Platforms like Crypto.com, Phantom, and Paxos are among the first to offer PYUSD on Solana, alongside Paypal…
Former Consensys employee launches new stablecoin amid regulatory uncertainty
[May 29, 2024 12:45 PM] Former Consensys employee Jack Jia, co-founder of Stable.com, launches new stablecoin USD3 amid regulatory uncertainty and shifting stablecoin narratives.
RWA Protocol Blocksquare Announces $100 Million Tokenization of Real Estate Assets
[May 29, 2024 12:34 PM] Blocksquare, a real estate tokenization protocol, has announced that it has tokenized $100 million in properties across various sectors. The team believes this marks a significant advancement in the digital real estate market, facilitated by the…
Mastercard Launches Crypto Credential Service for Simplified Cross-Border Transactions
[May 29, 2024 11:27 AM] Financial giant Mastercard has initiated its first real-world application of the Crypto Credential system, a system aimed at facilitating easier and more secure peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency transactions. The service, which allows users to…
NYSE Partners With Coindesk for Bitcoin-Tracking Financial Products
[May 29, 2024 10:36 AM] The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has teamed up with Coindesk Indices to develop cash-settled options contracts that track bitcoin prices. These contracts, based on the Coindesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX), are currently in the planning stage and…
Liquid Staking Derivatives See 110,000 ETH Inflow Over 12 Days
[May 29, 2024 9:14 AM] While liquid staking protocols experienced a brief period of withdrawals, the past 12 days have seen liquid staking derivatives (LSDs) platforms gain 110,000 ether valued at $417.59 million. Swell Experiences Decline as Lido and Others See ETH…
Crypto Expert Says Market Has Begun A Macro Bullish Expansion – What This Means For Bitcoin And Altcoin Prices
[May 29, 2024 9:00 AM] Crypto analyst TechDev has offered a bullish narrative for the crypto market. He recently hinted that a parabolic move is imminent for Bitcoin and altcoins, following his statement that the market has entered an important phase in this bull cycle. …
US Bitcoin ETFs Achieve $45 Million Inflows, Blackrock’s IBIT Still Trails GBTC in BTC Holdings
Dormant Bitcoin Address Awakens After a Decade, Moves $9.8 Million in BTC
Iggy Azalea’s MOTHER memecoin triumphs over scandal-ridden IGGY
[May 29, 2024 6:37 AM] The Aussie artist launched her own memecoin as she distanced herself from the scandal-tainted project bearing her name.
Ripple Doubles Contribution to Fairshake PAC to Promote Crypto in 2024 Elections
[May 29, 2024 6:15 AM] Ripple announced a $25 million contribution to Fairshake, a federal super Political Action Committee (PAC) supporting pro-crypto political candidates in the 2024 elections. This follows a similar $25 million contribution made in 2023. The…
Bitcoin finds ‘another’ use case via BTCfi — DLC.Link co-founder
[May 29, 2024 6:05 AM] DLC.Link CEO Aki Balogh tells The Agenda how DeFi on Bitcoin will unlock BTC’s potential for collateral, yield farming and more.
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Shows Consolidation Phase Amid Recent Volatility
[May 29, 2024 5:32 AM] Bitcoin’s price on May 29, 2024, reflects a period of consolidation following recent volatility. The current price stands at $67,739 with an intraday range of $67,201 to $68,880. Technical indicators and moving averages provide a mixed…
Arkbit crypto mining MLM fraud busted by Texas regulators
[May 29, 2024 4:19 AM] Arkbit falsely claimed to operate Arkansas-based data centers for cloud mining various cryptocurrencies.
Binance official’s wife demands medical care for detained husband
[May 29, 2024 2:08 AM] Mark Mordi, Gambaryan’s legal representative, notified the court on May 22 that his client had been unwell since the previous trial date and was still experiencing health problems.