Worldcoin’s World ID gets bridge to Solana via Wormhole
[Sep 13 5:09 PM] Wormhole was one of 17 projects to receive a Worldcoin Wave 1 Community Grant.
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Microstrategy Buys 18,300 More Bitcoins, Boosting Total Holdings to 244,800 BTC
[Sep 13 12:40 PM] Microstrategy has acquired 18,300 additional bitcoins for $1.11 billion, funded through stock sales. As of Sept. 12, the company holds 244,800 BTC, purchased at a total cost of $9.45 billion. Executive chairman Michael Saylor announced a BTC yield…
17 Million Users Claimed Dogs Airdrop on TON Reaching ‘Unheard of’ Levels of Web3 Engagement
[Sep 13 9:30 AM] The TON team highlighted the magnitude of the recently concluded dogs token generation event and its subsequent airdrop, which disrupted its network several times. On social media, the TON team stated that unique active users rose to 1.1 million…
Bitcoin Extortion Emails Demand Ransom, Show Google Maps of Victims’ Homes
US Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon Over Crypto Fraud and Trafficking Links
[Sep 13 6:30 AM] The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat and his businesses, linking them to human trafficking and forced labor scams involving cryptocurrency fraud. Victims were manipulated into online scam…
Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Could Hit $125K Under Trump, $75K Under Harris
[Sep 13 1:30 AM] Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its projection that bitcoin will hit new all-time highs by the end of 2024, regardless of the U.S. election outcome. The bank’s digital assets head predicts bitcoin could reach $125,000 under Trump or…
Grayscale Launches XRP Trust — Cites Potential to Transform Legacy Financial Systems
[Sep 13 12:30 AM] Grayscale Investments has created a new trust for XRP, allowing accredited investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency known for facilitating cross-border transactions. The Grayscale XRP Trust functions like other single-asset crypto…
Donald Trump Announces World Liberty Financial Launch — ‘We’re Embracing the Future With Crypto’
[Sep 12 11:30 PM] Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of his family’s cryptocurrency platform, World Liberty Financial, positioning it as an alternative to traditional banks. He encouraged users to join a live event on X next Monday…
Eve Frontier’s in-game economy will let players create real cryptos
[Sep 12 8:54 PM] CCP games says it isn’t a blockchain game; it’s a game that utilizes blockchain.
Latam’s Fintech Giant Nubank Ends Nucoin Trading
[Sep 12 8:01 PM] Nubank, one of the biggest neobanks in Latan, announced on Tuesday that it would terminate the trading of its nucoin cryptocurrency as it turns to use it as part of an internal rewards and benefits program for its clients. Users will have the…
Vega Protocol retires chain and token after near unanimous vote
[Sep 12 6:25 PM] The community will now move forward with proposals supporting the development of its core protocol software.
Operation Niflheim: Brazilian Authorities Crack Down on $9.7 Billion Crypto Money Laundering Rings
[Sep 12 5:30 PM] The Brazilian Federal Police dismantled an operation that used crypto to launder money from criminal sources, sending it abroad. Operation Niflheim involved the issuance of eight arrest warrants and 19 search and seizure orders against these groups…
3DOS launches decentralized global 3D-printing service on Sui
[Sep 12 4:38 PM] The company says it has nearly 80,000 printers spread across 120 countries.
Etoro Restricts US Crypto Trading to 3 Cryptocurrencies Following SEC $1.5M Fine
[Sep 12 3:16 PM] Etoro USA has agreed to pay $1.5 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle charges of operating as an unregistered broker and clearing agency for crypto trading. Etoro will limit U.S. customers’ trading options to…
Grayscale Unveils First XRP Trust In The US, ETF Ahead?
[Sep 12 2:47 PM] Grayscale, a leading cryptocurrency asset manager, unveiled the first XRP trust in the US, propelling the token’s price by 8% to $0.57 at press time. XRP Trust Announced, Is The XRP ETF Incoming? Digital assets manager Grayscale today…
Hawaii emerging as crypto hub following new crypto regulations
[Sep 12 2:08 PM] The Aloha state's new regulations already attracted some notable Web3 firms, including Coinbase, Metamask, Transak, BitPay and Trust Wallet.
Turkey’s $200 limit on cash payments: What does it mean for crypto?
[Sep 12 1:17 PM] Should the Turkish government pass new amendments, all cash payments above $205 would be subject to fines of 10%.
Court Sentences Missouri Man to 3 Years in Prison for Crypto and Tax Fraud
[Sep 12 11:20 AM] Missouri resident Lyell Champagne Jr. has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for fraud and tax offenses involving cryptocurrency. He and his accomplice attempted to steal funds by accessing victims’ bank accounts and filing false…
Samson Mow Doubles Down on $1 Million Bitcoin Price Prediction
Indian Police Investigate Cryptocurrency Fraud Targeting Ex-Servicemen
[Sep 12 6:30 AM] Three former servicemen in India have lodged a complaint with the Chandannagar police, Pune, accusing eight officials from a trading firm of defrauding them of over Rs. 79.81 lakh (approximately $96,000) through a cryptocurrency scam since 2022…
Analyst Forecasts Gold Prices to Reach $2,950 as American Investors Escape From AI and Stock Market Bubbles
[Sep 12 4:30 AM] Adam Hamilton, the founder of Zeal Intelligence, a financial consulting company, predicts that gold prices will rise as American investors turn to gold, fleeing from traditional stocks and the burst of the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble…
India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index
[Sep 12 2:30 AM] India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto…
UK Bill Recognizes Digital Assets as Personal Property Under New Law
[Sep 12 1:30 AM] The UK Ministry of Justice has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill to recognize bitcoin and other digital assets as personal property under English and Welsh law. Led by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander, this bill addresses legal…
11% Of Bitcoin Supply In Coinbase’s Hands: Analyzing The Potential Risks
[Sep 12 12:30 AM] A recent report by The Defiant reveals that Coinbase holds a substantial 11% of the total Bitcoin supply, amounting to approximately 2.275 million BTC worth around $129 billion. As the fourth-largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, Coinbase…
Analysts Anticipate Altcoin Outperformance and Bullish Q4
Young consumers may be getting bored with blockchain loyalty reward programs
[Sep 11 9:02 PM] Mini-dApps, microgames, and the burgeoning prediction markets sector appear to be the most popular methods for retaining engagement.
Grayscale Launches SUI Trust for Accredited Investors
[Sep 11 7:55 PM] On Sept. 11, Grayscale, the digital asset manager, revealed that its SUI Trust is now available to accredited investors eager for SUI exposure. The SUI token, native to the Sui blockchain, powers a layer one (L1) network designed to provide quick…
Bitcoin’s All-Time High Difficulty Challenges Miners as Revenue Falls
Bitcoin Tumbles Following Higher Than Anticipated US Core Inflation Data
[Sep 11 4:09 PM] The higher-than-anticipated US core Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading was followed by a decline in Bitcoin (BTC) price as it tumbled almost 1.5% to $56,168 at press time. US Headline CPI Matches Forecast, Core CPI Exceeds It US headline CPI, the…
Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Second Day of Inflows, Adding Nearly $117M
[Sep 11 1:05 PM] The spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted gains on Tuesday, marking their second consecutive day of inflows. Spot ether ETFs also performed well, amassing $11.44 million during the trading session. Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Gains…