Metaplanet boosts Bitcoin holdings to 639.5 BTC as of Oct. 7. The company’s stock price has surged 11%, with a 544% year-to-date gain since May 2024. It has so far acquired an additional $1.4M in BTC via options trading, recognizing 23.97 BTC as revenue. Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet on October 7 announced that it has…
Transak secures its first Money Transmitter License (MTL) in Alabama. The license boosts security, speed, and compliance for US cryptocurrency services. Transak targets further state licenses as it enhances its Web3 payments infrastructure. On October 3, 2024, Transak USA LLC achieved a significant milestone by securing its first Money Transmitter License (MTL) from the Alabama…
CFTC’s subcommittee recommends using DLT-based collateral in trading. Approval could broaden access to digital assets for smaller market participants. Strong ETF inflows signal growing institutional interest in digital assets. In a significant development for the digital assets market, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reportedly considering a proposal that would enable the use…
com achieved PCI DSS v4.0 certification on October 3, 2024. This certification enhances flexibility in addressing evolving security threats. com remains committed to privacy, security, and compliance leadership. Crypto.com has marked a significant milestone by becoming one of the first cryptocurrency platforms to achieve the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0 certification…
Dogizen presale launches tomorrow, opening up investment into a Telegram game combining social interaction with a tap-to-earn model. The presale offers exclusive benefits, with plans for a Developer SDK. Dogizen players will earn Treatz by exploring, completing challenges, and can earn passively. The excitement in the Telegram gaming community is palpable as Dogizen prepares to…
Cleanspark CEO Zach Bradford predicts a dramatic rise in bitcoin’s value, forecasting a peak near $200,000 within the next 18 months. His outlook suggests rapid growth followed by stability, driven by bitcoin’s current price behavior and broader market dynamics. He also links the U.S. presidential election to potential price surges, while emphasizing the advantages of…
Crypto market drops as Iran launches missile strikes into Israel. Bitcoin falls to $62k; Ethereum drops below $2,500. The global crypto market cap declines by 2.72% to $2.18 trillion. The global cryptocurrency market has witnessed a sharp decline following reports of Iran firing missiles into Israel. The heightened geopolitical tensions have sent shockwaves through financial…
Gemini exits Canadian market, citing strict regulations and compliance costs. Users must withdraw funds by Dec. 31 as all accounts will close by that date. Canada’s new crypto rules, set for 2026, further restrict decentralized markets. Crypto exchange Gemini has become the latest platform to withdraw from the Canadian market, following in the footsteps of…
Ethereal Exchange integration proposal sparked a 20% surge in ENA price. The proposal suggests that 15% of future Ethereal governance tokens be allocated to ENA holders. ENA price has dropped to $0.384 after hitting a high of $0.42 amid high trading volume. The recent proposal to integrate Ethereal Exchange with the Ethena Network has stirred…
Kasikornbank is set to launch orbix Custodian, Thailand’s first licensed digital asset custodian. Operations for orbix Custodian are set to begin in early 2025 after licensing. KBank also focuses on AI development through its partnership on Project SEALD. Thailand’s second-largest bank by assets, Kasikornbank (KBank), is set to launch orbix Custodian, the country’s inaugural licensed…
Binance Kazakhstan has secured a full DATF license from AFSA for digital assets. The license allows trading, brokerage, and custody services in Central Asia. The crypto exchange underwent rigorous audits and ISO certifications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. In a significant regulatory development, Binance Kazakhstan has successfully obtained a full Digital Asset Trading Facility…
Velar Dharma integrates with Xverse to offer seamless Bitcoin L2 swaps in the wallet. Velar is now the exclusive Bitcoin L2 swap provider for Xverse’s users. The Partnership enhances Xverse users’ access to fast, secure, and competitive swaps. Velar Dharma, a Bitcoin layer 2 (L2) trading protocol, has integrated its services with Xverse, a leading…
Sui (SUI) has surged 116.2% in three months. While Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG) has seen a considerable decline since its public listing, key metrics point to a possible trend reveal. Both tokens show growth potential, with SUI’s TVL exceeding $1 billion and rising interest. Cryptocurrency investors are continuously on the lookout for promising assets that offer…
Matrixport announced the all-cash acquisition of Crypto Finance (Asset Management) AG on September 30, 2024. The company has rebranded CFAM to Matrixport Asset Management AG (MAM). $6 billion assets under management Matrixport will use the acquisition to expand its footprint in Europe. Matrixport, a crypto financial services provider, has completed its acquisition of Crypto Finance…
Jupiter community voting on the fate of 215M unclaimed JUP tokens is now live. Options include funding staking rewards, burning tokens, or multisig return. Decision part of J4J initiative for transparency and alignment among JUP holders. Jupiter, a decentralized exchange aggregator on Solana, has opened a community vote to decide the fate of 215 million…
UK Gambling Commission charges Sorare for providing unlicensed gambling services. The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has been investigating Sorare for three years. Sorare denies wrongdoing, asserting it is not a gambling platform under UK law. The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has taken legal action against Sorare, a blockchain-based fantasy sports platform, accusing the company of…
Roman Storm will face trial on Dec. 2 for alleged money laundering via Tornado Cash. The judge rejected Storm’s defence that his code was protected under the First Amendment. The prosecution must, however, prove Storm knew he dealt with proceeds of any crime, not specifics. Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash,…
Uphold’s Topper integrates with Ledger hardware wallet’s Ledger Live software for seamless fiat-to-crypto transactions. The Integration aims to challenge traditional banking and improve crypto accessibility. Following the integration, Ledger hardware now offers 14 on-ramps but only one off-ramp, enhancing user options. In a significant move to enhance cryptocurrency accessibility, Uphold’s fiat-to-crypto on-ramp, Topper, has officially…
US SEC Chair Gensler reaffirms Bitcoin (BTC) is not a security under current regulations. SEC plans new regulations for DeFi and trading systems to protect investors. Crypto firms, including Coinbase, push back against expanding regulatory scope. In recent statements, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has firmly reiterated that Bitcoin is classified as a non-security under existing…
Synesis Foundation and AirMoney DEGN partner to enhance AI and DePIN hardware. AirMoney DEGN device will support AI data validation and reward users in crypto. Partnership boosts decentralized data validation and expands DePIN utility. Synesis Foundation has announced an exciting partnership with AirMoney DEGN to accelerate the adoption of decentralized hardware within the AI and…
Curve Finance is considering dropping TUSD from crvUSD backing amid SEC charges. The SEC alleges TUSD was mostly backed by a risky offshore fund, not U.S. dollars. Proposed changes include reducing TUSD backing to zero and lowering PYUSD minting. In light of recent regulatory scrutiny, Curve Finance, a prominent decentralized exchange (DEX), is contemplating the…
Worldcoin price rose 23% to hit $2.14 and outperform all top 100 coins by market cap by 24-hour gains. The jump in WLD price came as Worldcoin expanded its World ID to Guatemala, Malaysia and Poland. WLD has spiked since bouncing from lows of $1.35 on Sept. 6. Worldcoin (WLD) price traded as the largest…
Banana Gun confirmed a $3 million loss from a hack targeting experienced traders. All affected users will receive full refunds without selling any tokens. The company has implemented enhanced security measures to prevent future attacks. The Telegram-based cryptocurrency trading bot Banana Gun has confirmed a $3 million loss due to a hacking incident that targeted…
Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, has been sentenced to two years in prison. Ellison will also forfeit $11 billion Caroline Ellison, the former chief executive officer of Alameda Research, has been handed a 24-month prison sentence. Ellison, who pleaded guilty to charges related to her role in the collapse of crypto exchange FTX…
Ark Invest sold 44,609 shares of its ARKB Spot Bitcoin ETF for $2.8 million as part of a rebalancing strategy. The firm retains $139.7 million in ARKB, making it the second-largest holding in ARKW. US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $4.5 million in inflows, while Ethereum ETFs faced outflows. Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest has made headlines…
Overall, US spot Ethereum ETFs saw $79.21 million in outflows on Monday, the largest since July. Grayscale’s ETHE recorded a significant $80.55 million outflow on the same day. Spot Bitcoin ETFs had modest inflows of $4.56 million, led by Fidelity’s FBTC. On Monday, US spot Ethereum ETFs experienced their largest daily outflows since late July,…
EigenLayer will lift EIGEN token transfer restrictions on September 30, 2024. Stakeholders must observe a 7-day withdrawal period to unstake EIGEN tokens. Pre-market values EIGEN tokens at $3.4, with TVL dropping from $20B to $12B. EigenLayer, a prominent restaking protocol, is set to remove transfer restrictions on its native EIGEN token, enabling stakeholders to trade…
The Hamster Kombat airdrop has been touted as one of the largest in crypto history. The airdrop will distribute 60 billion HMSTR tokens. The Hamster Kombat team rejected VC offers, ensuring token value is driven by community demand. The Hamster Kombat team has announced that only 43% of its players qualify for the highly anticipated…
A new project, Ashigaru, has forked from Samourai Wallet to enhance user privacy. Ashigaru developers, former Samourai users, emphasize open-source security solutions. The original founders of Samourai Wallet face serious legal issues for money laundering. On September 20, an enigmatic group of developers announced the hard fork of the popular Samourai Wallet, launching a new…
Travala has integrated Solana, allowing hotel and flight bookings via SOL, USDT, and USDC. Travala users will enjoy zero-fee transactions and direct deposits/withdrawals for supported tokens. Travala plans to introduce SOL travel rewards to enhance user experience in crypto travel bookings. Travala, a pioneering cryptocurrency-based travel agency, has taken a significant leap forward by integrating…
Community tokenization in gaming transforms players into stakeholders, enhancing engagement. Catizen is one of the standout examples of community tokenization in the gaming space. Catizen has achieved a 6-8% token holder conversion through strategic airdrop campaigns. The gaming industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rise of blockchain technology and the concept of…
Core (CORE) price prediction for 2024 is $1.1562 to $1.6669. Core (CORE) price might reach $5 soon. Core (CORE) price prediction for 2024 is $0.5398. Core (CORE) price prediction 2024, 2025-2030, we will analyze the price patterns of CORE by using accurate trader-friendly technical analysis indicators and predict the future movement of the cryptocurrency. TABLE…
Telegram’s mobile-first approach boosts tap-to-earn game popularity in emerging markets. Ease of access through channels and built-in wallets attracts new and casual gamers. Major investors and existing game success position Telegram gaming for rapid growth. Telegram gaming has quietly been building momentum, and with the rapid integration of blockchain technology, it’s poised to become one…
Alberta’s Bill 16 will allow third-party operators in online gambling by 2025 The province aims to capture grey market bets and boost revenue like Ontario Safeguards like self-exclusion and player monitoring will promote responsible gambling Alberta is on the brink of a significant shift in its online gambling landscape. With the passage of Bill 16,…
Pixelverse launches a closed beta MMORPG browser game with TON microtransactions. The game marks the first TON integration outside Telegram, expanding web3 gaming. Pixelverse aims to grow its user base and enhance gaming with immersive web3 elements. Pixelverse, the innovative gaming ecosystem known for its cyberpunk theme and blockchain integration, has achieved a major milestone…
Bitcoin has broken past $62K post-Fed rate cut; next resistance at $63K. Ethereum and Solana have also surged, reflecting a broader crypto market rally. Caution remains due to economic uncertainties and potential regulatory issues. Bitcoin (BTC) price has surged past $62,000 following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points….
Silvergate Capital filed for bankruptcy on September 18, 2024, in Delaware. The bank, shuttered in March 2023, will not compensate common stockholders. Regulatory probes and the crypto market collapse blamed for Silvergate’s financial downfall. Silvergate Capital, the parent company of Silvergate Bank, filed for bankruptcy in Wilmington, Delaware on September 18, 2024. The move marks…
Bitcoin price has surged 5.6%, hitting a three-week high of $61.1K on Tuesday morning. Altcoins like Celestia, Immutable X, and Near have seen double-digit percentage gains. Crypto stocks have risen modestly ahead of the Fed’s expected rate cut announcement. Bitcoin price has surged to its highest level in three weeks, triggering gains across the cryptocurrency…
DBS Bank to launch OTC crypto options trading linked to BTC and ETH in Q4 2024. Clients can hedge against volatility through options and structured notes. DBS continues integrating blockchain and Web3 for institutional-grade access. Singapore’s DBS Bank is set to launch over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options trading and structured notes in the fourth quarter of…
TON Foundation partners with Curve Finance to launch a stablecoin swap project. The stablecoin swap project will use Curve’s CFMM tech to reduce volatility and slippage for TON stablecoin trades. The project will be developed by an independent team under Curve’s Michael Egorov. The TON Foundation has partnered with Curve Finance, a decentralized exchange (DEX),…
Tether (USDT) market share has risen to 75%, up from 55% in two years. Tether generated $400 million in revenue in the last 30 days. USDT on crypto exchanges hit a record $20.3 billion in August 2024. Tether (USDT), the world’s largest stablecoin, now commands over 75% of the stablecoin market, a rise of 20%…
Hacker exploited Delta Prime’s upgrade function to mint massive tokens. Over $6M in assets were stolen, including Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins. Attack exposes risks of upgradable contracts in decentralized finance. Delta Prime, a DeFi platform operating on the Arbitrum network, has fallen victim to a major cyberattack where a hacker exploited a vulnerability in the…
BitGo launches a unified platform for Web3 token management and compliance. Major protocols like Worldcoin and Sui are already using BitGo’s new solution. BitGo is also the custodian for 21Shares’ US Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and remains key in Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). BitGo, a prominent cryptocurrency custodian based in the United States, has launched…
Hedera announced it had joined the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust project as a founding member. The initiative includes contributing its entire source code to the LF Decentralized Trust. HBAR price traded largely lower amid the news, although it was signalling a potential uptick. Hedera has joined the Linux Foundation’s newly launched Decentralized Trust project as…
Ethereum devs consider splitting the Pectra upgrade into two phases for a 2025 launch. The first phase is targeted for release by February, with June seen as a deadline. Pectra upgrade includes the Prague (execution) and Electra (consensus) layer upgrades. Ethereum developers are contemplating a split of the much-anticipated Pectra upgrade into two phases to…
Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG) is projected to surge as Bitcoin’s price turns bullish. 0DOG could reclaim its all-time high of $0.04934 due to increased demand amid new exchange listings. Analysts predict a potential 100X move for 0DOG by the end of 2024. As Bitcoin (BTC) gears up for what could be a record-breaking rally after struggling…
Worldcoin integrates World ID on Solana via Wormhole’s new cross-chain bridge. The integration enables privacy-focused DApp authentication across blockchains. Worldcoin has seen rapid growth, expanding to Austria and Southeast Asia. Worldcoin has confirmed the launch of seamless World ID integration for Solana via a new cross-chain protocol from the Wormhole Foundation. Big day for AI….
Starknet community approved a dynamic minting curve for STRK tokens. The minting curve adjusts token supply based on staking participation levels. Starknet Foundation can modify minting parameters to manage inflation and rewards. The Starknet community has successfully passed a proposal to implement a dynamic minting curve for STRK tokens, a significant move to balance staking…
a16z, OpenSea and Stand With Crypto have launched a $6 million creator defense fund. OpenSea has pledged $5 million and a16z $1 million. The fund will support the NFT market, with this coming weeks after SEC issued a Wells Notice against OpenSea. Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is collaborating with NFT marketplace OpenSea and Coinbase-backed…
Solv Protocol has launched Bitcoin staking for cbBTC holders on the Base network. cbBTC holders on the Solv protocol can mint SolvBTC and convert it to SolvBTC.BBN for Bitcoin staking yield. cbBTC, backed 1:1 by Coinbase’s BTC holdings, is live on Ethereum and Base for DeFi integration. Solv Protocol, supported by Binance Labs, has unveiled…