David Sacks Addresses Misconceptions About ‘AI & Crypto Czar’ Role
David Sacks, Trump’s incoming AI and crypto czar, clarified his role remains unchanged, focusing on policy leadership for AI and crypto while…
Ilya Lichtenstein Promises Fresh Start
Ilya Lichtenstein, serving five years for the 2016 Bitfinex hack involving 120,000 BTC, vowed in a prison video to reform after his release.…
Tether Invests $775M in Rumble, Plans AI Expansion by 2025
Tether is diversifying beyond stablecoins with a $775M investment in Rumble to support AI expansion, decentralized platforms and plans to…
US Bitcoin ETFs Hit by Record Outflows Amid Crypto Sell-Off
US spot Bitcoin ETFs faced a record $672 million in outflows following a crypto market sell-off after the FOMC meeting, ending weeks of net…
Crypto Hacks: Cybercriminals Target Centralized Exchanges
The 2024 Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report emphasizes a troubling reality- The crypto loss growth was considerably marginal, with the total…
Metaplanet Inc. Raises $61M Bonds to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. raised $60.6 million through bond issuances to accelerate Bitcoin purchases originally planned for…
SEC Greenlights Crypto Index ETFs by Franklin Templeton, Hashdex
The SEC has approved crypto index ETFs from Franklin Templeton and Hashdex, set to trade on the Cboe BZX and Nasdaq exchanges. These ETFs…
NFTMozaic Wins Web3 Grant to Boost Polkadot’s NFT Ecosystem
NFTMozaic has received a Web3 Foundation grant to establish Polkadot as a leading hub for NFT ecosystem. The project will drive growth through…
Deutsche Bank Plans to Develop Layer 2 on Ethereum
Deutsche Bank is developing a Layer 2 solution on Ethereum to address regulatory challenges for financial firms using public blockchains. The…
Bitwise Unveils Solana ETP in Europe
Bitwise launched a Solana ETP, BSOL, in Germany, offering high staking returns and low ownership costs. This move follows its Delaware trust…
Coinbase Challenges $1B Lawsuit Over WBTC Delisting
Coinbase justified delisting WBTC to protect its platform from risks tied to Justin Sun‘s involvement, triggering a $1 billion lawsuit…
Venture Capital Investment Drives Stablecoin Expansion Beyond Trading
Venture capital is driving stablecoin growth beyond trading, with rising adoption in remittances and B2B payments. Analysts predict…
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF Sees $21B Outflow in Under a Year
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has experienced over $21 billion in outflows since its January 11 launch, marking the only U.S. spot Bitcoin…
Australia Launches National Plan to Boost AI Industry Growth
Australia will develop a National AI Capability Plan to grow its AI industry and boost competitiveness. The initiative focuses on upskilling,…
Bitcoin Mining Fuels Europe’s Energy Transition
Bitcoin mining is aiding Europe’s energy transition by stabilizing grids and utilizing surplus renewable energy. Germany leads with innovative…
Eric Trump Announces Crypto Tax Breaks for US Projects
Eric Trump announces plans to scrap capital gains tax on US-based cryptocurrencies, including Algorand, Cardano, Ripple, and Hedera. Experts…
Drake’s X Account Faces Hack to Promote Meme Coin
Hackers compromised Drake’s official X account to promote a fake meme coin, “Anita,” falsely claiming a partnership with…
South African Regulator Approves 248 Crypto Licenses, Rejects 9
The South African FSCA has granted 248 crypto asset service provider (CASP) licenses out of 420 applications, rejecting 9 and reviewing 56.…
Riot Platforms Boosts Bitcoin Reserves with 5,117 BTC Purchase
Riot Platforms acquired 5,117 BTC worth $510M, raising its holdings to 16,728 BTC, solidifying its position in the mining sector. The bold…
MicroStrategy joins NASDAQ 100 Amid Bitcoin Surge
MicroStrategy will join the Nasdaq-100 on December 23, driven by a sixfold stock surge fueled by its Bitcoin investments. Analysts view this…