Dogecoin, the popular meme-based cryptocurrency, recently experienced a tenfold increase in its daily transaction volume, setting a new record. This surge in activity was triggered by the introduction of a new mechanism that enables the issuance of tokens on the…
Cryptocurrency Ban: Implications for Tourists and the Future of Digital Payments in Bali
In a recent development, the Bali Provincial Government in Indonesia has announced a ban on the use of cryptocurrencies for payments by foreign tourists. This move, which includes popular digital currencies like Bitcoin and USDT, signifies a significant shift in…
Crypto Startup Co-Founded by Sam Altman Raises $115 Million: An Overview of a Recent Funding Round in the Crypto Space
Sam Altman’s Crypto Startup Secures $115 Million in Funding A cryptocurrency startup co-founded by tech luminaries Sam Altman and Joshua Browder has recently made headlines by successfully raising an impressive $115 million in a funding round. Altman, the former president…
Hong Kong’s New Regulatory Stand: Retail Customers Barred from Stablecoin Trading – A Strategic Move towards Investor Protection
Hong Kong Tightens Stablecoin Trading Regulations The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has recently disclosed its new regulatory stance on stablecoins, stating that retail customers will no longer be permitted to participate in stablecoin trading. This initiative exhibits Hong Kong’s…
Banking Commissioner Strikes Settlement with Bitcoin of America
Connecticut’s Banking Commissioner Announces Major Settlement with Bitcoin of America The Department of Banking in Connecticut, under the leadership of Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez, has successfully negotiated a settlement with the popular cryptocurrency organization, Bitcoin of America. The company had…
Charles Hoskinson Accuses Ethereum Classic of Scam Tactics After Excluding Ergo from PoW Summit
Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of the renowned Cardano blockchain, has stirred controversy in the cryptocurrency community by calling Ethereum Classic (ETC) a “scam.” This accusation came in response to the alleged exclusion of the Ergo platform from the Proof-of-Work (PoW) Summit.…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Becomes First Presidential Candidate to Accept Bitcoin Donations
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has paved the way for a new form of political campaign financing, becoming the first presidential candidate to accept Bitcoin donations. This innovative move reflects the growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency and its potential to revolutionize…
Global Expansion and USDT Support: Strike Unveils Major Developments at Bitcoin 2023 Conference
During the Bitcoin 2023 conference, mobile payments application Strike announced several exciting developments. Notably, the company announced a global expansion plan and the introduction of Tether (USDT) support. These updates highlight Strike’s determination to enhance its services and improve Bitcoin’s…
Balaji Srinivasan Sparks Conversation with $1 Million Bitcoin Burn – The Intriguing Economics of Crypto Destruction
In a move that has sparked debate, Balaji Srinivasan, former Coinbase CTO and prominent crypto entrepreneur, destroyed $1 million worth of Bitcoin to showcase the concept of “crypto burning.” Srinivasan announced the destruction of his Bitcoin holdings through a tweet…
US Court Sets 10-day Deadline for SEC to Respond to Coinbase’s Petition for Clear Crypto Regulations
The US Third Circuit Court has granted Coinbase’s request for a response from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its rulemaking petition, giving the agency a strict 10-day deadline. Coinbase initially filed a petition in July 2022, urging the…