Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, recalled his experience in Argentina in the wake of the downfall of Libra, the project shared on social media by President Javier Milei. Hoskinson revealed that in his latest trip to the country, third parties tried to monetize access to the president. In a recent livestream, Hoskinson stressed that this […]
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, has forecasted that bitcoin will soar to $200,000 this year, with a potential U.S. reserve for the cryptocurrency also on the horizon. In an interview with Saxo Bank, Scaramucci emphasized that for bitcoin to solidify its status as an asset class, it would need to reach a market cap […]
Trading and investing platform Etoro announced that its EU subsidiary, Etoro (Europe) Ltd, has been granted a permit by the Cyprus Securities Exchange Commission (CySEC) to provide crypto services across the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Avi Sela, Chief Operating Officer – Regulation at Etoro, emphasized the importance of regulation in […]
The price of gold has shot up nearly 45% since February 2024 to $2,927.10 per ounce according to gold.org, but Bloomberg exchange-traded fund (ETF) Analyst Eric Balchunas says “No one cares,” in a post on X. Indeed, gold ETFs have virtually stalled within that same timeframe, while spot bitcoin ETFs have amassed more than $40 […]
In a recent social media post, former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan highlighted a potential shift in the tech landscape, suggesting that the era of traditional Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) may be coming to an end, while the crypto era could be just beginning. He pointed out that new regulatory policies […]
Valve has removed a game titled Piratefi from its online store Steam after it was discovered to be embedded with malware. Security researchers, including Marius Genheimer from SECUINFRA Falcon Team, revealed to Techcrunch that the malware was designed to trick gamers into installing an info-stealer known as Vidar, which can extract sensitive data such as […]
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase unveiled its proof-of-reserves page for cbBTC, the exchange’s wrapped version of bitcoin (BTC) that allows users to deposit bitcoin with Coinbase and send tokens that represent the deposited BTC to multiple blockchain networks such as Ethereum or Solana. Displaying live proof of bitcoin in custody gives users confidence that at any given […]
Reporting from Coindesk has revealed that Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures, one of the entities behind the embattled memecoin Libra, allegedly boasted about sending money to Karina Milei, Argentinian President Javier Milei’s sister, months before the token’s scandalous launch that netted Kelsier $100 million and landed Javier Milei in serious political trouble including a […]
Tether, the largest stablecoin company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Guinea on February 17, aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation and economic growth through blockchain technology. This strategic partnership will focus on education, innovation, and sustainable technology practices, facilitating the transfer of international knowledge to Guinea […]
US President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly pressured Romanian authorities to lift travel restrictions on controversial influencer and memecoin promoter Andrew Tate, along with his brother Tristan, who face serious allegations in Romania. Currently under judicial control, the Tates can travel within Romania under specific legal conditions, while both brothers deny any wrongdoing. The Financial […]