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Bitcoin’s value slid early Monday, dipping beneath the $94,000 mark. In the past 24 hours, a combined $271.22 million in crypto positions—both short and long—have been cleared out. Bitcoin Slides Into the Red—South Korea’s Premium Returns The leading digital asset, bitcoin (BTC), has dropped 2.1% against the U.S. dollar as of Dec. 23, marking an […]View the full article

WAGMI’s legacy traces back to its roots as the North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC), a name synonymous with innovation and pioneering the crypto landscape. Ethereum was launched from this stage, setting a precedent for other major industry players. Now, as WAGMI evolves, it continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Crypto, Blockchain, and […]View the full article

This week, digital currency company Crypto.com made a splash with several announcements. Among them was a partnership with the Salvation Army, coinciding with the busy holiday season of Christmas donations. On top of that, the company debuted its very first sports event trading product and launched its U.S. trust entity, the Crypto.com Custody Trust Company. […]View the full article

The business intelligence firm Microstrategy has added more to its bitcoin (BTC) holdings, according to a recent post on X by company founder Michael Saylor. Microstrategy Ramps up Bitcoin Reserves In a post shared Sunday evening, Saylor hinted at the acquisition. He followed up on Monday, Dec. 23, with another X post, detailing the latest […]View the full article

The governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has indicated that the bank may issue guidelines for the use of cryptocurrency in the country, suggesting a potential shift in the country’s stance on digital currencies. While cryptocurrency is currently illegal in Ethiopia, the NBE is closely monitoring global developments in central banking and may […]View the full article

PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with excitement, and it’s easy to see why—Lightchain AI is making waves once again! This innovative project, blending cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology, is blazing through Stage 8 of its presale. Crypto enthusiasts, tech investors, and financial analysts alike are seizing the opportunity to secure Lightchain […]View the full article

The Press Chief of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, an Argentine second-division soccer team, has vanished after allegedly swindling millions from the team using a crypto investment platform. Press Chief of Argentine Soccer Team Vanishes, Leaving Million-Dollar Debt Linked to Crypto Investment Platform Matías Centurión, the press chief of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, a second-division soccer […]View the full article

.Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Microstrategy, has presented a framework that aims to position the U.S. and the dollar as leaders of the global digital economy. Defining what digital assets are, establishing a simplified responsibility model, and specifying standards for their issuance, are Saylor’s ideas to achieve this goal. Michael Saylor Introduces Guidelines […]View the full article

PRESS RELEASE. Wiami, Wilder World – December 23, 2024 – The wait is over! Wilder World, currently ranked as the 9th most wishlisted game on the Epic Games Store, has unveiled its much-anticipated gameplay trailer, which shows us the future of the metaverse. The visuals are stunning, and the gameplay is immersive with a cinematic […]View the full article

Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer issued a rallying cry to the industry, demanding answers after the survey results were published. Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Targets Crypto Hedge Funds Three quarters of 160 crypto hedge funds polled, reported difficulty accessing banking services according to a recent survey – and Coinbase is not very happy about it. The survey […]View the full article

Ripple, Coinbase, and Kraken are leading crypto’s charge into Trump’s inauguration, contributing millions as the industry bets on pro-blockchain policies and favorable regulatory shifts. Crypto Heavyweights Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken Rally Behind Trump – Will Regulation Shift? Cryptocurrency firms are stepping into the political arena with substantial donations to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, aligning themselves […]View the full article

Last week was marked by bitcoin’s resilience and worries about mining centralization. Fartcoin’s rise to an all-time high added an unexpected layer of humor. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. From Mining Centralization Worries to […]View the full article

Right now, bitcoin’s price is cruising comfortably over the $97,000 mark, and we’ve got just ten days until we wave goodbye to the year. Here’s a rundown of four big economic happenings that might steer bitcoin’s course in the future. A Look at 4 Big Trends Ready to Tilt Bitcoin’s Trajectory Bitcoin enthusiasts are all […]View the full article

The United Arab Emirates’ Interior Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority to combat virtual assets-related crime. Strengthening Risk Mitigation Frameworks The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Interior Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to […]View the full article

Halliburton, the world’s second-biggest oilfield services firm, has taken a step into the bitcoin (BTC) mining space by investing in Austin-based startup 360 Energy. The move, made through Halliburton Labs, was highlighted in a report from Blockspace Media. Transforming Stranded Gas into Blockchain Power 360 Energy, also known as 360 Mining, has joined Halliburton Labs’ […]View the full article

Over the past week, bitcoin has dipped 4.18%, while ethereum has tumbled over 13% against the U.S. dollar. To make matters worse, a bunch of other digital currencies have taken an even bigger beating, with some plummeting by 20% or more. A Week of Double-Digit Losses for Most On Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, the crypto […]View the full article

This weekend, data confirms that more than 4.5 million ether (ETH) have been burned on the Ethereum network since Aug. 5, 2021, marking the implementation of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP)-1559. The Great Ethereum Burn Approximately three years and four months have passed since the London hard fork was activated, and during that time, 4,523,479.74 ETH […]View the full article

The Crypto-All Stars ($STARS) presale has finally come to a successful end with nearly $26 million raised from investors. Now, the meme coin staking protocol is preparing to have its native token listed in the most important decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Trading for $STARS begins on December 23 at 2 p.m. (UTC), with analysts forecasting the […]View the full article

Bitcoin’s current price is $97,384, with a 24-hour trading volume of $69.42 billion and a market cap of $1.92 trillion. Today, it danced between $95,444 and $99,496, signaling a market in a state of flux. This rollercoaster ride has left traders on the edge of their seats, watching for the next big move as technical […]View the full article

Vaneck’s projection of bitcoin reaching $180,000 by the end of 2025 is considered ambitious but possible, with experts citing BTC’s historical outperformance and potential U.S. strategic reserve status as key factors. Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve The leading asset manager Vaneck‘s projection of $180,000 for bitcoin (BTC) by the end of 2025 is “ambitious but […]View the full article

A South Lake Tahoe man, Daniel Chartraw, 51, faces a 12-count federal indictment for wire fraud linked to a cryptocurrency trading scheme, per U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. Arrested recently, Chartraw allegedly misled investors through his companies, Crypto-Pal LLC and TDA Global, by falsely promoting a proprietary algorithm for high returns. Instead of investing funds, […]View the full article

Two Southern California men, Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo, face charges for allegedly defrauding investors of over $22 million in cryptocurrency through fraudulent NFT and digital asset schemes. The indictment reveals they conducted a series of “rugpulls,” soliciting funds for NFT projects that were abandoned after collecting investments. The alleged scams involved projects like Vault […]View the full article

The 2024 Chainalysis crypto crime report showed that North Korean hackers were responsible for over 60% of stolen crypto. Hackers Made Away With $2.2 Billion in 2024 Crypto hacking remains a serious concern for the crypto ecosystem with a report by Chainalysis showing that $2.2 billion was lost to hackers in 2024 via 303 hacking […]View the full article

In 2024, Web3 cyber threats led to losses exceeding $2.3 billion across 165 incidents, marking a 40% increase from 2023. Approximately $1.3B Recovered Web3 cyber threats surged in 2024, with losses exceeding $2.3 billion across 165 incidents, according to Cyvers. While 40% higher than the $1.69 billion lost in 2023, this year’s total losses were […]View the full article

The infamous Bitfinex hacker was sentenced to five years in prison in November for money laundering after he hacked and stole 120,000 bitcoin. Bitfinex Hacker Apologizes in New Video Ilya Lichtenstein, husband to disgraced crypto hip hop satirist Heather Morgan or “Razzlekhan,” has released a five-minute video from prison, promising to make amends once he […]View the full article