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The upcoming delisting of Wrapped BTC (WBTC) from the Coinbase platform and the legal battle between the exchange and Bit Global have sparked a series of social media skirmishes between Bit Global-linked Justin Sun and Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal. Justin Sun and Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal Discuss WBTC Delisting on Social Media The recent lawsuit […]View the full article

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this issue, El Salvador could make a gold-to-bitcoin power trade, Argentina opens up to foreign crypto ETF opportunities, and Brazil might scale back its stablecoin self-custody ban provision. El Salvador Discovers $3 Trillion […]View the full article

Step into a world where finance shakes hands with freedom, and the internet becomes your personal playground. Welcome to the fascinating domains of decentralized finance (defi) and Web3. Decentralized Finance and Web3—What Do They Really Mean? Defi, short for decentralized finance, brings financial services to public blockchains like Ethereum, offering a gateway to activities such […]View the full article

Bitcoin’s price, now hovering between $105,025 to $105,269, showcases a lively market with a 24-hour trade volume hitting $82 billion and a market cap soaring to $2.08 trillion. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin‘s recent leap past $105,000 highlights a powerful bullish breakout, touching a record peak at $106,533. Short-term support is pegged around $104,000, […]View the full article

An Australian court fined Kraken $5.1 million AUD for offering a margin lending product to Australian customers without proper regulatory approval. Unlawful Credit Facility An Australian court has fined the digital asset exchange platform Kraken $5.1 million Australian dollars (AUD) for “unlawfully issuing a credit facility to more than 1,100 Australian customers.” The penalty concludes […]View the full article

Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, soared past the $105,000 mark on Dec. 15, 2024, reaching an intraday peak of $105,149 per coin. This represents a 4% increase against the U.S. dollar within the day, showcasing a strong performance in the crypto market. Record Breaking Surge: Bitcoin Hits $105,149 The digital currency’s market capitalization has now climbed […]View the full article

According to the latest stats, Bitcoin’s network hashrate has soared past the 800 exahash per second (EH/s) mark, based on the seven-day simple moving average (SMA). The network’s computing might has hit a record-breaking high of 805 EH/s. Bitcoin Hashrate Hits Record-Breaking 805 EH/s Over the weekend, bitcoin (BTC) has stayed comfortably above the $100,000 […]View the full article

This week, Jack Mallers, the CEO and founder of Strike, dished on President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve on his very first day in office via an executive order. Jack Mallers Stuns Timcast Host Tim Pool The buzz around a strategic bitcoin reserve for the U.S. has picked up steam lately, […]View the full article

On Sunday, the crypto market economy has held steady at a whopping $3.66 trillion, climbing roughly 1.82% in the last day. Today’s star performer is Ethena’s ENA, which skyrocketed by 23.08% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin-based meme coin known as dog go to the moon (DOG) has leaped 15.41%. Crypto Market Holds […]View the full article

Hip-hop icon Drake’s X account faced a cyber intrusion on Saturday, with the hacker using the platform to advertise a Solana-based meme coin called “$ANITA.” Drake’s X Account Used in $ANITA Meme Coin Scam: $4.9M in Fake Hype Aubrey Drake Graham, the Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter widely known as Drake, encountered a breach of […]View the full article

On Dec. 15, 2024, XRP is caught in a dance of indecision, hovering around the $2.40 mark as buyers and sellers tussle for dominance. XRP XRP’s daily chart shows a thrilling ascent from $0.57 to $2.90, followed by a cool-down and settling near $2.40. This spot has become a crucial support after a refreshing correction. […]View the full article

Bitcoin’s price on Dec. 15, 2024, has hit a cool $102,513, just a whisker away — 1.2% — from its record-breaking peak of $103,647. The cryptocurrency is on a generally optimistic path, bolstered by solid technical signs and price movements across various charts. Bitcoin On the hourly chart, bitcoin is climbing nicely, having recently hung […]View the full article

Crypto’s latest meme coin sensation, Wall Street Pepe (WEPE), takes a page from Jordan Belfort’s “Wolf of Wall Street” playbook. With over $14 million raised in presale, this project mixes Pepe the Frog memes with real trading tools. And the popular Best Wallet app has predicted it could follow in the footsteps of the OG […]View the full article

Robert Kiyosaki predicts historic crash, Gary Gensler sets aggressive crypto crackdown, crypto bloodbath results in $1.5 billion liquidated, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Robert Kiyosaki has predicted an unprecedented economic collapse, advising investors to reconsider their asset allocations. Meanwhile, SEC Chair Gary Gensler has reportedly intensified efforts for a robust […]View the full article

Vanguard, the second-largest ETF provider, has tripled down on its rejection of bitcoin and the crypto asset class, declaring that the merits of these digital assets are “weak” and based on speculation. Vanguard Belittles Bitcoin Yet Again: Might Make Investors Lose Money Even with the recent hike in price and interest for bitcoin and the […]View the full article

According to data issued by the national tax enforcer, the adoption of solana and ether is growing in Brazilian markets. Ether’s utilization increased significantly, having registered 950,000 transactions moving over $165 million – a relevant increase compared to last year’s October numbers, when it scored 600,000 transactions and transferred nearly $40 million. Solana also exploded, […]View the full article

An exploit first discovered and disclosed by crypto researcher Tobias Ruck crashed over half of the nodes of Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of over $58 billion. This event remarks that cryptocurrency projects are as vulnerable as their codebase. Dogecoin Attacked Remotely, 69% of Nodes Crashed With Already Disclosed Exploit Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency […]View the full article

Elon Musk’s SEC battle has drawn criticism from Ripple’s legal chief, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Chamath Palihapitiya, who accuse the regulator of corruption, coercion, and partisan overreach. SEC Faces Backlash Over Elon Musk Case: Ripple’s Legal Chief Weighs in Elon Musk’s ongoing battles with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have sparked fresh debates over […]View the full article

Aethir has partnered with the Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi (ADBC) to foster Web3 innovation in the MENA region. They will focus on advancing AI and gaming projects through Aethir’s $100 million Ecosystem Fund, which includes graphics processing unit (GPU) subsidies and token grants for eligible ventures. Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud infrastructure provides high-performance computing solutions, […]View the full article

Bitcoin addresses are your wallet’s public identity, each with a unique purpose and evolution to match the growing needs of the cryptocurrency world. Unlocking Bitcoin’s Address Book: From P2PK to Taproot If you’re new to Bitcoin, understanding its address formats might feel like learning a new language. But fear not, because this informative editorial is […]View the full article

The South African financial regulator has issued 248 of the crypto asset service provider licenses it has received to date. 9 Applications Rejected The South African financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has issued a total of 248 crypto asset service provider (CASP) licenses from the 420 applications it received. According to a […]View the full article

Emirates NBD, a leading United Arab Emirates (UAE) bank, has invested in Zodia Custody, a digital asset custodian, through its Innovation Fund. A Step Forward for Zodia Custody Emirates NBD, one of the United Arab Emirates’ leading banks, recently disclosed that it had invested in Zodia Custody, a digital asset custodian. The investment was made […]View the full article

Google’s unveiling of Willow, its latest quantum computing chip, has reignited chatter about Bitcoin’s cryptography and whether it might be vulnerable. On Dec. 12, a lively X Spaces broadcast had BTC enthusiasts debating the reality of the threat. Some participants suggested that before 2030, we might see 1 million qubit machines with the power to […]View the full article

XRP is trading at $2.41, with an intraday range of $2.38 to $2.52, a market cap of $137.70 billion, and a 24-hour trading volume of $8.77 billion, highlighting a phase of consolidation. XRP On the 1-hour chart, XRP shows a short-term downtrend following a retreat from a local high of $2.531 to its current level […]View the full article

Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales grew by 16.27% compared to the previous week, totaling $224.41 million across 22 different blockchains. Pudgy Penguins Lead NFT Charge, BNB Chain and Blast Show Growth Between Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, NFT sales climbed 16.27%, hitting $224.41 million. Ethereum led the charge with over $119 million […]View the full article