Base8 Launches Bitcoin Layer 3 Platform, Kicks Off $1.24M Crowdfunding Campaign
The platform is also one of the first to support SATs (Satoshis), the smallest unit of Bitcoin, and offers trading in more than 35 other liquid tokens.
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Nigeria Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan
Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, had been detained in Nigeria since February, facing charges related to laundering $35.4 million, which both he and Binance have denied.
Bybit Expands Global Crypto Card Reach with S1LKPAY Partnership
The card, now available for pre-registration, offers users a $10 bonus for the first 1,000 applicants, along with several benefits tailored for crypto spending.
Indian National Sentenced For $20 Million Fraud Scheme Involving Fake Cryptocurrency Exchange Websites
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Dena J. King of the Western District of North Carolina, alongside Jason Byrnes, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service’s Charlotte Field Office.
X Empire Faces Player Backlash Over Airdrop Allocations Ahead of Token Launch, Players Complain to Elon Musk
In response, Alex Falcon, the creator of X Empire, addressed the complaints in a Telegram post on Saturday, explaining that "active friends" was a crucial factor in determining airdrop eligibility, alongside players' profit-per-hour rate and quest completion.
Legal Expert Calls India’s Crypto Tax “Draconian,” Predicts Exodus of Blockchain Entrepreneurs
Describing the government’s crypto taxation policies as “draconian,” Gupta argued that the Indian government’s view of blockchain technology is misguided, seeing it as primarily used for illicit activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing.
FBI Arrests Hacker Behind SEC X Account Breach and Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval
“Today’s arrest demonstrates our commitment to holding bad actors accountable for undermining the integrity of the financial markets,” said SEC Inspector General Jeffrey.
Former FTX Exec Nishad Singh Seeks No Jail Time, Cites Limited Role in FTX Collapse
In court filings dated October 16, Singh’s legal team emphasized that he only became aware of the conspiracy to misuse customer funds two months before the crypto exchange’s collapse.
African Crypto Startup Yellow Card Raises $33 Million to Scale Crypto Solutions, Focuses on Stablecoin Utility
QUICK BYTE Africa’s blockchain and cryptocurrency sector is witnessing a much-needed boost amid challenging times for startups. While some companies…
Binance, Delhi Police Bust $100K Solar Energy Crypto Scam in Delhi
M/s Goldcoat Solar misled investors by promoting itself as a legitimate participant in this national project, allegedly endorsed by the Ministry of Power.
Trump-Backed DeFi Project World Liberty Financial Raises $9M in Token Sale as Election Odds Fuel Bitcoin Surge
Trump, serving as "chief crypto advocate," touted crypto as the future, while the project has garnered mixed reactions within the crypto community.
The World’s Largest Bitcoin Conference Makes Middle East Debut in Abu Dhabi
The Bitcoin Conference will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 9-10 at the ADNEC Centre, bringing together top Bitcoin innovators and government officials to shape the future of finance in the region, as businesses seize the "New Gold Rush" sparked by the rapid adoption of Bitcoin across the Middle East.
Bitcoin Could Hit $233,000 by Early 2025, New Analysis Suggests
Using this historical context, the analysis suggests that Bitcoin's monthly RSI could rise to 88.6 in early 2025, matching previous market cycles that ended in explosive gains.
Vitalik Buterin Sells $1.6M in Memecoins for Charity, Reflects on Ethereum’s Future
The sale included $982,800 in Moo Deng (MOODENG), $231,000 in Monsterra (MSTR), and $183,000 in Ethereum Is Good (EBULL), according to blockchain analytics firm Spot On Chain.
AI Bot Endorsement Sparks $150M Surge in New Goatseus Maximus Memecoin
By Oct. 14, the memecoin reached a market cap of nearly $150 million, according to Birdeye data. However, the market capitalization has since dropped to $122 million. GOAT was launched on Solana’s memecoin deployer platform, pump.fun, on Oct. 10.
Powerledger Integrates with Solana to Boost Global Clean Energy and Environmental Trading
The integration combines Solana's high-speed, low-cost blockchain with Powerledger's innovative energy trading and environmental tracking solutions, paving the way for more efficient and cost-effective clean energy solutions worldwide.
Stripe Reintroduces Crypto Payments for U.S. Businesses After Six Years
After six years, U.S. businesses can now accept stablecoin payments from customers in over 150 countries, with merchants receiving payments in dollars.
Crypto.com Has Filed Suit Against the SEC Over Unjust Regulatory Actions in Crypto Space
The move positions the cryptocurrency platform alongside several other industry peers taking legal action against the federal agency, which they claim is overstepping its legal boundaries.
TeraWulf Sells Nautilus Stake for $92M, Expands Lake Mariner Facility
This deal will support the expansion of high-performance computing (HPC), AI, and bitcoin mining at TeraWulf’s fully-owned Lake Mariner facility, positioning the company for future growth.
SEC Enforcement Chief Gurbir Grewal to Step Down, Sanjay Wadhwa to Take Over
During Gurbir S. Grewal's time as Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, the agency pursued over 2,400 enforcement actions, securing more than $20 billion in penalties, and returning billions to harmed investors.
KoinBX Celebrates Milestone Achievement: Stepping into the 6th Year of Excellence in the Crypto Space
Since its inception, KoinBX has solidified its presence as a trusted, user-centric platform offering seamless crypto trading experiences to users across various regions, including MENA, and Asia.
Resolv Teams Up With Hyperliquid, Brings USR Stablecoin to Both Centralized and Decentralized Exchanges
This collaboration boosts returns for USR holders by leveraging Hyperliquid’s high liquidity and competitive perpetual futures funding rates.
Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024: Uniting Europe’s Bitcoin Innovators at Westergas
This year's event will showcase how the Dutch capital is embracing financial innovation, bringing together traditional finance experts and Bitcoin pioneers to discuss this technology's future in Europe.
Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 Returns to Westergas
With an expected attendance of 5,000, Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 is set to be one of the most significant Bitcoin events in Europe this year.