Digital Toll AKA Gas Fees and Their Role in Shaping the Modern Fintech Landscape

The crypto world is replete with several intricate ideas describing the functioning of different digital assets. Amid this, one overriding concept that seems to permeate this sector as a whole is that of ‘gas fees. дальше »

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Sorry not sorry? Financial Times’ Alphaville issues apology for Bitcoin bashing

The Financial Times’ Alphaville blog issued a rare, snarky, and semi-humorous apology to readers, addressing its longstanding skepticism toward Bitcoin.  Since June 2011, Alphaville has consistently characterized Bitcoin (BTC) as a “negative-sum game” with limited utility, often describing its price… дальше »

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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao notes ‘weird’ memecoin mania, urges utility innovation

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has shared concerns over the growing hype surrounding memecoins while urging to develop more utility-driven tokens. In a Nov. 26 post on X (formerly Twitter), Zhao acknowledged the popularity of memes but expressed unease over their current direction, describing them as “a little weird. дальше »

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Paul Tudor Jones Points To Bitcoin And Gold As Shields Against US Inflation Threats

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones, CEO of Tudor Investment Corporation, highlighted the growing threat of inflation in a recent interview with CNBC, describing Bitcoin and gold as essential assets amid rising recession fears in the United States. дальше »

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Analyst States Conditions for Notcoin (NOT) ‘Strong Bullish’ Price Rally: Highlights Key Levels to Watch

Crypto analyst, melikatrader94 made a price analysis of Notcoin (NOT), describing where the price is likely heading next. This is following yesterday’s 30% recovery after the price dropped by 50%. дальше »

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The Key to FROST: What is Distributed Key Generation?

Describing the process of generating keyshards for a FROST multisig wallet in a secure and distributed way, rather than using a single trusted entity to generate the keys. дальше »

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Coinbase denies accusation it violated campaign finance laws

Describing the allegations as “misinformation,” Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal said Coinbase was exempt from certain campaign finance regulations, as it is not a federal contractor. дальше »

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BlackRock CEO reiterates Bitcoin is ‘digital gold’ and a hedge against economic uncertainty

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink reaffirmed his supportive stance on Bitcoin, describing it as “digital gold” and emphasizing its potential as a key asset in diversified investment portfolios. дальше »

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Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz confident memecoins are “cornerstone of the crypto economy”

Galaxy Digital CEO trusts that themed digital coins, such as Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, PepeCoin, and Dogwifhat, vital in ensuring stability in the cryptocurrency sector. Memecoins aren’t going anywhere The executive emphasized that meme assets are vital in the crypto world, describing the class as the cornerstone of the digital economy. дальше »

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Crypto Analyst Says Kaspa Against Bitcoin is ‘Pure Beauty’ – KAS Price Rally Incoming?

Kaspa (KAS) has been having an impressive performance against Bitcoin (BTC), as the coin touched new all-time highs on June 5, 2024. According to LongTerm, a prominent crypto analyst, the KAS/BTC chart is a sight to behold, describing it as “pure beauty. дальше »

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Analyst Josh Olszewicz Questions Ripple’s XRP as a Profitable Trade

Cryptocurrency analyst Josh Olszewicz questions the profitability of trading Ripple's XRP, describing its market performance as stagnant and challenging, with bearish trends on charts. The post Analyst Josh Olszewicz Questions Ripple’s XRP as a Profitable Trade appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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EigenLayer reveals it will airdrop Eigen tokens to stakers

In addition to releasing its whitepaper today describing the structure of the Eigen token, EigenLayer has revealed that the distribution of the native token, set to be launched in May, will include an airdrop for those staking on the platform. дальше »

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Coin Center Opposes ‘Unconstitutional’ Stablecoin Bill – Details

Pro-crypto organization Coin Center is pushing against a new legislative bill targeted at regulating stablecoin use and operations. In a public statement released on Friday, the US-based advocacy group heavily criticized the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act, describing it as “unconstitutional” and anti-innovation. дальше »

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Meta announces Llama 3, launches dedicated AI web portal

Meta announced the launch of Llama 3, the latest version of its large language model (LLM), on April 18, describing it as a “major leap over Llama 2.” The company said it has initially released the first two models of the current version, featuring 8B and 70B parameters, with upcoming models slated to feature 400B […] The post Meta announces Llama 3, launches dedicated AI web portal appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Worldcoin unveils World Chain, a Layer-2 network ‘built for humans’

Worldcoin Foundation announced on April 16  that it will launch a proprietary Layer-2 network on Ethereum called World Chain — describing it as a “new blockchain designed for humans. ” World Chain is scheduled to launch later this year in the summer. дальше »

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Avail, Blockchain Data Availability Project, Sketches Out Eligibility for Token Airdrop

A screenshot of a document describing the eligibility criteria for the airdrop was posted on the social-media platform X by the user @Bitcoineo, and Avail’s public-relations team flagged the to tweet to CoinDesk, describing it as a "leak." дальше »

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Hedge Funds Are Increasing Their BTC Short Positions En Masse — Here’s Why

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FTX Users Describe 'Emotional Toll' From Bankruptcy in Letters to Judge Ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried's Sentencing

The Department of Justice filed dozens of victim impact statements from FTX creditors Monday ahead of Bankman-Fried's sentencing next week. These victims hail from around the world, with the letters describing their FTX holdings and the effect FTX's bankruptcy had on their lives. дальше »

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Binance Spun Off Venture Capital Arm Earlier This Year

Binance Labs now has a disclaimer on its website describing it as "an independent venture and not part of the Binance Group." дальше »

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Gary Gensler Continues Crusade Against Cryptocurrencies, Describes Ecosystem As a Cesspit of Fraud

Days after describing Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent upswing as a rollercoaster ride, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has taken swipes against the broader virtual currency ecosystem. дальше »

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Revolut to launch new crypto exchange amidst reports of listing Solana’s BONK memecoin

UK-based digital bank Revolut is preparing to introduce more extensive crypto exchange services, according to a report from Coindesk on Feb. 16. That report cites an email to a UK customer describing a “new crypto exchange, built with advanced traders in mind. дальше »

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Cardano Founder Hails Argentina’s New President As “Perfect”

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, a smart contract platform, is endorsing Argentina’s newly elected president, Javier Milei, describing the leader as “perfect” for navigating the Latin American country towards a crypto and blockchain future. дальше »

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Fidelity files for spot Ethereum ETF, trailing BlackRock’s lead by two days

Fidelity Investments has filed for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), as seen in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Nov. 17. Cboe BZX submitted a 19b-4 filing describing a proposed rule change that would allow it to list and trade shares of Fidelity’s planned fund. дальше »

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Boxing Legend Manny Pacquiao Graces The Cover Of Shib Magazine, Here’s The 411

The Shib magazine has put boxing legend Manny Pacquiao under the spotlight in its newly released cover story, describing the former boxer’s past achievements and present initiatives.  Manny Pacquiao Takes Centre Stage on The SHIB Shiba Inu has published its latest cover story featuring former professional boxer and ex-senator of the Philippines, Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao […] дальше »

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Charles Hoskinson Praises Cardano, Calls It The “Root of Trust” For the Entire Crypto Industry

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SEC fines BlackRock $2.5M for incorrect investment disclosures

The United States Securities & Exchange Commission caught the attention of crypto players once again. The regulator settled charges against financial giant BlackRock for describing its entertainment investments inaccurately. дальше »

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Cathie Wood says ‘hopes are rising’ for spot Bitcoin ETF; Larry Fink addresses role of crypto in restless markets

Cathie Wood, the CEO and CIO of ARK Invest, commented on pending spot Bitcoin ETF applications during a CNBC interview on Oct. 16. As ARK Invest is one of several asset managers pursuing a spot Bitcoin ETF, Wood began by describing the current state of her company’s application, stating: “It was publicized and disclosed last […] The post Cathie Wood says ‘hopes are rising’ for spot Bitcoin ETF; Larry Fink addresses role of crypto in restless markets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Sam Altman Slams the US Government for Attacking Cryptocurrencies

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and founder of Worldcoin, has delivered a powerful critique of the U.S. government’s stance on cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin. In an October 6 interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, Altman expressed his excitement about Bitcoin, describing it as a “super logical” step on the technological evolution tree. He emphasized that […] дальше »

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POL Smart Contracts Deployed On Testnet: Here’s Why It Is Super-Important For Polygon

In a tweet on October 4, Sandeep Nailwail, the co-founder of Polygon, revealed that POL Contracts have been deployed on the Goerli testnet, describing the release as a significant “step on their journey of creating Polygon 2. дальше »

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Analyst Uncovers BlackRock Long Interest In Bitcoin Mining – Details

Based on a recent report by Bloomberg analyst Jamie Coutts, asset managers’ interest in Bitcoin stretches beyond exchange-traded funds (ETF) into the mining sector. In particular, Coutts speaks about BlackRock, describing the asset manager’s application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer a Bitcoin spot ETF as “unsurprising. дальше »

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Hong Kong central bank warns crypto firms against misleading bank claims

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a stern warning to cryptocurrency-related firms that are misrepresenting themselves as banks or describing their products as deposits. дальше »

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Hong Kong regulator warns against crypto companies misusing the term ‘banks’

On Friday (15 September), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) warned against cryptocurrency companies misusing the word bank when describing their services. The regulator highlighted that these firms mislead users who think these companies are HKMA-certified. дальше »

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Ex-PayPal, Facebook exec David Marcus says Lightning can turn Bitcoin into a ‘real global payment network’

David Marcus, formerly an executive at PayPal and Meta/Facebook, commented on his goals for Bitcoin development during a Sept. 11 interview on CNBC. Marcus began by describing his current company, Lightspark, which is building payment solutions for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. дальше »

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Waiting For Confirmation: Bitcoin Optech’s Series On Mempool And Policy

A summary of the 10 part Bitcoin Optech series describing the inner workings of Bitcoin nodes' mempools and the rules and incentives that govern them. дальше »

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Gemini rejects Genesis, FTX proposed settlement, describes it as ‘sweetheart pre-plan deal’

Crypto exchange Gemini rejected the proposed settlement deal between bankrupt crypto platform FTX and Genesis, according to an Aug. 31 court filing. Gemini posited that the proposed settlement between the failed firms is an attempt to manipulate the voting process for the bankruptcy plan, further describing it as a “sweetheart pre-plan deal” designed to benefit […] The post Gemini rejects Genesis, FTX proposed settlement, describes it as ‘sweetheart pre-plan deal’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bitcoin advocate Suarez quits US presidential race

Mayor of Miami and Bitcoin (BTC) proponent Francis Suarez has suspended his campaign for US President, becoming the first Republican candidate to withdraw. Suarez announced the news on X (formerly Twitter), describing his run for US President as one of… дальше »

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Mark Cuban slams OpenSea’s optional NFT royalties as industry misstep

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban criticized OpenSea’s decision to make royalties payment on non-fungible tokens (NFT) optional, describing it as a “HUGE MISTAKE” that would hurt the industry and diminish trust, according to an Aug. дальше »

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The Worst Ways To Lose Your Bitcoin

There are plenty of horror stories describing how unsuspecting holders have lost their bitcoin. Avoid them, or pay the price. дальше »

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Fleek Network Releases New Whitepaper for Decentralized Edge Platform

Brooklyn, New York, 31 July, 2023 – Fleek Network has released a new whitepaper describing the decentralized edge platform it is developing. Its release is accompanied by the launch of a new open source github repository for the protocol. дальше »

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Warren Davidson Urges Adoption of Permissionless P2P Money Over CBDCs

US Representative Warren Davidson urged lawmakers to adopt permissionless P2P currency over central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), describing CBDCs as tools of coercion and control. The post Warren Davidson Urges Adoption of Permissionless P2P Money Over CBDCs appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Multichain’s ‘mysterious withdrawals’ have whiffs of a ‘rug pull’ — Chainalysis

Chainalysis told Cointelegraph that it was “describing it as a possible rug pull” based on an analysis of Multichain’s spurious transactions and internal problems. дальше »

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Coinbase moves to dismiss SEC charges, describes it as an ‘extraordinary abuse of process’

Crypto exchange Coinbase has filed a motion to dismiss the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against it, describing it as an “extraordinary abuse of process,” according to a June 28 filing. дальше »

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Binance.US Responds To Motion Seeking Fund Freeze, Asserts SEC’s Claims Are Invalid

Binance. US has submitted its defense before the June 13 hearing to determine the freezing of its funds. Binance. US criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) motion for a temporary restraining order, describing it as draconian and unduly burdensome. дальше »

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Florida Governor Offers Support for Crypto, Vows to Protect Bitcoin if Elected as President

Coinspeaker Florida Governor Offers Support for Crypto, Vows to Protect Bitcoin if Elected as President The Florida governor highlighted Congress’s deliberate acts of never addressing cryptocurrencies, describing them as a bureaucracy that just loves to impose its will. дальше »

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Coinbase Says it 'Screwed Up' Pepecoin Coverage in Its Newsletter

The crypto exchange set off a kerfuffle by describing the Pepe the Frog meme as having been co-opted as a hate symbol by alt-right groups. дальше »

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Former SEC official calls for US ban on Tether, calls it a ‘mammoth house of cards’

Former U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official John Reed Stark urged U. S. financial regulators to ban crypto firms from offering Tether USDT, describing the firm as a “mammoth house of cards. дальше »

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Jane Street, Tower Research and Radix are Binance’s ‘VIP’ clients in CFTC suit: Report

The firms were cited anonymously in the CFTC’s complaint describing Binance’s alleged facilitation of U.S. clients.

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No CBDC In Florida, Asserts Pro-Crypto Governor

Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, has pushed back against plans to float a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in his state, describing it as President Biden’s administration’s way of “weaponization of the financial sector. дальше »

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The Metaverse seems to be the next big thing to disrupt the digital world

People in the crypto space are talking about the Metaverse as a revolutionary innovation that will transform the Internet as we know it. As its name suggests, Metaverse means “beyond the universe”, describing a virtual reality space where users can engage with each other in real time. дальше »

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JPMorgan CEO Lambasts Bitcoin as “Decentralized Ponzi Scheme”

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon remains a staunch critic of cryptocurrencies, describing them as a "decentralized Ponzi scheme" дальше »

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