SLERF and LBank Complete First Refund of 3,800 SOL to Presale Supporters

PRESS RELEASE. In a significant move demonstrating the power of Presale support and blockchain transparency, SLERF, in collaboration with LBank, has successfully issued a refund totaling 3,800 SOL to its early, small-scale fundraisers. This achievement was made possible through the swift action of the community, which raised nearly 4,000 SOL in just 24 hours to … Read more

Succinct Labs Raises $55M to Propel Zero-Knowledge Proofs Into Mainstream Development

On Thursday, Succinct Labs, a startup dedicated to democratizing zero-knowledge proofs, unveiled that it had secured $55 million in funding through both seed and Series A rounds. Paradigm took the lead in this financial boost, with additional support from entities like Robot Ventures, Bankless Ventures, Geometry, and ZK Validator, among others. Succinct Labs Nets $55M … Read more

DOJ and US States Take on Apple in Major Antitrust Suit Over App Store Monopoly

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), joined by 16 state attorney generals, filed an antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple, claiming its app store rules create a monopoly that hampers competition and stifles innovation. The lawsuit argues that practices such as forcing developers to use Apple’s payment system and restricting them through various rules … Read more

Solana’s New Memecoin ‘$SMOLE’ Sends Traders On Rollercoaster Ride

The launch of $SMOLE, a new memecoin on the Solana blockchain, has injected excitement into the trading community, albeit with mixed outcomes for investors. Shortly after Smile ($SMOLE) hit the trading floor, one savvy trader capitalized on the opportunity, raking in profits of 18,986 $SOL, equivalent to $3.6 million, in just 15 minutes.  Only 15 … Read more

AirDAO Investigates Theft Of Millions In AMB Tokens And ETH From Uniswap Pool

AirDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, has uncovered a significant theft involving 35.2 million AMB tokens and 125.51 ETH from the AMB/ETH Uniswap pool. The team is actively collaborating with exchanges and relevant authorities to identify the perpetrator and recover the stolen funds.  In a bid to expedite the return of the funds, AirDAO is offering … Read more

Crypto Exchange Okx Shuts Down Services in India Due to Regulations — Advises Users to Withdraw All Funds

Cryptocurrency exchange Okx has notified its users in India that the platform is shutting down services in the country “due to local regulations.” The exchange has advised users in India to “withdraw all funds” from their accounts by the end of April. The Indian government has not regulated crypto and the country’s finance minister recently … Read more

Peter Schiff Highlights Problem With Owning Bitcoin ETF — BTC Investors Respond Self-Custody Is Key

Gold bug Peter Schiff has highlighted a problem with owning spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, the issue Schiff pinpointed isn’t unique to bitcoin ETFs. This discussion has reignited calls for self-custody among crypto proponents. Peter Schiff’s Warning Prompts Self-Custody Push Gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff has highlighted a problem with owning spot bitcoin … Read more

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Advises Buying as Much Bitcoin as You Can Afford

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has advised investors to buy as many bitcoins as they can afford, noting that China is in trouble and this is not the time to buy stocks and bonds. “This is the time to buy real gold, real silver, and as many bitcoin as you can afford,” he … Read more

Greenpeace’s Anti-Bitcoin “Mining for Power” Report Receives Fierce Backlash on X

“Mining for Power,” an anti-Bitcoin report by Greenpeace USA that explains the links between the bitcoin mining industry and fossil fuel companies, has faced a backlash in social media due to its inaccurate portraits of the mining activity. Using community notes, social network users detailed the report contained “many factual errors,” including outdated information. Greenpeace … Read more

Bitcoin Miners on the Brink of Surpassing February Earnings as 2 Difficulty Adjustments Loom

Bitcoin miners face two additional difficulty adjustments before the network’s halving event, which is rapidly approaching, with less than 4,300 blocks remaining. Data indicates the total hashrate has recovered from a minor dip, suggesting miners might see a decrease in difficulty at the next adjustment, set for on or around March 28, 2024. With the … Read more