Month: July 2024

Designating Crypto as the Bogeyman Will Not Halt the Nigerian Currency’s Depreciation

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Labeling cryptocurrency a scapegoat, similar to blaming parallel market traders for the Nigerian currency’s woes, will not solve the underlying problems. Proactive preparation for consequential innovations is far preferable to reactive measures. The blockchain and crypto industry is still young, and there’s time for Nigeria to establish regulatory frameworks to govern its participants. Nigeria’s Currency … Read more

Gamestop Whale Roaring Kitty Sued for Securities Fraud

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Keith Patrick Gill, also known as “Roaring Kitty,” an investor in Gamestop stock, has been sued in the Eastern District of New York for allegedly committing securities fraud. The lawsuit alleges that Gill, using social media posts on X and Reddit, orchestrated a pump-and-dump scheme by manipulating the public to purchase Gamestop (GME) and then … Read more

Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Starts Trading in Chilean Stock Exchange

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Last week, the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) arrived at the Santiago Stock Exchange, the main financial market of Chile. The leading spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) instrument, which was approved this year by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will now allow Chilean investors to acquire an “accessible and efficient digital asset to include … Read more

Unveiling the Titans of Crypto Mining: A Deep Dive Into 5 Consensus Algorithms

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In the intricate world of cryptocurrency, not all algorithms are forged equal. The proof-of-work (PoW) consensus algorithms like Kheavyhash, Scrypt, Blake3, SHA-256, and Ethash are the linchpins that not only secure but also empower the blockchain with the integrity and trust that underpin several of today’s leading digital currencies. Understanding Proof-of-Work and Its Variants Proof-of-work … Read more

Milei Reveals New Economic Phase for Argentina: Zero Monetary Issuance

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Javier Milei, the libertarian President of Argentina, has revealed the new policies that will be applied to cement the economic victories he has achieved in Argentina. In an interview, he stated that now, with the recent approval of the omnibus law, the country has reached phase two of its economic plan, which entails having zero … Read more