SEC charges siblings over $60M Ponzi touting a crypto trading bot
The SEC has accused the two brothers of using investor money to fund lavish lifestyles, including the purchase of cars and a multimillion-dollar condominium. Go to Source
Month: August 2024
Base hits 1M daily active addresses as Basenames takes off
Coinbase layer-2 network Base has notched a record number of daily active addresses amid a surge in growth of the new “basenames” service. Go to Source
Russia Set to Launch Crypto Payment Trials Next Week, Report
Russia is reportedly set to start trials for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token payments on Sept. 1 to mitigate payment difficulties caused by international sanctions. These trials will involve the National Payment Card System and could lead to the establishment of crypto trading platforms if successful. Legislation was recently passed to legalize crypto mining and … Read more
RBI Governor Warns Against Rapid CBDC Launch, Advocates Gradual Approach
The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has highlighted the challenges of implementing cross-border digital currency interoperability and the necessity for robust governance. He emphasized the importance of gradual central bank digital currency (CBDC) rollout and data-driven insights from pilot programs. RBI Governor Warns of Challenges in Digital … Read more
Russia Seeks Clarification From France on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest
The Russian Foreign Ministry has disclosed that its embassy in France has sought clarification on the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. The embassy stated that it aims to protect his rights, but France has been uncooperative. Durov’s arrest has sparked controversy, with Russian officials labeling him a political prisoner. Russia Seeks Answers on Telegram … Read more
9 Bitcoin Mining Companies Suspend Activities After Power Fee Hikes in Paraguay
Nine Bitcoin mining companies have suspended their operations after the power fee hikes affecting high-consumption customers in Paraguay. According to data provided by the National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE), these companies had their service terminated due to the interruption of their payments, or just because they did not want to continue operating. Power Fee … Read more
President Trump and New York governor propose shift to nuclear energy
According to data from SMR Nuclear, nuclear energy plants produce 441,398,880 megawatt-hours of energy throughout their lifetimes. Go to Source
Orange Juice Futures Hit All Time High Numbers Amidst Agricultural Commodity Rally
The price of frozen concentrate orange juice futures contract has reached all-time high numbers this month, hitting 514.65¢ per lb and setting the stage for retail prices to skyrocket. The commodity, made famous by its part in the “Trading Places” film, is expected to keep rising due to climate factors and Brazil’s worst orange harvest … Read more
This Week’s Crypto Winners and Losers: SUN Skyrockets While TON Stumbles
This week delivered a solid performance for the crypto economy, with several coins posting impressive double-digit gains over the past seven days. Leading the charge was sun token (SUN), which skyrocketed by 187%, claiming the top spot among the week’s best performers. However, it wasn’t all sunshine and roses, as Telegram founder and CEO Pavel … Read more
PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin hits $1B market cap
PYUSD competes with rivals such as Circle’s USDC and Tether’s USDT. Go to Source