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Celo, a low-fee, usability-focused blockchain network, has approved a proposal to allow transaction fees to be paid with stablecoins. Network users can now transact only by holding USDC in their wallets, abstracting the complexity of holding other tokens. This also benefits newcomers, making it easier for them to make transactions. Celo Aims for Usability in … Read more
The CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, Larry Fink, says he is “very bullish on the long-term viability of Bitcoin.” Noting that he is “pleasantly surprised” by the demand for Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), he emphasized that the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is “the fastest growing ETF in the history of … Read more
U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton has called for the resignation of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler. “Under Gensler, the SEC has forgotten, or intentionally abandoned, its primary mission in protecting innocent investors,” he stressed. Deaton Calls for Gensler’s Resignation John Deaton, a U.S. Senate candidate running against incumbent U.S. Senator Elizabeth … Read more
Following the debut of the Dencun upgrade and Ethereum blobs, enthusiasts have devised methods to embed data akin to how Ordinal inscriptions operate. Since this development, inscription-based activities now account for over 40% of blob transactions, leading to a significant increase in network activity. This uptick has resulted in a congestion of blob transactions, pushing … Read more
In a packed courtroom, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. The sentencing follows a landmark trial that has captured widespread attention for its revelations of financial misconduct within the cryptocurrency industry. Crypto Mogul Sam Bankman-Fried Handed 25-Year Sentence; $11 Billion … Read more
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the former head of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, received his sentence during a federal court proceeding in Manhattan. U.S. Marshals escorted Bankman-Fried into the courtroom at precisely 9:39 a.m. Eastern Time, as reported by Matthew Russell Lee of Inner City Press. Judge Lewis Kaplan said, ” I know the Probation Department … Read more
The leading meme token by market value, dogecoin, experienced an 18% increase on Thursday, climbing to $0.22 per coin for its first ascent to this level since 2021. The ‘Dog Father’ Reigns: Dogecoin Soars 43.3% in 7 Days Against the U.S. Dollar The proclaimed ‘Dog Father’ of meme coins, dogecoin (DOGE), has shown a substantial … Read more
The Bitcoin Cash network stands on the brink of its forthcoming halving event, set to take place a week from now. This milestone will see mining rewards on the network notably reduced from their current levels. Currently, Bitcoin Cash ranks as the 15th largest by market capitalization among over 10,000 cryptocurrencies, having risen 91% against … Read more
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer is reportedly in discussions with private credit firms to secure $100 million in funding to expand its mining capacity. It is believed that the cryptocurrency miner has engaged a financial adviser to assist with the negotiations. Negotiations Between Bitdeer and Lenders Continue The cryptocurrency mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group is reportedly seeking … Read more
Zhimin Qian, the alleged mastermind behind the cryptocurrency laundering, dreamed of being anointed as a Buddhist goddess by the Dalai Lama. Qian also had plans to build a Buddhist temple, an airport, and a port in Danube, a fictitious micronation situated between Serbia and Croatia. Zhimin Qian’s Digital Diary Zhimin Qian, the alleged mastermind behind … Read more