As UK Elections Approach, Crypto Industry Leaders Turn Attention to Keir Starmer, Labour Party

With U.K. opinion polls indicating a strong performance by the Labour Party in the July 4 elections, crypto executives and lobbyists are reportedly focusing their attention on party leader Keir Starmer. The crypto industry has also prioritized two other pro-tech Labour Party leaders in its ongoing effort to influence the U.K. government’s policy on digital … Read more

World’s Largest Bank ICBC Sees Bitcoin as Digital Gold — Calls Ethereum ‘Digital Oil’

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world’s largest bank by total assets, recently compared bitcoin to digital gold and labeled Ethereum “digital oil” in a report. The bank emphasized the roles of these cryptocurrencies in the digital economy and their contributions to technological advancements. ICBC Sees Bitcoin as Digital Gold, Ethereum as … Read more

Report: Major Entities Hold Over 4 Million Bitcoin, Accounting for 27% of Supply

The latest Glassnode onchain report reveals that major labeled entities collectively hold approximately 4.23 million bitcoin, representing over 27% of the adjusted circulating supply. This significant concentration of BTC holdings underscores the prominent role these entities play within the bitcoin ecosystem. Institutional Holdings: ETFs, Miners, Government, and Exchanges Control 4.23 Million Bitcoin According to Glassnode’s … Read more

Putin Says BRICS Developing Independent Payment System Free From Political Pressure

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently announced that the BRICS bloc aims to establish an independent payment system, free from political pressure and external interference. Putin stated that the addition of new members has increased BRICS’ share of global GDP to 36% and its share of the global population to 45%. Putin Announces BRICS Open to … Read more

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Sees Bitcoin as the Easiest Way to Become a Millionaire

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has stated that bitcoin is the easiest way to become a millionaire because the cryptocurrency “does the hard work.” He contrasted this with entrepreneurship, which requires significant intelligence, dedication, and luck. “That is why I love bitcoin,” he emphasized. Bitcoin Is the Easiest Route to Millionaire Status, Robert … Read more

Study: 14% of ‘Early Adopter’ Kiwis Own Cryptocurrency; Majority Favor It Over Real Estate

At least 14% of New Zealanders surveyed said they have owned cryptocurrency or held digital assets in the past. The findings categorize New Zealanders as early adopters, indicating they were quick to recognize the potential of cryptocurrency. Survey data reveal that only 16% of respondents would invest in real estate, compared to 60% who plan … Read more

FTX Loaned Millions to Australian Influencer to Ward Off Potential Litigation, Bankruptcy Report Reveals

According to a bankruptcy report from FTX, the defunct cryptocurrency exchange loaned an Australian influencer slightly more than $13 million. This loan was intended to assist him in repaying investors. The exchange proposed lending Saunders millions of dollars to prevent potential harm to its reputation and avoid litigation. Bankruptcy Report Contradicts Saunders’ Previous Assertions The … Read more

China Halts Gold Buying in May, Ending 18-Month Buying Spree

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) paused its gold acquisitions in May, ending 18 months of continuous buying as spot gold prices hit record highs. Despite this interruption, the value of China’s gold reserves continued to rise. China Pauses Gold Buying in May China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), paused its gold … Read more

Sky Mavis Reports Return of $5.7 Million in Digital Assets Stolen During Ronin Attack

Sky Mavis announced that Norwegian authorities have recovered and returned $5.7 million in digital assets stolen during the Ronin bridge incident. The Web3 game developer stated that an additional $40 million in digital assets is currently frozen. However, the company cannot predict when it will be able to recover and return these funds. FBI Involved … Read more

Vitalik Buterin Criticizes Celebrity Crypto Projects — Offers Blueprint for Respectable Ventures

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current wave of celebrity crypto projects, emphasizing their lack of meaningful societal contributions. He highlighted projects like Stoner Cats, which actually fund real initiatives, as more commendable. Buterin also detailed the criteria that celebrity crypto projects must meet to gain his respect. Vitalik Buterin Critiques … Read more