Former Paxful CEO Says He Cannot ‘Vouch for Anything Happening There Now’ — Platform Tells Users It Is Back Online

The former CEO of Paxful, Ray Youssef, has told users of the peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace that he is no longer in control and therefore cannot vouch for “anything that is happening there now.” Youssef also told a user who claimed to have been scammed on the platform that he too has been banned from the … Read more

Leaked Memo Suggests Democrats on US House Committee Were Told to Support Party Position on Crypto Regulation

Democratic Party members of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services were handed a memo instructing them to back the party’s position on crypto regulation moments before the commencement of the hearings on May 10. According to the party’s leaked memo, Democrats on the committee were expected to point to the Republican Party’s lack of … Read more

A ‘Tremendous Variety of Possible Transaction Types’ — A Look at the Conversation Between Nakamoto and Andresen

The Bitcoin mempool, otherwise known as the network’s transaction backlog, is still clogged with over 390,000 transactions waiting to be processed by miners. To clear the mempool, more than 190 blocks need to be mined. As the scaling issues continue to plague the network, a conversation between former Bitcoin developer Gavin Andresen and the network’s … Read more

4 of the Best Cryptocurrencies for Newbie Investors

Did you know the total value of existing cryptocurrency was around $804 billion early this year?  Bitcoin is not just the first-ever and best-known cryptocurrency — it’s also the most valuable. But if you’re new to the space and want to start investing in digital currency, which ones are worth it? According to one source, … Read more

Syrian Crypto Dealer Freed From Kidnappers Who Demanded Ransom of Over $1.1 Million

Spanish law enforcement recently nabbed three individuals who befriended and eventually kidnapped a Syrian cryptocurrency dealer. Following their arrest, the kidnappers, who were demanding a ransom of over $1.1 million, were found in possession of weapons and fake identity documents. Syrian Crypto Dealer’s Captors Were His Party Friends Spanish law enforcement recently freed a Syrian … Read more

Former SEC Enforcement Chief: Coinbase’s Arguments ‘a Surefire Loser’ and Possibly Criminal

According to John Reed Stark, crypto exchange Coinbase’s assertions that its business activities were endorsed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when it approved its initial public offering are “a surefire loser.” According to Stark, the SEC’s approval of Coinbase’s registration statement was done to ensure the latter had made “proper disclosures in … Read more

6 Ways to Earn Passive Income From Crypto in 2023

Do you want to boost your passive income from Bitcoin and crypto? Would you like to know the quickest way to activate the bitcoin income you are now receiving? There are more opportunities for passive income as a result of the surge in popularity of cryptocurrencies. The goal of producing residual income with bitcoin is … Read more

Standard Chartered Analyst: BTC to Surge by $20,000 if the US Defaults on Debt Obligations

Geoff Kendrick, the head of forex research at the banking institution Standard Chartered, recently said that the price of bitcoin is likely to jump by $20,000 in the event of the United States defaulting on its obligations. According to Kendrick, while bitcoin is likely to surge when the U.S. defaults, other cryptocurrencies like ethereum are … Read more

Understanding Deadnaming: Its Impact and How to Prevent It

Deadnaming is a term that has gained significant attention in recent years as discussions surrounding transgender rights and acceptance have come to the forefront. This article aims to provide an overview of deadnaming, the negative effects it can have on transgender individuals, and practical tips to avoid being deadnamed. What is Deadnaming? Deadnaming occurs when … Read more

Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund Supports Open Source Developers in Lawsuit With Craig Wright

Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund (BLDF) recently delivered on its promise to fund the legal costs of 11 Bitcoin developers that are the target of the self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor Craig Wright’s lawsuit. According to Alex Morcos, the “mission [of BLDF] is to safeguard innovation by shielding developers from legal intimidation.” The Future of Open-Source Software Development … Read more