Dust Worth Millions: Coinbase Executive Identifies Ross Ulbricht-Linked Wallets Containing 430 Bitcoin

Conor Grogan, Director of Product Strategy at Coinbase, has recently linked 430 bitcoin to the now-free former founder and operator of Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht. According to Grogan, these funds are scattered across dozens of wallets that were not confiscated at the time of Silk Road’s takedown operation, and have been untouched for more than … Read more

Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Evaluate Strategic National Digital Assets Stockpile

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets on Thursday, according to reporting by Fox Business, opening the door to a potential “strategic national digital asset stockpile.” David Sacks, White House A.I. and crypto czar will lead the group, which will include key figures such as … Read more

Phemex Hacked: Over $29 Million Stolen Across Multiple Blockchains

Blockchain security firm Cyvers said its systems detected multiple suspicious transactions involving Phemex’s hot wallets across several chains. Cyvers estimated that digital assets worth more than $29 million were transferred by suspicious addresses on chains including BNB, ETH, OP, POL, BASE, and ARB. In its Jan. 23 alert, the security firm noted that the suspicious … Read more

Coinbase Study: Crypto Is Considered a Solution to Failing Financial Systems

A new study commissioned by Coinbase in Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines, and Switzerland shows how crypto is considered an effective alternative to failing or stalled financial systems. The study revealed that crypto can help solve several problems in these nations, including the desire for more economic freedom and control, as well as the wishes for … Read more

BRICS Unmoved by Trump’s 100% Tariff Threats, Says Russian Envoy

BRICS, an economic bloc comprising emerging nations, remains unfazed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to levy 100% tariffs on goods from member states, according to Russian Ambassador Sergey Tolchenov. Speaking to the Jakarta Globe on Tuesday, Tolchenov highlighted BRICS’ financial independence and its resilience against external pressures, including U.S. warnings. He emphasized the bloc’s … Read more

Promise Fulfilled: President Trump Issues Full Pardon to Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht

Fulfilling one of his campaign promises, President Trump has issued a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, creator and operator of Silk Road, one of the largest dark net markets ever created. Silk Road was one of the pioneering markets in the utilization and adoption of cryptocurrency. In truth Social, President Trump stated he called Ulbricht’s … Read more

Pastor Lorenzo Sewell Launches His Own Meme Coin

Lorenzo Sewell, a Detroit pastor selected to deliver a prayer at President Trump’s inauguration, has joined the meme coin trend by launching his own token. Via social media, Reverend Sewell, the leader of the 180 Church, called on his followers to buy the official Lorenzo Sewell coin. “I want you to be able to see … Read more

BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers

The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is forecasted to significantly boost the economies of BRICS+ countries, potentially generating up to $600 billion by 2030, as per Yakov and Partners’ analysis. The consulting firm’s November 2024 report examined the development and implementation of generative AI technologies across the BRICS+ nations, projecting an overall economic impact … Read more

Trump’s World Liberty Project Accumulates Over $100 Million in Ether

World Liberty, Trump’s associated decentralized finance project, acquired over $100 million worth of ETH before its launch. While the spotlight has been taken by the meme tokens of President Trump and the First Lady, World Liberty has been accumulating Ether stealthily. According to Spot on Chain, World Liberty bought $48 million worth of ETH yesterday. … Read more

Nigeria Approves First Dedicated AI University in Africa

Nigeria is set to launch Africa’s first dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) university, Wini Institution, in Epe, Lagos. This ambitious project aims to equip young Nigerians with cutting-edge AI skills, fostering a thriving tech ecosystem and positioning Nigeria as a global leader in AI innovation. Inspired by a similar institution in Qatar, Wini University has received … Read more