Coinbase Hints at the Launch of Its Wrapped Bitcoin Alternative on Base

Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has hinted at the launch of its own wrapped bitcoin alternative, cbbtc. On X, Coinbase posted the currency name, followed by another post stating that it was coming soon. Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base, Coinbase’s incubated L2, declared that they were “going to build a massive … Read more

Nigeria Blocks Jailed Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan’s Legal Team

Jailed Binance employee and an American citizen, Tigran Gambaryan, is reportedly experiencing severe health issues. Since a Nigerian court adjourned his hearing to October 11, his detention conditions have worsened, and his legal team has been blocked from visiting him, violating Nigerian regulations. Gambaryan requires specialized surgeries for a herniated disc and recurring throat infections. … Read more

Pro-Crypto Fairshake PAC Funds Democrats in Key Senate Races

A pro-cryptocurrency political group, Fairshake PAC, has invested millions in supporting Democratic Senate candidates in Michigan and Arizona against former President Donald Trump-endorsed Republicans, causing tension within the GOP. Fairshake PAC, along with its affiliated super PACs, committed about $3 million each to Democrats Ruben Gallego in Arizona and Elisa Slotkin in Michigan. Both candidates … Read more

Declarative Blockchain Developer Essential Secures $11M Series A Round

Essential has successfully secured $11 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Archetype, with contributions from IOSG, Spartan, Mirana, Amber Group, Maven 11, Bodhi Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, Heartcore Capital, Selini, DCLM, and Propeller Heads, and others. This funding will accelerate the development of Essential’s blockchain, which aims to revolutionize web3 by … Read more

Tether Invests $3 Million in Kem App to Boost USDT Usage in the Middle East

Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a $3 million strategic investment in the Kem app, a platform for money transfers and financial management. This collaboration aims to introduce USDT on Kem’s platform, promoting widespread adoption in the Middle East and enhancing financial inclusion. The investment is expected to improve economic conditions in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, … Read more

Massive $593.5M Bitcoin Move: US Government Shifts Silk Road Stash to Coinbase Prime

A transaction unearthed by Arkham Intelligence revealed that bitcoins linked to the Silk Road have been moved to Coinbase Prime. “10K Silk Road BTC ($593.5M) moved to Coinbase Prime,” Arkham posted on X. The firm further explained, “Wallet bc1ql received 10K BTC from a known US Government wallet 2 weeks ago. This BTC has just … Read more

Crypto.com Becomes Global Cryptocurrency Partner of UEFA Champions League in Multi-Year Deal

Crypto.com and UEFA have announced a multi-year partnership, making Crypto.com the first and exclusive global cryptocurrency platform partner of the UEFA Champions League. This collaboration aims to enhance fan engagement by integrating cryptocurrency into the football experience, featuring in-stadium activations, broadcast integrations, and advertising campaigns. The partnership will be officially unveiled at the UEFA Super … Read more

Police Warn of Bitcoin Scammers Posing as Bank Representatives

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in the U.S. state of Georgia has issued a warning about a cryptocurrency scam. Scammers are posing as representatives of financial institutions, informing individuals that their accounts have been compromised. They then instruct victims to withdraw funds from their accounts and deposit them into bitcoin ATMs. The sheriff’s office emphasizes … Read more

Bitcoin Scam Targets US County Residents With Fake Warrants

A scam email targeting residents of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is falsely soliciting Bitcoin payments to resolve supposed arrest warrants. The fraudulent emails claim to be from authorities like the “FDIC government office warrant division” and include misleading subject lines such as “Montgomery County Sheriff office false claims division.” These emails contain fake documents, including a … Read more

Ecuador’s Data Protection Agency Lacks Resources to Assess Worldcoin’s Compliance Status

The Superintendence of Data Protection, Ecuador’s data protection agency, stated that it lacks the resources needed to assess the compliance of Worldcoin, the biometric and universal basic income (UBI) project, with the country’s laws. The head of the institution, Fabrizio Peralta-Diaz, lamented this situation, stressing that it needed access to the necessary tools to examine … Read more