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As the world of cryptocurrency continues to expand, Bitcoin remains the most well-known and extensively used digital currency. It has established itself as a valuable store of value and a potential inflation hedge. However, many fans and investors are wondering whether Bitcoin can transition from being solely a store of wealth to a mainstream form of payment in 2024 and beyond. The Evolution of Bitcoin: From Digital Gold to Digital CashSatoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic developer of Bitcoin, envisioned it as a peer-to-peer electronic payment system. It has undergone considerable changes over the years, with many now perceiving it as digital gold or a long-term store of value rather than a medium of exchange for everyday transactions.The limits of Bitcoin's blockchain technology contributed to the shift from a digital currency system to a digital gold narrative. Because of scalability concerns and transaction fees, the Bitcoin network was less viable for modest, everyday transactions when [...]

Ripple's newest head of U.S. public policy previously worked in similar roles at Softbank Group, Zoom, and Lyft following six years in government.

The EURC stablecoin (formerly EUROC) is now available on Stellar in addition to Ethereum and Avalanche.

The company behind the XRP Ledger crypto wallet, Xumm, unveiled its plans to launch an “Infrastructure Overhaul” for the network. The company claims the upgrade will push the XRPL to the next level. According to an official announcement shared with Bitcoinist: This isn’t just a technical upgrade; it’s a strategic move to reshape the very foundation of the XRPL, ensuring a sustainable, efficient, and inclusive future for all participants. Related Reading: XRP Price Prediction – Will Recent Correction Trend Push XRP Under $0.50? XRP Ledger Upgrade Goes Beyond? Implications For The Network Xumm believes the XRP Ledger has an “advanced” infrastructure, but they aim to address some key issues impacting “flexibility” and performance. The company believes that with its present capabilities, the network has difficulty processing transactions and fetching historical data. In the long run, these issues could affect the ledger’s capacity to onboard new users and use cases. Xumm’s new update is [...]

The report compares stablecoins to money market funds and ultimately concludes they have similar shortcomings.

MoneyGram International, Inc. has announced plans to launch a non-custodial digital wallet. Slated for release in the first quarter of 2024, this wallet aims to enhance cross-border payments. It offers consumers a bridge between fiat and digital currencies.This announcement came during MoneyGram's Chief Executive Officer, Alex Holmes', presentation at the Stellar Development Foundation annual Meridian conference.MoneyGram Eyes Blockchain TechnologyHolmes stated: "The MoneyGram non-custodial digital wallet advances this mission even further. We're thrilled to have the vision, strategic plans, innovative technology and expansive retail network in place to continue offering consumers access to the digital economy." "As a global fintech, the work we're doing on the blockchain is one of the many ways we're thinking differently about how MoneyGram's services can play a broader role in the lives of consumers globally. We're excited to continue to share more in the coming months."Building [...]

After two years of experiments, JPMorgan and the Bahraini bank will offer U.S. dollar payment settlement in several countries, with plans to expand to euro service as well.

An ETH wallet tied to Mexican national Mario Alberto Jimenez Castro was allegedly used for illicit fentanyl sales in the United States.

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Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has introduced a set of stringent rules, effectively banning unregistered foreign cryptocurrency exchanges from operating within the country. This action occurs as part of Taiwan's commitment to enhancing investor protection and promoting responsible practices within the crypto industry.The FSC has outlined key measures to regulate the cryptocurrency market within its borders. These guidelines, released on September 26, specifically target virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating in Taiwan. The rules include industry-standard practices such as segregating the exchange's treasury assets from customer assets and establishing mechanisms for listing and delisting crypto assets.Notably, the FSC has imposed strict restrictions on foreign VASPs, preventing them from offering their services in Taiwan unless they have received the necessary approvals and registrations from the regulatory authorities. "Overseas virtual asset platform [...]

Coin Fam????????☀️ In the last article we teased VESA being in Switzerland, and how the country is advancing leaps and bounds in the eyes of the international crypto community, but today we will give you the lowdown on what the Swiss Web3 Fest was all about and who are the people in the ecosystem behind it. To preface why the following is important, it’s good to mention something. VESA has been working with a bunch of people, from big to small companies and beyond, and what is quite frightening is the ratio of competent people even in big organisations, who have their shit together. It is  R A R E. So, let’s get to it.The Crypto Oasis founders (from left) Saqr, Ralf, and Faisal with us at the Art In Space gallery in Dubai earlier From Crypto Oasis to Crypto Valley and back ???? If you have been connected to the crypto scene in Dubai at all, you must have heard of Crypto Oasis. The spearhead pack is the fastest growing crypto ecosystem in the world, but not everyone knows of their [...]

On-chain data shows the largest of the Bitcoin whales have returned to distribution, a sign that could be bearish for the asset’s price. Bitcoin Investors With More Than 10,000 BTC Are Selling Again As explained by analyst James V. Straten in a new post on X, the BTC whales, who had earlier been in a phase of accumulation, have switched their behavior to that of distribution now. The relevant indicator here is the “Trend Accumulation Score” from Glassnode, which keeps track of whether Bitcoin investors have been buying or selling during the past month. This metric finds this value by looking at the balance changes in the addresses of the holders. The score also puts a higher weightage on the larger entities, meaning that the accumulation of a few large holders would be more significant for the indicator than the behavior of the smaller hands. Related Reading: Bitcoin Social Media Talk Drops To 3-Month Low, All Eyes On Altcoins? When the Trend Accumulation Score has a value close to 1, [...]

Casey Rodarmor, creator of Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions, introduced a new fungible token protocol named Runes in a blog post September 25, 2023. Although uncertain if it’s a “good idea,” Rodarmor believes a robust fungible token protocol could “bring significant transaction fee revenue, developer mindshare, and users to Bitcoin.” Bitcoin’s Ordinals Pioneer Presents New ‘Runes’ Protocol […]

Chase Bank customers in the United Kingdom will no longer be able to make crypto transactions starting Oct. 16.

The French telecom group Iliad revealed it has purchased one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers and plans to create an AI research lab in Paris, among other developments.

The noncustodial wallet will continue MoneyGram’s remittance focus, allowing users to easily convert their digital assets to fiat.

The round was led by Ten31, with participation from Axiom BTC, Bitcoin Magazine Fund, Timechain, and Bitcoin Opportunity Fund.

We are excited to announce we have received authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland as an E-Money Institution (EMI). In addition, we have also successfully registered with the Bank of Spain as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP). These authorizations highlight our ongoing commitment to growing our European business. The EMI license, granted to […]

Maker DAO’s MKR has recorded a big push amid the slight uptick in the broader cryptocurrency market. Yesterday, September 25, the token rose from a low of $1,265 to a high of $1,343.  Although most tokens struggle to recover, MKR consolidated on its upswing with an impressive 5% 24-hour increase. MKR trades at $1335, striding to conquer the critical resistance at $1,350.  Its latest strides show buyers are in control, and their activity could facilitate more gains for MKR. But is the bullish momentum strong enough to push MKR to the $1,500 price mark? Let’s find out. Related Reading: Market Analysts Outline When The First Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Be Approved MKR Stands Among Top-gaining Cryptocurrencies MKR ranked number one among today’s top-gaining cryptocurrencies, gapping Chainlink and Bitcoin Cash by 2%. This comes while the overall crypto market cap recorded a slight uptick of 0.63%, with the trading volume down 4%, indicating a decline in trading activity. However, amid the sparse [...]

Crypto influencer Ben ‘Bitboy’ Armstrong has been reportedly arrested while livestreaming his attempt to confront a former business partner. Excerpts from the Youtube video released on social media show him explaining to police the reasons for his deed, including the alleged theft of his Lamborghini. Bitboy Crypto Gets Detained in Front of Former Business Partner’s […]

A similar report from another Chinese court in September recognized cryptocurrencies as virtual properties protected by law.

Bitcoin spot exchange trading volumes have disintegrated since March, while BTC price action has gone barely anywhere, research shows.

The institutional Bitcoin asset management sector could swell to a $650 billion industry within the next five years, a new Alliance Bernstein report finds.

In a move to bolster retail investors' protection, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced a series of new measures this week. These initiatives come on the heels of the JPEX crypto exchange debacle, which exposed vulnerabilities in the city's regulatory framework for virtual assets. The SFC's new measures aim to enhance transparency, improve public awareness, and tighten regulations around crypto trading platforms.JPEX Blowup Prompted Response from Hong Kong RegulatorIn June 2023, Hong Kong opened up to retail cryptocurrency trading, significantly relaxing the country's existing rules. However, the number of licensed platforms that could provide these services remains small, a fact exploited by other, unregulated entities to attract new customers. One such exchange was JPEX, which is now facing serious issues with the withdrawal of investor funds.To combat the disinformation, the SFC plans to publish a comprehensive list of licensed Virtual Asset Trading [...]

The Hong Kong securities regulator has said it now publishes a list of firms seeking to operate crypto trading platforms in the region. Julia Leung Fung-yee, the CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), said divulging the names of applicants is intended to help placate an investing public recently ruffled by the Jpex incident. […]

Taiwan's cryptocurrency industry is taking steps towards establishing an industry association in collaboration with its financial regulator. This move comes ahead of the expected release of official guidelines later this week.Cryptocurrency Sector in Taiwan Prepares for Regulatory FrameworkIn a collective statement, nine cryptocurrency firms have announced their intent to apply for the formation of an industry association by mid-October. To expedite the process, they have formed a dedicated working group.Since July 2021, Taiwan has mandated virtual asset services providers (VASPs) to adhere to anti-money laundering (AML) laws, as introduced by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC). However, beyond these AML regulations, the broader cryptocurrency industry in Taiwan has largely operated without formal oversight. The FSC is on the verge of unveiling comprehensive guidelines pertaining to cryptocurrency trading and payments for VASPs by the end of this month. Taiwan's Commitment to [...]

With anticipation around Bitcoin ETFs from giants like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Invesco, and an expected halving in April 2024, forecasts for Bitcoin’s price next year show a significant range. From JPMorgan to Standard Chartered Bank, here are the most notable estimates for 2024: Pantera Capital: $150,000 In their August “Blockchain Letter”, Pantera Capital, led by Dan Morehead, predicts a possible rise to $147,843 post the 2024 halving. Employing the stock-to-flow (S2F) ratio, they believe the price model suggests the valuation of Bitcoin against its scarcity will become more pronounced. Related Reading: MicroStrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings with $147.3 Million Purchase Specifically, Pantera Capital stated, “The 2020 halving reduced the supply of new bitcoins by 43% relative to the previous halving. It had a 23% as big an impact on price.” With history as a reference, this could indicate a hike from $35k before the halving to $148k after. However, not all Bitcoin supporters are on [...]

Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, has warned about the future of the U.S. economy and the consequences of the Federal Reserve’s current monetary policy. Thiel noted the possibility of an upcoming period of fiscal dominance, in which the Federal Reserve would have fewer weapons to fight inflation. Marathon […]

Concerns over the U.S. dollar’s impact on Bitcoin may be overstated by investors, particularly in the longer term.

A controversy surrounding Alex Welch, an alleged spokeswoman of Tether, the company behind USDT, erupted last week as an article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) quoted her as a source for information on the company’s loans. However, Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino denied any involvement of Welch with the stablecoin company, criticizing the publishing practices […]

Crypto influencer Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong has reportedly been arrested following a livestream outside the house of Carlos Diaz, a former business partner.

Ripple’s token price is holding gains above $0.50 against the US Dollar. XRP price could take a hit if it fails to recover above $0.512. Ripple’s token price is attempting a fresh increase above $0.508 and $0.512 against the US dollar. The price is now trading above $0.500 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a major contracting triangle forming with resistance near $0.505 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might gain bullish momentum if there is a close above $0.512. Ripple’s Token Price Holds Key Support In the last XRP price prediction, we discussed the chances of more gains in Ripple’s XRP against the US Dollar. The price did climb above the $0.515 resistance level, but upsides were limited, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price struggled to clear the $0.525 resistance. A high was formed near $0.5254 and the price saw a downside correction. There was a move below $0.512 and a spike below $0.50. A low is formed near $0.4907 [...]

Microstrategy has acquired 5,445 more bitcoin, bringing the company’s total holdings to 158,245 BTC. According to the company’s filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the additional bitcoins were acquired during the period between Aug. 1 and Sept. 24. Microstrategy Adds 5,445 Bitcoin to Its Treasury The Nasdaq-listed software intelligence firm Microstrategy […]

Optimism slid as much as 10% in the week leading up to a scheduled token unlock that will see 24 million OP tokens released onto the market.

U.S. presidential candidate Nikki Haley has warned that China is preparing for war and Chinese President Xi Jinping intends to win. “China is an existential threat. It has spent half a century plotting to defeat us,” she stressed, cautioning that China is “building a massive cutting edge military, capable of threatening America and dominating Asia […]

In the past month, there have been more daily active addresses on the NEAR Protocol than in Ethereum and its layer-2 protocols, including Arbitrum and OP Mainnet, Artemis data from September 25 reveals. Artemis, an institutional data platform for digital assets, shows that the number of daily active addresses on NEAR Protocol has been consistently above the 400,000 level in September.  Daily Active Addresses On NEAR Protocol Surging Looking closer at the data confirms that the number of daily active addresses on Ethereum, the pioneer smart contract platform that hosts most decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible token (NFT) activity, has been dropping. To illustrate, the number of daily active on Ethereum rose above 1 million in mid-September but has since more than halved to below 400,000. The same trend can be seen in Arbitrum, which dropped from around 200,000 in late June to 150,000 when writing on September 25. During this time, NEAR Protocol’s daily active addresses have [...]

In June, Binance was ordered to halt its services in Belgium “with immediate effect,” leading to the exchange redirecting Belgian users to its Binance Poland entity.

The Cardano community has been one of the fastest-growing in the crypto space and this has shone a heavy spotlight on the ADA price. With expectations mounting already even amid the crypto winter, there are key factors that stakeholders believe could drive the altcoin’s price as high as $12. ADA Price Could Reach $12 In the last bull market, the ADA price went on a tremendous rally that saw the coin rise from as low as $0.03 to as high as $3.10 at its peak. This price action cemented the token as one of the winners of the bull, and some investors believe that the coin could be poised for another repeat of this price action. One X (formerly Twitter) user has given some points as to why this could be the case. Related Reading: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Burn Rate Sees Exponential 627% Jump In the post, the user points to the current state of interaction and sentiment in the crypto market right now, which they refer to as brutal. However, they do not believe that this will always be the way things [...]

San Francisco-based law firm Fenwick & West LLP is denying allegations from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried that the firm provided legal advice enabling the alleged fraud that led to the cryptocurrency exchange’s collapse. In a recent court filing, Fenwick & West asserts the allegations are “fatally deficient” and should be dismissed with prejudice. Law Firm […]

According to Arkham Intel, the Huobi crypto exchange platform (HTX) fell victim to a hacking incident resulting in the theft of 5000 ETH, valued at approximately $8 million. The hacker reportedly moved 1,000 ETH to a separate wallet, 0x799, shortly after compromising the platform and has since remained silent. Related Reading: Ripple CTO Weighs In: Why A Higher XRP Price Is Beneficial For Adoption Huobi Resolves Breach, Offers Hacker Lucrative Deal For Stolen ETH Justin Sun, the Founder of TRON and an Advisor to Huobi, confirmed the incident on X (formerly Twitter), stating that HTX suffered a loss of 5,000 ETH due to the hack. Sun stated: HTX has suffered a loss of 5,000 ETH ($8 million USD) due to a hacker attack. HTX has fully covered the losses incurred from the attack and has successfully resolved all related issues. All user assets are SAFU and the platform is operating completely normally. Sun reassured users that HTX had fully covered the losses and resolved all related [...]

Hong Kong-based Mixin Network, a blockchain protocol aiming to tackle scalability challenges, has fallen victim to a massive cyberattack resulting in losses nearing $200 million. The cyber heist, which is considered the largest of its kind this year, has sent shockwaves through the crypto space, raising significant concerns about the security of digital assets.Mixin, which facilitates the transfer of digital assets, was compromised when hackers targeted its network's cloud service provider. This attack resulted in a loss of approximately $200 million worth of cryptocurrency. Mixin reported the breach on X (formerly known as Twitter), stating that user withdrawals were temporarily halted to contain the situation.[Announcement] In the early morning of September 23, 2023 Hong Kong time, the database of Mixin Network's cloud service provider was attacked by hackers, resulting in the loss of some assets on the mainnet. We have contacted Google and blockchain security company [...]

According to BNB Smart Chain, MetaMask was averaging recommended fees from multiple networks, causing opBNB recommended fees to be too high.

The Isle of Man and Florida-based computing startup Lonestar are partnering with NASA to pioneer a blockchain-verified, data storage solution on the Moon.

Christyan Malek, the lead for EMEA energy equity research at JPMorgan, predicts that by 2026, crude oil prices could soar to $150 a barrel. Malek believes a looming energy supercycle could be the driving force pushing crude prices upward. Another significant factor, Malek points out, is the “institutional and policy-led pressures” hastening the shift from […]

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Decentralized finance peer-to-peer service Mixin network, experienced an attack on Saturday, September 23, 2023, leading to $200 million worth of crypto funds lost as a result of the attack. $200 Million In Crypto Lost In The Attack The decentralized finance (DeFi) network Mixin network revealed that the attack was caused by a compromise in the network’s cloud service provider database. The attack reportedly led to a loss of approximately $200 million worth of crypto funds stolen from its mainnet. Related Reading: What The Drop In Spot And Derivatives Volumes Means For The Price Of Bitcoin Blockchain security platform Peckshield conducted a separate investigation and it was revealed that Mixin network’s total portfolio accounted for approximately $141 million as at the time of the attack. According to the announcement made by the Mixin team on X on Sunday, September 24, 2023, the attack happened during the early hours of September 23, 2023, Hong Kong time. The Mixin network [...]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and chief legal officer Paul Grewal issued a joint statement questioning the SEC’s reasoning in its Sept. 22 objection.

Data shows the social media talk around Bitcoin has dropped to low levels recently, indicating that investors are paying attention to altcoins instead. Bitcoin Social Dominance Has Declined To Just 17% Recently According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, BTC-related discussions on social media have dropped recently. The relevant indicator here is “social dominance,” based on the concept of “social volume.” The social volume of any asset is a measure of the degree of talk it receives on the major social media platforms. The metric makes this measurement through a text-based data collection that Santiment has procured from different websites. A feature of the indicator is that it only counts the unique number of posts or messages that mention the coin. This means that if a thread receives many mentions of the cryptocurrency, its contribution to the social volume will remain just one unit. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run May Not Begin Until This Ratio Reverses Trend [...]

OpenAI collaborated with professional voice actors to train the models to speak.

PRESS RELEASE. The Label Foundation recently announced an agreement with global electronics giant, LG Electronics, to launch ‘Tracks’, an innovative Web3 music streaming platform, which will be soon available on the latest version of LG Smart TVs. Positioning itself as a leading Life Background Music platform, ‘Tracks’ grants users free access to refined music playlists […]