Former President Donald Trump marked the 16th anniversary of the Bitcoin (BTC) whitepaper with a pledge to end the “war on crypto,” presenting a stark alternative to current policy as he seeks support from crypto advocates ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Trump’s post on social media, which also targeted Democratic rival Kamala Harris, highlighted […]
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At a press conference in London on Oct. 31, Stephen Mollah declared himself to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin but failed to provide compelling evidence to support his claim. The event at the Frontline Club left attendees skeptical as technical issues and unverified assertions undermined his credibility. Joe Tidy, a cyber correspondent […]
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Former US president Donald Trump’s Bitcoin-themed sneakers have already sold out, according to the Trump Sneakers website. Launched on July 31, the 1,000 pairs of the bright orange version of the Bitcoin-themed sneakers were priced at $499 per pair for pre-order and, within a few hours of their release, were all sold out. The site […]
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MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor said Bitcoin could help solve half the world’s economic problems, especially for countries struggling with challenges related to rising national debt. Saylor made the statement during his presentation at the Bitcoin2024 conference, where he emphasized the transformative potential of Bitcoin and its role in reshaping the global economy with digital […]
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Bitcoin’s potential environmental benefits highlight a stark contrast with the traditional financial system’s exploitation of natural resources. Margot Paez, a fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, has examined Bitcoin through the lens of a climate activist, questioning mainstream narratives about its environmental impact. Her research reveals that Bitcoin, often criticized for its energy consumption, may […]
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Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has received significant financial support from donors to cover the costs of his journey to freedom, as discovered by Alistair Milne, CIO of Altana Digital Currency Fund. As Assange prepares to return to Australia following his plea deal with US authorities, his wife Stella launched an urgent appeal for […]
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Ava Labs, the developer behind the Avalanche blockchain network, is working on introducing web3 technologies to enhance intellectual property management in the rapidly growing K-pop market. Justin Kim, who leads Ava Labs’ operations in South Korea, discussed the company’s strategic moves to bring blockchain solutions to the forefront of the entertainment sector in an interview […]
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Buterin said Ethereum layer 2s have become “the ultimate playing field for action” from institutional profit-oriented groups and people buying pictures of monkey NFTs.
The serial entrepreneur and ethical capitalist’s latest effort at civil disobedience is being previewed at Consensus 2024.
Turbo (TURBO), an AI-generated memecoin, has experienced a significant surge in value, rising 1,460.31% over the past 30 days to reach a market capitalization of over $500 million. This remarkable growth is attributed to its unique origin and the increasing interest in AI-driven projects within the crypto community. Turbo was created by digital artist Rhett […]
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Laszlo Hanyecz is famous for spending 10,000 bitcoin on two pizzas. But his involvement with Bitcoin development goes much deeper than food purchases.
Building on the success of Lens Protocol, Lens Lab, an entity under Avara, has announced the Lens Network, a blockchain-based network aimed at transforming the future of social media interactions. Developed on the ZK Stack utilizing zkSync technology on Ethereum, the Lens Network is poised to address and overcome the prevalent scalability challenges faced by […]
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The Polkadot community is exploring a substantial $8.8 million sponsorship opportunity with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Football Club. This move aims to capitalize on the football club’s extensive global reach and exposure while strategically showcasing the capabilities of the Polkadot ecosystem. Moreover, it represents the latest strategic effort by the Polkadot community toward elevating the […]
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The Polkadot (DOT) community has chosen IndyCar racer Conor Daly as their brand ambassador for the prestigious Indianapolis 500. The deal marks the first time in sports history that a major athlete’s sponsorship was decided through a blockchain-based community vote, showcasing a transformative approach to engaging with sports and technology. Conor Daly, a prominent figure […]
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Key management is crucial to Bitcoin maintaining decentralization. But, as hacks and exploits have grown in number, the dream of self-custody has become more difficult to maintain.
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz shared an optimistic outlook for the future of crypto, specifically Bitcoin, in light of recent ETF approvals and the prevailing economic conditions. Novogratz said during the company’s latest earnings that spot Bitcoin ETFs will continue to attract “boomer wealth” that will drive adoption to unprecedented levels. He said: “With the […]
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Members of the Solana community and the crypto ecosystem denounced the recent surge in inflammatory memecoins on March 22. Unknown parties recently took advantage of Solana’s token creation feature to introduce thousands of memecoins with racist and antisemitic terminology in their names, some tokens also contained anti-China descriptions and other broadly offensive material. Solana founder […]
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Known for popularizing the term “singularity,” the cypherpunk writer, who died this week, was prophetic about the age of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.
Liquid restaking platform EtherFi’s ETHFI token has faced considerable struggles since its airdrop, partly due to one of its early investors selling their airdropped tokens. Blockchain analytical firm Nansen reported how Arrington XRP Capital, one of EtherFi’s investors, allegedly may have gamed EtherFi’s airdrop process for personal profit. Arrington ‘sybils’ EtherFi Nansen’s findings reveal that Arrington […]
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As BTC gets Wall Street approval and developers build new applications on the network, Bitcoiners are ditching some of their previous siege mentality.
There’s a misguided belief that memecoins are helping people out of poverty that I believe is really damaging to the space. More so, I think chains like Solana and Avalanche, which are seeing increased attention due to memecoin fervor, are incredibly overheated. Essentially, memecoin volumes are vanity metrics akin to likes and followers on social […]
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A new, non-standard token standard called ERC-404 circumvented the usual token approval process and is capitalizing on a term with an actual definition.
Flipping the narrative, the disgraced 3AC financier says he enjoyed life behind bars. “I had the best sleep of my life.”
David Hoffman, cofounder, responds to criticism surrounding the media brand’s DAO. Should he have been more hands-on?