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May 16, 2024
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Mastercard launches ‘next generation’ of blockchain payments startup program

Fintech leader Mastercard revealed the inclusion of five new startups into its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program on May 15.   Accelerating Fintech Innovation […]
May 16, 2024
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GameFi studios are booming once again as crypto prices recover

GameFi projects, which were highly sought after during the crypto bull run from 2020 to 2022, are making a comeback as Bitcoin approaches all-time highs.   […]
May 16, 2024
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FTX repayments could create ‘bullish overhang’ for crypto markets — K33 Research

Analysts from K33 Research suggest that slated cash repayments to FTX creditors could generate a bullish wave of buying pressure in the crypto market.   FTX […]
May 16, 2024
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First US Presidential debate planned for June 27 – Will crypto be on the agenda?

President Joe Biden has issued an order preventing a China-linked crypto mining firm from utilizing land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base.   National Security Concerns […]
May 16, 2024
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Eclipse founder Neel Somani replaced as CEO amid sexual misconduct claims

Neel Somani, the founder of Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Eclipse, has stepped down from his position as CEO following allegations of sexual misconduct.   New Leadership Announcement […]
May 16, 2024
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Blockchain ID project Humanity Protocol hits unicorn status with $30M raise

Decentralized identity solution Humanity Protocol has achieved unicorn status following a recent $30 million fundraising round, elevating its valuation to $1 billion.   Led by Kingsway […]
May 16, 2024
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Vanguard’s new boss says Bitcoin ETF not on the table: Report

The new chief executive of United States investment giant Vanguard, Salim Ramji, has affirmed the company’s decision not to launch a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). […]
May 16, 2024
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SEC custody rule made crypto regulation a ‘political football’ — Rep. Nickel

Representative Wiley Nickel accuses the United States securities regulator of politicizing crypto regulation, asserting that its “open hostility” is not in President Joe Biden’s best interests. […]
May 16, 2024
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Millennium Management discloses $2B in Bitcoin ETF holdings

International hedge fund Millennium Management has disclosed holding nearly $2 billion worth of spot Bitcoin ETFs as of the first quarter of this year.   Millennium […]
May 16, 2024
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Mastercard, Standard Chartered test tokenized deposit transaction

Mastercard and Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK) have successfully conducted the first live test of Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN) within the Hong Kong Monetary Authority […]
May 16, 2024
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Vanguard’s new boss says Bitcoin ETF not on the table: Report

The new chief executive of United States investment giant Vanguard, Salim Ramji, has affirmed the company’s decision not to launch a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). […]
May 16, 2024
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Millennium Management discloses $2B in Bitcoin ETF holdings

International hedge fund Millennium Management has disclosed holding nearly $2 billion worth of spot Bitcoin ETFs as of the first quarter of this year.   Millennium […]
May 15, 2024
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El Salvador mines 474 Bitcoin using geothermal volcanic energy

El Salvador has utilized volcanic geothermal energy to mine 474 Bitcoin, valued at $29 million, since 2021. The mining operation, powered by the Tecapa volcano, employed […]
May 14, 2024
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New daily Runes etched on Bitcoin falls 99% from post-halving peak

The number of new Runes etched on the Bitcoin network has dropped below 250 daily for the past six days, with only 157 Runes etched on […]
May 14, 2024
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Bitcoin hash rate dips as miners turn off unprofitable ASICs post-halving

The hash rate of Bitcoin witnessed a decline as mining firms began shutting down unprofitable mining rigs following the fourth Bitcoin halving.   On May 10, […]
May 13, 2024
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El Salvador launches $360M Bitcoin treasury monitoring website

El Salvador has launched a proof-of-reserves website to provide transparency regarding its Bitcoin holdings, offering various tools for monitoring using on-chain data.   The online Bitcoin […]
May 13, 2024
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Bitcoin whale wallets move $61M in BTC after a decade of dormancy

Two Bitcoin wallets, dormant for a decade, recently sprung to life, transferring a combined 1,000 Bitcoin valued at $61 million at current prices.   Unprecedented Activity […]
May 11, 2024
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JPMorgan reports holding shares of several spot Bitcoin ETFs

United States-based financial institution JPMorgan Chase has disclosed investments in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offered by Grayscale, ProShares, Bitwise, BlackRock, and Fidelity.   Details of Holdings: […]
May 10, 2024
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Marathon Digital misses Q1 estimates on bad weather, utility failures

Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital faced a revenue shortfall in its first quarter 2024 results, attributing it to adverse weather conditions and equipment failures. Despite a significant […]

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