Chainlink co-founder unveils blockchain payments for TradFi
Chainlink and Swift will introduce a new blockchain integration, simplifying digital asset settlement for financial institutions using existing infrastructure.
Month: October 2024
Jailed crypto scammers blew stolen funds on shark tank, hookers: Report
The fraudsters stole $21.6 million from over 40,000 investors to fund their lavish lifestyle, which also reportedly included $100,000 spent...
Better Know a Crypto Candidate: Jerrod Sessler
As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on crypto.
Zanzibar’s new blockchain sandbox aims to drive tech startup growth
The semi-autonomous region of Tanzania is taking advantage of a sandbox regulatory framework adopted in July.
Cointelegraph Accelerator opens applications for its upcoming cohort, offering investment to innovative projects
Selected startups will receive seed investment, marketing and mentorship support, media exposure and networking opportunities to drive innovation in the...
Bitcoin stuck under $67K despite rising demand from retail, institutions
Despite increasing interest from institutional and retail investors, the Bitcoin price has been unable to rise above the $70,000 psychological...
Global Finance Faces a Shift as Mbridge Digital Currency Platform Challenges US Dollar
The People’s Bank of China emphasized the Mbridge platform’s role in improving cross-border payments through the use of central bank...
Senator Claims BRICS Push to Ditch US Dollar Could Boost USD Global Dominance
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has warned of growing efforts by BRICS nations to bypass the U.S. dollar’s dominance but argued...
Brazil Calls for Unified BRICS Financial System, Challenging Western Hegemony
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged the creation of a unified financial system among BRICS nations. He...
New Privacy Bill Aims to End Government’s Grip on Americans’ Financial Data
The Saving Privacy Act, aimed at curbing federal surveillance of Americans’ financial data, is gaining momentum. Backers argue the government...
Self-Custody vs. Custodial Bitcoin: A Lesson From FDR ‘Forbidding the Hoarding of Gold’
Michael Saylor, the founder of Microstrategy, recently downplayed concerns about bitcoin confiscations, calling them a “myth.” He referenced Executive Order...
Ledn’s Lending Leap: Record $1.67 Billion in Loans Signals Institutional Confidence in Digital Assets
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, has announced $1.67 billion in loans processed year-to-date (YTD) as of Q3 2024, marking a...
Say Goodbye to External Bridges: Uniswap’s Newest Feature Is Here
Uniswap Labs has rolled out permissionless bridging, giving users the ability to transfer assets across nine blockchain networks directly through...
A Memecoin Gem From the Trenches
A bunch of treasure hunters, inspired by the film ‘The Goonies’, & their own quest & adventure, uncovered a blockchain...
Surprise ETH price drop below $2.5K raises questions about Ethereum fundamentals
Ethereum price followed the broader crypto market sell-off, but its longer term price weakness is driven by network-specific factors.
