Why Nigeria’s blockchain success hinges on private sector expertise
As governments globally, including in Nigeria, navigate the complexities of blockchain adoption, insights from industry leaders such as Yellow Card...
Year: 2024
Polymarket clinches MoonPay payments partnership amid US election betting frenzy
Polymarket now accepts most fiat payments as well as crypto purchases with PayPal, according to MoonPay.
Elon Musk’s X removes crypto emojis, leaving community puzzled
Bitcoin is not the sole cryptocurrency that has seen its hashtag emoji removed from X amid the Bitcoin 2024 Conference...
TON introduces gasless fees with new smart wallet
The W5 smart wallet will allow gasless transactions on the TON blockchain using USDT and Notcoin, enhancing user experience and...
The rise and fall of celeb tokens: Over 99% of value wiped out
Celebrity-endorsed tokens on Solana (SOL) have crashed dramatically, leaving investors reeling from massive losses.
Coinbase UK fined $4.5 million for ‘high-risk’ customer onboarding
The $4.5-million fine could signal the start of more scrutiny for crypto exchanges in the region.
Latvia’s economic shift: Minister of Economics on crypto law and blockchain innovations
Latvia’s minister of economics, Viktors Valainis, shared insights on the country’s vision for a tech-driven future and new crypto laws...
US senator withdraws support for Elizabeth Warren’s anti-crypto bill
Republican Senator Roger Marshall has withdrawn as a cosponsor for an anti-crypto bill he co-created with Senator Elizabeth Warren in...
Jimmy Song criticizes BTC 2024 speakers—’Not what makes Bitcoin great’
The author and Bitcoin advocate's panel was sobering, harkening back to the Bitcoin community's, anti-establishment ethos.
Crypto is democratizing investment banking options — Lightspark founder
Cryptocurrencies will challenge the current banking hegemony layer-by-layer, the speakers noted at the 2024 Bitcoin event in Nashville.
WazirX finds no evidence of compromised devices after preliminary investigation
The exchange received emails from Liminal with the correct destination addresses, implying that Liminal’s system was breached, WazirX claimed.
Russia-Linked Banknotes Blamed for Libyan Dinar Plunge
The Libyan dinar’s recent devaluation has been blamed on a flood of illicit banknotes exchanged for U.S. dollars. A report...
Digital Shekel Challenge: Bank of Israel Engages 14 Teams for Digital Currency Innovation
The Bank of Israel has initiated the “Digital Shekel Challenge” to explore the potential of a central bank digital currency...
2.91 Million ETH Held by 9 Ethereum ETFs: A Reserve Overview
Although the data for Thursday’s ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) performance, concerning inflows and outflows, remains incomplete, it is evident that...
SBI and Franklin Templeton Collaborate to Create Digital Asset Management Firm
Japan’s SBI Holdings plans to create a new investment management company in collaboration with major U.S. asset manager Franklin Templeton...
