African blockchain venture funding down 74% in H1 2024 — CV Labs
CV VC noted that Africa’s higher blockchain venture activity suggests a regional focus on blockchain solutions to address unique challenges.
Year: 2024
‘Bullish narratives’ erupt as XRP surges 35% this week
XRP has surged 35% this week and some traders are anticipating a breakout moment, pointing to a long-term trend they’ve...
VC Roundup: Venture firms push Web3 forward despite macro headwinds
This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Mira, Astria, Compute Labs, BOB, Dora and BITKRAFT Ventures.
Craig Wright admits he’s not Satoshi, issues disclaimer on his website
The Crypto Open Patent Alliance accused Wright of forgery in court and claimed that he “invented an entire biographical history.”
Li.Fi protocol attacked, $10M drained
The Li.Fi protocol experienced a security breach when hackers exploited a specific contract address, resulting in the loss of over...
Proof-of-funds technology seeks to replace exchanges’ reserves reports
Data lake provider Tres is introducing a new mechanism to track exchange and custodian reserves, joining Chainlink and other solutions...
Bitso Integrates Lightspark for Bitcoin Lightning Network
Bitso, a leading Latin American cryptocurrency platform, has announced its partnership with Lightspark to incorporate the Bitcoin Lightning Network into...
Crypto Market Cap Drops 14.4% in Q2 2024, Report Shows
The total crypto market cap decreased by 14.4% in the second quarter this year, ending at $2.43 trillion, while the...
Ripple Donates $1 Million to New Super PAC Seeking to Unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren
Ripple Labs has donated $1 million to the Commonwealth Unity Fund, a new super PAC established by pro-crypto attorney James...
JPMorgan Bullish on Gold Prices Into Year-End
Global investment bank JPMorgan remains optimistic about gold prices, projecting a significant rise in the fourth quarter of 2024 due...
Argentina Defines Rules for Normalization of Previously Undeclared Assets, Including Cryptocurrency
Argentina has recently released the rules that will govern the previously approved legislative package affecting the inclusion of cryptocurrency and...
Craig Wright’s Web Portal Removes False Claims, Site States He is Not Bitcoin’s Founder
As news emerged about British High Court Judge James Mellor’s referral to prosecute Craig Wright for perjury, Wright’s website, craigwright.net,...
Hermetica Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic Dollar on Bitcoin L1
Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (defi) protocol Hermetica has launched its BTC-backed synthetic dollar, USDH, on Bitcoin’s layer one (L1) through the...
Google Trends Shows Ethereum Interest Rising Rapidly as ETF Launch Approaches
According to recent statistics from July 16, 2024, Google Trends data reveals a significant increase in interest for the term...
Blast drops ‘L2’ from X username, reduces withdrawal time from 14 to 7 days
After monitoring withdrawals for four months, the developers concluded that longer withdrawal times were no longer necessary.
