Ross Ulbricht Completes 11 Years Imprisonment – Can Donald Trump 'Save' The Silk Road Founder?
Ross Ulbricht has started his 12th year behind bars for his operation of darknet website Silk Road, and 11 years after his imprisonment, the case for clemency remains uncertain, even with Donald Trump's promise to "save" the now 40-year-old tech enthusiast and privacy advocate.
The Real Satoshi Nakamoto – Will HBO Documentary Finally Unmask Bitcoin Creator?
Satoshi Nakamoto is not just a legend in the crypto space; he is a mystery, spanning years of debates and even legal battles that failed to unmask Bitcoin's creator. Has HBO finally, undeniably identified him?
Coinbase ERC-20 Self-Service Asset Recovery Tool Now Available On Base
Coinbase's ERC-20 self-service asset recovery tool is now available on Base – what is this offering and why is it significant in the evolving crypto space?
Bitcoin Sheds Over $3K Amid Escalating Tensions In The Middle East
Bitcoin once again retreated due to geopolitical headwinds as the world's largest cryptocurrency dropped to $60,000 Tuesday night following news of Iran's missile barrage toward Israel.
Will Argentina Soon Adopt El Salvador's Bitcoin, Volcano Bonds Strategy?
Argentina's vice president welcomed El Salvador's Nayib Bukele to the Senate Tuesday, expressing her interest in Bitcoin and asking the pro-Bitcoin leader to discuss the nation's volcano bonds.
What Is A Mudarabah Smart Contract? Firoza Finance Launches $2M Pilot Program, Opens Waitlist
Liberty Finance and HAQQ Network have collaborated to establish Firoza Finance, which is behind the world's first-ever real-world Mudarabah smart contract, pushing the boundaries of DeFi and challenging the conventional finance system.
Bitwise Files For $XRP ETF, Topic Trends On X
Bitwise, already an issuer of spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum ETFs, filed for an $XRP ETF, triggering excitement in the crypto community and marking the first step in what Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse previously predicted was an "inevitable" wave of crypto ETFs.
On-Chain Digital Commercial Paper – TradFi Titan Guggenheim Treasury, Zeconomy's New Ethereum-Based Offering
Guggenheim Treasury Services and Zeconomy recently delivered the "first-ever" on-chain digital commercial paper, breaking the barriers of traditional finance and highlighting increasing interest in tokenization within the TradFi space.
GOP Lawmaker Believes Stalled Crypto Bill FIT21 Can Still Be Passed This Year
Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota believes it's still possible for FIT21 to be passed this year, and he also reiterated that someone needs to keep putting SEC Chair Gary Gensler in the hot seat over his hostility toward cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Logs Best September Performance In Over A Decade
Bitcoin has just recorded its best September yet in 11 years, setting up the world's top cryptocurrency for a potentially beneficial fourth quarter.
LIST: $NEIRO Leads Top Gainers Of The Memecoin Market In September
September hasn't always been kind to Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, but as the world's top digital asset logged a stellar run in the historically-down month, several memecoins followed suit, led by $NEIRO.
Whitelist Over White House? Crypto Users Blast Trump After DeFi Project Update
Many crypto users are criticizing Donald Trump for promoting the opening of WLFI's whitelists, "shilling" his sons' DeFi project, even as there's only more than a month left before the elections.
Bitcoin Community Prepares For 'Uptober' Surge After 3-Week Spike
Bitcoin has logged a strong performance in the past three weeks, and while it has yet to see action similar to how it skyrocketed to its March all-time high, observers and analysts believe a bull run like no other is incoming, starting this "Uptober."
Decentralized AI, SocialFi, Philanthropic NFTs – Projects Pitched To Binance's CZ After Prison Release
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao is a free man. Crypto users are now pitching a variety of projects for the crypto mogul to check out, as he revealed he will continue to invest in blockchain and other emerging technologies.
'Not A Good Sign': Crypto Users Demand Answers Over Purported Coinbase Transaction Limits
Several Coinbase users are raising concerns about their accounts being restricted, and things are getting serious by the hour as some users have accused the crypto exchange giant of not having enough crypto reserves for the assets it is offering to consumers.
Crypto Wallet Drainer Posed As Calculator On Google Play Store, Stole $70K: Researchers
Crypto scammers have once again stepped up their game, as a recent report revealed that bad actors launched a malicious app that passed Google Play Store's verification process by making the app look like a multi-function calculator.
BlackRock's Spot Ethereum ETF Hits $1B In Total Net Asset Value
BlackRock has been the dominant leader in the spot Bitcoin ETF realm, and with its new milestone, it has further cemented its place in the spot Ethereum ETF circle's top performers.
Will Tether Finally Meet Its Rival? Robinhood Reportedly Explores Stablecoin Offering
Robinhood, a fintech giant that has a crypto arm, is reportedly looking at possibly issuing its own stablecoin. If true, Tether may find itself in an arms race toward dominance against a fintech titan that's established itself in the financial realm for over a decade.
$KAMA, $TRUMP Lead PolitiFi Tokens Surge Amid Tight Polymarket Race
Many politics-themed memecoins have been surging overnight as the race between VP Kamala Harris and ex-President Donald Trump heat up on Polymarket, where crypto users gather to bet on who they think will be the 47th president of the United States.
Bitcoin Hits $65K – Why Is $BTC Up Today?
Bitcoin has had a rough few weeks following two market bloodbaths last month, but this week has been good for the digital currency, allowing the crypto coin to pass the $65,000-mark late on Thursday.
Bull Run Next? Crypto Community Prepares To Welcome Binance's CZ From Prison
The crypto community is preparing to receive Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao back to the digital assets space as he is set to be released from prison on Sunday.
Evolving Position Or Damage Control? Gary Gensler Affirms Bitcoin Is Not A Security
The cryptocurrency industry has long been under scrutiny by Gary Gensler, but on Thursday, he affirmed that Bitcoin is a commodity – is he "warming up" to the digital currency?
EXCLUSIVE: Movement Labs Co-Founder On Move Partners' Fresh Funding, Pushing Boundaries In Blockchain
Movement Labs announced that its key partners have secured $13.2 million in seed funding through the Move Collective program, which is part of its efforts to advance Move-based technologies for an innovative, highly-scalable, and secure blockchain-powered future.
Crypto Advocate Mark Cuban Eyes Replacing Gary Gensler As SEC Chair
Billionaire and Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban has seen his fair share of huge roles in the corporate world – now he wants a top position at what could be the most contentious agency for the crypto industry.
'Bitcoin Is Speech' – Paper Presents 'Powerful' Arguments On $BTC's Protection Under First Amendment
Bitcoin has been called many things – the future of money, the King of the crypto market, and revolutionary money – but this time, it's been called "speech," and the arguments are quite strong.
PayPal Business Accounts Can Now Use Crypto, Expanding Utility For Millions Of Merchants
PayPal has announced that merchant accounts will also now be able to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies as the digital payments platform has seen increased interest among business owners to utilize crypto.
'A New Way Forward': Harris-Walz Economic Plan Includes Digital Assets
Democratic frontrunners Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have unveiled their economic playbook, and it mentions digital assets as among the innovative technologies that a Harris-Walz government wants to support, but many crypto users remain doubtful.
Key Takeaways From House Grilling Of 'Destructive, Lawless' Gary Gensler
Members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler for his leadership that initiated an ongoing three-year crackdown on digital assets.
Polymarket Bets On Likely Presidential Winner Pass $1B – $300M Collectively On Trump, Harris
Less than two months into the November elections, Polymarket bets on who will win the presidential race have passed $1 billion, and the numbers keep climbing.
Ancient Bitcoin Whale Reactivates, Moves Bitcoin Mined A Month After $BTC Launch
An "OG" Bitcoin whale wallet reawakened and, in recent days, moved its $BTC stash to Kraken. The Bitcoins were mined back in 2009, about a month after the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap was officially launched.