Nigerian innovator launches first active Bitcoin Lightning node in the country
A new Bitcoin lightning node in Nigeria could inspire individuals to take “control of their financial future” and break free...
Month: January 2023
FTX has recovered over $5B in cash and liquid crypto: Report
Previous reports suggested that FTX saw losses peak at nearly $9 billion in total liabilities. According to FTX attorney Andy...
Multi-party computation could offer increased protection for crypto wallets
Multi-party computation can help users to protect their private keys and seed phrases when used in wallets. Multi-party computation (MPC)...
Solana price rally risks exhaustion after SOL’s 120% pump in two weeks
SOL price has been unable to close above a key resistance level of around $17.50 despite its big rebound in...
Abu Dhabi-based Venom Foundation launches $1B fund for Web3 and blockchain
Venom Ventures Fund is allocating $1 billion to invest in Web3, blockchain and cryptocurrency projects and services. Abu Dhabi-based blockchain...
Music NFTs are helping independent creators monetize and build a fanbase
The Agenda podcast chats with Adam Levy of Mint and rapper Jay Kila about nonfungible tokens, Web3 and the struggles...
Dutch exchange Bitvavo rejects DCG’s proposal to repay 70% of debt
After having about $290 million locked at Digital Currency Group, Bitvavo decided to prefund the assets on its own and...
Hong Kong watchdog aims to restrict retail traders to liquid products
When asked about Bitcoin or Ether, SFC executive Julia Leung Fung-yee did not respond but reiterated that “highly liquid” products...
WazirX releases proof of reserves with majority of funds in Binance wallets
The cryptocurrency exchange released its proof of reserves and proclaimed it to be India’s largest exchange both in volume and...
DCG chief Barry Silbert pens letter to shareholders, community reacts
Barry Silbert’s letter to shareholders came just hours after Cameron Winklevoss wrote an open letter to him accusing him of...
Coinbase to close majority of Japan operations following global layoffs: Report
Vice President of International and Business Development Nana Murugesan said that the firm decided to “wind down” the majority of...
Argo Blockchain mines 25% less Bitcoin due to winter storm at Helios
Argo Blockchain mined less Bitcoin than expected in December due to the firm curtailing mining operations at Helios amid extreme...
Bank of Russia Outlines Payment Models With Digital Ruble, Other CBDCs
The Central Bank of Russia has detailed two methods for implementing the digital ruble and other state-backed coins in international...
Bitget Launches Fund Custody Service With Dedicated Wallet to Elevate Safety
PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles 11 Jan 2023 – Leading crypto exchange Bitget launches the Fund Custody service for professional investors...
World Bank Report Forecasts Bleak Global Economic Outlook, Citing ‘Adverse Developments’ and ‘Long-Lasting Slowdown’
On Jan. 10, 2023, the World Bank published its Global Economic Prospects report, stating that the outlook for the global...
