Tough Times for Bitcoin Miners: First Half of August Yields Just a Fraction of July’s Profits
With the first half of August in the rearview mirror, it’s clear that bitcoin miners are facing a challenging month,...
Month: August 2024
South Africa Unveils National AI Policy Framework, Seeks Stakeholder Feedback
South Africa has published a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and is seeking feedback from stakeholders. This framework...
Cronos zkEVM Launches Alpha Mainnet With Native Ethereum Bridge
Cronos Labs has announced the launch of its eagerly-anticipated zkEVM mainnet. Developed with support from zkSync developer Matter Labs, the...
Coinbase Hints at the Launch of Its Wrapped Bitcoin Alternative on Base
Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has hinted at the launch of its own wrapped bitcoin alternative, cbbtc....
Nigeria Blocks Jailed Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan’s Legal Team
Jailed Binance employee and an American citizen, Tigran Gambaryan, is reportedly experiencing severe health issues. Since a Nigerian court adjourned...
Pro-Crypto Fairshake PAC Funds Democrats in Key Senate Races
A pro-cryptocurrency political group, Fairshake PAC, has invested millions in supporting Democratic Senate candidates in Michigan and Arizona against former...
China-Russia International Trade Payments Situation Worsens: Crypto and Barter Rise as Alternatives
Chinese regional banks, which were once used as bridges to process payments from Russia to China, have begun rejecting these...
Vanguard’s New CEO Reaffirms No Crypto ETFs in Future Strategy
Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, reaffirms the company’s cautious stance on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), emphasizing innovation and client-focused strategies...
Claudia Sahm Warns Fed: Delayed Rate Cuts Could Spur Unnecessary Recession
In a detailed discussion with Kitco News, Claudia Sahm, founder of Sahm Consulting and chief economist at New Century Advisors,...
Eigenlayer Introduces Permissionless Token Support, Expanding Crypto Economic Security Options
Eigen Labs has announced an upcoming update to the Eigenlayer protocol, introducing Permissionless Token Support. This feature aims to broaden...
Dydx Introduces Major Chain Upgrade With New Features
Decentralized exchange Dydx has announced a significant upgrade to its chain, introducing new features designed to enhance market liquidity and...
Declarative Blockchain Developer Essential Secures $11M Series A Round
Essential has successfully secured $11 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Archetype, with contributions from IOSG,...
Coinshares Weighs Trump and Harris’ Impact on Bitcoin Ahead of 2024 Election
In a recent report, Coinshares and author Max Shannon examine the potential impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on...
Tether Invests $3 Million in Kem App to Boost USDT Usage in the Middle East
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a $3 million strategic investment in the Kem app, a platform for money transfers and...
Bitfarms Reveals Leadership Changes Amid Ongoing Conflict With Riot Platforms
Bitfarms Ltd. has announced significant changes to its board of directors and executive team as the company continues to navigate...
