After the emergence of Bitcoin (BTC), crypto users and enthusiasts began to discover that the blockchain could be used for other purposes, giving rise to a plethora of cryptocurrencies. Due to the abundance of digital assets, there’s a lot of competition in the crypto ecosystem, with different tokens scrambling to outdo each other. This has […]
‘Smart money’ eyes BTC bull run: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
BTC price action may have taken a serious hit last week, but not every class of Bitcoin investor is dashing to the exit. Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week in a precarious position after seeing its most extensive losses since November 2022. In a major comedown from ten-month highs, BTC/USD lost around 10% before the […]
Hack negotiations: Why do platforms with ineffective bounty programs pay a higher price
Steven Walbroehl, a former bounty hunter, said that companies would sometimes downplay bug discoveries and not pay bounties, claiming that the bugs were not critical. Hacks remain common in the crypto space, with over $320 million in digital assets lost in the first quarter of 2023. However, recent hacks proved that some exploiters are willing […]
Musician Grimes willing to “split 50% royalties” with AI-generated music
The Canadian musician took to Twitter to voice her support of AI-generated music using her voice, saying she is willing to be a “guinea pig” for the new technology. The swift rise of artificial intelligence (AI)– generated art has shaken creatives across various industries. While many have highlighted copyright infringement issues involving AI-generated art, not […]
Latam Insights: Argentine Peso Plunges, Venezuela and Russia to Develop SWIFT Alternative, Bitcoin Mining Still Paused in Venezuela
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic development news from Latin America during the last week. In this issue: the Argentine Peso plunges against the U.S. dollar, Venezuela and Russia agree to develop a joint SWIFT alternative, and Bitcoin mining is still paused in Venezuela. Argentine Peso Plunges 10% […]
Bitcoin’s price volatility continues amidst U.S. debt ceiling uncertainty
Quick Take The Treasury General Account (TGA) at the Federal Reserve represents the government’s checking account. For further details, see previous insight on TGA. At the beginning of the year, the federal reserve was injecting liquidity into the markets and, as a result, drawing down on the U.S. treasury account. It is now almost depleted; […]
Bitcoin creator mystery continues: Dorian Nakamoto speaksout, unveils government contracting past
Dorian Nakamoto denied involvement with Bitcoin’s development. In a video shared by @CryptoNewsYes, Dorian Nakamoto clarified that he had nothing to do with building Bitcoin (BTC) — stating that he was “just an engineer doing something else.” “The main reason I’m here is to clear my name; that I have nothing to do with Bitcoin, […]
Bitget Exchange Token Holders Get New Incentives, As The Whitepaper Upgrade Released
The post Bitget Exchange Token Holders Get New Incentives, As The Whitepaper Upgrade Released appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Bitget exchange has been making headlines in recent months after its native BGB token reached an all-time high of $0.51, spiking interest on the part of traders towards the platform’s multiple services. The exchange […]
Crypto Powerhouses: Uwerx (WERX), GALA (GALA), and Shiba Inu (SHIB)
The post Crypto Powerhouses: Uwerx (WERX), GALA (GALA), and Shiba Inu (SHIB) appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The bulls have regained momentum, which means one thing for digital assets: huge returns. Investors who want to capitalize on the current market sentiment should invest; investors who want to maximize returns need to invest in crypto […]
Ripple Wants to Help 3.7B People through Multiple Partnerships in Over 80 Countries
Coinspeaker Ripple Wants to Help 3.7B People through Multiple Partnerships in Over 80 Countries Payment protocol Ripple has announced multiple partnerships targeted at helping billions of people. The company plans to support 3.7 billion people globally who are either unbanked or underbanked. According to Ripple, the collaborations include innovative fintech, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), universities, foundations, and […]