From accidental deletions to enigmatic heists, lost Bitcoin tales emphasize the paramount importance of stringent security measures in the crypto world. In the shadowy corners of the digital world, where the glow of computer screens illuminates faces with eerie light, there exist tales of lost fortunes. These tales act as a terrifying reminder of the...Continue Reading

Bankman-Fried’s attorneys have made several requests in the past few months, ranging from early bail to vegan food and prescription drugs. Attorneys representing former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried have written another letter to the presiding judge, seeking changes to the jury instructions. In the letter addressed to Judge Lewis Kaplan, the defense attorneys requested that...Continue Reading

With the latest spot BTC ETF amendments by Valkyrie and VanEck joining at least six others to make similar changes, five other spot Bitcoin ETF filings are yet to be amended. Digital asset manager Valkyrie Investments is the latest firm to amend its spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing with United States securities regulators....Continue Reading

The Backpack crypto wallet has bagged operational licenses across several jurisdictions worldwide over the past five months, according to the company announcement. The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license to the crypto wallet Backpack, resulting in the launch of Backpack Exchange. Backpack’s VARA license is limited...Continue Reading

Football meets finance: Bitcoin payments integration arrives at top-flight Bulgarian club, Botev Plovdiv FC. Bitcoin (BTC) has netted another adoption goal. Botev Plovdiv FC, Bulgaria’s oldest football club, has adopted Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments, as well as joining decentralized protocol, Nostr. Plovdiv’s stadium accommodates 18,000 people. Source: Manolov Effective immediately, fans can utilize Bitcoin for...Continue Reading

Major social platforms, AI companies, governments and NGOs issued a joint statement pledging to combat AI-generated abusive content, such as explicit images of children. A coalition of major social media platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) developers, governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have issued a joint statement pledging to combat abusive content generated by AI. On Oct....Continue Reading

The CEO of Dutch cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo believes market dynamics will cater for the potential skyrocketing demand for Bitcoin in 2024. Supply and demand dynamics could mitigate concerns of a potential Bitcoin market supply shock during the upcoming mining reward halving in 2024, according to Bitvavo CEO Mark Nuvelstijn. The co-founder of the Netherlands-based cryptocurrency...Continue Reading

Historically, the cryptocurrency market has benefited from the rise in global money supply, as the majority of bull runs in the past coincided with the rise in fiat supply. The rising total money supply (M2) could propel crypto into another bull rally and help it outperform the traditional markets, according to Raoul Pal, co-founder and...Continue Reading

Blockchain-based philanthropy involves transparent, efficient and secure transactions, ensuring accountable and impactful giving. Challenges and considerations while using cryptocurrencies in humanitarian aid Even if cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize humanitarian aid efforts, it is imperative to address issues concerning volatility, inclusivity, cybersecurity, legal compliance and ethical considerations.  The application of cryptocurrencies to humanitarian relief...Continue Reading

Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung says investors have been more discerning when allocating capital to Web3 gaming projects during crypto winter. Investing in Web3 gaming has required a greater level of due diligence through a testing cryptocurrency bear market, according to Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung. Yung, who is also co-founder of popular Metaverse platform...Continue Reading