Fifteen years have elapsed since the inception of a revolutionary concept that etched itself into history. It all began on January 3, 2009, when an enigmatic figure or perhaps a collective, veiled behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, initiated the foundational bedrock of the Bitcoin main network by successfully mining the genesis block, endowed with a stash of 50 BTC.
Meta Corporation, the parent company of Meta (formerly Facebook), has recently undergone a significant restructuring within its artificial intelligence (AI) divisions, according to reports from The Information based on internal corporate communications.
A recent report from Bitget highlights the influence of regional economics and gender on the financial goals and investment behavior of individuals engaged in the world of cryptocurrencies. The findings are based on a survey conducted among 1,500 respondents from 20 countries, including Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, and Turkey.
Russian national Alexander Vinnik, who is facing charges of laundering billions of dollars through the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, may consider pleading guilty if the evidence against him is compelling. This statement was made by his lawyer, Arkady Bukh.
In the landscape of cryptocurrency exchanges, a chapter comes to an end as Binance bids farewell to its fiat-to-digital asset exchange platform, Binance Connect, also known as Bifinity. The closure of this platform was attributed to the termination of payment card support by partners, a shift that has steered Binance's decision-making.
Eco Protocol Developers Launch Beam Wallet for Optimism and Base
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has received approximately $225 million in cryptocurrency donations to support its efforts in countering the conflict. This data was reported by the analytical company Crystal Blockchain, as cited by CoinDesk.
Snoop Dogg and a16z support Web3 startup Sound in a $20 million round
Web3 music project Sound has successfully raised $20 million in a Series A funding round, with notable support from renowned rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg as well as the crypto arm of venture capital firm a16z.
In a move signaling its interest in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, Jump Trading, a prominent trading firm, has commenced accumulating tokens associated with various DeFi projects. This strategic decision underscores Jump Trading's recognition of the potential value and growth opportunities offered by the emerging DeFi sector.
CEO Circle to Call on US Congress to Pass Stablecoin Law
In a bold move, the CEO of Circle, a prominent cryptocurrency company, is set to petition the US Congress to enact a dedicated law governing stablecoins. This call to action comes amidst growing concerns and regulatory uncertainties surrounding the rapidly expanding stablecoin market.