Bitmain, a major ASIC manufacturer, has halted employee salary payments since September due to financial struggles amid market volatility and halted IPO plans. Key Takeaways Bitmain, once a juggernaut in the Bitcoin ASIC manufacturing space, has plunged into financial turmoil, as reported by a technology information service platform, Leiphone, resulting in the suspension of salary…
The Ethereum Foundation recently sold 1,700 ETH for 2.738 million USDC at a price of $1,611 per coin. After the sale, ETH’s price dropped by 1.45%. Key Takeaways A ripple of consternation is weaving through the cryptocurrency market as on-chain data reveals substantial Ethereum (ETH) sales by the Ethereum Foundation and its co-founder, Vitalik Buterin,…
Bitcoin’s price may rival gold’s as the U.S. grapples with its “debt death spiral,” according to Jefferies analysts. Despite losing value since its late 2021 peak, Bitcoin recently saw a 2.7% increase, reaching a two-month high of $28,000. Key Takeaways Bitcoin, the preeminent cryptocurrency, might assert itself as a competitor to gold amidst the U.S….
The UK’s ICO investigates Snapchat’s “My AI” chatbot for privacy concerns, focusing on potential risks to users, particularly minors. Compliance may affect data processing. Key Takeaways Snapchat, renowned social media titan, is navigating turbulent waters as the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) scrutinizes its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, “My AI.” Highlighted concerns stem from alleged…
Co-founder Gary Wang admitted to generating false figures using a random number generator, raising concerns about trust and transparency. Key Takeaways In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world, Gary Wang, co-founder of FTX, has admitted to falsifying the exchange’s insurance fund figures, essentially throwing the platform and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried,…
Web3 platform Galxe has experienced a security breach, leading to multiple users losing access to their funds and wallets. The breach appears to have occurred through a DNS account conducted via the platform’s domain nameservers on Dynadot. Key Takeaways Galxe, a prominent web3 community-building platform, has fallen victim to a significant security breach. A growing…
Taiwanese legislators plan to draft a special cryptocurrency law by November 2023, emphasizing the need for a unique regulatory framework for crypto assets. Key Takeaways In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, the pursuit of more efficient and user-friendly development tools is relentless. Enter Polylang, a creation of Polybase, designed to revolutionize the developer experience…
The US Treasury’s OFAC has blacklisted cryptocurrency wallets linked to illegal fentanyl trade in China, involving $3.8 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tron networks. Key Points: The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Treasury has blacklisted a number of cryptocurrency wallets linked to the illicit fentanyl trade, primarily based out of…
Bitcoin reached $28,500, Ripple’s XRP surged due to regulatory victories and licensing, while Avalanche (AVAX) rose with the launch of the Stars Arena platform. Possible Bitcoin ETF approval could push its price to $35,000-$40,000 by late 2023. Key Takeaways The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with activity as Bitcoin (BTC) charts a course towards the $28,500…
In a calculated move to propel its ecosystem’s growth, Sui Foundation is strategically reallocating 117 million SUI tokens, constituting 13.6% of its circulating supply and 1% of the total supply, valued at $51 million. Key Takeaways Target Development Support The freshly reallocated resources will predominantly back Sui’s developing ecosystem. The areas of focus include providing…
