Ethereum reaches a significant moment for crypto adoption by surpassing 100 million addresses with a balance, while Bitcoin holds an average time of 4.2 years and Ethereum's average daily transactions have dropped 36% from its peak level.
Twitch is introducing changes to compete with livestreaming rivals like TikTok and YouTube by improving discoverability, expanding safety policies, and allowing streamers to simultaneously stream on multiple platforms. These updates come as Twitch has lost large creators to competitors and aims to protect streamers from off-platform misconduct.
Random numbers play a pivotal role in various applications, but many rely on pseudorandom number generators (PRNGs) that use fixed equations rather than true randomness, creating predictability and vulnerability to tampering. The choice of a reliable and secure RNG is crucial for decentralized applications, ensuring unpredictability, verification, security, decentralization, and continuous availability.
A UK investigative firm has used NFTs to mark wallets involved in a hack, with the tokens serving as a warning to counterparties and exchanges and allowing the firm to track funds leaving the wallets.
Base Bootcamp is an eight-week training program for experienced developers to become blockchain developers, offering mentorship, access to engineers, and a dedicated Discord server.
FTX sought potential investments from BlackRock and Google during its troubled times before collapsing, according to evidence in Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial.
Blockchain and AI infrastructure provider Applied Digital has opened a new 200MW data center in Texas, bringing its total hosting capacity across its blockchain facilities to 480MW, while also shifting its focus towards high-performance computing (HPC) for the AI industry.
The US Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an alert for financial institutions to identify and report suspicious transactions related to terrorist groups such as Hamas, which has been found to employ fundraising campaigns involving virtual currencies to fund its activities.
The US government's debt has reached $33.62 trillion, increasing by about $17.71 billion per day, leading to concerns about the impact on growth and interest payments.
Bitcoin's bull market progress is approximately 25.7% complete, while Dogecoin's recent movements suggest that a potential bullish divergence is no longer valid.
Bitcoin is considered a good alternative by reputable financial professionals amidst concerns about bond market volatility, the Federal Reserve's rate path, and a potential recession, according to Sean Farrell, VP of Digital Asset Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors.
A new guaranteed income program called The Nest aims to provide financial stability to 150 indigenous families living in Washington State, with monthly payments of $1,250 per family from the 12th week of pregnancy to the child's third birthday.
Solana (SOL) is predicted to lead the crypto market into a "crypto summer" in 2024, with a potential 86% increase, as it forms a bullish pattern and shows strength against Ethereum (ETH).
Major indexes rebounded in the afternoon on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 paring losses, while gold and bitcoin rose; however, the Nasdaq remained on track for a four-day losing streak, and the small-cap Russell 2000 hit a new low for the year.
Binance will shut down its Visa debit card services in the European Economic Area on December 20, as its card issuer, Contis Financial Services, will stop issuing the cards.
The documentary "Don't Trust...Verify" explores how Bitcoin adoption has given hope to the citizens of El Salvador and has the potential to transform the country's international image, despite challenges and unrealized losses.
Bitcoin has seen a significant increase of over 9% in value, while the S&P 500 and the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index have both experienced a decrease.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly instructed his former general counsel to find a legal explanation for the missing $8 billion in Alameda Research's books, according to testimony in court, as prosecutors present their case against Bankman-Fried, who is accused of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud against FTX customers and investors.
Renowned analyst EGRAG predicts a 2,829% surge in the value of XRP, projecting it to reach a target of $15 based on his Bent Fork model, with an imminent breakout expected in November.
At least three Reddit moderators are suspected of insider trading after dumping thousands of dollars worth of Moons just minutes before the announcement of the winddown of Reddit's blockchain-based community points program.
The company that tracks NFTs has declared that most NFTs are now worthless, with around 23 million people investing in NFTs that have no value, and the actual number of worthless assets may be even higher than reported due to pricing oddities within the market.
Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies experienced a positive week, with Bitcoin rebounding by 10% following bullish price action and reaching $29,523, while Solana and XRP also saw gains.
Bitcoin broke above $30,000, signaling a bullish trend, while Grayscale Investments' new application for a Bitcoin ETF and the dismissal of claims against Ripple executives add to positive sentiment in the cryptocurrency market.
Six people have been charged by the FBI for operating an illegal $30 million money-transmitting business using cryptocurrencies, converting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies into cash through the darknet without a proper license.
Coinbase's chief legal officer is optimistic that bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications will be approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, potentially boosting the price of bitcoin and benefiting crypto-linked stocks.
Solana (SOL) has seen a significant rally, gaining 11% and outperforming other cryptocurrencies, attributed to rising activity on the Solana network, increased investment in digital asset funds, and the resolution of investor concerns about FTX token sales.
Bitcoin experienced a brief rally after news of the SEC approving a Bitcoin ETF turned out to be fake, revealing that price gains expected from an ETF approval were not already accounted for, while social media speculation continues regarding when the SEC will finally approve a Bitcoin ETF and New York's attorney general's lawsuit against Genesis raises questions about its subsidiary, Grayscale's chances of landing a Bitcoin ETF.
The native token of blockchain platform MultiversX, EGLD, surged almost 10% after announcing a partnership with Google Cloud's AI and data analytics tools.
Bitcoin consolidates below $30,000, with analysts closely monitoring the weekly close to gauge its staying power and potential for a bull breakout.
Shares of Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) are trading higher as Bitcoin surpasses $30,000 for the first time since August, fueled by anticipation of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval.
Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, plans to start publishing reserve data in real-time by 2024, according to the company's chief technical officer and incoming CEO Paolo Ardoino.
The development team behind gaming project FinSoul allegedly carried out an exit scam, siphoning $1.6 million from investors through market manipulation and employing paid actors to pose as executives, according to CertiK; this is not the first time the team has been accused of misconduct.
Google Cloud has partnered with blockchain infrastructure firm MultiversX to enhance its Web3 presence and enable Web3 projects and users to utilize powerful data analytics and artificial intelligence tools within the Google Cloud ecosystem for blockchain projects.
Thor Technologies and its founder, David Chin, have been ordered by the US SEC to pay $903,193.06, including disgorgement and prejudgment interest, due to the unapproved sale of $2.6 million in crypto asset securities.
Bitcoin surpassed $30,000 for the first time since August, driven by optimism that the SEC will approve exchange-traded funds (ETFs) investing directly in the cryptocurrency. Market participants anticipate approval of a spot bitcoin ETF by January 10th, the deadline for a response to ETF applications.
Bitcoin is still stuck within its $25,000-$30,000 trading range, with a decisive catalyst needed to break out; while the BTC price remained relatively resilient in September, the crypto industry as a whole experienced a correction, with major mining companies down 30%.
Upland, a blockchain real estate game, has raised $7 million in a Series A extension round to add more features, intensify marketing, enable third-party developer tools, and launch an Ethereum token tied to its current in-game utility token. Upland has over 3 million registered players and aims to continue expanding its geographic reach.
The SEC has dropped charges against Ripple's CEO and Executive Chairman, giving the company a victory in their ongoing lawsuit, while Bitcoin's price crosses $30,000 amid hopes for a bitcoin ETF approval.
A former Ripple whale transferred their holdings to Shiba Inu, making them the largest holder of SHIB tokens with 48.7 trillion, surpassing exchanges like Robinhood.
Bitcoin could experience a significant breakout if it breaks through key resistance levels and with the upcoming Bitcoin ETF and halving, according to crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe.
The Maker Protocol, a stablecoin issuer, saw its annual revenue reach a new high of $203 million, driven by increased deposits of tokenized real-world assets and higher yields for DAI holders.
Major cryptocurrencies experienced a significant surge, with bitcoin leading the way, as hopes for the approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) boosted the overall crypto market.
Hamas' experiment with using cryptocurrency for fundraising has backfired, exposing its donors to Western surveillance and resulting in the group financing its own enemies, the United States and Israel, through the seizure of funds, according to an article in the Los Angeles Times. The case study highlights the flaws of using bitcoin for illicit activities, as the transparency and traceability of blockchain technology make it difficult to conceal illegal behavior.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to the White House calling for a closer examination of cryptocurrency's role in financing terrorism, citing reports that Hamas had raised millions of dollars in crypto before recent attacks; however, Hamas' experiment with cryptocurrency has ultimately backfired, as it exposed key donors to Western surveillance and funded its enemies, the US and Israel.
Stablecoin issuer Tether plans to publish real-time data on the reserves backing its largest dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDT, by 2024, according to a Bloomberg report.
The approval of a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US could potentially add $1 trillion to the crypto market value, according to bitcoin and crypto price models.
Ripple celebrates a legal win against SEC as LBRY shuts down operations due to debts owed to the SEC, sparking discussions on the damage the SEC has done to the crypto industry.
Senator Elizabeth Warren's campaign against cryptocurrency is based on a flawed understanding of its connection to crime and terrorism, and her proposed Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act would further infringe on Americans' financial privacy without effectively addressing specific acts of crime or violence.
Increased optimism about the potential approval of multiple spot bitcoin exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) has led to the recent gains of Bitcoin (BTC), according to JPMorgan.
Solana (SOL) has surged to a three-month high of $26.84, up 12% in the past 24 hours and 26% in the past week, leading to the liquidation of over $6.2 million in short positions, as the cryptocurrency recovers from last year's FTX collapse and benefits from the broader crypto market surge.