Base Dawgz (DAWGZ), the new meme coin channelling the extreme thrills of base jumping, has come soaring out of the gates. This adrenaline-pumping token pulled in over $200,000 in the first 24 hours of its presale going live – and early investors are speculating that DAWGZ could be the next meme coin on the Base…
After a relatively quiet and sluggish weekend, bitcoin’s price started moving north once again at the start of the business week and kept rising until it popped to $71,767 (on Bitstamp) yesterday evening. This came amid the growing inflows toward most US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs, as yesterday saw nearly $500 million being poured in. Even…
TL;DR The approval of spot BTC and ETH ETFs has led to speculation about the potential launch of a spot XRP ETF in the US, with Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse suggesting it’s “inevitable.” However, the ongoing legal battle between the company and the SEC over allegations of unregistered securities offerings might complicate the green light…
A group of U.S. lawmakers led by Micheal McCaul, the House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, has accused the Nigerian government of wrongfully detaining Tigran Gambaryan. The lawmakers have asked the Biden Administration to transfer Gambaryan’s case to the Office of Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage of Affairs. Nigeria Using Gambaryan’s Detention to ‘Extort His Employer’…
Ethereum (ETH) will reach a price of $22,000 within six years thanks to ETF approvals, scaling improvements, and healthy on-chain progress, according to VanEck. In a Wednesday report, the $89.5 billion asset manager said the network’s TradFi market share growth and dominance among smart contract platforms creates “a credible path to $66B in free cash…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria has announced a 5% reward for whistleblowers who provide credible information leading to the prosecution of offenders involved in naira abuse. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesman, emphasized the importance of enforcing the law and protecting the economy from negative impacts. The commission has already secured nearly…
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert on June 4, highlighting a surge in cryptocurrency-related fraud involving bogus work-from-home opportunities. Scammers impersonate legitimate businesses and lure individuals with seemingly simple tasks like clicking buttons or rating services, promising payment through complex and deceptive crypto-based compensation structures. Victims are often tricked into making…
Recently, the Kaspa (KAS) price chart has shown a sudden 1.19% decline after a significant 25% increase over the past month. Meanwhile, Avalanche is gearing up to lower Avalanche (AVAX) staking requirements, aiming to make it more accessible. In the meantime, BlockDAG has unveiled its highly anticipated moon keynote, revealing key announcements such as roadmap…
The 2024 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Study reveals a divided perspective among family offices regarding cryptocurrency investments. Approximately 39% of the surveyed family offices are either actively investing in cryptocurrencies or considering them, highlighting a keen interest in this modern asset class. These offices are motivated by the desire to stay abreast of new investment…
Backed by major financial institutions like Blackrock and Citadel Securities, TXSE Group Inc. has announced its plan to launch the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) in Dallas. This new exchange will provide a platform to trade and list public companies and exchange-traded products. With a capital raise of approximately $120 million, TXSE stated that it is…