Cryptocurrency scammers recently hijacked the official Microsoft India X account, which boasts over 211,000 followers, to impersonate Roaring Kitty, the pseudonym of well-known meme stock trader Keith Gill. Microsoft India’s X account, marked with a gold check indicating official verification, added credibility to the fraudulent posts. The hijacked account was used to reply to tweets,…
The Central Bank of Qatar recently announced the completion of the infrastructure development supporting an in-house-built CBDC. The bank estimates that the project will enter its experimental stages this year in October, allowing several national and international banks to test the functionality of this pilot by facilitating large payments among them. Qatar Announces CBDC Experimental…
Ukrainian authorities have dismantled a criminal ring defrauding citizens across Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, and the European Union through deceptive call centers promising lucrative cryptocurrency investments. The National Police of Ukraine detained 14 suspects, including the alleged organizers, and seized 12 luxury cars, 136 units of computer equipment, 951 SIM cards, 455 starter packs, and significant…
In the rapidly changing world of cryptocurrencies, new players like Kaspa are rising, showing strong growth and exciting investors. While Kaspa’s future looks bright, BlockDAG is taking the spotlight. From a keynote on the moon, BlockDAG showcased its advanced blockchain technology and the innovative X1 mobile miner app, setting a new industry standard and outpacing…
A new report has found that half of Germans who participated in a survey study can “imagine using a digital euro as an additional payment option.” However, the study also revealed that some three-quarters of the respondents view the “aspect of privacy in connection with the use of the digital euro as very important or…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has granted approval to One Asset Management (ONEAM) to launch a fund that invests in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The fund, named “One Bitcoin ETF Fund of Funds Unhedged Fund Not For Retail Investors (ONE-BTCETFOF-UI),” is accessible exclusively to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals from May…
A new report by crypto exchange Bybit shows that meme coins are becoming significant components of crypto portfolios. Institutional meme coin holdings surged 226% from February to March while retail meme coin holdings spiked 478% from February to April. However, they “aggressively sold off” their meme coins when market sentiment soured. ‘We Saw a Large…
As cryptocurrencies continue to capture global attention, the sector is witnessing varying levels of innovation and regulatory challenges. Uniswap faces legal scrutiny from the SEC, while Ondo Finance celebrates new heights due to recent regulatory approvals. Amid these developments, BlockDAG sets itself apart with notable presale success and technological advancements that could redefine efficiency and…
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has emphasized the symmetry in bitcoin bull market cycles, suggesting the next peak may occur in late August or early September 2025, with the price of bitcoin potentially reaching $150,000. However, Brandt remains cautious, assigning a 25% probability that the cryptocurrency has already peaked this cycle. ‘The High of This Bull…
TL;DR One frog-themed meme coin that has been rising in popularity experienced a 30% spike on 24-hour scale, nearing a new all-time high price. However, PEPE remains the biggest asset of that type, with a market cap of over $6 billion. The Rise of PEPE’s Competitor The meme coin sector continues spewing new tokens, with…