In 2017, a financially struggling college dropout from Ohio risked his last $1,000 on Bitcoin, then a largely unknown digital currency. By year-end, as Bitcoin’s value soared, his modest stake grew to $20,000, altering his life in a flash. As tales of overnight millionaires flood the headlines, BlockDAG emerges as a beacon for similar fortunes.…
Howard Lutnick, CEO of financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald, highlighted the value of stablecoins in the fight to maintain the hegemony of the U.S. dollar. Lutnick stated that fully redeemable stablecoins allowed citizens in emerging markets to use their digital dollars for commerce, stabilizing the demand and relevance of the currency. Cantor Fitzgerald CEO: The…
The 24-hour trading volume of Tether (USDT) reached $53 billion on the TRON network, surpassing payment giant Visa’s average daily trading volume of $42 billion for Q1, 2024. This comparison is particularly important given Visa’s stature as one of the world’s largest payment processors, managing billions of transactions across more than 200 countries and regions.…
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Division of Securities is raising awareness about the potential risks of investing in unregulated products like cryptocurrency, particularly among seniors. TDCI Commissioner Carter Lawrence emphasized the importance of protecting the financial independence of Tennessee’s elder population and encouraged seniors, their loved ones, or caregivers to contact the…
Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, a crypto-based index fund and ETF provider, has explained why he believes ether might be an interesting asset for an investment portfolio. Hougan states three key reasons for investing in ether: diversification to “own the market,” different use cases than bitcoin, and historical analysis. Bitwise CIO Presents Three Reasons to…
Four Vietnamese nationals were charged in a U.S. court for a series of cyber intrusions causing over $71 million in losses. The defendants, part of the cybercrime group “FIN9,” allegedly hacked U.S. companies from May 2018 to October 2021, stealing non-public information, employee benefits, and funds. They used stolen personal and credit card information to…
Milojko Spajic, Prime Minister of Montenegro, was revealed as an early investor in Terraform Labs, co-founded by Kwon Do-hyung (Do Kwon). A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lists Spajic as the 16th investor in Terraform Labs, purchasing 750,000 luna coins at 10 cents each in April 2018. This revelation raises concerns…
Crypto exchange Gemini’s co-founders, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, have donated $1 million each in bitcoin to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Tyler criticized the Biden administration for allegedly weaponizing government agencies, as well as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), against the crypto industry. Cameron echoed these sentiments, declaring Trump as the pro-bitcoin, pro-crypto, and…
The world of cryptocurrency continually reshapes the financial domain with its volatile swings and immense growth potential. Ethereum is currently up against the crucial $4,000 resistance level, indicating investor hesitation. In stark contrast, BlockDAG has broken records with a massive $52.5 million from its presale, signaling robust market acceptance and bright prospects. Meanwhile, Hedera is…
Ripple’s chief legal officer has clarified that a California district judge has dismissed all allegations that Ripple violated federal securities laws. He stressed that District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling regarding the non-security status of XRP “stands undisturbed.” New York’s ‘Ruling That XRP Is Not a Security Stands Undisturbed’ Following the ruling by the U.S. District…