PolitiFi memecoins have been outperforming the wider crypto market, with BODEN and TRUMP leading the way. In the past 24 hours, Jeo Boden (BODEN) has seen gains of over 18%, while MAGA (TRUMP) has increased by 16% in the same period. The PolitiFi memecoin market cap has also increased by over 14% in the past 24 hours, reaching $1.58 billion . These memecoins are part of the PolitiFi category,
The withdrawal was made on May 24, 2024, just a day after eight similar financial products were approved by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The reasons for the withdrawal and whether Hashdex intends to resubmit the proposal are currently unknown
Kagel conspired with others to fraudulently induce victims to participate in the Ponzi scheme. They promoted investment programs that falsely guaranteed high-yield profits and claimed to use artificial intelligence trading bots to trade victims' investments in cryptocurrency markets
Users of the Mastercard Crypto Credential network can use vanity addresses, which are short-hand labels for crypto wallets. These vanity addresses function similarly to those offered by the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) on the Ethereum network
Bybit, as a global crypto trading and staking platform, needed to implement an automated KYC solution to fight fraud, stay compliant with AML regulations, and prevent fraudsters from passing the onboarding stage. Bybit partnered with Sumsub to add two levels of verification checks: ID verification and biometric liveness for users wishing to withdraw up to 50 BTC, and proof of address (PoA) verification for those operating with larger sums
The live transaction capabilities of the Mastercard Crypto Credential are currently enabled on the Bit2Me, Lirium, and Mercado Bitcoin exchanges. This allows users in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and Uruguay to send cross-border and domestic transfers across multiple currencies and blockchains. The goal is to enable simple and secure blockchain transactions between Latin American and European corridors
The funding came from strategic and seed funding rounds, with investors including Shima Capital, Manifold, Jordan Fish (aka Cobie), Ari Litan of LayerZero Labs, Austin Green of Llama, Evanss6, and Scott Lewis
. In addition to the funding, Fortunafi has also introduced a new stablecoin protocol called Reservoir, which is set to launch next month
OpenAI founder Sam Altman and Argentinian President Javier Milei met to discuss a potential investment in the Worldcoin project. The meeting took place in San Francisco and covered various topics, including the advancement of artificial intelligence, preparing humanity for AI, and potential investments in Argentina
Westfield High School in New Jersey experienced an incident where fake nude images of female students were circulated among male classmates, triggering a police investigation The rise of AI-generated deepfake nudes has led to calls for updates to school policies and curriculum to address technology-facilitated sexual violence
Former President Donald Trump made a statement outside the Manhattan courtroom, saying, "Mother Teresa could not beat these charges" He reiterated this sentiment multiple times, stating that the charges against him are rigged . Trump expressed his confidence in winning the 2024 presidential election despite the ongoing trial
Adams wants access to essential election materials and processes and a ruling that her duties, including certification of election results, are discretionary rather than mandatory. She has abstained from voting to certify the primary results and voted against certifying the March 21 presidential primary as well
It is worth noting that the absence of a jury does not necessarily imply a lack of trust in the judicial system. Bench trials, where the judge alone decides the case, are a legitimate and recognized legal process. In this case, Judge Engoron will determine the facts of the case and apply the law
The Nexo Card is available as both a physical card and a virtual card that can be activated by linking it to an Apple Pay or Google Pay account . It can be used to pay for goods and services just like a normal credit card, with the user's available cryptocurrency used as collateral The card is accepted wherever Mastercard is accepted
Riot Platforms, a bitcoin mining company, recently made a bid to acquire Bitfarms, another bitcoin mining firm. However, Bitfarms rejected the acquisition proposal from Riot Platforms, which was valued at $950 million . Despite the rejection, Riot Platforms successfully purchased a 9.25% stake in Bitfarms, making it one of the largest shareholders in the company
Trump attorney Tim Parlatore, he does not think highly of Blanche's closing. Parlatore recently resigned from Donald Trump's legal team and cited disagreements with a Trump adviser, Boris Epshteyn, as the basis for his departure . Parlatore accused Epshteyn of interfering with the legal team's defense strategy and impeding their efforts to gather information about the investigation
The trial took place in New York and focused on allegations that Trump attempted to hide a payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels as part of an illegal effort to influence the 2016 presidential election
This strategic purchase follows a series of previous Bitcoin acquisitions by Metaplanet. In April 2024, the company announced its intention to invest ¥1 billion in Bitcoin, making it the first publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange to do so . The recent decision to purchase an additional ¥250 million worth of Bitcoin demonstrates Metaplanet's continued commitment to accumulating the cryptocurrency
the hashrate of Bitcoin has reached a record high and has surpassed the levels seen just before the fourth block reward halving event. The seven-day simple moving average of the network's hashrate reached a record 657 exahash per second (EH/s) this week
Semler Scientific, a medical technology company, recently made a significant investment in Bitcoin, which has resulted in a surge in its stock price. The company purchased 581 bitcoins for a total of $40 million, suggesting an average price of about $68,850 per token
Former President Donald Trump has stated that he would give "very serious consideration" to pardoning Julian Assange if he were re-elected as President of the United States . This statement was made during an interview with podcaster Tim Pool before Trump addressed the Libertarian Party's national convention in Washington
The sentencing took place on May 28, 2024, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York . Salame pleaded guilty to conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business and engaging in campaign finance fraud
Trump's embrace of crypto is seen as a landmark moment for the industry, as the Republican Party has become increasingly friendly towards digital assets . However, it is worth noting that Trump's views on crypto have evolved over time. In 2019, he tweeted that he was "not a fan" of cryptocurrencies, but more recently, he has stated that he can live with Bitcoin and acknowledges its growing demand
The new capital requirements have a substantial impact on currency dealers in Nigeria. Previously, the minimum capital requirement was approximately $24,000, but it has now been increased nearly sixtyfold to $1.4 million
According to a fact-check by PolitiFact, migrants in the parole program do not receive free flights to the U.S. Instead, a parole program for people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela requires that they pay for their own flights to the U.S. . The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) analysis mentioned in the claim reveals that 326,000 migrants from these countries arrived in Florida
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that there is no association between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths in youth athletes . In fact, scientific studies have found no link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths in young athletes
Onchain data reveals that a single custodian is currently overseeing the coinbase addresses for at least nine prominent mining pools in the Bitcoin network. These mining pools collectively account for 47% of Bitcoin's total hashrate
Mysten Labs, the company behind the development of the Sui blockchain, has announced its venture into the gaming hardware market with the introduction of the SuiPlay 0X1, a gaming handheld with native web3 capabilities
MicroStrategy currently has a market capitalization of nearly $12 billion and is approaching the threshold required for inclusion in the S&P 500. To be included in the S&P 500, a corporation must have a market capitalization of at least $15.8 billion
It is worth noting that this move comes after years of Google's rocky relationship with Bitcoin, including a ban on Bitcoin-related ads in 2018 . However, Google reversed its stance in January 2024 and allowed Bitcoin ETF ads after their approval earlier this year, signaling a warming stance towards Bitcoin
The expiration of options contracts can influence market dynamics as traders decide whether to sell, buy, or hold their positions. The expiration of such a large amount of Bitcoin options could result in significant price movements as traders react to the expiration and adjust their positions accordingly
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a significant development in the world of scholarly communication (scholcomm) and open access. Starting from January 1, 2025, the foundation will be mandating preprint posting and ceasing to pay Article Processing Charges (APCs) for open access publication
It is worth noting that the search results provide information up until March 20, 2024. Therefore, the current AUM and BTC holdings of these ETFs may have changed since then.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has expressed confidence that an Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) could still be possible even if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) designates Ethereum (ETH) as a security. This statement comes amid the SEC's investigation into whether Ethereum should be considered a security
the Federal Reserve reported a record loss of $114.3 billion in 2023. This loss was attributed to expenses related to managing the U.S. central bank's short-term interest rate target and the increase in interest expenses faced by the central bank due to a rate hike campaign aimed at cooling inflation
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an American environmental attorney, author, and activist who has been known for his criticism of the pharmaceutical industry. He has appealed to swaths of Americans who are skeptical or critical of the practices of big drug companies. Kennedy's appeal is often rooted in the belief that these companies prioritize profits over public health and safety.
The investigation conducted by Omega4America found that between 7% and 18% of registered voters in 26 states either do not exist or reside at an address that does not exist . However, it's important to note that these findings are attributed to a single source and may not have been independently verified.
Prior to founding BlackRock, Fink was a member of the Management Committee and a Managing Director of The First Boston Corporation. He holds an MBA from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and a BA from UCLA
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has defended his vice presidential pick, Nicole Shanahan, emphasizing the need for an outsider in politics. He praised Shanahan's intelligence and her expertise in nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and technology. Critics have raised concerns, but Kennedy remains confident in his decision.
The investigation is being conducted under British Columbia's civil forfeiture laws, which allow the province to seize property without criminal charges if it is believed to be the proceeds of unlawful activity. The officials have filed an unexplained wealth order in the B.C. Supreme Court to seize the assets in question, alleging that they are linked to fraud involving QuadrigaCX. The cryptocurrency exchange collapsed in 2019, leaving thousands of people who held cryptocurrency unable to access
Additionally, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is another indicator that can be used to determine whether Bitcoin is oversold or overbought. The RSI signals when it is time to buy Bitcoin, and it is currently at a point similar to previous times when Bitcoin started heading upwards
The covert purchases by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) reflect this hidden de-dollarization agenda . It is believed that China's gold purchases have been a driving force behind the increase in gold prices over the past few years, giving them more control over the gold price compared to the West
The gains in the crypto market were attributed to the market digesting BlackRock's fund targeting tokenized products on Ethereum called BUIDL
. Additionally, shorts that bet against Bitcoin and Ether are seeing significant losses. Over $100 million in leveraged futures positions have been liquidated in the last 24 hours, with around $60 million in short BTC positions and $42.8 million in short Ether positions
Another perspective acknowledges that while blockchain technology envisions a transactional world without the influence of third parties, there have been hurdles and setbacks in achieving full decentralization. However, it highlights the spirit of open-source collaboration and the ongoing efforts to create better decentralization guidelines
DeSci, or Decentralized Science, is a concept that explores the potential of digital transformation and distributed technologies in the field of science . It envisions a system where students can learn and build their digital reputation by participating in community tasks such as writing papers, literature reviews, data cleaning, and analysis
The DeSci Podcast released episode 31 featuring Seemay Chou, the Co-Founder and CEO of Arcadia Science. Arcadia Science is a for-profit research institute that focuses on studying novel model organisms and translating discoveries into commercial ventures
Layer-2 solutions, in a broader sense, create a secondary framework where blockchain transactions and processes can take place independently of the layer-1 (main chain) . Layer-2 protocols are third-party integrations that can be used in conjunction with a layer-1 blockchain, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is running as an independent candidate in the 2024 presidential election .He has declared his independence from both political parties and aims to change the tribalistic, us-versus-them thinking that has polarized the country
The government's commitment to changing Japan's image is supported by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his administration . The country is also implementing measures to attract foreign workers and increase the participation of women and older workers in the economy
Do Kwon co-founded Terraform Labs in 2018, a company that created the TerraUSD stablecoin, which aimed to maintain a constant value of $1 through a combination of algorithms and trader incentives involving a sister token called Luna
Digital twins have been used in different areas of science, including biomedical sciences, climate sciences, and social sciences . They have the potential to enable improved precision medicine, more accurate weather and climate predictions, and more informed urban planning
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