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#General #Development #Mobile Development #Cloud & DevOps #Cybersecurity & Privacy #AI & Data Science #Hardware & Gadgets #Design & UXEl Salvador touts Bitcoin success in talks with China
El Salvador showcased its Bitcoin achievements during a meeting between Vice President Félix Ulloa Jr. and Zhang Yanhui, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China. On Dec. 23, Vice President Ulloa emphasized how Bitcoin has transformed El Salvador into a symbol of financial freedom. He noted that the country’s state reserves now include over […] The post El Salvador touts Bitcoin success in talks with China...
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Strange, but true: 5 outlandish and weird crypto stories of 2024
From failed memecoin stunts and attempted teenage rug pulls on Pump.fun to fake FBI tokens, 2024 didn’t disappoint.
MicroStrategy’s $42 billion Bitcoin plan includes increasing shares from 330 million to 10 billion
In yesterday’s preliminary proxy statement with the SEC, MicroStrategyintroduced a plan to increase authorized shares from 330 million to 10.33 billion as part of its $42 billion 21/21 Plan. It outlines proposals for a 2025 Special Meeting of Stockholders, including efforts to raise $21 billion in equity and $21 billion through fixed-income instruments, potentially advancing […] The post MicroStrategy’s $42 billion...
37% of UAE retail investors plan to increase crypto in 2025: eToro survey
The survey reveals UAE retail investors prioritize crypto, stocks and personal growth among their 2025 goals.
Crypto hacks wipe out $2.3B in 2024, marking 40% YoY surge
According to Cyvers, the 40% yearly increase was driven mostly by growing access control vulnerabilities at centralized exchanges and cryptocurrency custodians.
Crypto, AI growth could strain North American energy grids: NERC
North America faces energy challenges as cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers push electricity demand to unprecedented levels.
Phishing fears as trade in crypto event attendees’ details revealed
Cointelegraph obtained data set samples packed with sensitive information of crypto conference attendees that could be a treasure trove for scammers.
How to set up a crypto wallet for your child: A beginner’s guide
Setting up a crypto wallet for your child can be a valuable learning experience, but it’s important to monitor their activity closely and inform them about the risks of digital assets.
Russia bans crypto mining for 6 years in 10 regions
Russia’s key crypto mining regions like Irkutsk will enforce seasonal mining restrictions instead of originally proposed complete bans.
FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM exchange hack details
The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques.
APAC’s Web3 and AI dream — Is it the real deal?
The Asia-Pacific region has key potential to lead in Web3 and artificial intelligence innovation.
Scammers share crypto keys aiming to steal from wannabe thieves: Kaspersky
Kaspersky says scammers are targeting digital thieves, baiting them with keys to loaded-up crypto wallets and swiping any crypto added to pay fees.
Bitcoin ‘Santa Claus rally’ hopes dwindle as price hits December low
Bitcoin has fallen 14.5% from its peak high this month as the cryptocurrency dipped below $92,500 this week.
TeraWulf to lease 70 MW to host AI as Bitcoin mining costs jump
TeraWulf is looking to expand into the red-hot AI space as Bitcoin mining difficulty increases and profitability shrinks.
Hyperliquid net outflows top $250M amid fears over North Korea hackers
Hyperliquid saw over $256 million in net outflows as security experts revealed that North Korean threat actors had been trading on the platform.
Crypto payments firm MoonPay mulls $150M Helio acquisition: Report
MoonPay is reportedly looking to acquire Helio Pay for about $150 million, adding to the crypto firm’s merchant service offerings.
Another Publicly Traded Firm Just Adopted a Bitcoin Reserve Strategy
Matador Technologies is following in MicroStrategy’s footsteps, sharing a board member with Japanese firm Metaplanet—another Bitcoin buyer.
Telegram’s 4x YoY subscriber growth pushes platform to profitability
Telegram officially became profitable in 2024, generating over $1 billion in revenue for the first time, according to the platform’s founder, Pavel Durov. Durove announced the achievement in a social media post on Dec. 23, marking a pivotal moment for the messaging platform, which has faced persistent financial challenges, accumulating debt, and legal scrutiny in […] The post Telegram’s 4x YoY subscriber growth pushes...
Crypto.com Launches Sports Prediction Market in US, Starting With Super Bowl
Crypto.com customers in the U.S. can now bet on sports events using various cryptocurrencies, starting with "The Big Game."
What is Grevm 1.0? The ‘Ultra-Fast’ Engine Powering Galxe’s Gravity Blockchain
Gravity’s new Grevm 1.0 is an EVM execution runtime that offers unique solutions to scaling Ethereum’s workload capacity.
Aave mulls Chainlink integration to return MEV fees to users
The DeFi protocol aims to capture around 40% of MEV profits from adding Chainlink's new oracle service.
Memecoins capture 31% of investor mindshare in 2024, surging 4x in popularity
Memecoins dominated 31% of crypto narratives in 2024, according to a report by CoinGecko. This represents nearly 4x growth compared to last year when the theme appeased just 8.32% of investors out of 25 narratives. The rise of memecoins, initially driven by dog-themed coins, expanded into new territories in 2024, including animal- and personality-themed tokens. […] The post Memecoins capture 31% of investor mindshare...
'Santa Rally' MIA as Bitcoin Falls to Lowest Price in a Month
A Fed-sparked market rout continued in the cryptosphere, denting investors' hopes of a Santa Claus rally as Bitcoin sank further Monday.
IRS doubles down on crypto staking taxes — Report
The US tax agency denied arguments from a second lawsuit brought by Joshua and Jessica Jarrett over staking rewards.
OpenAI's o3 Hits Human-Level Scores, But Is It Good Enough to Be AGI?
OpenAI’s new o3 AI model achieved an unprecedented score on the "think like a human" benchmark, sparking a fierce debate over AGI or artificial general intelligence.
WSJ reheats Bitcoin’s quantum hack concerns, researcher calls it a ‘time bomb’
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has raised alarms over a potential quantum computing threat to Bitcoin (BTC), describing it in a recent article as “a time bomb waiting to explode.” The article addresses the possibility of advances in quantum computing posing a risk to Bitcoin’s security and potentially becoming a threat to the entire blockchain […] The post WSJ reheats Bitcoin’s quantum hack concerns, researcher calls it...
Crypto.com launches US institutional custody service
The move is part of the exchange’s broader plan to expand its US presence following the election of Donald Trump.
Hex Crypto Founder Richard Heart Hit With Interpol Red Notice
Richard Schueler, aka Hex crypto founder Richard Heart, is being sought by Interpol and has landed on Europe's most wanted fugitives list.
Malaysia flags Atomic Wallet as unauthorized operation
The wallet service provider was subjected to a more than $100 million hack in 2023.
Satonomy launches beta platform to simplify Bitcoin UTXO and asset management
Satonomy has launched a beta platform designed to simplify the management of Bitcoin-native assets like UTXOs, Ordinals, Runes, and rare sats to address long-standing barriers to adoption, according to a Dec. 23 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The platform aims to provide a seamless experience, empowering users to consolidate, optimize, and manage their Bitcoin holdings through […] The post Satonomy launches beta...
Metaplanet Snaps Up More Bitcoin in Biggest Single Buy to Date
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet announced another Bitcoin buy on Monday as the firm accelerates its BTC treasury strategy.
December market correction drags down crypto ETPs by $17B
Despite price corrections, digital asset funds closed the week with positive net flows totaling $308 million.
Binance Australia sued, Interpol issues Red Notice for Hex founder: Law Decoded
ASIC sues Binance Australia for misclassification of clients. Interpol targets Hex’s founder with a Red Notice. Tornado Cash updates emerge.
The Satoshi Papers Explores The Role Of The State In A Post-Bitcoin World: An Interview With Natalie Smolenski
Theoretical anthropologist Natalie Smolenski discusses her latest work, The Satoshi Papers, the second book-length academic text on Bitcoin, which she conceptualized, contributed to and edited.
Price analysis 12/23: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, AVAX
Bitcoin remains under pressure, but the bulls are expected to defend the $90,000 support.