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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Leverages Coronavirus Pandemic for National Petro Adoption
Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro has announced a new campaign aiming to help the medical staff in his nation by airdropping one Petro to each actively working doctor amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Marathon Digital Holdings Sells Some of Its Bitcoin for the First Time
In January, Marathon Digital, the second-largest Bitcoin holder after Michael Saylor's Microstrategy, sold 1,500 BTC.
How Can Bitcoin Be A Safe-Haven Asset When It Is So Greatly Influenced by a Tweet, says Peter Schiff
Peter Schiff says Bitcoin is not money, pointing to the influence Elon Musk's tweets has over the cryptocurrency as an explanation.
Decentralized Perpetual Exchange PairEx Announces Beta Trading Competition with Up to 8,888 USD ARB & PEX Tokens
PairEx.io, a decentralized perpetual exchange built on the Arbitrum network, is excited to announce its beta trading competition with a prize pool of up to 8,888 USD equivalent in ARB and PEX tokens. The competition, which is now live, offers traders the opportunity to showcase their trading skills and win lucrative rewards.
Binance to Delist and Update Leverage & Margin Tiers of Five Cryptocurrencies
Binance announces the delisting and update of leverage & margin tiers of five COIN-M perpetual contracts.
OKX Introduces Perpetual Futures for NOT Crypto
Crypto exchange OKX announces the launch of perpetual futures for NOT cryptocurrency, along with its margin trading and Simple Earn features.
OKX to Enable Coin-Margined Perpetual Futures for OP Crypto
OKX announces the listing of coin-margined perpetual futures for OP crypto, enhancing its trading offerings.
BitMEX to List NOTUSDT Perpetual Swap with 10x Leverage
BitMEX announces the listing of NOTUSDT perpetual swap with up to 10x leverage, promising a new trading avenue for traders.
BitMEX Launches NOTUSDT Perpetual Swap with 10x Leverage
BitMEX introduced NOTUSDT perpetual swap, offering up to 10x leverage to traders.
OKX to Delist Several Margin Trading Pairs and Perpetual Futures
OKX announces the delisting of several perpetual futures and margin trading pairs to improve market liquidity and user experience.
OKX to Delist ZK Margin Trading Pairs and Perpetual Futures
OKX announces the delisting of ZK margin trading pairs and perpetual futures to enhance market liquidity and user experience.
Binance Futures Adjusts Leverage and Margin Tiers for Multiple Perpetual Contracts
Binance Futures announces updates to leverage and margin tiers for several USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts effective June 12, 2024.
OKX Introduces ULTI Perpetual Futures, Margin Trading, and Simple Earn
OKX announces ULTI perpetual futures, margin trading, and Simple Earn.
BitMEX Launches TAIKOUSDT Perpetual Swap with 10x Leverage
BitMEX introduces TAIKOUSDT perpetual swap with up to 10x leverage for traders.
BNB Chain Announces AI Phone Wallpaper Battle with 1 BNB Prize
BNB Chain launches AI Phone Wallpaper Battle with a 1 BNB prize. Participate by June 12, 2024.
OKX to Revamp Funding Fee Mechanism for Perpetual Futures
OKX announces changes to funding fee mechanism for perpetual futures.
BitMEX Lists New IOUSDT (IO/USDT) Perpetual Swap with 10x Leverage
BitMEX introduces IOUSDT perpetual swap with up to 10x leverage.
OKX Introduces USDT-Margined Perpetual Futures for ATH Crypto
OKX announces USDT-margined perpetual futures for ATH, along with margin trading and Simple Earn options.
OKX Expands Offerings with ZKSync (ZK) Perpetual Futures and Margin Trading
OKX announces the listing of USDT-margined perpetual futures for ZKSync (ZK), alongside margin trading and Simple Earn options, effective June 18, 2024.
BitMEX Introduces ZROUSDT and TREMPUSDT Perpetual Contracts with Up to 10x Leverage
BitMEX will list ZROUSDT and TREMPUSDT perpetual contracts on June 21, 2024, offering up to 10x leverage.
Common Ground World Introduces Weekly Culinary Competition
Common Ground World launches a new weekly culinary competition. Craft and sell Marine Ravioli for a chance to earn rewards, including the Hasty Italian Restaurant Blueprint.
BitMEX Lists ZROUSDT and TREMPUSDT with 10x Leverage
BitMEX has announced the listing of ZROUSDT and TREMPUSDT perpetual swaps, offering up to 10x leverage for traders.
OKX Introduces Perpetual Futures for Convex Finance (CVX) Alongside Margin Trading and Simple Earn
OKX to enable USDT-margined perpetual futures, margin trading, and Simple Earn for CVX on June 25, 2024.
BitMEX to Launch BLASTUSDT Perpetual Swap with 10x Leverage
BitMEX announces the listing of BLASTUSDT perpetual swap with up to 10x leverage, set to go live on June 27, 2024.
Gala Games' Legacy Challenges Players with Competitive Design Competitions
Gala Games' Legacy invites players to test their entrepreneurial skills in competitive design competitions, offering $GALA rewards.
Matrixport Unveils First Private Strategy Trading Competition
Matrixport launches its inaugural private strategy trading competition, offering participants rewards and exclusive privileges.
BitMEX Launches BLASTUSDT Perpetual Swap with Up to 10x Leverage
BitMEX introduces BLASTUSDT perpetual swap trading with leverage up to 10x, enhancing opportunities for traders.
BitMEX Introduces Meme Coin Basket Index Perpetual Swap Contract
BitMEX launches MEMEMEXTUSDT, a new meme coin basket index perpetual swap contract, enhancing trading options for meme coin enthusiasts.
Binance Futures Launches Mock Copy Trading Competition with 30,000 USDT in Rewards
Binance Futures announces a Mock Copy Trading competition, offering 30,000 USDT in rewards. Participants can join from July 19 to August 1, 2024.
BitMEX Launches POPCATUSDT Perpetual Swap with 10x Leverage
BitMEX has announced the launch of the POPCATUSDT perpetual swap, offering traders up to 10x leverage, according to the BitMEX Blog.
Gala Games Announces New $GALA Competition Starting July 30th
Gala Games has announced a new competition for Common Ground World, offering $GALA rewards. The event begins on July 30th, 2024, and runs for three days.
BitMEX Lists NEIROUSDT Perpetual Swap with Up to 10x Leverage
BitMEX has introduced a new NEIROUSDT perpetual swap contract, offering traders up to 10x leverage, according to BitMEX Blog.
Binance Unveils $100,000 BNB Spot Trading ROI Competition
Binance launches a limited-time spot trading ROI competition with $100,000 in BNB rewards and exclusive VIP swag. Open to all users achieving 1% ROI.
BitMEX to Launch SUNDOGUSDT Perpetual Contract with 50x Leverage
BitMEX will list the new SUNDOGUSDT perpetual contract, offering up to 50x leverage, on 23 August 2024 at 04:00 UTC.
Binance Futures to Introduce USDⓈ-Margined POPCAT and SUN Perpetual Contracts with 75x Leverage
Binance Futures announces the launch of USDⓈ-margined POPCAT and SUN perpetual contracts with up to 75x leverage, aiming to expand trading options.
BitMEX to List NEIROUSDT Perpetual Swap with 10x Leverage
BitMEX announces the listing of NEIROUSDT perpetual swap with up to 10x leverage, available for trading starting August 13.
BitMEX to List BANANAUSDT Perpetual Swap with 10x Leverage
BitMEX announces the listing of BANANAUSDT perpetual swap, offering traders up to 10x leverage starting August 16, 2024.
Binance Futures Announces 30,000 USDC Prize Pool in New Promotions
Binance Futures introduces three promotions with a 30,000 USDC prize pool, offering loss protection for new traders and rewards for trading volume.
Binance Futures Adjusts Leverage and Margin Tiers for Multiple Perpetual Contracts
Binance Futures updates leverage and margin tiers for SOLUSDT, 1000PEPEUSDT, CRVUSDT, WIFUSDT, 1000SATSUSDT, and DOGEUSDT perpetual contracts.
BitMEX Introduces AAVEUSD and AAVEUSDT Perpetual Contracts with 20x Leverage
BitMEX to launch AAVEUSD and AAVEUSDT perpetual contracts with up to 20x leverage on September 4, 2024, expanding its derivatives offerings.
BitMEX Launches AAVEUSD and AAVEUSDT Perpetual Contracts with 20x Leverage
BitMEX introduces AAVEUSD and AAVEUSDT perpetual contracts, offering up to 20x leverage for traders, according to BitMEX Blog.
BitMEX Lists POLUSDT Perpetual Swap with 10x Leverage
BitMEX has introduced a new perpetual swap listing, POLUSDT, offering traders up to 10x leverage, according to BitMEX Blog.
Binance Updates Leverage and Margin Tiers for Multiple Perpetual Contracts
Binance Futures has announced updates to the leverage and margin tiers for several USDⓈ-M and COIN-M perpetual contracts, effective from September 4, 2024.
BitMEX to Launch POLUSDT Perpetual Swap with Up to 10x Leverage
BitMEX is set to launch a new POLUSDT perpetual swap contract with up to 10x leverage on September 5, 2024.
Binance Futures Introduces USDⓈ-Margined BSW Perpetual Contract with Up to 75x Leverage
Binance Futures is set to launch a USDⓈ-Margined BSW Perpetual Contract with up to 75x leverage, aiming to expand trading options and enhance user experience.
Binance Futures to Launch USDⓈ-Margined UXLINK Perpetual Contract with 75x Leverage
Binance Futures announces the launch of the UXLINKUSDT Perpetual Contract with up to 75x leverage, enhancing trading options.
BitMEX Introduces FLOKIUSDT and CATUSDT Perpetual Swaps with Up to 50x Leverage
BitMEX has launched new perpetual swaps for FLOKI and CAT with up to 50x leverage, enhancing trading options for users.
Sei Announces $50K Gauntlet Gaming Competition and $250K Creator Fund Round #4
Sei launches a $50K gaming competition and a $250K Creator Fund Round #4 to support Web3 gaming creators.
Binance Futures to Introduce KDAUSDT Perpetual Contract with 75x Leverage
Binance Futures will launch the KDAUSDT Perpetual Contract with up to 75x leverage on September 18, 2024, enhancing trading options.
BitMEX Introduces CATIUSDT Perpetual Swap with Up to 50x Leverage
BitMEX launches CATIUSDT perpetual swap, offering traders the ability to long or short CATI with up to 50x leverage.
Binance Updates Leverage and Margin Tiers for Multiple USDⓈ-M Perpetual Contracts
Binance Futures has revised the leverage and margin tiers for several USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts. These changes are effective from September 26, 2024.
BitMEX Introduces CATIUSDT Perpetual Swap with Up to 50x Leverage
BitMEX announces the listing of CATIUSDT perpetual swaps, offering traders up to 50x leverage starting September 23, 2024.
Petrobras Leverages NVIDIA Grace CPU for Enhanced Reservoir Simulation
Petrobras achieves significant improvements in reservoir simulation using NVIDIA Grace CPU, with up to 4.5x faster solutions and 4.3x better energy efficiency.
BitMEX Launches HMSTRUSDT Perpetual Swap with Up to 50x Leverage
BitMEX introduces HMSTRUSDT perpetual swap with up to 50x leverage, providing traders with new opportunities in Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) trading.
Binance Launches Spot Traders League with $3.2 Million in BNB Vouchers
Binance introduces a Spot Traders League, offering $3.2 million in BNB token vouchers for regular and VIP users. The competition includes volume and ROI contests.
BitMEX Introduces DBRUSDT Perpetual Swap with 50x Leverage
BitMEX has launched DBRUSDT perpetual swaps, allowing traders to leverage up to 50x on the deBridge token, now live for trading.
BitMEX Launches EIGENUSDT Perpetual Swap with Up to 50x Leverage
BitMEX introduces EIGENUSDT perpetual swaps, offering traders the ability to long or short EIGEN with up to 50x leverage, starting 2 October 2024.
BitMEX Lists MOODENGUSDT Perpetual Swaps with 50x Leverage
BitMEX has launched MOODENGUSDT perpetual swaps, allowing traders to leverage up to 50x on the Solana memecoin MOODENG, enhancing trading opportunities.
Binance Updates Leverage and Margin Tiers for USDⓈ-M Perpetual Contracts
Binance Futures revises leverage and margin tiers for various USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts, including WIFUSDT and ETHWUSDT, effective from October 7, 2024.
BitMEX to Launch PUFFERUSDT Perpetual Swap with 50x Leverage
BitMEX is set to introduce PUFFERUSDT perpetual swaps, offering up to 50x leverage, enhancing trading options for Puffer Finance enthusiasts.
BitMEX Announces SCRUSDT Perpetual Swap with 50x Leverage
BitMEX introduces SCRUSDT perpetual swaps for trading with up to 50x leverage, enhancing trading opportunities for SCR token enthusiasts.
BitMEX Introduces SCRUSDT Perpetual Swap with 50x Leverage
BitMEX launches SCRUSDT perpetual swap, allowing traders to leverage up to 50x on SCR, the native token of Scroll. Discover the new trading opportunities now available.
BitMEX Launches Uptober Trading Competition with Exciting Prizes
BitMEX invites traders to join the Uptober Trading Competition, offering prizes like 3 BTC, 7,500 USDT bonuses, and exclusive VIP swag.
BitMEX Launches GRASSUSDT Perpetual Swap with 50x Leverage
BitMEX has introduced a new perpetual swap listing for GRASSUSDT, offering traders the option to leverage up to 50 times. This move enhances trading possibilities on the platform.
Binance Futures Adjusts Leverage and Margin Tiers for USDⓈ-M Perpetual Contracts
Binance Futures has revised the leverage and margin tiers for several USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts, including IDUSDT and FLOWUSDT, effective October 31, 2024.
Binance Updates Leverage and Margin Tiers for USDⓈ-M Perpetual Contracts
Binance Futures announces updates to leverage and margin tiers for multiple USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts, impacting various trading pairs including DOGEUSDT and MKRUSDT, effective November 13, 2024.
Binance Futures Introduces HIPPOUSDT and 1000XUSDT Perpetual Contracts with 75x Leverage
Binance Futures announces the launch of HIPPOUSDT and 1000XUSDT perpetual contracts, offering up to 75x leverage, enhancing trading options for users.
BitMEX to List SWELLUSDT and APUUSDT Perpetual Swaps with 50x Leverage
BitMEX announces the listing of SWELLUSDT and APUUSDT perpetual swaps, offering traders up to 50x leverage starting November 15, 2024, according to BitMEX.
Binance Futures to Introduce 1000000MOGUSDT Perpetual Contract with 75x Leverage
Binance Futures announces the launch of a USDⓈ-margined 1000000MOGUSDT perpetual contract with up to 75x leverage, enhancing trading options for users.
Binance Updates Leverage and Margin Tiers for Multiple Perpetual Contracts
Binance Futures has revised leverage and margin tiers for several USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts, impacting COMPUSDT, CTSIUSDT, and others, effective November 11, 2024.
BitMEX Launches SWELLUSDT and APUUSDT Perpetual Swaps with Up to 50x Leverage
BitMEX has introduced SWELLUSDT and APUUSDT perpetual swap contracts, offering users leverage up to 50x. Explore the trading opportunities now available on the platform.
Maduro: Venezuela to Activate Crypto Payment Method ‘Soon’
Taking a page from North Korea, Venezuela is looking to skirt U.S. sanctions by using crypto. According to Bloomberg, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced a crypto payment method that they will activate “very soon.”
Peter Schiff Mocks BTC Reliance on Platforms like PayPal, Says "Gold is Money, Bitcoin is not"
Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff is calling out Bitcoin again for requiring a third-party like PayPal to operate as a payment system, he said that "Gold is money and Bitcoin is not".
Venezuela Wants Citizens to Pay Taxes in State-Issued Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuela is moving on a mandate that could see taxes being collected using its state-issued cryptocurrency—the oil-backed Petro. The effort is part of a nation-wide campaign to create mainstream use cases for Venezuela’s cryptocurrency.
Peter Brandt Says Will Not Use 'Enemy's Cash' to Buy ETH, Here's Why
Considering this bearish crypto market outlook, Peter Brandt, one of the most vocal analysts in the digital currency ecosystem is not bullish on Ethereum in the near future.
United States Congress Will Vote on American COMPETE Act to ‘Beat China’ in Blockchain Technology
United States Congress will vote today on a bill that specifically aims to ensure the US remains competitive with China in the race for blockchain supremacy.
Venezuela to Offer Christmas Bonus in Petro Coin to Retirees and Pensioners
Since the launch of Petro, Venezuela's cryptocurrency in February 2018, the government has been trying to expand its use case across almost every activity in the country. To this effect, a tweet from a local news outlet, Venepress, claimed that Venezuela Government would give its Christmas bonus to retirees and pensioners in its cryptocurrency, Petro.
Binance Fan Token Announces PORTO Trading Competition
Binance Fan Token has launched the PORTO Trading Competition, offering users the chance to trade on PORTO spot trading pairs and earn up to $750 in PORTO Gift Cards. New users can also receive a $5 PORTO Gift Card for registering using the "PORTOTC" referral code or link, totaling $7,500.
Peter Schiff Criticizes Investors who Succeeded in Getting Wall Street to Buy into the Bitcoin Mania
Peter Schiff has yet again expressed his disappointment at BTC proponents that has stirred increased Wall Street participation in crypto.
FTC Investigates Big Tech's AI Investments
The US FTC is conducting a thorough investigation into the partnerships and investments between tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic, focusing on their impact on market competition and innovation.
Dave Portnoy Offers to be The Savior of Bitcoin and Chainlink (LINK), Angering Crypto Twitter
After declaring that he may be quitting crypto trading altogether, Dave Portnoy is now hinting that he will “save Bitcoin and crypto.”
Pope Francis’s Pontifex Carpet Gift Sold as NFT for Charity Purpose in Afghanistan
A Pontifex carpet gifted to Pope Francis by Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his visit to the Vatican in Sept 2016 was sold as an NFT for 25 Ether, approximately $81,886.
Microsoft's OpenAI Investment Faces EU Merger Regulation Scrutiny
The European Commission is investigating Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, a significant partnership since 2019, under the EU Merger Regulation, as part of a larger plan to control tech giants' influence in the AI field, focusing on potential anti-competitive impacts.
Binance's Market Dominance Challenged as OKX and Upbit Gain Ground
The 2023 CEX Market Report shows Binance's dominance diminishing as OKX and Upbit gain market share. Factors like on-chain data, user growth, and social media presence contribute to the evolving CEX landscape.
Puerto Rican Regulators Closes Peter Schiff's Bank - a Case for Decentralization?
Puerto Rican authorities have closed down the Euro Pacific Bank, a local financial institution that belongs to Peter Schiff, the world’s most vocal Bitcoin (BTC) critic.
Neopets Announces Neopets Metaverse Version Release
Neopets Metaverse announced to launch of a Metaverse product to enhance generational memories and experiences for Neopians and its users.
Alpaca Debuts Private Equity Real Estate
Alpaca, a New York-based alternative investment firm, has launched a private equity real estate platform, Alpaca Real Estate (ARE), led by Daniel Carr and Peter Weiss. The platform, with significant backing from GCM Grosvenor, aims to leverage technology and operational strategies to enhance real estate investment returns amid current market dislocations.
Will Gold Bull Peter Schiff Change His Mind on Bitcoin? Crypto Twitter Backs BTC
Peter Schiff and his son have brought their friendly banter regarding Bitcoin investments to crypto Twitter.
Ethereum’s Perpetual Swaps Open Interest Hit a Two-Month High
The latest surge in the crypto market has made Ethereum’s perpetual swaps open interest to hit a record-high.
UK Regulator Examines AI Impact
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is examining the impact of AI on consumers and the economy, with a focus on foundation models. The regulator plans to examine their usage against key principles, including transparency and accountability. The review aims to help develop AI in ways that ensure open, competitive markets and effective consumer protection, with guiding principles for consumer protection and healthy competition to be produced. The findings are set to be published in September 2023.
Peter Schiff’s Bank Investigated in Global Tax Evasion Probe, Gold May Be Dirty
Peter Schiff’s Euro Pacific Bank is currently under a tax evasion probe for hosting numerous financial accounts suspected of tax evasion crimes.
Peter Schiff Sends Stern Warning to Barry Silbert Over Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Price Collapse
Grayscale investments’ national ad campaign has fallen on deaf ears, with shares in Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust plummets 80%. Peter Schiff sends a warning to Grayscale investments CEO Barry Silbert.
Gold Bull Peter Schiff Changes Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Smashes New Record of $50,000
Bitcoin has achieved a new record high of $50,000 as institutional support has continued to pile onto the cryptocurrency.
DWF Ventures Explores Innovations in Perpetual DEXs Landscape
DWF Ventures delves into perpetual DEXs, emphasizing the blend of decentralization and innovation. The discourse spans from perpetuals' inception in 2016 to notable DEX protocols like dYdX and HyperliquidX advancing the ecosystem. The narrative underscores the continuous innovation and the anticipation for future advancements in the perpetual DEX landscape.
"I Knew Owning Bitcoin Was a Bad Idea," Claims Peter Schiff After Losing Access to His Bitcoin Wallet
"I knew to own Bitcoin was a bad idea, I just never realized it was this bad!" exclaims Peter Schiff, after losing access to his bitcoin wallet and his password being invalidated. The crypto – the community has offered help, but it would seem the BTC has been lost for good.
EDX Markets is Expanding in Singapore
EDX Markets expands to Singapore, backed by Citadel Securities and Fidelity Digital Assets, introducing innovative trading options like spot and perpetual futures, and emphasizing non-custodial clearing solutions.
Bitcoin Price Will Hit $20,000 in 2020? Not Even Close Says Peter Schiff
Bitcoin has been having a good year and a very strong price showing since the Black Thursday stock market crash in March.
Peter Schiff Criticizes Sequoia Capital's Employee BTC Plans, Says It's An Attempt to "Sucker in Buyers"
Bitcoin's price downtrend has caused Peter Schiff to criticize Sequoia's employee remuneration scheme based on Bitcoin.
China Could Be Using Bitcoin as a Financial Weapon Against the US, Says PayPal Co-Founder
Peter Thiel is worried that China could be using Bitcoin to undermine the US.
Binance Launches Football Fan Token Index Perpetual Contracts Ahead of FIFA 2022
Binance is offering its customers another trading opportunity by launching football fan token index perpetual contracts. The new product is set to help users make the most of market conditions.
Venezuelan President Maduro Leveraged Cryptocurrency to Conceal Drug Ring Transactions According to US DOJ
Venezuelan President Maduro and 14 other high-ranking Venezuelan officials have been charged for their alleged involvement in a multibillion-dollar cocaine trafficking ring that the the DOJ claimed wreaked havoc on American communities by flooding the markets with cocaine for over 20 years. According to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Venezuelan officials had leveraged cryptocurrency in an attempt to mask their money trail on their alleged crimes
Lebanon Considers a Central Bank Digital Currency for 2021
The Governor of The Central Bank of Lebanon Riad Salameh has revealed the possibility of the bank launching a digital currency by 2021.
Bitcoin Educator Andreas Antonopolous Believes Oil Price Crash Gives US Bitcoin Miners an Advantage
Following the oil market crash in April, electricity prices have continued to fall globally. Bitcoin educator Andreas Antonopoulos believes that despite the disruption to industries, the oil market downturn could give US cryptocurrency miners an advantage.
US Government Offers $5 Million Reward for the Arrest of Venezuela’s Head of Petro Cryptocurrency
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has added Venezuela’s head of Petro cryptocurrency agency, Joselit Ramirez, to its most wanted person’s list. The US government seeks to offer a $5 million reward for information leading to Ramirez’s arrest.
Will Bitcoin Replace Gold as A 'Traditional Safe-Haven Asset?' Experts Debate
Nigel Green, CEO, and founder of financial consultancy firm deVere Group, addressed Bitcoin’s bullish traction on the crypto market and boldly stated on his Twitter platform that the cryptocurrency was potentially going to “knock gold from its long-held position” of being a safe-haven asset.
'It's Nothing Without its Energy Consumption', Says Peter Brandt against BTC
Peter Brandt, one of the most vocal critics of Bitcoin (BTC) has taken a jab at the digital currency again, dwelling on the coin’s energy correlation with its value this time.
Ex-CEO of Investment Firm Pleads Guilty to Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
Peter Kambolin, the ex-CEO of Systematic Alpha Management, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to commit commodities fraud involving cryptocurrency futures contracts, as revealed by the DOJ on October 12, 2023. The case, marking a milestone as the first of its kind, unveils a "cherry-picking" scheme where Kambolin misallocated profitable trades to his accounts, misrepresenting trading focuses to investors. With legal proceedings underway, Kambolin faces up to five years in prison, showcasing the authorities' resolve against financial fraud in the crypto sector.
Bitcoin Bull Peter McCormack Becomes Football Club Owner
Hardcore Bitcoin (BTC) investor Peter McCormack has announced that he has acquired English football club Bedford FC, which he hopes to build using the Bitcoin standard.
Elon Musk developing AI startup to rival OpenAI
Elon Musk is creating a new AI startup to compete with OpenAI, assembling a team of researchers and engineers while in talks with investors for the upcoming venture.
Venezuelans Will Love Bitcoin Even More with 10,000,000% Inflation
Bitcoin's trading volume has set a record high in Venezuela, thanks to the 10,000,000% inflation rate in 2019.
European Union Parliament Considers Petition for Crypto Fraud Victims Fund
European Union Parliament is considering a petition from a consortium of individuals and companies to establish a restitution fund for victims of crypto-fraud.
Warren Buffett Changes Attitude on Gold, Not Bitcoin Reminds Peter Schiff
Warren Buffett now started to buy bitcoin, reminding us of the days when he said he would never invest in Bitcoin.
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Discusses ETH 2.0 Progress and Bitcoin-Ethereum Debate
On Peter McCormack's talk show, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin discussed the challenges faced by Ethereum 2.0 and the debate between Bitcoin and Ethereum.
It is High Time to Rethink Holding Strategies as FTX Crisis Roams, Says Blockchain.com CEO
Speaking on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” Thursday, Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith deemed the collapse of crypto exchange FTX as “a tragedy and total failure of governance.”
Chainalysis: Venezuela’s State-Owned Crypto Exchange Possibly Used by Maduro Regime to Launder Funds
Blockchain analysis company Chainalysis wanted to find out whether the claims of whether Petro aiding Venezuelans are true.
Hong Kong's SFC Sets 2024-2026 Agenda: Emphasis on Tokenization and Virtual Asset Innovation
The SFC’s Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026 focus on enhancing Hong Kong's financial sector by maintaining market resilience, boosting global competitiveness, embracing financial innovation, and improving institutional resilience.
BitMEX Co-Founder Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, has proposed creating a new stablecoin called the Satoshi Nakamoto Dollar (NUSD) or NakaDollar. Unlike major reserve-backed U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins, the proposed NakaDollar would be pegged to the sum of $1 worth of Bitcoin and one inverse perpetual swap of BTC against USD, without relying on any USD reserves. The stablecoin's peg to the U.S. dollar would be maintained via mathematical transactions between the new decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) authorized participants and derivatives exchanges.
Friend.Tech Boosts Security with CoolWallet on Base Chain
Friend.tech, a decentralized social network on Base's Ethereum layer-2 chain, has seen rapid growth but also faces security risks from phishing attacks. To address this, CoolWallet has launched a Web3 Guardian competition to promote its Web3 SmartScan feature, which screens transactions for malicious behavior.
US Legislators Approve Digital Taxonomy and American COMPETE Blockchain Bills in Tech Race with China
US lawmakers approved the American COMPETE Act and the Digital Taxonomy Act, in an active race against China the blockchain and technological sector.
Chainlink Oracles Integrate with GMX DEX
Chainlink’s low-latency oracles will integrate with the GMX decentralized exchange following a successful governance proposal, providing real-time market data to GMX v2.
Bitcoin Bull Peter McCormack Slams Bank of England Andrew Bailey’s Narratives About Bitcoin
Bitcoin bull Peter McCormack has slammed the narratives of Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England (BOE) regarding Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Gemini Launches Offshore Derivatives Platform
Gemini is launching an offshore derivatives platform, Gemini Foundation, which will offer services to customers in over 30 countries. The platform’s first derivatives contract will be a Bitcoin perpetual contract denominated in Gemini Dollar. The move comes as the regulatory environment for crypto firms in the United States becomes more uncertain.
Schiff Warns Against Bitcoin ETF Hype as Hoskinson Reacts
Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff warns against Bitcoin ETFs due to limited utility and investment risks, causing Cardano's Charles Hoskinson to respond with humor, highlighting Schiff's early skepticism in 2024.
Crypto Coalition Advocates for Bitcoin Emoji Adoption
Over 20 leading crypto organizations band together to petition for an official Bitcoin emoji, emphasizing its cultural impact on society.
Binance to Delist LTC/BUSD and DOGE/BUSD Perpetual Contracts
Binance Futures has announced its decision to delist the LTCBUSD and DOGEBUSD Perpetual Contracts.
Peter Kambolin Sentenced for Fraudulent Scheme in Cryptocurrency Futures Trading
Peter Kambolin, former CEO of Systematic Alpha Management LLC, was sentenced for a fraudulent "cherry-picking" scheme in cryptocurrency futures, underscoring the need for stringent regulatory oversight in crypto trading.
Twitter disables actions on tweets with Substack links
Twitter users are unable to interact with tweets containing links to Substack pages, receiving error messages that some actions on the tweet have been disabled by Twitter. It is unclear whether this is a bug or an intended feature. The problem arose around the same time that Twitter cut off the ability for Substack users to embed tweets in their posts. This issue comes after recent mysterious changes to Twitter, and the announcement of Substack's "Notes" application, which is seen as competition to Twitter.
Synthetix Secures $20M Investment from DWF Labs
Synthetix has secured a $20 million investment from Web3 investment and quantitative trading firm DWF Labs. The partnership will see DWF Labs tasked with increasing SNX token liquidity and market making across centralized and decentralized exchanges, with Synthetix’ perpetual futures integrated into DWF Labs’ trading business.
Bitcoin Bulls Buy the Dip as Analytic Firm says BTC Price Recovery is Optimistic
Bitcoin’s price has recently corrected after weeks of making straight gains, what's next for BTC?
Venezuela's Petro Cryptocurrency to Cease Operations
Venezuela ends its Petro cryptocurrency, a failed oil-backed digital currency initiative aimed at evading U.S. sanctions. Launched in 2018, it struggled for adoption due to legal issues, limited functionality, and lack of international interest.
Veteran Analyst Peter Brandt Exited Stocks and Bitcoin Portfolio, Returned To US Dollar
Veteran technical trader Peter Brandt cashed out his stock and Bitcoin portfolio just before the market crash on 3rd September.
Yahoo Hong Kong to Launch NFTs Products for Pet Lovers
City Frenchie is already being built in Metaverse. Yahoo will launch the first NFT project at a prime location on the virtual island of Hong Kong.
FCA Unveils Guidance on Cryptoasset Promotions Compliance
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued a finalised non-handbook guidance on Cryptoasset Financial Promotions, aiming to clarify compliance with new laws and balance consumer protection with innovation for long-term economic growth.
China’s Petrochemical Sector Conducts First Blockchain-Powered Warehouse Receipt Finance
China’s petrochemical industry has accomplished the first-ever blockchain-enabled digital warehouse receipt pledge financing transaction to minimize costs.
DOGE Price Frenzy: Mike Novogratz and Peter McCormack Warn Dogecoin Bull Run Will End Poorly
Mike Novogratz and Peter McCormack have warned against the current Dogecoin bull run, as Elon Musk continues to fuel the bull run
OKX Announces Largest-Ever Trading Competition with 2M USDT and Tesla Model 3 as Prizes
OKX has launched its most ambitious trading competition yet, with a prize pool exceeding 2 million USDT and a Tesla Model 3. The team-based competition focuses on USDT perpetual contracts and requires holding at least 100 USDT in assets.
Bitcoin’s Price Boom is Artificially Inflated, says Peter Schiff
Peter Schiff claims that the current rise in bitcoin prices is due to market manipulation.
Twitter Disables Interactions with Substack Links
Twitter users were unable to interact with tweets containing Substack links on April 7, receiving an error message or encountering issues with registering their interactions. It is unclear whether the issue is a bug or an intended feature. The problem began around the same time as Twitter cutting off the ability for Substack users to embed tweets. This comes as Substack announced a Twitter-like posting application, potentially competing with the social media platform.
In Blockchain We Trust? New Paths to Religious Consensus
Religion, technology, blockchain, and AI. Deep, far-reaching concepts come together in mysterious and fascinating ways to form the basis of new religious and faith movements.