Robert Kennedy Jr. has chosen to withdraw from the US presidential race to support Republican nominee Donald Trump. In a speech addressing the nation, Kennedy said he’s backing Trump’s campaign to save the next generation of Americans. “I asked myself what choices must I make to maximize my chances to save America’s children and restore …
Monthly archives: August 2024
US Banks Paying $470,000,000 To Regulators Over Widespread Recordkeeping Failures and ‘Off-Channel’ Communication Methods
More than two dozen Wall Street firms including Bank of New York Mellon and Truist have agreed to pay a massive collective fine to US regulators. The financial companies are handing over $470 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to settle charges that the firms …
The singularity: How AI could become the final boss whale of crypto
World-renowned futurist Ray Kurtzweil says the singularity is coming sooner than expected.
WazirX says external parties are attempting to prolong its restructuring efforts
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX said external parties not invested in the platform may try to prolong its restructuring process for their gains. In a post on X, the exchange said these parties intend to create and maintain “uncertainty” rather than find a resolution. The statement comes after WazirX announced a comprehensive restructuring plan following a …
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The unlikely reality of Bitcoin as a reserve currency
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Harris Backs Plan to Tax Unrealized Gains, Kiyosaki Says Prepare for Crash Landing, and More — Week in Review
Vice President Kamala Harris supports President Biden’s proposal to increase taxes on unrealized gains for the wealthy. Financial author Robert Kiyosaki warns of an impending market crash, urging investments in gold, silver, and bitcoin for safety. Economist Peter Schiff calls for higher interest rates, even at the risk of triggering a recession. Meanwhile, bitcoin ETFs …
2 Vintage Bitcoin Wallets From 2011 Spring to Life, Moving $4.7 Million in BTC
Over the past day, bitcoin has been hovering just under the $64,000 mark, while two wallets, which had been inactive for more than 13 years, suddenly moved 75 bitcoin worth $4.7 million. These transactions are particularly notable as they mark the only activity from 2011 this month, making them a rare occurrence amid the increasingly …
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Wazirx Founder Denies Remaining Assets Are Gone, Warns About New Fake Account Trend
Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has addressed concerns about the remaining assets following the cyberattack, stating that misinformation has caused unnecessary fear by suggesting these assets are also gone. He emphasized that such claims are baseless and are made only to attract attention. He also promised to share Wazirx’s Proof of Reserves (PoR) after a new …
Crypto Market Surges by $623B in 2024 as Bitcoin Climbs $20K Higher
In just seven months—roughly 236 days—since the year began, the crypto economy has ballooned by a staggering $623 billion. The top crypto asset, bitcoin, has seen its market value soar by more than $20,000, while ethereum, the second-largest by market cap, has climbed over $470 during this period. Top 10 Crypto Market Climbs From $1.37T …
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Elon Musk Supports Efforts to Free Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
Following Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s arrest, Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted the hashtag #FreePavel on his social media platform X. The hashtags #FreePavel and #FreeDurov emerged as supporters protested Durov’s arrest and called for his release. Durov is known for his strong stance on privacy and free speech, often clashing with government authorities over his …
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‘De-Anonymizing’ Firm Arkham Launches Bounty To Identify Owners of Wallets Associated With Fraudulent Altcoin Project
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham is launching a bounty program to identify the owners of crypto wallets linked to a digital asset scam. In a new post on the social media platform X, de-anonymizing firm Arkham says it’s offering four bounties in collaboration with the Restore the Republic (RTR) memecoin. One bounty is for identifying the …
Top Trader Says One Level Stands in the Way of Fresh All-Time Highs for Bitcoin (BTC) – Here’s His Outlook
A veteran crypto trader says that Bitcoin (BTC) is one critical level away from hitting new all-time highs. Pseudonymous trader DonAlt shares a chart with his 578,000 followers on the social media platform X suggesting that BTC is attempting to clear a heavy supply zone between $63,000 and $64,000, with one final resistance at $69,000. …
PEPE Breakout Approaching As Memecoin ‘Deja Vu’ Price Action Unfolds, Says Top Trader
A trader who continues to grow his following with timely altcoin calls thinks that an Ethereum (ETH)-based memecoin is gearing up for a huge upside move. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 270,400 followers on the social media platform X that he has his radar locked on the memecoin Pepe (PEPE). According to the analyst, PEPE’s …
Colombian Data Protection Authority Formulates Charges Against Worldcoin
The Colombian Industry and Commerce Superintendence (SIC), the personal data protection authority of the country, has formulated charges against Worldcoin, the biometric digital ID project, for violations of the personal data regime. The institution stated that the accusation focuses on determining whether Worldcoin violated Colombian law in its handling of the personal and private data …
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Zuckerberg, Spotify Founder Advocate for Open-Source AI in Europe
Mark Zuckerberg and Daniel Ek advocate for open-source AI in Europe. The two tech leaders believe that open-source AI can drive innovation and give Europe a competitive edge. However, they warn that fragmented regulations and uneven enforcement are hindering progress. They urge Europe to streamline regulations and focus on retaining talent to fully capitalize on …
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