Over the past 14 days since Nov. 2, an eye-popping $9.736 billion has flowed into the stablecoin economy, adding to the $555 million boost recorded in October. Near Record Highs: Stablecoin Economy Grows Stablecoins have cemented their role as a powerhouse in the crypto world, holding immense value and influence. Over the last two weeks, …
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African university students are concerned about the impact of AI on job prospects, while experts argue for a balanced approach that embraces technology while mitigating its potential negative effects. Job Preservation vs. Development: The AI Dilemma Some African University students have voiced concern over the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact …
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A recent update of Phantom, the signature self-custody wallet for the Solana blockchain, logged a meme coin trader out of his account, causing him to lose $1 million. 0xFiyopi, the affected trader, stated that he lost access to these wallets because he did not save the associated seed phrase. Phantom Wallet Update Causes Losses for …
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With crypto markets buzzing this week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales followed a similar trajectory, climbing an impressive 90.74% compared to the previous week. Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT Collections Fuel a $179M Weekly Bonanza From Nov. 9 to Nov. 16, NFT sales totaled $179.48 million, as reported by cryptoslam.io. Ethereum NFTs took the lead among 21 …
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Bitcoin trader eyes $100K price tag by Thanksgiving day in US, Bitcoin ETF options pass ‘second hurdle’: Hodlers Digest
New numbers show the US government is piling a staggering amount of debt onto its balance sheet every single day. The nonpartisan, nonprofit Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) says the federal government is now borrowing $8 billion per day just to keep things running. Citing data from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the …
A prominent US Attorney’s office reportedly plans to reduce its focus on crypto cases with Donald Trump headed back to the White House. On Thursday, Trump announced on Truth Social that he planned to nominate Jay Clayton as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Clayton led the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) …
After nearly two weeks of explosive gains, crypto prices briefly cooled on Thursday and into Friday, possibly due to a speech delivered by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell spoke in Dallas on Thursday and struck a somewhat ambiguous tone about future US monetary policy choices. He continued to emphasize that the Fed views …
An employee at US banking giant has been indicted, accused of stealing sensitive information from the lender’s customers and sharing it with accomplices. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says Daria Sewell worked in TD Bank’s anti-money laundering department from 2023 to May 2024, the period she is alleged to have committed the crime. “Through her position …
Ripple’s native currency, XRP, surged by more than 17% on November 15, based on expectations of a friendlier regulatory climate in the US.
Several Wall Street banking giants are forecasting blue skies for US equities – at least until 2024 comes to a close. Morgan Stanley chief US equity strategist Mike Wilson tells Bloomberg that he expects the S&P 500 to revisit all-time high levels by the end of the year. But Wilson warns equities will likely see …
The notorious hacker behind the massive $10.934 billion exploit of crypto exchange Bitfinex is being sentenced to five years in prison. According to a new press release by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Ilya Lichtenstein – who hacked Bitfinex in 2016 and fraudulently sent 119,754 Bitcoin (BTC) to a wallet under his control – …
Bitcoin has been holding steady at $90,258 to $90,509 over the last hour and indicators suggest a continuation of positive momentum, though minor pullbacks across timeframes hint at chances for strategic moves. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s hourly chart showcases a recent climb to $91,909, followed by a slight dip. Recent drops signal bearish movement, but the decline …
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On Friday, after a tough Thursday of losses, the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced another dip. Similarly, the nine spot bitcoin ETFs didn’t fare any better, wrapping up the day in the red. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs—Fidelity, Grayscale, Valkyrie, Bitwise, Ark Invest, and Vaneck Hit With $430M Outflows On Nov. 15, U.S. spot …
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Based on blockchaincenter.net’s “there is no second best” index—drawing from Michael Saylor’s well-known remark—Microstrategy’s strategy of purchasing bitcoin outshines what the company would have gained if it had opted for ethereum instead. Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Deliver, Leaving Ethereum Alternatives Behind Over the past month, bitcoin has held its own, but ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency …
