Aethir has partnered with the Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi (ADBC) to foster Web3 innovation in the MENA region. They will focus on advancing AI and gaming projects through Aethir’s $100 million Ecosystem Fund, which includes graphics processing unit (GPU) subsidies and token grants for eligible ventures. Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud infrastructure provides high-performance computing solutions, …
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Bitcoin addresses are your wallet’s public identity, each with a unique purpose and evolution to match the growing needs of the cryptocurrency world. Unlocking Bitcoin’s Address Book: From P2PK to Taproot If you’re new to Bitcoin, understanding its address formats might feel like learning a new language. But fear not, because this informative editorial is …
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The South African financial regulator has issued 248 of the crypto asset service provider licenses it has received to date. 9 Applications Rejected The South African financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has issued a total of 248 crypto asset service provider (CASP) licenses from the 420 applications it received. According to a …
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Emirates NBD, a leading United Arab Emirates (UAE) bank, has invested in Zodia Custody, a digital asset custodian, through its Innovation Fund. A Step Forward for Zodia Custody Emirates NBD, one of the United Arab Emirates’ leading banks, recently disclosed that it had invested in Zodia Custody, a digital asset custodian. The investment was made …
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Google’s unveiling of Willow, its latest quantum computing chip, has reignited chatter about Bitcoin’s cryptography and whether it might be vulnerable. On Dec. 12, a lively X Spaces broadcast had BTC enthusiasts debating the reality of the threat. Some participants suggested that before 2030, we might see 1 million qubit machines with the power to …
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Sygnum Bank say surging institutional inflows could cause Bitcoin “demand shocks” in 2025, Ripple stablecoin news, and more: Hodlers Digest
New data from market intelligence platform Santiment reveals that Chainlink (LINK) is leading the real-world assets (RWA) sector in terms of recent development activity. In a new post on the social media platform X, Santiment says the nascent sector is being led by the decentralized oracle network followed by Ethereum (ETH)-based synthetic asset creator Synthetix …
Morgan Stanley’s wealth management arm will pay a multi million-dollar penalty after allegedly failing to stop four former financial advisors from stealing cash from customer accounts. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is charging Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB) for failing to adopt measures and policies that could have prevented four ex-financial advisors from …
Publicly traded Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Riot Platforms just added a massive amount of the flagship crypto to its corporate treasury. In a new announcement, Riot says it used company-issued bonds to generate revenue to purchase 5,117 BTC at an average price of $99,669 per token. “With the net proceeds from Riot’s recent $525 million, …
Billionaire Warren Buffett is now betting a whopping $120 billion on just two assets. The chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has allocated 40.1% of the firm’s portfolio to Apple (AAPL) and American Express (AXP), according to new SEC filings. Berkshire initiated its investment in Apple back in 2016 and has adjusted its holdings multiple …
An ancient Bitcoin investor is going to spend the next two years in prison after underreporting his BTC gains, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). In a new press release, the DOJ says that Frank Richard Ahlgren III of Austin, Texas failed to accurately report the capital gains he earned after selling $3.7 …
US banks are witnessing a massive surge in sophisticated digital scams, according to a new report. The number of social engineering scams targeting both US and Canadian bank customers has exploded 1,000% in the last year, according to the cybersecurity firm BioCatch. Social engineering scammers use deceptive tactics to impersonate entities like banks or family …
Rep. French Hill says establishing a clear market structure for digital assets is one of his top three priorities as the newly elected House Financial Services Committee chairman. Hill (R-Arkansas), a staunch supporter of the crypto sector, secured the chairmanship earlier this week, taking over for retiring fellow GOP lawmaker Patrick McHenry (R-North Carolina). The …
XRP is trading at $2.41, with an intraday range of $2.38 to $2.52, a market cap of $137.70 billion, and a 24-hour trading volume of $8.77 billion, highlighting a phase of consolidation. XRP On the 1-hour chart, XRP shows a short-term downtrend following a retreat from a local high of $2.531 to its current level …
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Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales grew by 16.27% compared to the previous week, totaling $224.41 million across 22 different blockchains. Pudgy Penguins Lead NFT Charge, BNB Chain and Blast Show Growth Between Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, NFT sales climbed 16.27%, hitting $224.41 million. Ethereum led the charge with over $119 million …
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