Dozens of families will receive no-strings-attached payments for an entire year as a major US county prepares to run its second guaranteed income experiment. Durham County, North Carolina is opening applications this month for DCo Thrives, a guaranteed income program targeting low-income families, reports The Herald Sun. One hundred and twenty-five families will be selected to …
Monthly archives: January 2025
Does VC-Backed Equal VC-Secure
HodlX Guest Post Submit Your Post Blockchain projects often use their investment successes to boast as well as build up an audience. It’s common to assume that if a project is good enough for a venture fund, it must be good enough for a user. After all, would something so big and rich fail to …
T-Mobile Sued Over Massive Data Breach That Leaked Sensitive Info on 79,000,000 Americans
A new lawsuit targets T-Mobile for allegedly failing to fix longstanding cybersecurity issues that led to a massive data breach involving the personal data of millions of Americans. The Office of the Attorney General for Washington State accuses T-Mobile of violating the state’s Consumer Protection Act by deceiving customers about its ability to protect their …
Oh raises $4.5 million to empower creators through AI and Web3 fusion
Oh, an innovative platform blending AI with Web3 technology has secured $4.5 million in seed funding, according to a Jan. 10 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The oversubscribed round saw contributions from major players like Tangent, Big Brain Holdings, Kosmos Ventures, Tagus Capital, and Bodhi Ventures. It also received support from prominent angel investors like Delphi …
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs mark first anniversary with four among Top 20 in AUM
Four spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) figured among the 20 ETFs with the most significant assets under management (AUM) one year after their launch in the US. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT was the best performer among the Bitcoin ETFs and also among all the nearly 4,000 exchange-traded funds on a list made by …
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Vast majority of financial advisors’ clients asked about crypto in 2024 – Bitwise
A recent report by Bitwise and VettaFi reveals that 56% of financial advisors are more likely to invest in crypto this year, with the 2024 US election results pivoting sentiment. The 2024 surge in crypto prices and increased regulatory clarity have sparked greater interest from clients and advisors alike. In 2024, 96% of advisors fielded …
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Key Developments Propel World Network to 20M Participants in 2024
World, formerly recognized as Worldcoin, disclosed the project achieved progress in 2024, marking a transformative chapter for the initiative. The network grew to encompass over 20 million participants, including 10 million verified human users expanding its global footprint. World Advances Blockchain Technology Amid Rapid Network Growth In a 2024 summary, the World.org blog reported that …
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Ripple’s RLUSD Powers California Wildfire Relief With Crypto Donation
Ripple and Moonpay have made a joint donation of $50,000 worth of RLUSD, Ripple’s new stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar, to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation (LAFDFoundation). This contribution aims to support first responders battling the devastating California wildfires. Ripple highlighted their commitment to evaluating additional ways to assist these critical emergency efforts. …
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DOJ Indicts 3 Russians for Operating Crypto Mixers Linked to Cybercrime
Russian nationals face charges for allegedly using cryptocurrency mixers to launder proceeds from ransomware, wire fraud, and theft, obscuring illicit funds’ origins, the DOJ says. Russian Nationals Face DOJ Charges for Laundering Cryptocurrency Theft Proceeds The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Jan. 10 the indictment of three Russian nationals for operating cryptocurrency mixers …
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Santander: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption Fuels Tourism Boom
El Salvador’s tourism soared in 2024, with bitcoin adoption and safety reforms transforming the nation into a global powerhouse, driving unprecedented economic and tourism growth. Bitcoin-Led Tourism Boom Positions El Salvador as a Global Model Santander US Capital Markets LLC, a division of the global financial giant Banco Santander, published a report on Jan. 10 …
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Crypto’s Wild Week: $190B Wiped Out as Markets Stage a Fragile Comeback
Over the past week, the cryptocurrency market has faced a decline, shedding $190 billion since Jan. 4. However, by Friday, as the weekend nears, the market exhibited a modest recovery, posting a 2.2% gain over the preceding 24 hours. FAI and AIXBT Rocket While Crypto Economy Battles a Setback The past week has been turbulent …
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Bitcoin’s Hashrate Takes a Nosedive: Miners Grapple With Plummeting Profits
Bitcoin’s network has seen a noticeable shift in its computational capacity, shedding around 44 exahash per second (EH/s) in the past four days. Tough Terrain for Bitcoin Miners The network’s hashrate, which reached a peak of 824 EH/s, has now settled at 780 EH/s, based on the seven-day simple moving average (SMA). This reduction, equivalent …
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Billionaires Pour ~$1,777,000,000 Into Three Assets in Major Portfolio Overhaul: Report
Several billionaire money managers have modified their portfolios and poured about $1.8 billion into new assets, according to a new report. Billionaires Philippe Laffont, Stanley Druckenmiller, Chase Coleman, Stephen Mandel and Larry Robbins are accumulating AI-centered equities, reports The Motley Fool. The investors have specifically targeted US semiconductor and software giant Broadcom (AVGO), purchasing a …
Trader Records 16,564% in Total Profits on Solana-Based AI Altcoin in Under Three Months: On-Chain Data
Blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain says one savvy crypto trader generated astronomical returns on an artificial intelligence (AI) related digital asset in just three months. According to Lookonchain, an anonymous trader pulled in massive profits after buying nearly 21 million utility tokens for the AI agent project ai16z (AI16Z). “This trader spotted ai16z early on October …
300 Million XRP On The Move: Ripple Labs Sparks Speculation
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits …
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