Cardano, a blockchain network known for its commitment to decentralization, is on the brink of a major upgrade known as the Chang hard fork. This upgrade, originally slated for August 27, has been rescheduled to September 1 in order to allow crypto exchanges like Binance to prepare for the transition. The Chang hard fork marks
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Maker, a prominent DeFi lending protocol on Ethereum, recently underwent a rebranding to “Sky” alongside significant enhancements to its decentralized stablecoin system. This rebranding also extended to its stablecoin, previously known as DAI, now rebranded to USDS, and its governance token, which has changed to SKY. The conversion process involves exchanging 1 DAI for 1
In recent times, Bitcoin ETFs have been experiencing a period of significant growth. The last trading week alone saw an impressive $500 million allocated to the largest US-based products. Despite a rough start at the beginning of the month, where over $550 million was lost in just three days, Bitcoin ETFs have managed to bounce
Shan Hanes, the former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank (HTSB), was sentenced to 293 months in federal prison for embezzling $47.1 million in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Hanes pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement by a bank officer, admitting to executing 11 unauthorized wire transfers to a cryptocurrency wallet between May and July 2023.
The recent statements from Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, at the Jackson Hole, Wyoming meeting have sent signals to the market that interest rate cuts are on the horizon. The current benchmark rate in the US for overnight money market loans is ranging between 5.25% and 5.5%. Powell’s endorsement of rate cuts indicates a shift
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an opposition brief in response to Hex founder Richard Heart’s attempt to dismiss the $1 billion securities fraud lawsuit. The SEC argued that Heart’s motion failed to address the well-supported allegations in the complaint and disregarded relevant legal standards. Despite Heart’s argument that the regulator lacks
The recent arrest of Pavel Durov in France has sparked a wave of support from various celebrities and well-known public figures. Among those who have voiced their solidarity with Durov include Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy, Vitalik Buterin, and Tucker Carlson. CryptoPotato’s Report According to a report by CryptoPotato, Durov was arrested in France over
Shibarium, a layer-2 blockchain solution developed on the Ethereum network, has been making significant strides in improving the functionality and efficiency of the Shiba Inu ecosystem. With the aim of reducing transaction costs, enhancing transaction speed, and scaling the network, Shibarium has been at the forefront of innovation in the crypto space. Over the past
Coinbase recently released a report suggesting that young, pro-crypto voters could play a significant role in the outcome of the 2024 US presidential elections. According to the report, Gen Z and Millennials, who now make up 40% of the electorate, are increasingly supporting candidates who advocate for cryptocurrency and financial innovation. This shift in voter
German authorities recently seized a significant amount of cash and 13 cryptocurrency ATMs during a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed operators. The operation, spearheaded by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), aimed to enhance regulatory oversight in the country’s rapidly expanding cryptocurrency sector. This move reflects a broader effort to protect consumers and safeguard the financial
Bitcoin’s price surge to $65,000 within a span of 24 hours has caught the attention of many in the financial world. One of the key factors attributed to this surge is the US Federal Reserve’s economic policies. The relationship between Bitcoin and the Fed’s policies has been a topic of interest for many years, especially
Looking at historical data, it is evident that high demand for bitcoin often precedes price recoveries and rallies. However, the current market dynamics paint a different picture. Bitcoin demand growth has significantly slowed down since early April, when the price of the cryptocurrency stood around $70,000. This slowdown can be observed in the daily growth
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, recently announced that it will be suspending The Open Network (TON) deposits and withdrawals on August 26 for maintenance purposes. While trading activities will not be affected during this period, users will have to wait for approximately two hours for the maintenance to be completed.
Ripple made headlines when it announced its plans to introduce a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, with the goal of bridging the gap between the cryptocurrency industry and traditional finance. This stablecoin, named Ripple USD (RLUSD), will be available on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum, offering users deep liquidity for major trading pairs
