The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan, the world’s largest pension fund with assets totaling $1.5 trillion, recently announced its initiative to explore diversification opportunities that include Bitcoin. This exploration signifies a potential monumental pivot in the investment strategy of a fund traditionally associated with more conservative asset classes. The fund is in the
The once skyrocketing price of Bitcoin has taken a dramatic nosedive, losing a hefty ten thousand dollars since its peak last Thursday when it reached close to $74,000. This sharp decline has impacted the entire cryptocurrency market, with alternative coins also bleeding out heavily. The total crypto market cap has plummeted to under $2.5 trillion,
The latest buzz in the world of NFTs revolves around NodeMonkes, Bitcoin’s premier NFT collection, which has seen a remarkable surge of over 50% in the past 24 hours. This surge has propelled NodeMonkes ahead of the iconic Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) in terms of market capitalization. The floor price of NodeMonkes spiked by
The recent sale of the Dogwifhat meme NFT on the Ethereum blockchain has made headlines in the digital art world. With a jaw-dropping price tag of $4.3 million worth of ETH, this sale has set a new record for the most expensive meme NFT ever sold. The auction took place on the Foundation platform, attracting
In a recent statement, US SEC chair Gary Gensler expressed concern over the growing trend of “AI washing” in the financial sector. He emphasized that such activities not only mislead investors but may also violate securities laws. Gensler pointed out that some investment advisers and broker-dealers are falsely claiming to use AI to generate higher
The recent court order requiring Binance to provide detailed information on all its Nigerian users raises significant concerns about privacy and data protection. The move by the Federal High Court to compel the exchange to disclose user data to the EFCC reflects a lack of transparency and accountability in the handling of sensitive information. This