Bitcoin White Paper Turns 16: Despite Mainstream Status, Satoshi’s Proposal Is as Valid as Ever
16 years ago, Satoshi released the Bitcoin white paper into the world, seeking to revolutionize finance by eliminating the custodians and middlemen associated with money. Today, his proposal is as valid as ever, even with bitcoin’s rise in popularity. Bitcoin Turns 16 Amidst a Surge in Adoption and Popularity 16 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto, the […]
Ethereum’s Market Conundrum—ETH Slips Further Behind as Bitcoin Shines
This week, bitcoin (BTC) is enjoying an 8.5% lift against the U.S. dollar, while ethereum (ETH), the second-largest digital currency, remains relatively quiet by comparison. Bitcoin and Ethereum: One’s Soaring While the Other’s Struggling It’s an exciting time in crypto. BTC came close to breaking its all-time high of $73,794, nearly hitting $73,600 per coin […]
Public Records Inquiry Reveals the Failure of Salvadoran Bitcoin Millionaire Investor Visa Program
A recently disclosed public records request reveals contradictions between the number of visas issued under the ‘Adopting Bitcoin’ program, which allowed millionaires to acquire Salvadoran nationality, and the numbers publicly disclosed on social media. Public Records Investigation on Salvadoran ‘Adopting Bitcoin’ Visa Program Contradicts Official Numbers With its improvements in cryptocurrency regulation and personal security, […]
Circle CEO Hypes Stablecoin Market Growth With Astounding Prediction
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, has predicted that stablecoins will grow to capture up to 10% of the money supply in the next 10 years. Allaire highlighted that even with the recent expansion of stablecoins, it is still in the early stages of this crypto class. Circle CEO States Stablecoins Will Become a $10 Trillion […]
Vitalik Buterin Calls out Ethereum Foundation Critics—’Show Some Respect’
Vitalik Buterin, one of the main architects behind today’s Ethereum design, took to social media to reject common criticism of the Ethereum Foundation. Buterin, not known for this kind of action, called on critics to “show some respect.” Vitalin Buterin Calls Ethereum Foundation Critic to Respect Its Action Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum and the […]
Polymarket’s Staggering Growth in October — Will Post-Election Events Keep the Momentum Going?
Based on Dune Analytics’ latest figures, the prediction market Polymarket’s October volume has soared to over three times what it was in September. Polymarket Continues to Hit All-Time Highs In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Polymarket’s trading activity has spiked dramatically. Data shows […]
Tether Proposes Establishing Tokenized Boron Commodity Markets in Turkey
Tether is reportedly seeking to expand its operations into tokenization markets in Turkey. According to sources familiar with the matter, the company is in talks to revamp the country’s boron markets by utilizing tokenization and establishing a national exchange for boron transactions. Tether Pitches Boron Tokenization Proposal in Turkey Tether, one of the largest cryptocurrency […]
Monero Decrypted? Japanese Police Report Breakthrough in Flow Analysis Development
The Japanese National Police Agency’s Cyber Special Investigation Division announced the arrest of a suspect accused of money laundering, computer fraud, and credit card phishing crimes. Japanese authorities disclosed that they identified the suspect by analyzing his operations on Monero, a highly private and confidential blockchain. Japanese Police Allegedly Catch Money Laundering Ringleader Using Monero […]
Stanley Druckenmiller’s ‘Big Short’ Move: Betting on Future Disaster
Duquesne Family Office’s Stanley Druckenmiller has revealed his latest move in the U.S. bond market. The billionaire investor who won millions in the past for Duquesne Capital does not believe that inflation will keep cooling down, and is consequently betting that a bond bust will eventually happen. Stanley Druckenmiller Makes a Short Bet Against Current […]
A New Fed Working Paper Aims to Rein in Bitcoin With Taxes or Prohibition—Here’s Why It’s Flawed
In a working paper, Amol Amol and Erzo G.J. Luttmer from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis argue that prohibiting bitcoin or imposing specific taxes could help governments implement permanent primary deficits effectively. Their research explores the impact of bitcoin on fiscal policies and offers potential solutions. The Case Against Bitcoin: The Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s […]