General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Lugano, Switzerland, launches Plan ₿ Biz School on July 1, 2024. This one-week program educates students about Bitcoin and blockchain with online/offline classes. Features 300+ expert seminars, 500 student grants, and $110M for startups. Bitcoin trades at $60,350. #Blockchain #Update
Shiba Shootout’s presale nearly hits $500k! This Wild West-themed memecoin offers a blockchain-based game with crypto rewards and Cactus staking for passive income. Influencers like @michaelwrubel boost its popularity. Presale price: $0.0194. #Update #CryptoNews
Russia’s central bank may legalize stablecoins for cross-border trades with China, as sanctions push local businesses to seek alternatives. Deputy governor Alexei Guznov reveals discussions to regulate the international payment process, signaling a pivotal financial shift. #Update
Justin Sun’s crypto wealth is now valued at $1B, down $400M since Feb 2024. His diverse portfolio includes 30% $WSTETH, 21% $USDD, and 17% $TRX. Arkham’s report reveals transparency in his holdings. Meanwhile, @VitalikButerin holds $800M. #Crypto #Update
Afghanistan’s Taliban-controlled government jailed 8 crypto traders for 28 days in May, following a 2022 ban. Over 30 crypto businesses have closed, impacting financial access. Traders worry about high living costs. #CryptoBan #Update
Afghanistan’s Taliban government arrested 8 crypto traders in Herat, detaining them for 28 days. Despite the Central Bank’s 2022 ban on crypto, assets were not seized, but some traders face potential six-month jail terms. #Afghanistan #CryptoNews
Crypto exchange Backpack, founded by ex-FTX employees, hires Citibank veteran Laurence King as head of audit to enhance transparency and accountability. CEO Armani Ferrante stresses the importance of traditional finance expertise. #CryptoNews
Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, predicts that favorable U.S. crypto regulations will persist regardless of the election outcome, citing bipartisan support. He emphasizes Bitcoin ($BTC) as a hedge against economic instability. Novogratz expects the next administration to foster innovation and regulatory clarity. #CryptoNews
Anthropic launches initiative for a third-party benchmark to evaluate AI projects, focusing on AI security, infrastructure, and capabilities. Developers can apply for funding to create evaluation software for assessing risks like cybersecurity and social impact. #AI #Update
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Polkadot stakeholders assure the Treasury is sustainable and regularly replenished by token inflation, despite recent concerns. The Treasury supports marketing, DeFi, and security initiatives. #Polkadot #CryptoNews
OpenLedger secures $8M in seed funding led by @PolychainCap to advance its AI blockchain platform. Funds will expand the team and operations for a Q4 2024 testnet launch, focusing on data sovereignty and digital identity solutions. #Blockchain #Update
Arthur Hayes, ex-CEO of BitMEX, explores global and local economic cycles in his essay “Zoom Out.” He highlights Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, predicting its critical role with the U.S. budget deficit projected at $1.915 trillion for 2024. #Bitcoin #Update
Tools for Humanity, part of Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project, hires ex-Google, Apple, and X employees to boost privacy and security. New team includes Damien Kieran (Chief Privacy Officer) and Adrian Ludwig (Chief Info Security Officer). $WLD token rises 1.72% to $2.31. #CryptoNews
Nycrypto Labs has raised $800K to launch Tidus Wallet, a multi-chain crypto app offering in-app lending, borrowing, swapping, and staking. Supported by DNA Fund and Transform Ventures, Tidus aims to reduce transaction fees and complexity. #Update #CryptoNews
