DeLorean, the automaker known for the iconic DMC-12 sports car from “Back to the Future,” announced Thursday that it will launch a marketplace with crypto payments company MoonPay, letting customers trade their manufacturing reservations on-chain. The new platform, developed in partnership with Otherlife—a Web3 creative agency acquired by MoonPay—will allow DeLorean enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade vehicle reservation build…
Month: May 2024
Blackrock Advances Spot Ether ETF With SEC Amendment, Analyst Eyes June Launch
The world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, has updated its S-1 registration statement for the Ishares Ethereum Trust, which will be listed as “ETHA.” According to the update, ‘Seed Creation Baskets’ were acquired by the fund’s ‘Seed Capital Investor.’ Furthermore, several spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants now have their respective tickers listed on the Depository […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/blackrock-advances-spot-ether-etf-with-sec-amendment-analyst-eyes-june-launch/
Nigerian crypto community raises alarm over Davido meme token
Davido has remained silent amid criticism about pump-and-dump schemes and regulatory scrutiny. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/davido-meme-token-concerns-nigerian-crypto
Financial institutions face rising threat from sophisticated AI fraud
Many financial institutions are struggling to keep up with the rising sophistication of AI-driven fraud, creating a critical need for enhanced detection and prevention methods. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/financial-institutions-rising-threat-sophisticated-ai-fraud
El Salvador’s Latest Push to Encourage Bitcoin Adoption
We do the research, you get the alpha! Get exclusive reports and access to key insights on airdrops, NFTs, and more! Subscribe now to Alpha Reports and up your game! Go to Alpha Reports El Salvador has doubled down on its push for Bitcoin adoption in recent days, courting crypto firms and playing host to crypto-curious nations. Here’s everything the…
Trump Interested in Using Bitcoin to Solve the US National Debt Problem
Former President and Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump reportedly inquired about solving the U.S. national debt problem using bitcoin. Audio recorded by the Bitcoin.com News team confirmed that on an X space held on Sunday night, Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey revealed that Trump asked if bitcoin could solve the $35 trillion U.S. national debt […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/trump-interested-in-using-bitcoin-to-solve-the-us-national-debt-problem/
Matter Labs files for 'ZK' trademark, industry demands withdrawal
The attempt to trademark ZK-proofs is like a “baker trying to impose a blanket patent on bread,” according to StarkWare’s CEO. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/matter-labs-zk-trademark-backlash
Jack Dorsey-backed Bitcoin mining pool opens headquarters in El Salvador
Launched in late 2024, Ocean Mining has now established an international hub and headquarters in El Salvador’s capital city, San Salvador. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/jack-dorsey-backed-ocean-mining-hq-el-salvador
Ethereum ETFs: BlackRock Gets $10M Seed Investment and Grayscale Adds Coinbase Custody
We do the research, you get the alpha! Get exclusive reports and access to key insights on airdrops, NFTs, and more! Subscribe now to Alpha Reports and up your game! Go to Alpha Reports Both BlackRock and Grayscale have updated their U.S. spot Ethereum exchange traded fund (ETF) filings to add a seed investor and establish a custodian. BlackRock, the…
AI-Driven Fraud on the Rise, Financial Institutions Unprepared, Reveals Report
A new report by Signicat, the European digital identity and fraud prevention solutions provider, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is used in over a third of fraud attempts targeting financial institutions, with one in fifteen fraud attempts now using deepfakes. The study, titled “The Battle against AI-driven Identity Fraud,” found that 42.5% of detected fraud […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ai-driven-fraud-on-the-rise-financial-institutions-unprepared-reveals-report/