TRON founder Justin Sun has made a public call to back a U.S. presidential candidate favorable to cryptocurrencies. Sun emphasizes the importance of recognizing the cryptocurrency community—including companies and protocols—as key stakeholders in the political arena. He urges that their voices be heard and their interests safeguarded, highlighting the growing influence of digital currencies in […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/justin-sun-advocates-supporting-a-crypto-friendly-u-s-presidential-candidate/
Month: May 2024
Study: SRC20 Protocol’s ‘Unmatched Data Permanence’ Makes It a Superior Choice Over BRC20 and Runes
Although it may be undervalued at present, the SRC20 protocol distinguishes itself among protocols operating on the Bitcoin network due to its unmatched data permanence, a new report has claimed. The study also found that the protocol’s impending cost-reduction upgrade renders it an attractive option for long-term projects and investments. SRC20’s Unmatched Data Permanence According […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/study-src20-protocols-unmatched-data-permanence-makes-it-a-superior-choice-over-brc20-and-runes/
Normie memecoin team mulls hacker demands after token falls 99%
The price of NORMIE sunk 99% after a smart contract exploit, temporarily gutting its market cap from nearly $42 million to $200,000 in less than three hours. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/normie-memecoin-team-mulls-hacker-demands-after-token-falls-99
Ethereum gains 5% in 24 hours: Start of post-ETF approval pump?
ETH has come within $70 of the psychological $4,000 price level during early trading on May 27. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-gains-5-percent-in-24-hours-post-etf-approval-pump
Microsoft Invests $70 Million in South Africa for AI Advancement
Microsoft South Africa (SA) has entered into a $70.5 million artificial intelligence (AI) investment agreement with the Southern African nation’s Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC). The investment aims to support the development of black-owned small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in both tech and non-tech sectors over the next 10 years. Approximately 200 […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/microsoft-invests-70-million-in-south-africa-for-ai-advancement/
Could Trump’s win nix SEC crypto suits? Critics say he’s ‘pandering’ for votes
One crypto lawyer thinks a Donald Trump election win would revert some SEC crypto lawsuits, but others note he hasn’t always kept campaign promises. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-win-might-dismiss-sec-suits-critics-disagree
Latam Insights: Venezuela Seizes Over 11,000 Bitcoin Miners, Paraguay Cracks Down on Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Venezuela seizes over 11,000 bitcoin miners to save energy, Paraguay cracks down on illegal bitcoin mining, and Brazil aims to finalize crypto regulations this year. Venezuelan Authorities Announce Bitcoin Mining Ban, Confiscate Over […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-venezuela-seizes-over-11000-bitcoin-miners-paraguay-cracks-down-on-illegal-bitcoin-mining/
Danger as wave of crypto influencers and celeb X accounts are hacked
The social media accounts of famous traders, rappers and even Caitlyn Jenner are shilling tokens in what many believe is part of an orchestrated string of hacks. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/wave-crypto-influencers-celebrity-x-accounts-caitlyn-jenner-hacked
Robert Kiyosaki Advises Buying Bitcoin Before Price Explodes — Warns of Bonds Crashing
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has warned investors about the bond market crashing, urging them to invest in “safer real assets,” like bitcoin, before their prices “explode.” He criticizes financial planners for promoting bonds as safe investments, predicting significant losses for investors when AAA bonds and commercial real estate crash. Meanwhile, Kiyosaki expects […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/robert-kiyosaki-advises-buying-bitcoin-before-price-explodes-warns-of-bonds-crashing/
Can Bitcoin finally move on from Craig Wright?
England’s High Court of Justice delivered a heavy blow to Wright with a judgment that said he “lied to the court extensively and repeatedly.” Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-finally-move-from-craig-wright