Prior to the highly anticipated presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, many on social media were speculating whether the topics of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency would come up. However, as the debate concluded, it was clear that neither candidate made any mention of these emerging digital assets or technologies. The absence of any discussion […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-and-crypto-were-not-mentioned-once-during-the-trump-biden-debate/
Month: June 2024
Spot Solana ETF might 9X the price of SOL: GSR Markets
The crypto market maker’s forecast for Solana was based on a “blue sky” scenario, while its “bear” scenario only predicted a 1.4x increase in Solana’s price. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/spot-solana-etf-might-9x-the-price-of-sol-gsr-markets
Nubank Partners With Lightspark to Bring Lightning Network Access to Over 100 Million Customers in Latam
Nubank, Latam’s most valuable bank, has partnered with Lightspark, a cryptocurrency-focused financial services company, to bring its customers access to Lightning Network transactions. With this partnership, Nubank expects to lower costs and get more flexibility for users to take advantage of its trading platform, according to Thomaz Fortes, Executive Director for Nubank Crypto. Nubank to […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/nubank-partners-with-lightspark-to-bring-lightning-network-access-to-over-100-million-customers-in-latam/
Logan Paul sues Coffeezilla for defamation over CryptoZoo videos
Logan Paul claims YouTuber Stephen Findeisen, also known as Coffeezilla, “maliciously and repeatedly” made false statements about his NFT project CryptoZoo. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/logan-paul-defamation-sues-coffeezilla-cryptozoo-videos
Biden-Trump debate: Crypto goes completely unmentioned
Joe Biden and Donald Trump didn’t discuss crypto in their first head-to-head debate even as the industry raised a multibillion-dollar war chest to influence the elections. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/biden-trump-debate-didnt-mention-crypto
Asian Currencies Hit 19-Month Low: Devere CEO Predicts Continued Weakness
Asian currencies have reached their lowest levels in over 19 months as the U.S. dollar strengthens, driven by expectations of prolonged elevated U.S. interest rates. The Bloomberg Asia Dollar Index fell by 0.1% on Thursday, marking its lowest point since November 2022. Significant declines in the Philippine peso, Indian rupee, and South Korean won are […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/asian-currencies-hit-19-month-low-devere-ceo-predicts-continued-weakness/
Bitcoin spikes as betting markets favor Trump during debate with Biden
The price of Bitcoin jumped as much as 1.1% after the presidential debate kicked off on Thursday evening, with Donald Trump extending his lead over Joe Biden in betting markets. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-spikes-trump-widens-gap-against-biden-presidential-debate
Interpol Disrupts Scam Networks: 6,745 Bank Accounts Frozen, $2M Crypto Seized, 3,950 Arrested
Interpol’s Operation First Light, a global initiative involving 61 countries, has disrupted online scam networks by freezing 6,745 bank accounts and seizing assets worth $257 million, including $2 million in cryptocurrency. The operation targeted phishing, investment fraud, fake online shopping sites, romance, and impersonation scams, leading to the arrest of 3,950 suspects and identifying 14,643 […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/interpol-disrupts-scam-networks-6745-bank-accounts-frozen-2m-crypto-seized-3950-arrested/
Bitcoin 'wholecoiners' hold above 1 million mark for 13 months
The number of Bitcoin wholecoiners tends to rise and fall with the crypto market’s ebbs and flows, but it has stayed above 1 million for over a year now. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-wholecoiners-above-1-million-for-13-months
Using AI Makes Workers Feel Lonely—And Could Hurt Productivity
While there’s no doubt that AI has changed how we interact with machines and has improved efficiency at work, it could also be negatively impacting employees’ health and social well-being. “AI-induced isolation may spur employees to invest more in their human relationships, to seek out the social nourishment they’re missing,” according to research published Monday by the Harvard Business Review. Should…