Self-custody and Lightning Network integrations are anticipated to drive the next milestone in the development of crypto cards. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-cards-2024-future-trends?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: July 2024
Judge Refers Craig Wright for Criminal Prosecution in Bitcoin Case
Craig Wright has been referred for criminal investigation in Britain for alleged perjury. Wright claimed to have authored the foundational 2008 Bitcoin white paper under the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto.” He pursued litigation globally, including in the UK and the U.S., asserting his claim. The Crypto Open Patent Alliance, including Block, founded by Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/judge-refers-craig-wright-for-criminal-prosecution-in-bitcoin-case/
Mt. Gox repayments will only cause Bitcoin sell pressure among ‘paper hands’ — Analyst
Only the holders with the least conviction will be selling Bitcoin on the Mt. Gox repayment news, according to popular on-chain analyst ZachXBT. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/mt-gox-repayments-bitcoin-sell-pressure-paper-hands?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
African blockchain venture funding down 74% in H1 2024: CV Labs
CV VC noted that Africa’s higher blockchain venture activity suggests a regional focus on blockchain solutions to address unique challenges. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-venture-funding-africa-decreases-74-h1-2024?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Cambodian Firm Receives $150K in Crypto From North Korean Hackers
A major payments firm in Cambodia, Huione Pay, received over $150,000 in cryptocurrency from a digital wallet used by the North Korean hacking group Lazarus, according to blockchain data reviewed by Reuters. The crypto was sent to Huione Pay between June 2023 and February 2024 from a wallet linked to funds stolen from Atomic Wallet, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/cambodian-firm-receives-150k-in-crypto-from-north-korean-hackers/
Aethir’s GPU-as-a-service hits $36M revenue with 10% monthly growth
The decentralized GPU network puts unused capacity to work for gaming, AI, smartphones and edge computing. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/aethir-decentralized-gpu-network-revenue-growth?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
First Smart Ring App Store Launched by Ultrahuman
Ultrahuman, maker of the AIR smart ring and other lifestyle monitoring devices, today announced the launch of an app store for its ring monitors, as well as an app that tracks atrial fibrillation (AFib) in the heart—both of which it describes as industry firsts. In addition to the AFib detector, the PowerPlugs app store launches with eight apps which track…
Craig Wright faces perjury charges over false Bitcoin creator claims
Craig Wright’s claims of being Bitcoin’s creator have been debunked, leading to a referral for alleged perjury by a London judge. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/craig-wright-perjury-bitcoin-creator-claims?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Mt Gox Estate Transfers $3B in Bitcoin, $53M in Bitcoin Cash Ahead of Distribution
According to onchain data, at 4:12 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, 48,641 bitcoin worth just over $3 billion were transferred by the Mt Gox estate ahead of the forthcoming distribution. Mt Gox Estate Moves Large Holdings Before Distribution After the price of bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $65,000, Mt Gox sent 48,641 BTC, valued at $3 billion, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/mt-gox-estate-transfers-3b-in-bitcoin-53m-in-bitcoin-cash-ahead-of-distribution/
Ether ETF opens the floodgates for Solana ETFs and crypto products: Analyst
The market could even see the launch of new crypto ETFs with mixed exposure to Bitcoin and Ether, according to prominent ETF analyst Balchunas. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-etf-opens-doors-solana-crypto-products?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound