Grass, an artificial intelligence (AI) based web crawling project that uses the Solana network, has announced the end of its closed beta version with its final epoch. Grass stated that the beta allowed it to verify that it can reach 100% of the web, with only two companies also capable of doing it, capturing and […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/solana-based-ai-project-grass-announces-final-epoch-of-closed-beta/
Month: July 2024
Lazarus is moving millions from $305M DMM Bitcoin hack: ZachXBT
Over $35 million in funds from a cryptocurrency exchange hack in May has reportedly been moved to the online marketplace “Huione Guarantee” this month. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/lazarus-group-suspected-moving-stolen-funds-dmm-bitcoin-hack?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin reclaims $62K, analysts say worst is ‘likely behind us’
With Germany’s “forced selling” over and Mt. Gox repayments all but priced in, analysts look to an easing macro environment as a driver for Bitcoin’s price in the coming months. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-reclaims-62k-analysts-worst-behind-us?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Latam Insights Encore: Chavez, Marx, And Bukele’s Anti ‘Free Market’ Practices to Curb Speculation In El Salvador
Welcome To Latam Insights Encore, a deep view of Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news last week. In this edition, we examine the course of action that Nayib Bukele has taken regarding price gouging and speculation practices in El Salvador, and how he has compared himself to Hugo Chavez and even talked about […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-encore-chavez-marx-and-bukeles-anti-free-market-practices-to-curb-speculation-in-el-salvador/
Ultra Conservatism: A Hindrance to Africa’s Economic Progress and Development
Many African countries have adopted an ultra-conservative approach when dealing with revolutionary innovations. However, this has largely left residents behind and stifled talent. As a result, many countries are no closer to attaining ambitious goals. Fear of the unknown has prevented leaders from embracing seemingly risky but innovative solutions. For Africa to truly thrive, there […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ultra-conservatism-a-hindrance-to-africas-economic-progress-and-development/
Bitcoin Spikes as Failed Assassination Attempt Bolsters Trump’s Election Bid
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 The price of Bitcoin extended gains Sunday following dramatic scenes the day prior of a failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Bitcoin has climbed…
Scammer returns $9.3M DAI to victim 10 months after phishing them
In a strange turn of events, a phishing scammer has returned a large portion of funds it stole from a victim last September. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/phishing-scammer-returns-9-million-dai-to-victim?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
UK’s Crown Prosecution Service Announces First Case Involving Monero Conversion
Jack Finney has been ordered to forfeit gains from selling a toxic substance marketed as a weight loss drug. The order includes proceeds in monero cryptocurrency and other assets. “This is the first case where we have converted Monero currency into cash,” said Adrian Foster, Chief Crown Prosecutor in the Crown Prosecution Service. British Man […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/uks-crown-prosecution-service-announces-first-case-involving-monero-conversion/
Philippines Charges 2 Russians in $6.2 Million XRP Theft
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged two Russian nationals with stealing PHP340 million ($6.2 million) worth of XRP cryptocurrency from a local crypto exchange. The suspects allegedly hacked Coins.ph’s system to commit the theft. The DOJ emphasized the importance of vigilance against cybercrime despite ongoing efforts to combat these threats. Philippine DOJ Charges […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/philippines-charges-2-russians-in-6-2-million-xrp-theft/
Russia Considers Allowing Digital Currency Trading on the Country’s Largest Exchanges
The Russian Ministry of Finance has proposed permitting digital currency trading for a select group of qualified investors on licensed exchanges like the Moscow Exchange and St. Petersburg Exchange. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Financial Market Committee, believes Russia’s largest exchanges are prepared to handle cryptocurrency transactions. He emphasized that once legal conditions […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/russia-considers-allowing-digital-currency-trading-on-the-countrys-largest-exchanges/