The recent addition of laser eyes, a feature popular among bitcoin enthusiasts, to Elon Musk’s profile picture has spurred speculation around his potential involvement in the upcoming Bitcoin 2024 Conference to be held in Nashville, Tennessee. According to Eleanor Terrett, a Fox Business journalist, Musk arrived in Tennessee on July 21. She suggested that Musk’s […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/elon-musk-laser-eyes-profile-picture-sparks-speculation/
Month: July 2024
Latam Insights Encore: Bukele Pushes Controversial Substitution of National Products Policy To Fight Inflation, Offers Free Coffee on Top
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 discuss the import duties exemption measure President Nayib Bukele pushed for and passed in Congress and its possible effects on El Salvador. Bukele Passes Import Duties Exemption Bill for a Decade in […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-encore-bukele-pushes-controversial-substitution-of-national-products-policy-to-fight-inflation-offers-free-coffee-on-top/
HKX joins list of crypto exchanges to quit Hong Kong market
HKX management advises users to withdraw assets following its decision to halt operations in Hong Kong due to regulatory compliance issues. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/hkx-exits-hong-kong-crypto-market?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Hong Kong Introduces Blockchain Vertical in Global Fast Track 2024
Invest Hong Kong, the government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment, has announced the 7th edition of the Global Fast Track (GFT) 2024, a program designed to empower business connectivity among fintech startups, corporates, and investors. The program, open for applications until September 20, offers fintech companies worldwide the opportunity to pitch their cases […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/hong-kong-introduces-blockchain-vertical-in-global-fast-track-2024/
Samsung is looking into new phone form factors with AI in mind: Report
A Samsung executive said a successful implementation would be more “mobile” and look “radically different” from the phones consumers are used to today. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/samsung-researching-new-form-factors-ai-phones?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Gary Gensler will likely resign in 2025 after Biden exit, says 10x Research
A Trump presidency will spell disaster for Gensler and his role as head of the SEC, said 10x Research founder Markus Thielen. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/gary-gensler-resign-2025-biden-exit-white-house-10x-research?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Rho Markets returns online with no funds lost after $8M Oracle issue
The MEV bot responsible for profiting nearly $8 million in stablecoins returned the funds but wanted the Rho Markets team to admit it was not a hack or exploit. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/rho-markets-returns-online-after-8m-oracle-issue?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Rho Markets returns online with no funds lost after $8M Oracle issue
The MEV bot responsible for profiting nearly $8 million in stablecoins returned the funds but wanted the Rho Markets team to admit it was not a hack or exploit. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/rho-markets-returns-online-no-funds-lost-after-8m-oracle-issue?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Meta to Appeal Nigeria’s $220 Million Data Privacy Fine
Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has fined Meta (formerly Facebook) $220 million for alleged data privacy violations. The investigation centered on Whatsapp LLC and Meta’s failure to allow users to consent to the gathering and use of their data. The FCCPC said it imposed the fine in accordance with the FCCPA 2018, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/meta-to-appeal-nigerias-220-million-data-privacy-fine/
Australia Lacking Education on Crypto Scams, New Research Suggests
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 Research from the University of Queensland suggests that educating the public about crypto scams in Australia should shift from individuals to “trusted independent sources.” The study…