Hamster Kombat, the TON-based tap-to-earn game, has announced the date for its token generation event (TGE) and the subsequent airdrop. The team revealed that the expected event will occur on September 26th, despite reports of the project facing legal actions in Russia from alleged early investors. Hamster Kombat Reaches Milestone, Reveals Airdrop Date Hamster Kombat, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/hamster-kombat-finally-announces-airdrop-event-date-after-several-delays/
Month: August 2024
Ethereum DApp volumes rise 36% in a week — Will ETH price follow?
Interactions with Ethereum DApps are soaring, but ETH price has failed to react. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-dapp-volumes-rise-36-in-a-week-will-eth-price-follow?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
BREAKING: French President Macron denies inviting Pavel Durov to France
Macron has faced widespread and international backlash for the arrest of the Telegram founder Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/french-president-macron-denies-inviting-pavel-durov-france?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Apple, Nvidia among prospective investors in OpenAI’s multibillion-dollar fundraising
Tech giants such as Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft are investing in OpenAI’s upcoming funding round, which could raise its valuation to over $100 billion. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/apple-nvidia-among-prospective-investors-openai-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin Scheme Triggers Legal Battle and Financial Ruin for B.C. Men
A complex cryptocurrency scheme has led to a legal battle in British Columbia, leaving two men financially devastated. The case, centered around a loan of 22 bitcoins, has culminated in a B.C. Supreme Court judge ordering Daniel Tambosso to repay $1.2 million to Hung Nguyen. This ruling highlights the risks and legal complexities surrounding Bitcoin transactions, which can easily lead…
Trump Unveils Plans for U.S. to Become the “Crypto Capital of the Planet”
In a bold new move, former President Donald Trump announced his ambitious plan to make the United States the “crypto capital of the planet” through the launch of a new crypto platform, World Liberty Financial. The announcement, made via a post on X (formerly Twitter), has sent ripples through the digital currency community and beyond as Trump doubles down on…
‘Bitcoin hasn’t had the widespread adoption we hoped for’ — Nayib Bukele
The El Salvador President seemed to embrace the ”authoritarian” label while admitting the country had not seen as many benefits from Bitcoin as he anticipated. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-widespread-adoption-el-salvador-nayib-bukele?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto Scammer Caught Despite Changing Face and Wearing Wigs
Expensive plastic surgery wasn’t enough to keep an accused crypto scammer in South Korea out of jail. South Korean police have arrested the leader of a cryptocurrency scheme that stole over 16 billion won, or around $15.6 million, according to a report by the Singapore-based media outlet The Straits Times. The unnamed suspect went on the run in September 2023…
Save WBTC: Threshold Network Proposes Sweeping Changes to Wrapped Bitcoin Custody
Threshold Network has proposed a plan to enhance the stability and security of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) by replacing its centralized custody model with Threshold’s decentralized system. This move comes in response to recent concerns within the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem over the current custody arrangements for WBTC. Threshold Network Proposes Decentralized Custody Model for WBTC […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/save-wbtc-threshold-network-proposes-sweeping-changes-to-wrapped-bitcoin-custody/
Tesla appears closer to shipping domestic robots than robotaxis
A Boring Company update indicates Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” software isn’t ready for single-lane tunnel use. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tesla-appears-closer-ai-shipping-domestic-robots-self-driving-cars?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound