The founder of Telegram has announced plans to support TON-based non-fungible token (NFT) gifts later this year. This new feature will allow users to convert limited-edition animated gifts into NFTs on the TON blockchain. These tokenized gifts can be displayed on user profiles or traded for Telegram’s in-app currency, Stars. Additionally, users will have the […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/telegram-to-support-ton-based-nft-gifts-later-this-year/
Month: October 2024
ZachXBT accuses crypto influencer Ansem of promoting memecoin ‘pump and dumps’
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT accused Ansem of promoting “hundreds” of low market cap memecoins to his followers, which he claimed could have an outsized effect on their price. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/zachxbt-slams-crypto-influencer-over-memecoin-promotions?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Japan’s Metaplanet makes $7M Bitcoin buy, bringing holdings to $40.5M
The Japanese investment firm has scooped up more than 200 Bitcoin so far this month. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-7-million-bitcoin-buy-holds-40-million?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
What Is the Fantom Crypto Sonic Upgrade?
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, which was originally published in Q1 2024, writer Gaz of Blocmates thoroughly examines Fantom’s major upgrade, named Sonic. For more Blocmates content, read crypto […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/what-is-the-fantom-crypto-sonic-upgrade/
Latam Insights: Bukele Offers Bitcoin Advice to Argentina, Uruguay Passes Crypto Law
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele meets with President Milei in Argentina, offering bitcoin advice to the Senate, and Uruguay passes a cryptocurrency law after over two years of discussion. Bukele and Milei Meet: […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-bukele-offers-bitcoin-advice-to-argentina-uruguay-passes-crypto-law/
DHS says it thwarted over 500 crypto ransom attacks in 3 years
The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/over-500-crypto-ransomware-attacks-stopped-since-2021-dhs?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin ‘still the best-performing asset’ after weak Q3: NYDIG
Bitcoin is currently exactly where it was in the last two cycles, said NYDIG’s research head Greg Cipolaro, who said crypto could be in for a big Q4. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-best-performing-asset-after-weak-q3-nydig?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
IMF Urges El Salvador to Tighten Bitcoin Law and Strengthen Oversight
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to narrow the scope of its bitcoin law, strengthen regulation and oversight of the cryptocurrency, and limit public sector exposure. The IMF remains engaged with the country to support reforms and ensure bitcoin adoption does not threaten financial stability. IMF Urges El Salvador to Tackle Bitcoin […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/imf-urges-el-salvador-to-tighten-bitcoin-law-and-strengthen-oversight/
G7 antitrust watchdogs signal possible action on AI sector competition
The G7 nations want to ensure AI isn’t used to facilitate “collusion” between AI firms that could lead to the sharing of sensitive information or forming a monopoly. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/g7-competition-authorities-may-take-action-ai-markets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto Fraud Ring Dismantled by Vietnamese Authorities
Vietnamese authorities have reportedly dismantled a cross-border fraud ring involved in romance scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. Led by foreign criminals, the group operated from Laos and defrauded victims of tens of billions of dong. Key Vietnamese suspects, trained in digital deception, have been arrested for their roles in the scheme, which included using fake […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-fraud-ring-dismantled-by-vietnamese-authorities/