According to an announcement unveiled on Monday, Matador Technologies Inc., a Canadian publicly listed outfit, declared it’s adding bitcoin to its balance sheet. Matador Technologies Aims to ‘Future-Proof’ Its Treasury Matador, a crypto venture launched in 2014, trades on the TSX Venture Exchange with the ticker MATA, and will now keep bitcoin (BTC) in its […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/public-canadian-firm-swaps-cad-for-btc-matador-technologies-joins-the-bitcoin-treasury-revolution/
Month: December 2024
DeFi hacks drop 40% in 2024, CeFi breaches surge to $694M: Hacken
DeFi losses dropped 40% in 2024 as advanced security measures strengthened protocols, while CeFi breaches surged to $694M. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/defi-security-improvements-vs-cefi-losses-2024?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin bull market over? ‘Decembear’ has only sent BTC price 2% lower
Bitcoin needs to dip much harder to deliver even standard December downside, data shows, as BTC price targets continue to focus on the mid-$80,000 area. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bull-market-over-decembear-has-only-sent-btc-price-2-lower?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Strange, but true: 5 outlandish and weird crypto stories of 2024
From failed memecoin stunts and attempted teenage rug pulls on Pump.fun to fake FBI tokens, 2024 didn’t disappoint. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/strange-crazy-weird-crypto-stories-2024?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Meet Brett: The Biggest Star of the Memecoin Universe on Base
The memecoin Brett is totally dominating the ecosystem on the Base blockchain. With a dedicated community and strong momentum, Brett might soon enter the top 3 of the entire memecoin ecosystem. Inspired by the iconic character from Matt Furie’s Boys’ Club comics, Brett has emerged as a dominant force in the memecoin ecosystem. This playful […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/meet-brett-the-biggest-star-of-the-memecoin-universe-on-base/
Argentina Freezes $3.5 Million in USDT Linked to Rainbowex Amid Massive Seizure Operation
The Argentine justice system has ordered Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, to freeze over $3.5 million linked to Rainbowex, an alleged mega pyramid operation that is currently under investigation. The request comes after the execution of 22 search warrants and the detention of 10 individuals connected with these operations. Argentine Authorities Hit Rainboex […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/argentina-freezes-3-5-million-in-usdt-linked-to-rainbowex-amid-massive-seizure-operation/
37% of UAE retail investors plan to increase crypto in 2025: eToro survey
eToro’s survey reveals UAE retail investors prioritize crypto, stocks, and personal growth in their 2025 financial goals. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/uae-retail-investors-crypto-investments-etoro-survey-2025?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto hacks wipe out $2.3B in 2024, marking 40% YoY surge
According to Cyvers, the 40% yearly increase was mainly driven by growing access control vulnerabilities amid centralized exchanges and cryptocurrency custodians. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-hackers-2024-record-2-3-b-thefts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Roasted Bitcoin? Cocoa Rises as the Best Investment of 2024
Cocoa, an unlikely commodity, has become the best-performing asset of 2024, surpassing bitcoin, the U.S. stock market, and other commodities such as gold. Experts predict that prices will likely continue to rise due to relentless demand and climate adversities. Neither Bitcoin nor Gold: Cocoa Rises as the Top Commodity of 2024 2024 was a great […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/roasted-bitcoin-cocoa-rises-as-the-best-investment-of-2024/
Crypto, AI growth could strain North American energy grids: NERC
North America faces energy challenges as cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers push electricity demand to unprecedented levels. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-ai-energy-demand-north-america?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound