According to the Hyper Foundation, the organization associated with the Hyperliquid ecosystem, users can now stake HYPE on the network. The foundation detailed that users can stake HYPE to a trusted validator and earn staking rewards in HYPE. Hyperliquid’s HYPE Staking Debuts Amid Rapid Growth Over the last few weeks, Hyperliquid, the decentralized perpetuals exchange […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/hyperliquid-launches-hype-staking-to-amplify-network-decentralization/
Month: December 2024
AI agents ‘perfectly parallel’ the dawn of the corporation — Bitwise CEO
Corporations are feared, and we all work for them, why won’t AI agents be similar, asks Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitwise-ceo-ai-agents-corporation-comparison-bullish-crypto-industry?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Jordan Approves Blockchain Policy to Enhance Government Services
Jordan’s Council of Ministers has approved the Jordanian Blockchain Technology Policy for 2025, aiming to enhance government services, transparency, and digital security. Key objectives of the policy include improving confidence in government performance and achieve complete security and privacy for citizens’ data. It also aims to reduce time and costs associated with government transactions as […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/jordan-approves-blockchain-policy-to-enhance-government-services/
Silliest memecoins of 2024: Farts, felines and a famous dead squirrel
Cointelegraph takes a look back at three absurd memecoins launched this year, some which immortalized viral moments and one which was just hot air. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/fartcoin-pnut-wyac-silliest-memecoins-2024?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Malaysia Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges: Bybit Ordered to Halt Operations
Malaysia has ordered Bybit to halt its crypto exchange operations in the country, as regulators crack down on unregistered platforms. Bybit Faces Enforcement in Malaysia Over Unregistered Crypto Exchange Operations The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) announced on Dec. 27 that it has taken enforcement measures against Bybit Technology Ltd. and its CEO, Ben Zhou, citing […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/malaysia-cracks-down-on-unregistered-crypto-exchanges-bybit-ordered-to-halt-operations/
China denies involvement after ‘major’ breach of US Treasury workstations
A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington DC told Reuters that China strongly rejects any responsibility in the ordeal. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-denies-state-backed-hackers-compromised-us-treasury-systems?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon
A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol after he refused three summons requests from investigators. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korean-court-issues-arrest-warrant-president-yoon?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
MicroStrategy shares plunge 8% after its end-of-year Bitcoin buy
MicroStrategy slumped over the last trading day after disclosing its latest Bitcoin purchase, with some market observers raising concern over leverage. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/michael-saylor-microstrategy-mstr-stock-price-plunge-bitcoin-purchase-announcement?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Russia’s New Bill Forces Banks and Merchants to Embrace Digital Ruble
Russia is set to make the digital ruble mandatory for banks and large merchants by 2025, pushing widespread adoption through universal QR code payments. Russia Moves to Mandate Digital Ruble for Banks and Merchants A bill has been introduced to Russia’s State Duma that seeks to make the use of the digital ruble, Russia’s central […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/russias-new-bill-forces-banks-and-merchants-to-embrace-digital-ruble/
Tether shifts $780M in Bitcoin to reserve — its biggest move in 9 months
Stablecoin issuer Tether has moved over 8,400 Bitcoin to its reserve in its biggest move since March. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-moves-780-million-bitcoin-reserve-biggest-since-march?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound