Victims in New York were promised “well-paying, flexible jobs,” only to be tricked into a crypto scam, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-york-attorney-general-lawsuit-crypto-recovery-remote-job-scam?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: January 2025
Usual Money’s Protocol Changes Shake Staked USD0 and Governance Token Values
The stablecoin usual usd (USD0) has experienced a $340 million contraction in its supply over the past four days. This decrease coincides with an 8% decline in the value of the project’s USD0++ token, the staking derivative of USD0. Redemption Policy Shift Sparks Decline in USD0++ Value Throughout this past week, notable developments have emerged […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/usual-moneys-protocol-changes-shake-staked-usd0-and-governance-token-values/
Bitbase Expands Its Crypto ATM Network in Argentina
Bitbase, a Spain-based crypto ATM company, is ready to grow its network in Argentina, taking advantage of the rising popularity of these assets in the country. The company opened its first Argentine location last year and hopes to keep expanding its operations in 2025. Bitbase Expands Crypto ATM Network, Aims to Lead Industry in Argentina […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitbase-expands-its-crypto-atm-network-in-argentina/
Binance altcoin dominance hits 78%, analyst eyes’ strong momentum’ ahead
A crypto analyst says the rising altcoin trading volumes on Binance signals “confidence in the potential for an altcoin bull market in 2025.” Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-altcoin-trading-volume-signals-strong-momentum-ahead-crypto-analyst?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Virtuals Launches AI Agent on Ronin Blockchain With JAIHOZ Token
Ronin, a blockchain designed for Web3 gaming, has partnered with Virtuals Protocol to incorporate an artificial intelligence (AI) agent into its platform. Blockchain Collaboration Brings JAIHOZ Token to Ronin and Base Virtuals Protocol, a platform merging artificial intelligence (AI) with decentralized frameworks, claims to simplify the creation and deployment of AI agents. These agents, which […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/virtuals-launches-ai-agent-on-ronin-blockchain-with-jaihoz-token/
‘Dino Coins’ Roar Back: XRP, XLM, and ADA Lead the Charge in Weekend Gains
Coins colloquially labeled as “dino coins” have dominated the weekend’s crypto gains, with XRP, XLM, and ADA enjoying substantial upticks over the past 24 hours. Leading this resurgence is XRP, boasting an 8.9% increase against the U.S. dollar as of Saturday. Old School, Big Gains: ‘Dino Coins’ XRP and XLM Climb to New Heights The […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/dino-coins-roar-back-xrp-xlm-and-ada-lead-the-charge-in-weekend-gains/
Crypto to ‘Banana Singularity,’ Bybit halts India services, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 5 – 11
Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal says crypto is heading for ‘Banana Singularity,’ Russia seizes $10M in Bitcoin, and more: Hodler’s Source: https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/crypto-banana-singularity-bybit-suspends-india-services-meta-hodlers-digest/?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto ATM Numbers Approach Record High: A Steady Recovery After Industry Shocks
After a turbulent 2023 followed by a recovery in 2024, the global count of crypto-automated teller machines (ATMs) is inching closer to its former high of 39,958, achieved on Dec. 1, 2022. Crypto ATMs Prove Resilient in Post-Terra and FTX Era, Near Record Numbers The trajectory of crypto ATMs saw dramatic shifts following the Terra […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-atm-numbers-approach-record-high-a-steady-recovery-after-industry-shocks/
Litecoin X account briefly hacked to promote a fake token
The compromised social media account is merely the latest in a string of hacking incidents on X over the last several months. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/litecoin-x-account-hacked-promote-fake-token?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
ZK Proofs 2025 Predictions: Another Breakthrough Year Projected, Expert Sees ‘100x Improvement’
Zero-knowledge proofs experts predict continued growth and adoption of the technology ZKPs in 2025. They highlight improvements in proving performance and developer tools among changes that will make the technology more practical for privacy and scalability. Zero-Knowledge Proofs Poised to Revolutionize Finance and Other Sectors While the concept of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) emerged in the […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/zk-proofs-2025-predictions-another-breakthrough-year-projected-expert-sees-100x-improvement/