Maritime fintech startup Shipfinex secured $1.5 million in seed funding to democratize maritime finance through blockchain-enabled fractional ownership of maritime assets. Democratizing Maritime Finance Shipfinex, a maritime fintech startup, recently announced it has secured $1.5 million in seed funding. Gaurav Mehta, chairman of shipping asset trader Best Oasis Limited and Dubai-based company SPM Shipping DMCC, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/fintech-startup-raises-1-5m-to-democratize-maritime-finance/
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‘DOGE’ could increase economic freedom in US — Coinbase CEO
After Elon Musk announced the government agency with the same acronym as Dogecoin’s ticker, the crypto token soared to a yearly high of $0.39. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/brian-armstrong-musk-doge-government-efficiency?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Russian Energy Ministry Proposes Periodic Crypto Mining Restrictions in Certain Regions
The Russian Energy Ministry has officially proposed limiting crypto mining activities in certain special regions affected by energy shortages. The authorities have the right to impose such a ban following the enactment of the recent national cryptocurrency law this month. Russian Energy Ministry Proposal Would Limit Crypto Mining Activities in Special Regions While authorities have […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/russian-energy-ministry-proposes-periodic-crypto-mining-restrictions-in-certain-regions/
DOJ’s Crypto Enforcement Cracks Down on $73M Laundering Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday that Daren Li, a dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, admitting to laundering over $73 million from cryptocurrency investment scams. Li, 41, operated through a network of shell companies, international bank accounts, and cryptocurrency, specifically […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/dojs-crypto-enforcement-cracks-down-on-73m-laundering-scheme/
'More brutal than expected' — Lyn Alden on ETH/BTC post-election low
Macro economist Lyn Alden admits she has been a “polite long-term Ethereum bear,” but she was surprised by Ether’s performance after the United States election. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/eth-btc-macroeconomist-lyn-alden-performance-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Rogue-Lite Adventure Meets Player-Driven Economy in Etherscape
Join Regina as she uncovers the allure of this dungeon-crawling sensation dominating charts just days after its release. Last Episode’s Quick Recap Portal Fantasy – an exciting new Web3 game blending traditional RPG mechanics with blockchain elements. Players can explore vast, vibrant worlds as Portals (adventurers) or engage as Architects (world-builders), crafting immersive game experiences. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/rogue-lite-adventure-meets-player-driven-economy-in-etherscape/
Bitcoin long-term holders do not see $90K 'as an enemy' — Analyst
A crypto analyst reiterates that “some of these” Bitcoiners have been “here for many years,” and $90,000 is the “first target” for profit-taking. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-long-term-holders-90k-profit-taking-crypto-analyst?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Renowned Investor Jim Rogers Warns ‘America First’ Policy Will Trigger ‘Biggest Recession Ever’
Jim Rogers warns Trump’s “America First” trade policies could ignite the “biggest recession ever,” fueled by spiraling U.S. debt, inflation, and trade restrictions. Jim Rogers Warns ‘America First’ Approach Will Trigger Worldwide Economic Turmoil Renowned investor Jim Rogers, who co-founded the Quantum Fund with George Soros, issued a stark critique of the economic fallout tied […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/renowned-investor-jim-rogers-warns-america-first-policy-will-trigger-biggest-recession-ever/
Ripple CEO Predicts US Crypto Boom Amid XRP’s Explosive Growth
Ripple’s CEO predicts a seismic shift in U.S. cryptocurrency, citing potential reduced SEC oversight under Trump and surging market growth, including the recent $800 billion market unlock. Crypto in US Enters New Era: Ripple CEO Highlights XRP’s Market Resurgence Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has voiced optimism about the future of cryptocurrency in the U.S., describing […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-ceo-predicts-us-crypto-boom-amid-xrps-explosive-growth/
Bonk, Mog and Brett Hit All-Time Highs as Dogecoin Spurs Meme Pump
Multiple valuable meme coins set new all-time high prices on Friday and Saturday after others did so earlier this week, as the broader post-election crypto market spike—and particularly the resurgence of original meme coin Dogecoin—drove demand for the volatile assets. Bonk (BONK), the second-largest Solana meme coin by market cap, hit a new high of $0.000047 on Friday, breaking a…