Crypto-Friendly VC Andreessen Horowitz Backs Trump Campaign
Marc Andreessen, co-founder of prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has announced his support for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, citing Trump’s policies as more favorable for the tech industry and startup ecosystem....
Poodlana goes viral ahead of highly-anticipated launch
Poodlana, a meme coin that blends crypto and fashion, will launch its presale on July 17, 2024 at 11 am UTC. Ahead of the highly-anticipated presale, which is just hours away, Poodlana is going viral in Asia. The 30-day presale will end on August 16, 2024. As crypto...
UAE Blockchain and AI Startup Sentient Labs Secures $85 Million in Seed Funding
Sentient Labs, a UAE-headquartered startup, has successfully raised $85 million in seed funding. The funding round was spearheaded by billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Pantera Capital, with additional participation from Framework Ventures. Sentient Labs...
Caliza Raises $8.5 Million to Ease Cross Border Payments Using USDC in Latam
Caliza, a fintech company headquartered in the U.S. but focused on Latam, has raised $8.5 million in a funding round led by Initialized, seeking to expand the reach of its foothold in Brazil. The company offers B2B solutions focusing on USDC, Circle’s regulated...
South Korea Considers Deferring Crypto Taxation Until 2028
The ruling party of South Korea is, once again, considering the postponement of the enactment of crypto-specific taxes, as this could influence public opinion towards the government. The party aims to implement these taxation rules by 2028, citing a lack of necessary...
Nigeria Police Arrest Self-Proclaimed Crypto Billionaire on Charges of Cryptocurrency Fraud and Terrorism Funding
On July 16, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of Linus Williams, a self-proclaimed crypto billionaire also known as Blord. Williams faces charges related to internet fraud, terrorism funding, and violations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act....
Bitso Integrates Lightspark for Bitcoin Lightning Network
Bitso, a leading Latin American cryptocurrency platform, has announced its partnership with Lightspark to incorporate the Bitcoin Lightning Network into its services. This integration aims to enhance the speed and affordability of bitcoin transactions for...
Bitget Wallet Emphasizes Full Commitment to TON Ecosystem, Tops App Store Charts in Nigeria
Victoria, Seychelles, July 16th, 2024, Chainwire In the past week, Bitget Wallet topped the finance chart on the Nigerian App Store. According to data from data.ai, Bitget Wallet’s users in Nigeria grew by over 233% in the month of June, solidifying the wallet’s...
Ripple Donates $1 Million to New Super PAC Seeking to Unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren
Ripple Labs has donated $1 million to the Commonwealth Unity Fund, a new super PAC established by pro-crypto attorney James Murphy, aiming to unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren with John Deaton in the Massachusetts Senate. Murphy also contributed $50,000. Ripple also...
Sony enters crypto, while Harambe AI launches today!
The crypto markets are abuzz with excitement and energy since Sony made its entry into the cryptocurrency markets by acquiring the Japanese unit of Amber Group, a prominent crypto trading firm on Monday, the 1st of July ’24. Local media reported on Monday that this...