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Pierre Poilievre Backs Bill to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency in Canada
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, backs a bill that seeks to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC)...
Iran Escalates Crackdown on Illegal Crypto Mining Amid Severe Power Crisis
Iran is aggressively cracking down on illegal cryptocurrency mining as the nation faces a severe power crisis exacerbated by an...
Senate Majority Leader: Bipartisan Crypto Legislation Could Pass in 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is optimistic about passing bipartisan crypto legislation by year’s end, stressing the...
Cellula Introduces Programmable Incentive Layer to Gamify Asset Issuance
Hongkong, china, August 15th, 2024, Chainwire In a groundbreaking move to address the challenges of equitable asset distribution...
Chaos Labs Secures $55M Series A Funding to Bolster Defi Risk Management Solutions
Chaos Labs has raised $55 million in a Series A funding round, led by Haun Ventures, to advance its onchain risk management...
Floki becomes official crypto partner of Nottingham Forest
Floki has partnered with English Premier League club Nottingham Forest Football Club, becoming the football club’s official...
Food Price Controls in America? Kamala Harris’s Controversial 2024 Strategy Unveiled
Vice President Kamala Harris, according to several reports, has outlined one of her key economic strategies if she wins the...
ELFi Protocol DEX Derivatives Platform Launches with $100,000 Airdrop
Singapore, Singapore, August 14th, 2024, Chainwire The decentralized derivatives trading platform, ELFi Protocol, officially...
Web3 Name Service Firm Unstoppable Domains Secures ICANN Accreditation
Unstoppable Domains has achieved accreditation from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), marking its...
Binance Completes Registration With India’s FIU as Poodlana’s presale hits $7.7m
Key takeaways Crypto exchange Binance has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Poodlana’s presale...
Bitcoin ETFs See $81M Outflow as Ethereum ETFs Cash In
On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an outflow of $81.36 million, while spot ethereum ETFs experienced...
Can Cardano hit $5? Poodlana (POODL) investors are counting hours to token listing
Analysts projects ADA could hit $5, supported by strong development and technical patterns. Poodlana’s presale has raised over...
Newly Launched ETF Supercharges Microstrategy Bets: 1.75x Risk or Reward
Defiance ETFs has introduced MSTX, the first leveraged single-stock exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Microstrategy, offering...
After raising over $13M in presale Bitcoin Dogs will list on three exchanges on August 21
Bitcoin Dogs raised over $13M in presale. The 0DOG token will be listed on Gate.io, MEXC Official, and Unisat Wallet on August 21....
South Africa Unveils National AI Policy Framework, Seeks Stakeholder Feedback
South Africa has published a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and is seeking feedback from stakeholders....
Analyst Predicts Silver Prices Could Reach $200 Driven by Demand for New EV Battery Technology
Kevin Bambrough, a financial expert with over a decade of experience in commodities markets, has predicted that silver could reach...
All you need to know about EMCD: Mining Pool, Coinhold, P2P Platform, and Wallet
EMCD has firmly established itself as a leader in the cryptocurrency industry, offering a comprehensive ecosystem that caters to...
Tether Invests $3 Million in Kem App to Boost USDT Usage in the Middle East
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a $3 million strategic investment in the Kem app, a platform for money transfers and...
Pro-Crypto Fairshake PAC Funds Democrats in Key Senate Races
A pro-cryptocurrency political group, Fairshake PAC, has invested millions in supporting Democratic Senate candidates in Michigan...
Declarative Blockchain Developer Essential Secures $11M Series A Round
Essential has successfully secured $11 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Archetype, with contributions from IOSG,...
China-Russia International Trade Payments Situation Worsens: Crypto and Barter Rise as Alternatives
Chinese regional banks, which were once used as bridges to process payments from Russia to China, have begun rejecting these...
Vanguard’s New CEO Reaffirms No Crypto ETFs in Future Strategy
Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, reaffirms the company’s cautious stance on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs),...
Eigenlayer Introduces Permissionless Token Support, Expanding Crypto Economic Security Options
Eigen Labs has announced an upcoming update to the Eigenlayer protocol, introducing Permissionless Token Support. This feature aims...
Claudia Sahm Warns Fed: Delayed Rate Cuts Could Spur Unnecessary Recession
In a detailed discussion with Kitco News, Claudia Sahm, founder of Sahm Consulting and chief economist at New Century Advisors,...
US government transfers $590M worth of Silk Road seized Bitcoin to Coinbase
The US has reportedly moved 10,000 BTC seized from Silk Road to Coinbase. The government still holds 203,200 BTC, valued at around...
Dydx Introduces Major Chain Upgrade With New Features
Decentralized exchange Dydx has announced a significant upgrade to its chain, introducing new features designed to enhance market...
iAgent Protocol Unveils Revolutionary Human-Trained AI-Agent from Visual Data
Los Angeles, CA, August 14th, 2024, Chainwire iAgent protocol introduced an innovative AI-agent as digital asset class at...
Coinshares Weighs Trump and Harris’ Impact on Bitcoin Ahead of 2024 Election
In a recent report, Coinshares and author Max Shannon examine the potential impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on...
Renzo teams up with Jito to launch LRT token ezSOL
Renzo Protocol revealed its ezSOL liquid restaking token will soon launch on Jito as Solana’s first LRT. The Renzo team is eyeing...
Bitfarms Reveals Leadership Changes Amid Ongoing Conflict With Riot Platforms
Bitfarms Ltd. has announced significant changes to its board of directors and executive team as the company continues to navigate a...
MetaMask partners with Mastercard for a self-custody debit card pilot program
MetaMask and Mastercard launches a self-custody debit card pilot program in the UK and EU. The card converts crypto to fiat at the...
Exodus Expands Wallet Capabilities With Blockchain.com On-Ramp Integration
Exodus Movement, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Blockchain.com to integrate Passkeys Wallet with Blockchain.com’s...
Bitget Supports TON Innovation: Fast-Track Listing of Viral DOGS Token
Victoria, Seychelles, August 14th, 2024, Chainwire Bitget, a top cryptocurrency exchange and web3 company, is pleased to announce...
Crypto-All Stars Kicks Off Presale, Launches Innovative Staking Feature for Top Meme Coins
A new meme coin presale has just begun – and it’s already going viral. Crypto All-Stars (STARS) launched its presale...
Crypto.com secures groundbreaking partnership with UEFA Champions League
com partners with UEFA, becoming the first crypto platform sponsor. The partnership aims at boosting mainstream crypto adoption,...
Poodlana announces MEXC listing as presale surpasses $7 million milestone
Poodlana, a rapidly emerging player in the world of Solana-based memecoins, has announced its upcoming listing on the MEXC...
7 Indicted in $300,000 Queens Bitcoin Theft, Say Prosecutors
Seven individuals have been indicted for stealing over $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens resident. The charges against them include...
The rise of neo-banking and its role in banking the underbanked
Emerging nations are the fastest growing regions in crypto adoption and the growing presence of neo-banks plays the biggest role in...
Crypto.com Becomes Global Cryptocurrency Partner of UEFA Champions League in Multi-Year Deal
Crypto.com and UEFA have announced a multi-year partnership, making Crypto.com the first and exclusive global cryptocurrency...
Federated Multichain Network “Apex Fusion” Launching Public Testnet
Apex Fusion, a promising federated multichain L1 solution is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated public...
$2.3 Billion in Dollar, Euro Bills Shipped to Russia Despite Ban
Despite Western restrictions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine, billions of dollars and euros in banknotes have flowed into the...
BRICS Countries Deem US Dollar Less Important in Global Trade, Says Indian Expert
The vice chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sameep Shastri, has highlighted the economic bloc’s shift...
Brazilian Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin Launches Flexible Crypto Collateralized Loans
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the largest Brazil-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched a loan product allowing users to receive...
Binance to Convert Delisted Crypto to USDC — Advises Users to Withdraw Affected Tokens Before Deadline
Crypto exchange Binance has announced the conversion of several delisted tokens into stablecoin USDC. Users are advised to withdraw...
Bitfinex Report Examines Bitcoin’s Local Bottom Amid Market Rebound
Crypto exchange Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report examines various key metrics, providing insights into whether bitcoin may be...
Arthur Hayes Predicts $100K Bitcoin by Year-End — Expects ‘Glorious’ Crypto Bull Market in 2025 With BTC Reaching $1M
Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts bitcoin will reach $100K by late 2024 and could hit $1 million by 2025. He attributes this...
PlayFi to Launch Genesis Node Sale Early After 70K Transactions in One Week
New York City, New York, August 12th, 2024, Chainwire PlayFi, an AI-powered data network and blockchain tailored for the live...
Elon Musk Offers to Assist Donald Trump Boost Government Efficiency
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has offered to assist former U.S. President Donald Trump in managing government spending if Trump is...
Poodlana presale ends in under 72 hours: Should you buy?
Poodlana will end its presale on August 16, with token listing on DEX within an hour. Sentiment is rising again as investors target...
Economist Editorial Claims 2024 Recession Is Inevitable—Is America Ready?
A U.S. recession in 2024 appears to be on the horizon, according to a recent editorial piece by the Economist. The article surfaces...
Floki Announces Ad Campaign for Valhalla in the English Premier League 2024-25 Seasonn
Miami, Florida, August 13th, 2024, Chainwire Floki is proud to announce that Valhalla, Floki’s groundbreaking PlayToEarn MMORPG,...
Bukele Announces Private Investment of $1.61 Billion in Third Phase of Economic Overhaul Plan for El Salvador
President Nayib Bukele used his personal X account to present the third phase of his economic plan for El Salvador. Titled...
Coinbase expands crypto services to Hawaii following a regulatory shift
Coinbase expands services to Hawaii after regulatory changes ease restrictions. Hawaii residents can now buy, sell, and stake...
Coinbase Expands Crypto Services to Hawaii Following Regulatory Changes
The publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced its expansion into Hawaii, allowing residents to access a range...
Tether invests $3 million in Kem to bolster USDT adoption
Tether announces $3 million strategic investment in Kem app to boost adoption of its stablecoin USDT. Kem’s partnership helps...
Internet Computer Protocol Implements Threshold-Schnorr Signatures, Enhancing Bitcoin Integration
The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has integrated threshold-Schnorr signatures and onchain Bitcoin block headers as part of its...
Bit-Chess Announced Its Presale for Decentralized Chess to Take the Center Stage
Prien am Chiemsee, Germany, August 13th, 2024, Chainwire Bit-Chess, a newly launched crypto project, proudly announces the presale...
Wazirx Update: Trade Reversals Near Completion, 344 Bounty Entries Received
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx says it is close to completing the reversal of trades after the $230 million cyberattack....
Step into the future at Istanbul Blockchain Week 2024
Are you ready to dive into the heart of one of the biggest markets in web3? Get ready for Istanbul Blockchain Week 2024! Join us...
UAE and UK Accounting Bodies Partner to Shape Digital Finance Future
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has partnered with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banks...
Aleph Zero Launches Its EVM-Layer on Mainnet
Zug, Switzerland, August 12th, 2024, Chainwire Aleph Zero launches its ultra-fast Ethereum-compatible layer-2, expanding its...
Verofax Partners With Climate Tech Firm Netgreen to Power Global Reforestation Efforts
Blockchain firm Verofax has teamed up with climate tech startup Netgreen to enhance global reforestation efforts. The partnership...
SunPump Beta Launches on TRON, Driving Innovation in Meme Coin Development
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, August 13, 2024 – SUN.io, a leading DeFi platform on TRON, is thrilled to announce the launch of...
Ecuador’s Data Protection Agency Lacks Resources to Assess Worldcoin’s Compliance Status
The Superintendence of Data Protection, Ecuador’s data protection agency, stated that it lacks the resources needed to assess...
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Forges a Path to Overcome IMF’s Bitcoin-Phobia
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last...
Tyler Winklevoss Warns Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Remains in Full Swing
Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of U.S.-based exchange Gemini and VC firm Winklevoss Capital, has alerted about the ongoing status of...
20 Crypto Startups Raise $141.3 Million in Less Than 2 Weeks
In the first 12 days of Aug., $141.3 million has flowed into crypto, defi, and blockchain ventures, according to recent metrics....
Venezuela restricts access to Binance and X amid election unrest
Venezuelan government blocks Binance, X, Reddit, and Signal amid election unrest. CANTV, Venezuela’s state ISP, enforces the...
Malaysian Police Hunt 4 Suspects in Kidnapping Case Involving $1.2M Crypto Ransom
Selangor police in Malaysia are pursuing four local suspects connected to the July 11 kidnapping of a Chinese national and a...
Marathon Digital to raise $250M through convertible senior notes for Bitcoin purchase
Marathon Digital plans to raise $250M via convertible senior notes for Bitcoin buying. The funds will also support corporate...
New Jersey Regulators Urge Crypto Investors to Withdraw Funds From Abra
New Jersey’s Attorney General, the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Bureau of Securities have urged investors to...
Lido Finance votes to integrate stETH into BNB Chain
Lido Finance integrates stETH into BNB Chain, marking its first cross-chain move. The integration uses Axelar and Wormhole to...
AI Search Engine Perplexity Teams up With Predictions Market Giant Polymarket
On Aug. 12, 2024, the startup behind Perplexity, an AI-driven search engine and chatbot, revealed a new partnership with...
Crypto price prediction: Sui, Bitcoin, Poodlana
SUI’s bullish momentum has has boosted it to the day’s top gainer among cryptos as Bitcoin struggles to break the crucial zone of...
MARA Announces $250M Private Offering of Convertible Senior Notes to Buy More Bitcoin
Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc., now simply known as MARA, is rolling out a plan to offer $250 million in convertible senior notes...
Has crypto’s impact on gaming been truly realised yet?
Cryptocurrencies can enhance gaming with fast transactions and privacy benefits Legal ambiguities in South Africa restrict crypto...
Mixed Fortunes for US ETH ETFs: Blackrock, Fidelity and Bitwise Thrive Amid Market Shifts
Twenty days have passed since the debut of U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), encompassing 14 trading sessions to...
Istanbul Blockchain Week reveals Arkham as Title Sponsor
Leading on-chain analytics company to provide exclusive industry insights and expand Turkish presence at Eurasia’s premiere...
PEPU Presale Raises $8M for New Ethereum-Beating Layer-2 Solution
Pepe Unchained (PEPU), one of the most talked-about new meme coin projects, has just passed $8 million in its presale phase. But...
Bybit and DMCC extend partnership to bolster Dubai’s crypto ecosystem
Bybit extended its DMCC partnership, transitioning to an advisory role from August 2024. Bybit and DMCC to co-organize a global...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Faces Persistent Downtrend Despite Strong Market Activity
On August 12, 2024, ethereum (ETH) was priced at $2,683, fluctuating within a 24-hour range of $2,523 to $2,720. With a market...
MoonTaurus Advances to Presale Stage 2 at $0.01, Set for Launch at $0.07
A new contender in the crypto world, MoonTaurus (MNTR), is turning heads as it gears up to enter Stage 2 of its presale. With a...
Latam Insights: El Salvador Advances Talks With IMF Despite Bitcoin Allegiance; Brazil Passes First Solana Spot ETF
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the last week. In this...
Tether Slams Celsius Network’s ‘Baseless’ $2 Billion Lawsuit
Stablecoin issuer Tether has slammed the”baseless” claims that it illegally liquidated Celsius Network’s...
47 Companies Apply to Operate in Turkey Under New Crypto Regulations
Turkey’s Capital Markets Board has issued an update on crypto asset service providers following new regulations. The provisional...
Ripple Legal Chief Discusses Potential SEC Appeal After Final Ruling in XRP Case
Ripple’s chief legal officer has addressed the possibility of an appeal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Vega Protocol Launches Decentralized Prediction Market With Colosseo II Upgrade
Vega Protocol has launched its prediction market feature as part of the Colosseo II upgrade. This new development allows users to...
Putin Signs Law to Advance Cryptocurrency Use in Russia’s International Trade
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law to establish experimental legal frameworks to advance digital technologies,...
Bitcoin Slips Below $59K as Crypto Market Faces $132M in Liquidations
On Sunday, bitcoin slipped below the $60,000 mark and dipped even further beneath the $59,000 range. The leading cryptocurrency...
From Teraflux to Antminer: Exploring the Top ASIC Bitcoin Mining Rigs on the Market Today
During the first week of August 2024, Bitcoin’s hashprice—a key metric that gauges the daily value of one petahash...