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Crypto.com expands into US equities market with acquisition of Watchdog Capital
Crypto.com acquires Watchdog Capital to enter the U.S. equities market. The acquisition enables the trading of stocks and options...
Crypto’s Unseen Impact on Treasury Demand: How Tokenization Might Redefine Market Hedging
The U.S. Treasury’s report shows tokenized assets could drive significant demand for Treasuries, especially during crypto...
Chorus One Introduces TON Pool: The First Institutional Solution for Scalable TON staking
Zug, Switzerland, October 31st, 2024, Chainwire Chorus One, a leading provider of staking infrastructure for over 60 networks,...
Microstrategy Unveils $42 Billion Plan to Power Large-Scale Bitcoin Purchases
Microstrategy announced a $42 billion plan to accelerate bitcoin purchases, aiming to strengthen its reserves and position itself...
Ex-President Donald Trump wishes Bitcoin whitepaper a happy 16th anniversary
Trump wished a happy birthday to the anniversary of Bitcoin’s whitepaper and called on ending “Kamala’s war on crypto” Since...
Nexo Launches Digital Asset Wealth Platform in Strategic Rebrand
Nexo has announced a rebranding initiative, repositioning itself as a digital asset wealth platform aimed at long-term crypto...
Tether increases its Bitcoin and gold holdings to $4.8B and $5B respectively
Tether (USDT) circulation surged to $120B, marking a 30% increase in 2024. Tether’s Bitcoin and gold holdings increased to $4.8B...
Pound Sterling Suffers Biggest Drop in 18 Months Amid Reeves’ Tax-and-Spend Storm
Following the latest budget reveal, the pound sterling has taken a sharp tumble, fueled by mounting worries about the U.K.’s...
Florida holds $800 million in crypto, state CFO says
Florida has invested nearly $800 million in crypto, according to the state’s chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis. Patronis...
Bitcoin ETFs Capture $893M in a Day: Which Funds Are Pulling Ahead?
Based on Wednesday’s data, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted inflows totaling $893.21 million, with...
Injective launches Agora’s AUSD as its first native stablecoin
Injective has announced the launch of Agora’s AUSD stablecoin on the mainnet. AUSD reserves are backed by VanEck and custodied by...
This Man Claims to Be Satoshi, yet Leaves Skeptics Unconvinced as They Walk out of Event
Just in time for Halloween, Stephen Mollah, a British-Asian macroeconomist claiming to be the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto, made a...
Tony Vejseli, Figure Markets and GXD Labs Provide Clarification After Meeting with Ionic Digital’s Board
San Francisco, USA, October 31st, 2024, Chainwire Tony Vejseli, Figure Markets Holdings Inc., and GXD Labs, LLC (collectively “the...
Canary Capital Files for Solana ETF to Provide Direct SOL Exposure
Canary Capital Group LLC has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce the...
Crypto investors primed for meme supercycle buy Vantard
Vantard (VTARD) presale is in seed round after a blistering $500k pre-seed round. The meme coin index fund by Vantard offers an...
Elon Musk Teases 69.420% on Trump’s Lead Over Harris as Biden Faces ‘Garbage’ Backlash
Elon Musk teased “69.420% coming soon” in a post about Trump’s lead over Harris, while Biden sparked backlash for...
Brazilian Central Bank Considers Taxing Stablecoin Remittances
The stablecoin boom in Brazil has caught the attention of the central bank, which is currently exploring several ways to tax...
Nigeria’s Currency Plunges as Dollar Liquidity Dries Up: Will a Naira-for-Crude Oil Swap Revive It?
The Nigerian naira recently hit a new low against the U.S. dollar, ranking among the three worst-performing currencies globally....
Coinbase CEO to New SEC Chair: Apologize to the American People and Drop ‘Frivolous’ Cases
Coinbase’s CEO calls on the next SEC chairman to drop “frivolous cases” and apologize to the American people for past actions,...
Nigerian Fintech Reaches Unicorn Status With $110 Million Google-Backed Funding Round
Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech company, has raised $110 million in Series C funding to expand its services across Africa and...
Coinshares Report: Inside Bitcoin’s Cost Crunch—Why Mining Expenses Are Hitting Record Highs
Coinshares’ Q3 mining report, led by researcher James Butterfill, highlights mounting costs and challenges impacting the...
AI Startup Backed by Billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund Raises $500 Million
Crusoe Energy is set to secure approximately $500 million in equity capital from investors including billionaire Peter...
Over 30 Nations Seek Stronger BRICS Ties — Russia Leads Strategic Talks
Russia reveals that over 30 nations are pursuing deeper engagement with BRICS, aiming to finalize an expansion list by the year’s...
Blast Royale to Launch $NOOB Low FDV Community Offering (LCO) for First Gaming x Meme Token
Road Town, British Virgin Islands, October 30th, 2024, Chainwire Blast Royale has announced the upcoming pre-sale of its Low FDV...
Does US Dollar Need to Collapse for Bitcoin to Hit $200K? Bitwise Says No
Bitwise’s chief investment officer predicts bitcoin could reach $200,000 without a U.S. dollar collapse, outlining a path for...
XSOLLA TO LAUNCH XSOLLA ZK, ADVANCING WEB3 ADOPTION FOR VIDEO GAMES
Los Angeles, United States, October 30th, 2024, Chainwire Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announces plans to launch...
Another Satoshi Nakamoto ‘Unmasking’ Announced—But Bitcoin Community Isn’t Buying It
In a move billed as “historic,” a purported revelation of Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity is scheduled for a live press conference on...
MrBeast faces allegations of crypto insider trading
MrBeast allegedly made $23 million from insider trading in crypto projects. He reportedly used 50 wallets to promote and dump...
Russia to Ban Crypto Mining in Key Regions as Energy Shortages Intensify
Russia is moving to ban cryptocurrency mining in energy-restricted regions, citing severe power shortages that could jeopardize...
Ex-FTX Executive Nishad Singh sentenced to time served after guilty plea
Nishad Singh has been sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release. The judge noted Singh’s limited involvement...
Gemini – Crypto, Covered
In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, security and reliability are paramount. Gemini, a leading cryptocurrency exchange,...
NYSE Arca seeks regulatory nod for Grayscale crypto ETF
NYSE Arca is seeking regulatory approval to list an ETF of the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund. Grayscale recently filed to have...
Reddit Sells Bitcoin Just Before Major Price Jump – Here’s What We Know
According to Reddit, the popular platform known for its forums and discussions, the company recently made a modest sale of bitcoin...
Wellington partners Ondo Finance for tokenized US Treasury fund
Wellington Management, an asset manager with over $1 trillion in assets, has announced a partnership with Ondo Finance in a...
Ethereum’s Market Conundrum—ETH Slips Further Behind as Bitcoin Shines
This week, bitcoin (BTC) is enjoying an 8.5% lift against the U.S. dollar, while ethereum (ETH), the second-largest digital...
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF hits $30 billion, sets new record in 293 days
BlackRock takes the lead reaching $30 billion in 293 days. JEPI took 1,272 days and Gold managed it in 1,790 days Spot Bitcoin ETFs...
Election Looms, But the Fed’s Rate Decision Could Steal the Spotlight
As America’s 2024 election approaches, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee will make a pivotal decision on the...
Morph Announces Mainnet Launch on Ethereum, Paving the Way for Consumer Blockchain Adoption
New York, NY, October 30th, 2024, Chainwire Morph, a global consumer layer for driving blockchain adoption, today announced its...
RabbitCoin Brings Next-Level Play-to-Earn With Latest Blockchain Network
Rocky Rabbit has rapidly emerged as a key player in the Play-to-Earn (P2E) gaming sector, combining exciting gameplay with the...
Coinbase and Visa Direct deliver instant funding for EU, US customers
Visa said Coinbase users can deposit funds into their Coinbase accounts using eligible Visa debit cards The announcement comes as...
BIS Considers Ending Mbridge Project Over BRICS Connections, but Is It Too Late?
While conversations about ending the CBDC-enabled international settlements project have focused on its links to BRICS, Mbridge has...
Consensys lays off 20% of its total workforce
Consensys cuts 20% of its workforce due to economic and regulatory challenges. CEO Joe Lubin criticizes the SEC’s actions as a...
President Joe Biden Thanks Nigerian Leader for Role in Ex-Federal Agent’s Release
President Joe Biden thanked Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for securing the release of American citizen Tigran Gambaryan, a former...
UAE and Saudi Arabia Deepen Ties With Russia Amid Global Shifts
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are bolstering strategic ties with Russia, with the UAE seeking a partnership and...
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Donates Over $1 Million to Ukrainian Humanitarian Non-Profits
On Tuesday, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin made a significant contribution of 400 ETH, valued at over $1 million, to four...
Binance’s New Tool Empowers Wealth Managers With Enhanced Crypto Options
Crypto exchange Binance has launched Binance Wealth, a crypto exchange solution specifically designed for wealth managers serving...
US Sanctions on Russia Backfire, Elevating BRICS as a ‘Genuine Financial Threat’
Western sanctions on Russia have backfired, bolstering BRICS as nations seek alternatives to Western financial control, according...
US President Biden Applauds Nigeria’s Crypto Cooperation and Push for Global Reform
U.S. President Joe Biden has praised Nigeria’s efforts in combating crypto-related financial crimes, including the recent release...
JPMorgan CEO Takes Aim at ‘Unfair’ Regulations — Declares ‘It’s Time to Fight Back’
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon called U.S. banking regulations “unfair and unjust,” warning they may destabilize the industry and...
Peter Schiff Emphasizes Gold Bull Market Is Just Getting Started
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff declares gold’s explosive rise is only the beginning, forecasting a historic rally fueled...
SEC Chair Doubles Down on Regulation by Enforcement as Political Pressures Mount
SEC Chair Gary Gensler, facing bipartisan pressure and Trump’s vow to remove him, defended the agency’s regulation by enforcement....
International Sting Unravels Malware Stealing Crypto and Financial Data
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has joined an international crackdown on infostealer malware, seizing servers, domains, and...
A16z: Only 10% of Crypto Owners Are Actively Using It
A recent report by A16zcrypto titled “Estimating the Number of Real Crypto Users” found that only up to 60 million...
Bitcoin Tops $73K With Record Trading Volume—Is There More to Come?
Bitcoin’s price zipped past $73,500 Tuesday as afternoon momentum pushed it even higher. Crypto Market Heats Up as Bitcoin...
Regulated Prediction Market Kalshi Partners With Zero Hash for USDC-Based Account Funding
Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market, has partnered with crypto platform Zero Hash to streamline account funding using USDC....
Inside the Royal Government of Bhutan’s Bold $66M Bitcoin Transfer — Strategic or Something More?
This morning, the Royal Government of Bhutan shifted $66.55 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) to Binance, according to onchain data....
Ramp Network expands crypto-to-fiat support for real-time MXN payouts via SPEI
Ramp Network now supports real-time MXN payouts via the SPEI payment system. Users can sell crypto and receive funds in their bank...
Gold Hits All-Time High, Bitcoin Nears Peak—Is This a Red Flag for Traditional Markets?
With bitcoin prices on the rise Tuesday, gold has achieved a historic peak, reaching $2,783 per ounce. Gold’s Historic High...
OKX picks Standard Chartered as its institutional crypto custodian
OKX announces partnership with Standard Chartered to offer crypto custody services to institutional clients. Standard Chartered has...
Public Records Inquiry Reveals the Failure of Salvadoran Bitcoin Millionaire Investor Visa Program
A recently disclosed public records request reveals contradictions between the number of visas issued under the ‘Adopting...
Student Coin Announces Comprehensive STC Token Redemption Following Operational Shutdown
New York, United States of America, October 29th, 2024, Chainwire Student Coin, an educational crypto project established in 2019,...
Bitcoin Mining, Gamified: Inside Miner Wars and the GoMining Ecosystem With CPO Dan Otryvanoff
Miner Wars by GoMining is a GameFi approach to Bitcoin mining that has been steadily gaining traction since its beta release in mid...
Hong Kong Unveils Regulation Roadmap, Hints at New Cryptocurrency Incentives
The government of Hong Kong is on the verge of completing stablecoin regulations to become a more friendly hub for cryptocurrency...
Emory University Holds Over $16M in Bitcoin ETFs and Coinbase Shares
Emory University has disclosed ownership of over $15 million in shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, according to a recent...
Xandeum Confirms XAND Token Launch and xandSOL LST for October 29
Las Vegas, United States, October 29th, 2024, Chainwire Solana storage scaling solution Xandeum has confirmed details of its...
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin: ‘The Splurge’ Seeks to Bring the EVM to an ‘Endgame State’
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled his ambitious roadmap titled “The Splurge,” which aims to enhance the...
Escaping Financial Control: Why BRICS Is Shifting Away From US Dollar System
Why BRICS nations are moving away from the U.S. dollar system: a Russian official described a strategic shift attracting countries...
Bitcoin Facing Potentially Destructive ‘Vampire Attack’ by Third Parties
Duo Nine, the founder of YCC, alerted others about an ongoing vampire attack on Bitcoin, which Satoshi Nakamoto foretold in the...
2,430% Surge: Why Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Set to Explode
The explosive growth of central bank digital currencies, expected to surge 2,430% by 2031, could revolutionize global payments,...
BRICS, SCO Align on Unified Payment System to Reduce Dollar Reliance
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is advancing talks on a unified payment system to increase national currency use,...
EasyA x Polkadot Hackathon Winners accepted to YCombinator to secure Web3
San Francisco, United States, October 28th, 2024, Chainwire Another set of EasyA hackathon winners (also known as “gigabrains”) are...
Bitcoin’s Ideal Leader: 100K Votes Flood Michael Saylor’s Poll, Backing Future BTC Champion
A poll conducted by Microstrategy’s chairman drew over 100K responses, revealing sweeping support for the presidential...
Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) planning to launch stablecoin
Trump’s WLFI plans to launch a dollar-pegged stablecoin after raising $14M. The project faces challenges, with only 4.7% of its...
Blackrock to Vote on Microsoft’s Bitcoin Move — BTC Treasury Strategy in Focus
Blackrock’s significant stake in Microsoft could sway the tech giant’s potential decision on adding bitcoin to its...
Vantard excites investors as Trump crypto project eyes lift
Vantard is a new project offering access to an index of the top Solana meme coins. The project’s token sale is ongoing, with VTARD...
DOJ Targets Crypto Exchange Accused of Silk Road Money Laundering, Operator Faces Prison Time
A crypto exchange tied to Silk Road and alleged money laundering schemes now has its operator facing serious federal charges and...
Bitrue gets Virtual Asset Service Provider approval in Lithuania
Bitrue has received VASP approval in Lithuania to offer crypto exchange services. The company aims for EU expansion by pursuing the...
Blockchain Meets Basketball: How Coinbase Plans to Engage Golden State Warriors Fans
The Golden State Warriors have entered a partnership with Coinbase, designating it as the official cryptocurrency and blockchain...
Bitpanda eyeing a potential initial public offering (IPO)
Bitpanda is considering a potential IPO in Frankfurt, backed by Peter Thiel. The company reported €100 million in Q1 2024 revenue,...
Grass Network’s GRASS Token Falls Short in Market Debut After Airdrop
Following its much-anticipated airdrop, Grass’s GRASS token struggles to gain momentum in a challenging market debut on Oct. 28,...
Robinhood introduces speculation on US presidential election outcome
Robinhood now offers contracts for users to bet on the 2024 US election outcome. Eligible US citizens can buy “Yes” contracts and...
Robinhood Launches Election Bets as Polymarket, Kalshi Draw Millions — But for How Long?
As Robinhood rolls out its presidential election event contracts, the prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi are drawing in...
Coinbase Launches Tool for Creating AI Agents
Coinbase launched a tool, called Based Agent, that allows people to create AI agents that can automate tasks like swaps and...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Stabilizes Amid Key Resistance
Ethereum’s price found stability within a narrow range, moving between $2,470 and $2,537 over the past day, as both...
Vantard raises $200k in seed round as investors buy more tokens
Key takeaways Vantard has raised over $200k in its seed round so far, and it will increase the token price in two days. It is the...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Upward Momentum Stays Strong Across Short and Long-Term Averages
Bitcoin’s price holds at $68,499 today within a 24-hour range of $66,964 to $68,750, with a market cap of $1.35 trillion and...
Bitcoin Dogs price: What’s the outlook as BTC spikes above $68k?
Bitcoin Dogs rose 30% in two weeks before paring gains. Bitcoin price is back above $68,000 after last week’s slip halted bulls’...
Tether and Coinbase Unveil Tools for Private AI and Autonomous Blockchain Agents
Tether and Coinbase are diving deep into artificial intelligence (AI), each unveiling new tech designed to bring enhanced privacy...
Hong Kong Stock Exchange launches virtual asset index series
Hong Kong Stock Exchange has announced launch of a virtual asset index series. The stock exchange will collaborate with crypto data...
Willy Woo on Altcoins: ‘Retail May Be Getting It’
Trader Willy Woo reflected on market trends and the behavior of altcoins in what he called this third alt-cycle. This cycle, Woo...