Argentina’s president unveils $LIBRA token with 82% supply unlocked across connected wallets
Key Takeaways Argentina’s President Javier Milei announced $LIBRA as a digital token to support small businesses and stimulate the economy. The $LIBRA token is linked to KIP Protocol, a web3 framework for AI, with partnerships involving national governance. Share this…
Death of OpenAI whistleblower deemed suicide in new autopsy report
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on Nov. 26; on Friday, the city’s medical examiner ruled his death a suicide, countering suspicions by his family that had fueled widespread speculation online. Balaji…
Hashflare Operators Plead Guilty in Massive Fraud Case
Two Estonian nationals, Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, pleaded guilty to operating a $577 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through their fraudulent mining service, Hashflare. The scheme, running from 2015 to 2019, deceived hundreds of thousands worldwide, including U.S. investors, by…
GameStop Crypto Reserve Could Spur Bullrun Like 2021: Gaming Is Secret Bull Run Catalyst
GameStop, the video game retailer that made its name during the 2021 meme stock craze initiated by Roaring Kitty and his crypto sentiment, is considering investing in Bitcoin. This news sent GameStop’s stock (GME) soaring by 18% yesterday and sparked…
Arm Shocks the Semiconductor Industry by Announcing It May Sell Its Own Chips
Semiconductor design firm Arm surprised the hardware industry on Feb. 13 with the announcement that it will make a server CPU as well as license its semiconductor designs to other organizations; Meta locked in as the first partner. The move…
BTC-e Operator Released in US-Russia Prisoner Swap
Russian national Alexander Vinnik, previously convicted for running a multi-billion-dollar money-laundering operation through his BTC-e crypto exchange, has been released in a prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. In return, Moscow freed American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, who had…
The internet thinks Drake’s new album is a total flop
It is not the best time to be Drake. The Canadian artist released a new album on Friday. So far it has not been well received. And that’s putting it nicely. And, in case the rock you live under doesn’t…
Saylor and Bukele Discuss How El Salvador Can Accelerate Global Bitcoin Adoption
Michael Saylor has met with Salvadoran President Bukele to discuss accelerating global bitcoin adoption as El Salvador strengthens its position, continuing to accumulate bitcoin despite IMF-driven policy adjustments. Michael Saylor Meets Nayib Bukele to Discuss Bitcoin Strategy Michael Saylor, executive…
Hex Trust buys Byte Trading to draw institutional investors
Hex Trust, a digital asset financial services provider, has acquired Byte Trading for an undisclosed price. The move aims to enhance Hex’s markets and prime services for institutional investors while marking a new milestone in the startup’s evolution from a…
Mid-Cap Layer-1 Altcoin Witnesses Surge in Whale Activity This Week: Crypto Analytics Firm Santiment
One mid-cap layer-1 altcoin recently saw a boost in whale activity, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment. Santiment tracks the number of altcoin transactions worth more than $100,000, which it considers “whale transactions.” The firm subsequently identifies which altcoins…
