Day: 16 July 2024

The future of modern finance is already here — Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and DeFi wallets are the passports to this new financial paradigm. They allow investors to easily and safely manage digital assets and interact with various DeFi protocols, such as lending and borrowing platforms or decentralized exchanges. DeFi has ...

The African blockchain sector experienced a significant downturn in venture funding during the first half of 2024, according to a recent report from Swiss blockchain venture capital firm CV VC.  The report revealed a 74% decline in funding compared to the same period last year, with African blockchain startups raising ...

Stripe, the online payment behemoth, has expanded its digital asset services to European customers. As of July 16, 2024, consumers across the European Union can now purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies using Stripe-issued credit or debit cards. According to a report from The Irish Independent, Stripe has introduced a ...

Local authorities in Hong Kong have arrested three individuals suspected of defrauding a businessman of HK$3.11 million (approximately US$399,000) worth of cryptocurrencies. According to local reports, the scammers lured the victim by promising to exchange his cryptocurrency holdings for cash at an appealing rate. However, after transferring his HK$3.11 million ...

Metaplanet has continued its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy with a recent purchase of 21.88 Bitcoin, valued at over $1.2 million (200 million Japanese yen). This latest acquisition, announced on July 16, brings the Japanese firm’s total Bitcoin holdings to 225.6 BTC, with an estimated value of $14.6 million. This move ...

In a recent development, the buzzing ETFSwap (ETFS) project has unveiled its new website, offering investors a more user-centric environment. This new interface, which is suited for all kinds of users, comes with several groundbreaking features that make trading seamless and rewarding. Meanwhile, its ongoing presale has reached a major ...

ApeChain, a Layer 2 solution developed by the ApeCoin DAO community, has launched its first testnet, dubbed Curtis. This initiative seeks to enhance the utility of ApeCoin, particularly for enthusiasts of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) collection. Though no other details were revealed, Greg Solano, co-founder of Yuga Labs, ...

The political and cryptocurrency worlds are abuzz as former President Donald Trump announced Vance his Vice President elect. This momentous event is sending shockwaves through the political sphere and has significant implications for the MAGA VP ($MVP) token, which stands at the intersection of politics and crypto. MAGA VP ($MVP): ...