Day: 10 September 2024

With the rise of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin ATMs are popping up everywhere. These ATMs allow users to buy and sometimes sell Bitcoin with cash, making the process of acquiring digital assets more accessible. However, many people wonder: Are Bitcoin ATMs really safe? This question becomes even more relevant as ...

A significant shift is occurring in the U.S. political landscape, with cryptocurrency emerging as a crucial campaign issue for the first time in a presidential election, according to Gemini's latest "Global State of Crypto" report released today, September 10, 2024. The report is based on a survey of a random ...

The cryptocurrency world has witnessed what might be the largest token generation event (TGE) in memecoin history with the launch of the Dogs (DOGS) token on The Open Network (TON). This new memecoin, inspired by Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov's iconic dog sketch, has generated unprecedented interest and participation. Its Dogs ...

Blockchain analytics firm Nansen has acquired popular non-custodial staking service, Stakewithus, as part of its moves to diversify its product offering.  In its press release, the analytics firm claimed that this acquisition marks a significant expansion of its capabilities as it allows users to not only analyze blockchain data and ...

Blockchain network TRON, stablecoin issuer Tether, and blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs have teamed up to establish a unit dedicated to combating illicit activities associated with Tether’s USDT on the TRON blockchain. The new unit, tagged T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), leverages TRM Labs' expertise and close collaboration with ...

Binance-backed Indonesian crypto exchange Tokocrypto (TKO) has obtained a physical crypto asset trader (PFAK) license from the Indonesian regulator Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (also known as Bappebti). In a September 9, 2024 announcement, Binance revealed that the local exchange initially registered as a potential physical crypto asset trader (CPFAK) ...

Binance Futures, a division of the crypto exchange, has announced a significant expansion of its offerings. The company is launching a new product based on Ethereum staking pool Rocket Pool's native token, RPL, today, September 9, 2024, by 12:30 UTC. The new USDT-margined RPL perpetual contract will offer leverage of ...

Layer 2 network Starknet has confirmed that its first community governance vote on the mainnet will be held from September 10 to 13, 2024. According to a recent blog post from the team, the vote is expected to introduce a token-minting curve essential for enabling staking rewards as Starknet transitions ...

Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has continued to pursue its Bitcoin accumulation strategy aggressively. The company recently purchased 38.464 Bitcoin, valued at approximately 300 million yen ($2 million), bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 398.832 BTC, worth around 3.75 billion yen ($26 million), according to a new company statement. This latest ...

Swiss crypto bank Amina is seeking approval for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence from the Austrian Financial Market Authority, according to CEO Franz Bergmüller. In a recent interview, Bergmüller stated that the bank is looking to broaden its geographic reach by expanding into Europe. "Our goal is to ...