Fri, November 15

Circle Launches New Platform to Simplify USDC Payments for Businesses

Circle, a leading issuer of stablecoins, has announced the launch of AcceptUSD.com, a new platform developed to simplify cryptocurrency payments for businesses. The service aims to facilitate seamless integration of USD Coin (USDC) transactions, enabling merchants to accept stablecoin payments with ease.  According to the website, by partnering with Coinbase,

August 16, 2024 2 mins read

ZachXBT Uncovers Major North Korean Network Targeting Crypto Firms

Crypto platforms’ vulnerability to scams has been the emphasis over the past few months, with the sector reporting several major incidents since H1 2024. The global crypto sector has taken measures to enhance security in the recent past amid rising scams. Notably, in the last 24 hours, on-chain analyst ZachXBT

August 16, 2024 2 mins read

Grayscale Names Peter Mintzberg CEO Amid Bitcoin ETF Outflows

Peter Mintzberg has been named CEO of Grayscale Investments, an American asset management giant. Following Michael Sonnenshein’s departure as CEO, this hiring is seen as a watershed moment for the company. Sonnenshein oversaw the firm’s procurement of the spot Bitcoin ETF approval, and now Mintzberg is responsible for expanding the

August 16, 2024 2 mins read

Must-Buy Altcoins for the Upcoming Alts Season: Solana, Avalanche, Litecoin, VeChain, and Optimism

The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a significant resurgence, marked by solid gains across various digital assets. This positive sentiment is largely driven by renewed investor confidence and optimistic market conditions. Notably, major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen substantial increases in their values, indicating a bullish market sentiment. 

August 15, 2024 6 mins read

Senator Chuck Schumer Advocates For Pro Crypto Laws at Crypto4Harris

The US political landscape has taken an intriguing crypto approach this election term. Amid former president Donald Trump’s persistent support for the sector, in an interesting turn of events the Democratic party has expressed interest to “reset” its crypto approach. On August 14, Vice President Kamala Harris held a meeting

August 15, 2024 2 mins read

Solayer Labs Unveils Solana Restaking Amid Binance Labs Support

Solayer Labs has recently made headlines with the launch of its Solana restaking protocol on the mainnet, marking a significant milestone for the Solana ecosystem. This launch heralds the beginning of Solana’s restaking era, with initial Asset Verification Systems (AVSs) including Bonk, SonicSVM, and HashKey Cloud. Moreover, in a recent

August 15, 2024 2 mins read

US CPI Falls to 2.9%, Sparking Fed Rate Cut Speculation

As inflation in the US consumer price index (CPI) fell to 2.9%, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of bitcoin gained speed and began to rise. However, the brief rally was short lived as the price came down to $59k mark at the time of writing.

August 15, 2024 2 mins read

STS Digital’s Flovtec Acquisition Aims to Enhance Market Liquidity

STS Digital has announced the acquisition of Swiss market maker Flovtec, a move that underscores its commitment to enhancing liquidity solutions within the cryptocurrency space. Flovtec’s trading infrastructure and proprietary algorithms will be integrated into STS Digital’s existing platform, further strengthening its offerings.  The acquisition is set to bolster STS

August 14, 2024 2 mins read

Pennsylvania State University & Truflation Unite to Redefine Housing Inflation Metrics

One important economic indicator that affects everyone—individuals, companies, and politicians alike—is inflation, especially in the housing sector. For a long time, traditional measures of inflation have been used, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE). But these approaches often fail to capture

August 14, 2024 3 mins read

US Elections Set to Impact Crypto ETFs and SEC Regulation Says Attorney

The upcoming U.S. elections are set to significantly influence the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency, particularly regarding crypto policy and the approval of crypto-related ETFs. With both the presidential and congressional races on the horizon, the balance of power within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could shift, impacting how the

August 14, 2024 2 mins read