Imagine that someone in a position of great political power created a hundred billion raffle tickets and made them available for public purchase. If you buy the tickets, eventually you will receive a reward: a proportional quantity of magic beans—and eventually each magic bean will be exchangeable for one United States dollar. What’s more, if
Authorities in France are investigating a series of kidnappings linked to the world of cryptocurrencies. The most recent incident saw a businessman’s daughter violently ambushed in the street in Paris. It took place on Rue Pache in the French capital’s 11th arrondissement on Tuesday morning. Captured on video and shared widely online, three masked men
As mentioned in the introduction, there are several market-making partners that have come up to solve the challenges that crypto innovators face when launching their project tokens. One example of a long-standing market maker is Kairon Labs, which has worked with over 500 projects, according to company statements. So, what exactly stands out about leveraging
On Xinbi Guarantee, Elliptic found numerous posts from vendors offering to accept funds related to “quick kills,” “slow kills,” and “pig butchering” transactions, all different terms for crypto investment scams and other forms of fraud. In some cases, Robinson explains, these Xinbi Guarantee vendors offer bank accounts in the same country as the victim so
Kazakhstan has the potential to become a leading crypto hub in Central Asia if regulatory restrictions are eased, according to Kanysh Tuleushin, the country’s first vice minister of digital development, innovation and aerospace industry. In a recent op-ed for the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper, Tuleushin said digital mining and smart policy shifts could position Kazakhstan as
With Bitcoin (BTC 0.19%) trending above $104,000 as of May 13, the debate over whether to buy or sell the world’s top cryptocurrency is as vibrant as ever. With a highly uncertain cocktail of economic, political, regulatory, supply, and social factors, this coin is being buffeted by headwinds, tailwinds, and crosswinds from practically every angle,
It’s no secret that President Donald Trump is heavily invested in cryptocurrencies ranging from Bitcoin (BTC 0.08%) and Ethereum (ETH 4.92%) to his Official Trump (TRUMP 2.70%) meme coin on Solana, among many others. It’s also no secret that the president’s focus on cryptocurrency regulation reforms has been a major pillar of his administration’s efforts
Former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler may not have been as hostile to crypto behind closed doors as he appeared to be in public, according to former US Representative Patrick McHenry. In a May 13 appearance on the Crypto in America podcast, McHenry revealed that during private meetings with Gensler, the
The cryptocurrency market is heating up, and for those looking to uncover the next big opportunity, it’s all about identifying the best crypto to explode. As blockchain technology continues to grow, a handful of digital assets are poised to experience massive growth. Among these, ($TICS) has been capturing attention, with its unique offerings. Whether it’s
The addition is considered a major milestone for crypto stocks. The S&P 500 added a new member to its ranks, Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN), the leading platform for cryptocurrency trading. Coinbase will start trading on the S&P 500 on May 19. It will replace Discover Financial (NYSE: DFS), the credit card company that is set