Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has pledged nearly $300,000 to Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo, taking on the role of adoptive father to Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo who inspired the viral MOODENG meme coin. Buterin’s Christmas gift will go toward upgrading the zoo’s facilities and supporting its Wildlife Sponsorship program. Crypto Meets Conservation In a...Read More
Amid ongoing market uncertainty, Pepe (PEPE), the world’s third-largest crypto meme coin, is gaining significant attention from whales and traders. As of today, December 28, 2024, the overall cryptocurrency market appears to be struggling, including major assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and PEPE. PEPE Whale Purchased 1.42 Trillion Meme Coin Despite these struggles, whales and...Read More
The prominent crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer has proposed a new product called the Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF, which aims to invest in publicly traded companies that adhere to a “Bitcoin standard,” holding at least 1,000 BTC in their corporate treasuries. The ETF will focus on firms with a market capitalization of at least $100...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, United States, December 27th, 2024] HPL Games, an innovative start-up at the forefront of gaming and blockchain technology, is working to reshape the future of mobile gaming. By bridging the gap between traditional gaming and Web3 innovation, HPL Games seeks to deliver immersive mobile experiences with the power of blockchain-backed...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, Cayman Islands, December 27th, 2024] As the cryptocurrency sector continues its evolution, SimpleSwap, a user-friendly cryptocurrency exchange platform, has shared its market insights for 2025. Analysts from SimpleSwap, Rick S. and Henry B., have provided an overview of anticipated trends that may shape the industry in the coming year. Tokenization...Read More
The ongoing political turmoil in South Korea has had a ripple effect on the country’s financial market. The South Korean won has dropped to its lowest value against the United States dollar since March 2009. This devaluation is reflected in the Bitcoin Kimchi Premium, a metric showing the gap between BTC’s price in South Korea...Read More
Bitget, a Seychelles-based crypto exchange, has unified its native cryptocurrencies, Bitget Token (BGB) and Bitget Wallet Token (BWB), into a single utility token, BGB. The move has led to an impressive 22% rise in Bitget Token’s price in the last 24 hours, pushing it to an all-time high (ATH) of $8.45. In addition, the company...Read More
The crypto markets are heading towards the end of the yearly trade that has been historically bullish, even in times of a bear market. Meanwhile, the current trend suggests the buyers have been facing extreme exhaustion at the moment, which suggests the yearly close may not be as bullish as expected. However, these three altcoins,...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – George town, Cayman Islands, December 27th, 2024] SimpleSwap has announced a partnership with the popular cold wallet Tangem in response to community demand for in-app cryptocurrency swaps. Due to this collaboration, SimpleSwap users can now exchange cryptocurrencies directly within the Tangem wallet, keeping their assets secure in a trusted environment. Swap Cryptocurrencies...Read More
KULR Technology Group has become the latest company to adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy, announcing the acquisition of 217.18 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $21 million. In a December 26 post shared on X, the firm revealed the purchase was made at an average price of $96,556.53 per BTC. KULR’s Bitcoin Treasury Strategy An accompanying press...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 27th, 2024] ChainGPT, a pioneer in blockchain AI solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with DePINed, the latest incubation from ChainGPT Labs. This collaboration aims to reward individuals for contributing their unused internet and computing resources, driving the next wave of AI advancement. DePINed: The AI...Read More
Strive Asset Management, led by billionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, has filed a request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Bitcoin-linked convertible bonds. The proposed Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF is designed to offer exposure to bonds issued by corporations that use the proceeds to purchase Bitcoin...Read More
Blockchain gaming giant Animoca Brands revealed that co-founder and chair Yat Siu’s X account was hacked, promoting a fraudulent token on Solana’s Pump.fun platform. The attackers impersonated Animoca and falsely announced the launch of a token. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT attributed the hack to a phishing scam that has recently targeted over 15 crypto-focused X accounts,...Read More
Bitcoin investing isn’t what it used to be. You don’t just buy coins and hope they go up anymore. Strive Asset Manager, a firm founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, is pushing the boundaries with a new kind of fund. They’ve filed for a Bitcoin Bond ETF, which could let investors profit from companies that are big...Read More