Holiday Warning for the Shiba Inu (SHIB) Community: Users Should Stay Vigilant for These Scams
TL;DR Shibarium Trustwatch warns SHIB holders of fake giveaways, phishing emails, and scam social accounts during the holidays. Users are cautioned to avoid sending emails about SHIFU tokens and urged to verify information through official channels. ‘Protect Yourself This Christmas’ Despite the festive season, scammers don’t have days off and are always on the lookout…
Read MoreHere's What Needs to Change for Bitcoin to Reach $110K: Santiment
Bitcoin’s price actions took a turn for the better over the past few days, and the asset even came close to $100,000 yesterday evening as the crowd became highly bullish again. However, it was stopped there and pushed south by a few grand amid reports of a growing number of investors realizing profits. What Needs…
Read MoreMatador Technologies Adds Bitcoin to Treasury Amid Diversification Push
Canadian crypto firm Matador Technologies announced a major shift in its capital preservation strategy this week after its Board of Directors unanimously approved the addition of Bitcoin and USD-denominated assets to its corporate treasury. The goal behind this decision is to mitigate risks associated with the company’s reliance on Canadian dollar-denominated assets, which marks a…
Read MoreBank of Italy Calls Bitcoin P2P Services 'Crime-as-a-Service' Amidst Growing Acceptance
While major institutions worldwide are gradually embracing Bitcoin, recognizing its potential as a transformative asset and even integrating it into their corporate treasuries, the perception of the cryptocurrency remains far from universally positive. Amid this growing institutional adoption, the Bank of Italy has taken a notably critical stance. In its Economic and Financial Occasional Paper,…
Read MoreBitfinex: AI Agents Using Smart Contracts Will Revolutionize Crypto
The synergies between AI and crypto are very promising. In fact, the incoming Trump administration is combining the two sectors into one advisory office. President-elect is calling it the White House Crypto and AI Czar. Trump’s appointee for the office, former PayPal COO David Sacks, has close ties to payments and crypto. AI Could Transform…
Read MoreBitcoin Ends Week with $375M Inflows as Multi-Asset Products Face $121M in Losses
Last week saw $308 million in inflows into digital asset investment products, although this was overshadowed by a major outflow of $576 million on December 19th. The last two days of the week saw total outflows of $1 billion. The recent price declines led to a $17.7 billion drop in the total assets under management…
Read MoreTrump Gets It: Bitcoin Is a Bounty on Abundance Electricity Production
In a very genial nod to Bitcoin, Cramer asked about the new administration’s plans for crypto and, in his question, drew a comparison to the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve. Will the White House push for something like that? “Yeah, I think so,” Trump answered. But the rest of his answer really showed an understanding of…
Read MoreK-Culture Meme Coin Pepe Buldak Surpasses $2 Million in Presale
[PRESS RELEASE – Seoul, Korea, December 24th, 2024] Inspired by the popular Korean spicy chicken dish “Buldak,” Pepe Buldak ($BUL) introduces a unique concept that merges the global appeal of memes with elements of Korean culture. By leveraging the recognition of “Buldak” and combining it with the viral appeal of the “Pepe” meme coin, the…
Read MoreMetaplanet Makes Largest BTC Purchase to Date Despite Bitcoin Price Correction
After a 9.8% drop in Bitcoin’s value over the past week, investors are showing signs of caution, worried about the potential for further declines. Despite this, Japan-based Metaplanet has reaffirmed its confidence by buying nearly 620 BTC. Interestingly, the latest acquisition marks its largest Bitcoin purchase to date. Metaplanet’s Largest Single BTC Acquisition According to…
Read MoreISIS Crypto Fundraiser Mohammed Chhipa Faces 20 Years After Conviction in Virginia
Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, 35, from Springfield, Virginia, was convicted on December 13, 2024, for providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), which has been designated a terrorist organization by the United Nations and others. The charges stemmed from his actions between October 2019 and October 2022, during which he raised…
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