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Czech Point: Prague Central Bank Eyes Bitcoin, Lummis Urges U.S. Action The global financial landscape is witnessing a shift as countries like the Czech Republic and El Salvador explore Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis advocates for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to keep America competitive in the digital finance race. Czech […]
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Kraken Relaunches Crypto Staking in the U.S., Aligning with Trump’s Pro-Crypto Policies Kraken has relaunched its crypto staking service in the U.S., expanding access to 37 states and two territories, aligning with President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies. This significant move aims to bolster the American crypto landscape. Kraken relaunches staking in 37 U.S. states and […]
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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Expands Bitcoin Footprint Through MicroStrategy Holdings Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has significantly increased its indirect exposure to Bitcoin by investing heavily in MicroStrategy, a company known for its substantial Bitcoin holdings. NBIM’s MicroStrategy shares jump 153% to $500 million Indirect Bitcoin exposure increases to 3,821 BTC […]
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Charles Hoskinson’s $80 Million Meme Token Burn: A Statement of Integrity Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s founder, made headlines by publicly destroying 900 billion “Charles” tokens, unsolicited meme tokens created by the Cardano community and sent to his wallet, during a live broadcast. The tokens, which had reached a market value of $80 million, were deemed worthless […]
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Digital Euro Accelerates Amid Trump’s Stablecoin Push The European Central Bank (ECB) is ramping up efforts to launch a digital euro in response to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order promoting dollar-backed stablecoins globally while banning Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the U.S. This strategic maneuver highlights the intensifying competition for digital currency dominance. Trump’s […]
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Thumzup Doubles Bitcoin Holdings to $2 Million, Eyes Future of Digital Finance Thumzup Media Corporation has doubled its Bitcoin holdings to 19.106 BTC, now valued at $2 million, signaling a bold step towards integrating digital assets into its core financial strategy and the gig economy. Thumzup increases Bitcoin holdings to 19.106 BTC, valued at $2 […]
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Kuna’s Closure: Ukraine’s Oldest Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Amidst Sudden Ban On January 30, 2025, Kuna, Ukraine’s oldest crypto exchange, was forced to shut down following an abrupt ban by Ukrainian authorities, leaving users scrambling to withdraw their funds. Kuna shuts down after ban by Ukrainian authorities Ban linked to tax evasion allegations Founder Michael […]
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Thodex Founder Faruk Fatih Özer’s Sentence Overturned: Fraud Conviction Stands in Major Cryptocurrency Scandal In a surprising twist, a Turkish court has partially overturned the conviction of Faruk Fatih Özer, the mastermind behind the infamous cryptocurrency exchange Thodex. While some charges were dismissed, Özer’s fraud and money laundering convictions remain intact, keeping him behind bars […]
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Tezos Etherlink L2 Booms with 184% Surge in Contract Deployments: Messari Q4 2024 Report Tezos’s Etherlink Layer 2 solution has seen a staggering 184% increase in contract deployments during Q4 2024, highlighting the platform’s growing appeal among developers. This surge, combined with Tezos’s recent Quebec upgrade and upcoming JavaScript Rollup initiative, signals a dynamic period […]
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Former Helius Engineer Accuses Founder of Toxic Behavior and Intellectual Property Theft Miles Smith, a former lead infrastructure engineer at Helius, has publicly accused the company’s founder, Mert Mumtaz, of unethical behavior, including intellectual property theft, workplace toxicity, and career sabotage, following his departure in 2023. Miles Smith accuses Mert Mumtaz of unethical behavior. Claims […]
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