Sei Foundation floats 23andMe acquisition, genetic data on the blockchain
23andMe announced it was filing for bankruptcy in the US on March 23, leading to concerns from many users about the privacy of their genetic data. The foundation behind the…
Getting crypto out of the ‘AOL era’ — Sandeep Nailwal
Crypto still has several years to go before achieving mainstream mass adoption, mirroring the internet experience of the late 1990s, says Polygon’s cofounder. The current state of crypto is akin…
Bitcoiner sex trap extortion? BTS firm’s blockchain disaster: Asia Express
Chinese influencer denies links to honeytrap scam after promising sex to any Bitcoiner, BTS firm’s $350 blockchain revenue: Asia Express. A viral crypto influencers spend the night with BTC holders…
Ex-FTX CEO moved to transit facility after interview
Sam Bankman-Fried is no longer located at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after an unsanctioned interview with Tucker Carlson. Officials with the Federal Bureau of Prisons have moved former…
Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle at Crossroads: Is the Halving Rally Dead?
Bitcoin’s price held steady above $87,000 on Thursday, fueling a spirited debate among analysts about the fate of its once-reliable four-year cycle. Traditionally associated with dramatic post-halving rallies, this cycle…
Hints of Consensus Around Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset in Brazil Arises
A high-ranking official has called for a deeper debate regarding bitcoin as a reserve asset in Brazil, calling it “internet’s gold.” While President Lula’s government has been neutral about cryptocurrency,…
Bill Proposes Voluntary Cryptocurrency Acceptance in Panama
A bill recently presented to the National Assembly in Panama proposes legalizing the voluntary acceptance of cryptocurrency in commercial transactions. The proposal also encompasses VASP regulation and integrating blockchain for…
Ripple Expands Africa Footprint With Chipper Cash Partnership
Ripple has partnered with Nigerian fintech startup Chipper Cash to facilitate cross-border payments into Africa using Ripple Payments. Crypto Payments Key to Low Cross-Border Fees U.S.-based digital asset infrastructure provider…
Senator John Kennedy grills SEC nominee Paul Atkins about SBF pardon
The Louisiana lawmaker demanded that the Securities and Exchange Commission ensure that two standards of law don’t exist in the US. US Senator John Kennedy grilled prospective Securities and Exchange…
Bitcoin price rally stalls as gold nears record $3.1K
Bitcoin again fails to copy a gold rally as risk assets sag over US trade tariffs, but traders see BTC price gains taking the market past $90,000 next. Bitcoin (BTC)…
Prospective SEC chair pressed on sale of FTX-tied firm
Paul Atkins did not directly answer senators’ questions on who might purchase his consulting firm if he were confirmed to the SEC. Lawmakers in the US Senate Banking Committee questioned…
GameStop wipes out $3B in market cap as stockholders question Bitcoin plan
According to analysts, the lukewarm response reflects concerns that GameStop may be trying to distract investors from deeper issues with its business model. GameStop shed nearly $3 billion in market…
BlackRock Bitcoin ETP ‘key’ for EU adoption despite low inflow expectations
BlackRock’s foray into the European markets is a “key” moment for Bitcoin’s growing global adoption, according to Bitfinex analysts. BlackRock’s new European Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) is a major step…
‘Stablecoin multiverse’ begins: Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says crypto has entered the stablecoin multiverse era, with rising competition and a bold goal of one billion users. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of stablecoin issuer Tether,…
Most EU banks fail to meet rising crypto investor demand — Survey
Less than 20% of European banks offer crypto services despite rising investor demand and regulatory clarity across the region, a Bitpanda survey shows. European banks and financial institutions may be…