Prita Ghozie

Are Bitcoin Whales About to Dump?

Bitcoin’s price has been pretty flat lately, hovering around $87,000. But some new data suggests this calm might be about to end. Whale Watching: A Big Deal for Bitcoin A cryptocurrency analyst, EgyHash, noticed something interesting: big Bitcoin players (whales) are sending more Bitcoin to exchanges. This isn’t just any increase; it’s the highest we’ve…

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Nigeria’s Crypto Stance: Friendly but Firm

Nigeria is sending a mixed message on cryptocurrency: it’s pro-crypto, but also cracking down on Binance. Let’s break it down. Binance’s Troubles in Nigeria Nigeria has been battling with Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, since 2024. The government’s actions are framed as necessary to improve its regulatory framework and fight crime. Here’s a timeline…

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Trump’s Bitcoin Plan: Gold’s Secret Weapon?

Bo Hines, Donald Trump’s crypto chief, has a clever idea for boosting the government’s Bitcoin stash without spending extra taxpayer money. He’s suggesting using gold certificates. Budget-Neutral Bitcoin Buying The government’s new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) has a strict rule: it can’t spend any new money. So, how do you buy more Bitcoin? Hines’s solution…

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California’s $4.75 Million Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

California is launching a big guaranteed income pilot program for older adults! The state legislature and governor have approved $4.75 million to fund the initiative. Who’s Getting the Money? This program, tentatively called “Guaranteed Income Older Adults,” will help low-income Californians aged 60 and older. To qualify, participants must already be receiving some kind of…

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Big Money Bets on Toncoin: Over $400 Million Invested

Venture capital firms are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Toncoin (TON), a layer-1 blockchain. The TON Foundation, the project’s team, announced that the investment totals over $400 million. Who’s Investing? Some big names in the VC world are involved, including Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital, Benchmark, Kingsway Capital, Vy Capital, Draper Associates, Libertus Capital,…

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Billions in Uninsured Bank Deposits: A Risky Trend?

Americans are stashing massive amounts of cash in bank accounts that aren’t protected by the FDIC, a new report reveals. Big Banks, Big Risk Customers at JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America alone hold a staggering $2.62 trillion in uninsured deposits. That’s money exceeding the FDIC’s $250,000 insurance limit per depositor, per insured…

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