Senator Cynthia Lummis believes Bitcoin can be a lifeline for Americans struggling with inflation. She argues that Bitcoin’s independence from government and central banks makes it an attractive option for protecting savings. Bitcoin: Decentralized and Predictable Lummis points to Bitcoin’s transparent public ledger and its fixed supply of 21 million coins as key features. This…
A couple was caught trying to smuggle a whopping $3.34 million worth of gold paste into India. This clever—but ultimately unsuccessful—attempt involved a unique smuggling technique. A Sticky Situation Indian airport security officials intercepted 28 kilograms of gold paste from a man and a woman arriving on a flight from Dubai. The Central Industrial Security…
A massive $124 trillion wealth transfer is on the horizon, and one generation stands to gain the most over the next decade. Get ready for some serious inheritance action! Gen X’s Big Inheritance According to Cerulli Associates, Generation X (those born between 1965 and 1980) will inherit a significant chunk – over 10% – of…
A former Truist Bank employee is facing serious prison time after pleading guilty to a massive theft. Ahshah Dior Martin stole a whopping $195,000 from at least 70 bank accounts. The Heist Starting in 2023, Martin illegally accessed bank computer systems to get the information she needed. She then used this information to make fraudulent…
Crypto analytics firm Glassnode has noticed something interesting: a lot of Bitcoin that hasn’t been touched in years is suddenly being moved around. This could mean some early investors are cashing out. Old Coins on the Move Thousands of Bitcoins that have been dormant for over a decade are now active. This happened in July,…
Nigeria is officially opening its doors to stablecoin businesses. This marks a big shift in the country’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation. Nigeria’s SEC Gives Stablecoins the Green Light (on its terms) The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, announced the news at the Nigerian Stablecoin Summit in Lagos. He made it clear…
Bitcoin’s price has been pretty stable lately, hanging around $117,000 to $120,000 after hitting a record high of about $123,000. But things took a turn on Friday, July 25th, with the price dropping to just above $115,000. So what caused this mini-crash? A Big Bitcoin Sell-Off New data shows a massive amount of Bitcoin –…
BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) just hit a massive milestone: $10 billion in assets! Launched just a year ago, it’s become the fastest non-Bitcoin ETF to reach this level, and the third fastest overall in US history. ETHA’s Meteoric Rise ETHA’s incredible popularity is causing a stir. Other companies are watching closely, especially if ETHA…
XRP’s price is poised for a huge jump. Recent market dips haven’t stopped the buzz around a potential XRP spot ETF and Ripple’s challenge to SWIFT. One analyst even predicts a mind-blowing rally is imminent. The Real XRP Rally Is Coming Crypto expert Ripple Van Winkle says the best is yet to come for XRP….
The Web3 world is saturated. Buzzwords and hashtags won’t cut it anymore. To succeed, you need to create a monopoly on something people actually want. Forget the Hype, Focus on Value We’ve moved past the early days of Web3. No one cares about your whitepaper, tokenomics, or governance model. Tiny on-chain metrics just show a…
