Thiel also highlights factors driving Bitcoin’s future growth, including increased accessibility through major financial institutions, the potential establishment of a US Bitcoin reserve, and a more favorable regulatory environment.
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Month: January 2025
Ripple Exec Says Middle East is Building the Future of Finance – Oil Money Coming to XRP?
The head of Ripple’s business interests in the Middle East & Africa, Reece Merrick, region shared a positive balance on the company’s effort to expand its footprint and increase adoption of blockchain technology, stablecoins, and XRP in the continent. In a post on his X account, Merrick emphasized that an environment of “progressive regulations” has […]
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XRP Surpasses USDT Securing Third Place with a $141B Market Cap
XRP’s market cap has surged to $141 billion, once again overtaking USDT and regaining the third spot in cryptocurrency rankings. This growth is driven by increased whale activity, Ripple’s release of 500 million XRP from escrow, and substantial trading volumes on South Korea’s Upbit exchange, indicating rising investor interest.
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Phishing and Private Key Theft Made Attackers Most Money in 2024
Blockchain security breaches surged in 2024, with phishing attacks causing $1.05 billion in losses across 296 incidents. Ethereum and BSC were the most targeted chains, while private key theft ranked second on the list. Explore insights from CertiK’s analysis on the growing crypto security challenges.
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Crypto Whale Nets $11.5M in 19 Days With Virtuals Protocol – Could AI Agents Be the Next Big Trend?
A crypto whale has made a remarkable $11.5 million profit in just 19 days by investing in Virtuals Protocol ($VIRTUAL). Their success highlights the lucrative potential that still abounds for investors betting on altcoins. According to whale tracker Lookonchain, the whale invested $10 million USDC to purchase 4.25 million $VIRTUAL tokens on December 14 during […]
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Coinbase Acquires Cyprus Subsidiary of BUX: Report
Coinbase has acquired BUX Europe Limited, a Cyprus-based subsidiary, securing a CySEC license to offer financial products like CFDs and passport its services across the EEA. This move marks Coinbase’s strategic adaptation to Europe’s evolving crypto regulatory framework under MiCA.
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India Partners with Google and Facebook to Combat Crypto Pig Butchering Scams: 2024 Report
India is partnering with Google and Facebook to combat pig butchering scams, which exploit vulnerable groups through cryptocurrency fraud, as highlighted in the Union Home Ministry’s 2024 report on rising cybercrime.
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UK Rapper Russ Millions’ Meme Coin $MILLION Tanks 99% in ‘Social Experiment’ Gone Wrong
$MILLION, a meme coin backed by UK rapper Russ Millions, crashes 99% within hours. Touted as a “social experiment,” the coin’s sharp decline raises concerns among investors, with critics labeling it a rug pull. Despite the backlash, Russ hints at ambitious plans to revive the project.
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OKX Ventures Invests in Sui-Based Liquid Staking Protocol Haedal
OKX Ventures has invested in Haedal, a liquid staking protocol developed on the Sui blockchain. This strategic investment seeks to enhance decentralized finance capabilities by providing innovative staking solutions, contributing to the growth and diversification of the Sui ecosystem.
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US top doctor calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says warning labels should be updated to increase awareness of links to seven types of cancer.