Kraken founder Jesse Powell made headlines recently after donating $1 million, primarily in Ethereum, to support former US President Donald Trump’s re-election bid. Powell stated that the donation was intended to help the US maintain its leadership position in blockchain technology. His decision to support Trump, who has shown a more favorable stance towards crypto,
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Bitcoin’s price performance has been a rollercoaster ride in recent days, with the asset surging to over $62,000 only to retract back below that level. Despite starting the week strong at over $64,000 after a quiet weekend, Bitcoin faced a massive sell-off that drove its price down to $58,400 within hours. However, the bulls quickly
The latest addition to the collectibles space is “Solo Leveling: Unlimited”, an NFT platform based on the popular South Korean web novel and webtoon, Solo Leveling. This innovative platform, developed by Singapore-based Web3 company OtherWorld, merges entertainment and blockchain technology on the Avalanche blockchain. Revolutionizing NFT Transactions What sets “Solo Leveling: Unlimited” apart is its
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, recently announced that it is implementing stricter measures to address account misuse. The company stated that certain account features on the platform are being misused or exploited to gain unfair advantages such as better fee rates and higher API limits over other users. While it
With the upcoming launch of the first Ethereum ETFs in the United States, industry experts are speculating about the potential impact on Ethereum’s price in the market. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to approve these ETFs by July 4, leading to discussions reaching their final stages. According to insider sources, the
In a recent statement to the media, Keisha Lance Bottoms, who is set to become Joe Biden’s senior campaign adviser, emphasized that crypto is not a partisan issue. She highlighted that crypto has garnered bipartisan support and has captured the attention of voters throughout the United States. Bottoms noted that crypto and blockchain technologies are
Illuvium Open Beta is on the horizon, set to be released on July 25, 2024, exclusively through the Epic Games Store for PC. This highly anticipated game has been in the works since 2020, bringing together elements from different gaming genres to create a truly unique and immersive experience. The team behind Illuvium has shown
Paradigm, a prominent firm in the blockchain ecosystem, recently raised concerns over the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) proposed regulations under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). One of the key issues highlighted by Paradigm is the misinterpretation of Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) and the potential overreach of regulatory measures. ESMA categorized MEV
CleanSpark, a major player in the Bitcoin mining industry, recently made headlines with its acquisition of GRIID Infrastructure in a $155 million all-stock deal. This acquisition immediately added 20 megawatts (MW) of power to CleanSpark’s operations, with an additional 400 MW expected to be added in Tennessee over the next two years. The merger required
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently in the final stages of discussions with eight asset managers, including BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Grayscale Investments, regarding the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. This comes after these firms successfully launched spot Bitcoin ETFs in January, marking a significant milestone after years of regulatory struggles. The