Bitcoin prices continued climbing this week, reaching an intraday peak of $66,456 per unit at 10:35 a.m. ET on Friday, marking a 2.4% boost against the U.S. dollar today and a solid 5% gain over the past seven days. Bitcoin…
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Swan Bitcoin Alleges Ex-Employees Conspired to Steal Mining Business
A newly filed lawsuit claims that Swan Bitcoin, a financial services company focused on bitcoin, is accusing former employees of trying to hijack its “billion-dollar bitcoin mining business.” According to the suit, Swan’s subsidiary Electric Solidus alleges that Proton Management…
Turkey Scraps Planned Crypto Tax, Targets Economic Reforms
Turkey has decided not to move forward with a new tax targeting stock market and cryptocurrency gains, according to Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. While previously discussed, the plan has been dropped, with the government focusing instead on reducing tax exemptions.…
Putin: BRICS Nations Developing Own Payment and Settlement System
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed plans for an independent payment system in collaboration with BRICS nations to secure foreign trade transactions. This move reflects a strategic shift aimed at increasing Russia’s and BRICS’s autonomy in global trade amid broader…
Bitcoin Reaches $65K — Market Braces for Major Options Expiry
At 11:40 a.m. EDT on Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) surpassed the $65,000 mark. After the latest climb, the current trading price per BTC stands at $65,430 per coin. Bitcoin Peaks Above $65K Bitcoin (BTC) has enjoyed a rise today, reaching $65,499…
Hamster Kombat’s Wild Start: HMSTR’s 30% Drop Rocks Market Debut
According to recent market data, the freshly minted hamster kombat (HMSTR) token has made its debut on several top-tier exchanges, only to tumble 30% in value within the last 24 hours. Hamster Kombat Token Drops 30% Amid First Day of…
Russia’s Cybercrime Damage Exceeds $1.25 Billion in 2024, Minister Says
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev has revealed that cybercrime damage in Russia has surpassed $1.25 billion so far this year, with both individuals and organizations, including government bodies, as frequent targets. He highlighted that cybercrime now represents 40% of all…
Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected, the initiative delves into practical applications such as offline payments…
Citrea Launches Testnet to Enable Bitcoin-Based Decentralized Applications
Citrea has launched its public testnet, creating a solution to allow Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) developers to access Bitcoin’s blockspace. The team believes this is testnet marks a significant step toward using Bitcoin as a settlement layer for decentralized applications…
Top 3 Meme Crypto Price Predictions for October: Floki, First Neiro on Ethereum, Popcat
Everyone is waiting to see what Floki, First Neiro on Ethereum, and Popcat will do next. These three meme coins have received enormous attention lately, and investors are curious if their prices are about to rally again. In this article,…