In a significant move to transform its infrastructure, the Bitcoin (BTC) Layer 2 (L2) network Stacks is preparing to launch the Nakamoto upgrade, which is scheduled for release as early as April 16. The anticipated upgrade, which has been developing for years, is poised to shake up the Bitcoin L2 …
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Hong Kong regulators recently approved spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund applications, but Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas predicts that the local ETF market may not perform as well as the US due to the current lack of big players and the possibility of high fees. According to Balchunas, the …
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Memecoins have been the most popular narrative of Q1 2024, with dog-inspired tokens leading the pack. However, one memecoin has been jumping on the roofs and assuring everybody hears it meow. Cat in a dogs world (MEW) is a new player in the memecoin market, having been out for less …
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In recent developments, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has been reevaluating its choice of law firm to oversee the cryptocurrency exchange Binance as an independent monitor. The decision concerns the firm’s previous work for the now-bankrupt FTX exchange. The monitorships were part of the $4.3 billion deal in which …
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Company Name: Azteco Founders: Alexander Fernandez and Paul Ferguson Date Founded: 2014 Location of Headquarters: Santa Monica, CA Amount of Bitcoin in Treasury: Not disclosed Number of Employees: 12 Website: https://azte.co/ Public or Private? Private When Alexander “Akin” Fernandez first conceptualized Azteco over a decade ago, he simply wanted to make …
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In case you missed it, Bitcoin Season 2 released part of its Spring/Summer collection last week. Amongst other things, Mezo, a “Bitcoin economic layer” came out of stealth with a $21 million fundraising round. Alpen Labs announced a $10.6 million bankroll to bootstrap a Bitcoin-native zero-knowledge infrastructure. Another posse of …
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John Deaton, a vocal advocate for XRP and broader cryptocurrency rights as well as current US Senate candidate, is reportedly considering involvement in Coinbase’s ongoing legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This news emerges as Coinbase seeks an interlocutory appeal to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals …
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From an obscure footnote known to only the more tech-savvy in a much more insular internet, Bitcoin has transformed into an important player in today’s financial landscape. However, while we’re all keenly aware of BTC’s impact on financial markets (a more or less permanent fixture of the news cycle), we …
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After immense presale success, Dogecoin20 now looks toward its IEO, set to take place on Doge Day (April 20). The team has also just announced an adjusted presale token claim date, bringing it forward due to overwhelming demand. It will now occur on April 18. Dogecoin20’s presale is now sold …
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On-chain data shows the next major Bitcoin demand zone is around $56,000, a level BTC might end up revisiting if the decline continues. Bitcoin Has Next Major On-Chain Support Around $56,000 According to data from the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, BTC’s recent drawdown has meant that it may end up …
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A new wave of memetic excitement is set to burst onto the Solana blockchain, with the esteemed Slothana token launching on DEXs in thirteen days. It is currently in its closing presale stages, having raised a whopping $10 million in its first two weeks. An unwavering market appetite derives from …
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Amidst a notable diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iraq, recent statements by Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Tamim have stirred speculation in the Bitcoin community regarding Iraq’s potential entry into BTC mining at a nation-state level. Will Iraq Start Mining Bitcoin? During a press conference with US …
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