Ether price hits 2-month high against Bitcoin as BTC price tests $69K

Recently, the United States Internal Revenue Service caused a stir in the crypto community when it put a bounty on the head of anonymity-focused crypto-asset Monero (XMR), offering $625,000 to anyone who could effectively track the purportedly untraceable asset. As the crypto and blockchain industry values anonymity and privacy, questions arise on the result of…

Dutch police have arrested the founder of blockchain game development startup Komodore64 that allegedly raised 78 million euros ($86 million) from investors, business-focused news outlet Sprout reported on Nov. Komodore64 — which launched in June with the objective to create a game platform where transactions are tracked on blockchain — appeared to be a fraudulent scheme…

Coolio's legacy takes on new life in the metaverse with an immersive digital experience featuring a hyper-intelligent AI version of the iconic rapper as “Gangsta’s Paradise” turns 30. 

The central bank of New Zealand has outlined the major benefits of CBDC designs based on blockchain technology. 78 Total views 1 Total shares The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published an issue paper providing its perspective on central bank digital currencies (CBDC).The paper outlines CBDC purposes, designs, as well as the potential benefits and…

Despite the earnings miss, Marathon's CEO said it mined a record 2,926 Bitcoin over the second quarter of 2023. 288 Total views 1 Total shares Crypto mining firm Marathon Digital missed earnings and revenue expectations with its second-quarter 2023 results. Marathon's Q2 2023 results on Aug. 8 reported revenues of $81.8 million compared to Zacks…

Malta’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has warned of a “dubious” online crypto trading platform it says has falsely claimed to be licensed in the country, English-language newspaper Malta Today reports Oct. 25.The platform in question, “Primetradingbot,” reportedly appears to be running a “high yield” Bitcoin (BTC)-related investment scheme, which the MSFA cautions has “a dubious…

United States President Joe Biden signed the Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets on March 9. The order had been expected for several months, giving some in the industry ample time to build up trepidation. Once the executive order, or EO, was released, however, it was met with a chorus of approval.“I…

A record high for the largest stablecoin comes as Bitcoin cools around its own highest-ever levels. 1192 Total views 15 Total shares Tether (USDT), the largest cryptocurrency stablecoin, has passed a $20 billion market cap for the first time.According to data confirmed by the company on Dec. 18, Tether is now a $20 billion asset…