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Uber angel investor stirs Bitcoin debate with ‘build a better Bitcoin’ remark
A recent assertion by Jason Calacanis, renowned angel investor and early supporter of the ridesharing app Uber, has ignited a fierce debate within the Bitcoin community. On March 14, Calacanis suggested that Bitcoin, praised for its strategic role in the financial ecosystem, is likely to be superseded by a “better Bitcoin.” He expressed his views…
Continue ReadingDeutsche Boerse’s Clearstream to Launch BTC and ETH Custody for Institutions: Report
Deutsche Börse’s post-trade unit, Clearstream, is set to expand its services into the world of cryptocurrencies, marking a significant move in the evolving financial landscape. The announcement reveals that Clearstream will introduce crypto custody and settlement services for institutional clients later this year, leveraging its majority-owned subsidiary, Crypto Finance, which will serve as the sub-custodian.…
Continue ReadingKaito AI and founder Yu Hu’s X social media accounts hacked
Kaito AI, a sophisticated platform leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze cryptocurrency data, faced a significant security breach on March 15 after its founder, Yu Hu, became a victim of a hack on X social media. Posts from the compromised account falsely claimed that the Kaito wallets were breached, urging users to move their funds to…
Continue ReadingMaddow Slams Trump and Calls Bitcoin ‘Scam’
Unpacking Maddow’s Claims: Bitcoin vs. Beanie Babies During a recent segment aired on March 6, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow made headlines by branding Bitcoin as a "deeply old-fashioned simple scam." Her assertion came shortly after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a national digital asset reserve, often dubbed a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.…
Continue ReadingTON Society celebrates Pavel Durov leaving France as free speech win
The Open Network (TON) Society marked a significant milestone on March 15, heralding the return of Pavel Durov’s passport as a victory for freedom of speech, online privacy, and innovation. This moment comes after French authorities granted permission for Durov, the founder of Telegram, to leave France for Dubai early that same morning, as reported…
Continue ReadingGeoblocking Has Denied US Investors $2.6 Billion in Airdrops Since 2020: Report
Airdrops have gained prominence as an effective strategy for blockchain projects aiming to enhance user engagement and promote decentralized value distribution. Despite their potential, a recent report by Dragonfly Capital has shed light on the significant economic ramifications stemming from geoblocking policies that restrict participation within the U.S. This exclusionary approach has not only curtailed…
Continue ReadingSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on the New Crypto Task Force
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, a notable advocate for the cryptocurrency sector, recently shared her insights regarding the newly formed crypto task force she leads. In an interview with CoinDesk, Peirce outlined her vision for a more cohesive regulatory framework tailored to the evolving digital asset landscape. Diplomatic but firm, Peirce emphasized that her views represent…
Continue ReadingDecentralized science meets AI — legacy institutions aren’t ready
Science has long been an endeavor that thrives on exploration and innovation, but today, many barriers impede progress. These obstacles—such as closed-access journals, bureaucratic funding processes, and slow institutional responses—often stifle creativity and limit the potential for discovery. The emergence of decentralized science (DeSci) represents a revolutionary movement aiming to dismantle these walls. Once considered…
Continue ReadingThese Are Crypto Gaming Projects Making Waves in the Last 30 Days
In a challenging month for the cryptocurrency market, the gaming sector has not been immune to the downturn, with market capitalization and trading volumes plummeting by approximately 29%. This decline mirrors the broader struggles observed within the cryptocurrency landscape, particularly surrounding Bitcoin (BTC). However, amidst this backdrop of adversity, development activities within several gaming projects…
Continue ReadingRipple Token Zooms 5% Higher as Bitcoin Grapples With $84K Level
Solana’s SOL and XRP, the native token of Ripple, both surged roughly 5% in the past 24 hours, outpacing other major cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin (BTC) encountered resistance around the $84,000 mark. Notably, SOL experienced a significant 7% jump following the conclusion of the contentious SIMD-0228 proposal, which saw an unprecedented voter turnout in Solana’s governance…
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