Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Amrita Srivastava alleges she was dismissed from Binance a month after she informed managers about the bribery in April 2023
Lawyers for Binance claim Srivastava was dismissed due to “poor performance”
A former senior executive at Binan...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Meme coins are doing well in 2024, helped by the ongoing crypto bull run and the fear of missing out. Pepe coin has emerged to be one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies this year as it jumped by 1,472% from its lowest point in January. This arti...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
OpenAI, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) development, has received a significant $1.5 billion investment from SoftBank, sparking renewed interest in AI-driven cryptocurrencies.
Meanwhile, a new player is emerging in the crypto AI space: iDEG...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim proposes Bitcoin as a reserve asset to protect purchasing power.
Jeff Booth supports Ken Sim’s proposal, recognizing Bitcoin’s potential as a strategic asset.
Former USA CFTC Chairman Giancarlo advocates for Bitco...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Arbitrum launches a $1M Trailblazer AI Grant to support AI innovation on-chain.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for AI projects integrated with Arbitrum.
The program fosters creativity with mentorship and access to Arbitrum’s community....
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Toncoin looks set to rebound from its recent woes. It rose 20% in the past month and is trading above $6 for the first time in months. This surge comes at the back of increased whale accumulation and an overall bullish market. Analysts speculate a po...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Several altcoins are recording notable gains as the crypto market braces for new upside momentum.
This comes as Bitcoin rose slightly after the declines that saw it drop to lows of $91,000 this week.
With BTC reclaiming the area above $94, 300, Stel...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
iDEGEN is a community-powered AI evolving based on interactions on X.
iDEGEN ($IDGN) presale is ongoing and it uses dynamic pricing.
iDEGEN’s future is promising, with major exchange listings planned for 2025.
In a world where cryptocurrency...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Ondo Finance integrates LayerZero for multi-chain transfers of USDY tokenized assets.
USDY, backed by US Treasuries, has over $600M in total value locked (TVL).
The integration ensures secure, seamless cross-chain transactions with LayerZero.
Ondo...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Kraken will shut down its NFT marketplace, transitioning to withdrawal-only mode in Nov. 27.
Users can withdraw NFTs until February 2025, but can’t list or trade after Nov. 27.
The closure follows declining NFT market volumes and Kraken’...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Bitcoin adoption could get another boost from Brazil.
This is after a Brazilian Congressman introduced a bill proposing adoption of BTC as national reserve asset.
US lawmakers are also pushing for a Bitcoin strategic reserve.
A Congressman in Brazi...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Morocco is drafting new crypto regulations to reverse its 2017 digital asset ban.
Morocco’s central bank is exploring the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Global trends show more countries, like the UK and EU, moving toward...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
XRP and Solana fell 11% respectively as top altcoins mirrored Bitcoin’s decline.
BTC touched $91,700, down over 6% in 24 hours.
While DOGE also fell, analysts say it’s not panic-worthy.
XRP, Solana and Dogecoin have retraced more than 1...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Funding for Cantor’s program will start at $2 billion, but could reach tens of billions of dollars
Cantor has a 5% ownership interest in Tether, valued as much as $600 million
Howard Lutnick is to step down as Cantor’s CEO when his posit...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Floki delayed Valhalla’s launch to Q1 2025 for improved security measures.
Hacken and OpenZeppelin suggested changes to enhance user and asset safety.
Valhalla’s P2E economy is backed by a $60M treasury to ensure a thriving ecosystem.
F...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Avalanche9000 testnet launched, reducing costs and enabling permissionless L1s.
The upgrade will lower validator and C-Chain fees, boosting accessibility.
Avalanche has also launched a $40M grant program to incentivize the adoption and development o...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Having surged over 120% in 14 days, Cardano (ADA) has been a star performer in the current bull cycle. Due to its success and whale accumulation, some analysts project ADA is poised for a parabolic run above $2 in the coming weeks, marking a huge dev...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Nexo launches Personal USD Accounts, enabling direct USD bank transfers globally.
SWIFT integration allows secure cross-border transfers with multi-currency management.
Nexo plans to add ACH and Domestic Wire services for US clients in the future....
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Robinhood lists Dogwifhat (WIF), expanding its meme coin offerings and market reach.
Dogwifhat’s price surged 7.73%, stabilizing around $3.35 after the listing.
Robinhood aims to capitalize on the meme coin trend, now including European users....
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Sky Mavis lays off 50 employees to streamline operations for future growth.
Layoffs are a strategic move, not due to financial instability or poor performance.
Axie Infinity’s token AXS dropped by 3.78% after the news but later recovered.
Sky...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Mastercard and JP Morgan are collaborating to enhance B2B cross-border payments by providing faster settlement and more transparency.
Mastercard’s multi-token network will integrate with JP Morgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments (formerly cal...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Jaime Lizárraga will resign as SEC Commissioner on January 17, 2025.
His departure leaves only one Democrat on the SEC amid a Republican-led shift.
Discussions intensify over the next SEC Chair, with crypto regulation in focus.
In a signific...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Cboe to launch cash-settled Bitcoin index options based on the CBTX index on Dec 2.
The options will offer indirect exposure to Bitcoin via US spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Mini options and customizable FLEX options will also be available at launch.
Cboe Glob...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
Blockchain Association wants to see the establishment of a crypto regulatory framework as a priority.
Trump should appoint a new SEC chair within the first 100 days.
Other key areas include an end to the debanking of crypto companies and creation of...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 5 months ago
BlackRock’s IBIT attracted the most at over $600 million followed by Fidelity’s FBTC with $301 million
The 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs have brought in a combined $30.35 billion since launching in January
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (...