Does India Have Room For Both Bitcoin and CBDC? - CoinDCX Co-founder
India has recently announced that the country is considering banning cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether in favor of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
XingChiIndia has recently announced that the country is considering banning cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether in favor of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
XingChiTether is biting back on The Wall Street Journal for speculating that the company is under investigation by the U.S federal government.
XingChiOver $20 million in cryptocurrency, linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and stored in a US government wallet, has been suspiciously transferred, raising concerns of a potential theft. Blockchain analysts are investigating the sudden movement, which includes funds like Ethereum and stablecoins, possibly tied to a hacker.
JoyEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has announced "The Surge," a roadmap aimed at enabling the network to process over 100,000 transactions per second using layer-2 scaling solutions and sharding. The plan focuses on enhancing interoperability among various platforms while balancing scalability, decentralisation, and security, with the next major upgrade, Pectra, expected in early 2025.
WeatherlyDonald Trump has raised approximately $7.5 million in cryptocurrency donations for his 2024 presidential campaign, with major contributions coming from Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP. The influx of crypto donations reflects his shift from a critic to a pro-crypto candidate, gaining support from key figures in the industry.
AnaisRadiant Capital, a DeFi lending platform, was hit by a cyberattack, losing over $50 million in USDC, WBNB, and ETH on BSC and Arbitrum. Hackers took control of its Pool Provider contract, redirecting ownership to a malicious contract. Radiant has halted lending and urged users to revoke smart contract permissions.
KikyoVitalik Buterin proposes lowering Ethereum's validator threshold from 32 ETH to 1 ETH to enhance decentralisation and accessibility, introducing innovations to maintain efficiency amid increased participation.
HafizNorth Gyeongsang Province seized $890,000 in crypto from residents who failed to pay taxes. The province aims to recover $136 million in unpaid taxes by the end of the year, using aggressive measures against tax evaders.
AnaisGoogle has just left Bitcoin investors scratching their heads as to why the search engine has removed the live price charts for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
XingChiTelegram's TON blockchain benefits from the popularity of games like Hamster Kombat, engaging millions and promoting blockchain familiarity, while TapSwap faces delays in token distribution, impacting its community and future engagement plans.
WeatherlyZKsync’s recent airdrop saw nearly half of the top recipients selling their tokens, sharply dropping ZK's price. This led to criticism of ZKsync’s airdrop criteria and network issues, with critics arguing that anti-Sybil attack measures were insufficient. Will the price continue to decline?
CatherineMystiko's $XZK token faced a steep decline in value following its exchange debut, despite strong initial community support and a successful funding round.
AnaisSources suggest that President Biden’s re-election campaign is considering accepting crypto donations. Is Biden attempting to appeal to crypto voters like Trump, or has his previously anti-crypto stance softened?
KikyoSolChat offers a blockchain-based communication platform with features like encrypted messaging and wallet-to-wallet streaming. Despite its potential, its $CHAT token has dropped nearly 90% from its peak.
WeatherlyEigenLayer just launched the 2nd phase of its airdrop claims and added a security feature against Sybil and DDoS attacks. However, criticisms abound since Phase One about the airdrop terms. Details for Season Two’s token distribution will be announced soon.
CatherineSaltwater Games, a UK-based gaming company, is making strides in Web3 with acquisitions like Nexus Labs and Maze Theory, aiming to integrate blockchain and XR tech for immersive player experiences. Their $XR Token, backed by Animoca Brands, fuels their XR One platform, set to revolutionize gaming with cross-community benefits and digital ownership.
JoyBrazilian football legend Ronaldinho recently endorsed crypto, claiming it has gone mainstream. However, blockchain detective ZachXBT highlighted Ronaldinho's questionable history in the crypto space.
KikyoApple's AI strategy shifts towards collaboration with Meta and OpenAI, aiming to enhance capabilities amid concerns over data privacy and competitive positioning in the AI market. This approach raises questions about Apple's internal AI development and the implications for user trust.
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