Jamie Redman

Kresus App and Worldcoin’s Tools for Humanity Forge Web3 Partnership

On Monday, Kresus, the Web3 platform specializing in cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), unveiled a collaboration with Tools for Humanity, the creators of the Worldcoin initiative and the World ID identification system. World ID Meets Kresus App Kresus and Tools for Humanity (TFH) have unveiled a new partnership. In a joint effort, TFH’s World ID […]
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9 Newly Launched Spot Bitcoin ETFs Accumulate BTC Holdings Worth Nearly $6 Billion

Current data reveals that Blackrock’s IBIT spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) currently possesses 52,025.76 bitcoin, with a total value of $2.18 billion. Furthermore, Fidelity’s FBTC has increased its bitcoin holdings, now standing at 46,238.09 bitcoin as of Jan. 29, 2024. Blackrock Snags 52,025 Bitcoin, While Fidelity Now Holds 46,238 Several of the nine new spot […]
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Report: Bitcoin and L2 Networks Lead Fee Generation Surge in Blockchain Landscape

The PWN DAO Foundation, linked to the peer-to-peer lending protocol PWN, has released a comprehensive report analyzing user-incurred onchain fees within major blockchain networks and decentralized applications (dapps) for the past year. The 2023 analysis examines Ethereum, BNB Chain, Bitcoin, and layer two (L2) solutions, along with widely-used dapps such as Aave and Uniswap. The […]
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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bearish Signals and Bullish Hints Amidst Market Turbulence

Bitcoin, the leading digital currency by market cap, showcased nuanced market dynamics on Jan. 29, 2024. Bitcoin’s value fluctuated within a narrow band, ranging from approximately $41,950 to $42,069 within the last hour. Indicators such as oscillators and moving averages reveal a diverse perspective, indicating a multifaceted interaction of market factors. As the price fell […]
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Ethereum Foundation Reveals Finalized Dencun Upgrade Timeline

In a recent announcement by the Ethereum Foundation, the Ethereum blockchain network is set for a major enhancement through the introduction of Dencun. The foundation elaborated that Dencun is scheduled to launch on the Sepolia network at epoch 132,608 on Jan. 30, 2024, and will subsequently activate on the Holesky network at epoch 29,696 on […]
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Amid Rising ‘National Divorce’ Talks, Exploring the Potential Impact on US Dollar in Hypothetical Second Civil War

In the wake of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s latest declaration, emphasizing Texas’ inherent constitutional right to defend itself and pointing to the Biden administration’s lack of enforcement of federal immigration statutes, the rhetoric around a potential “national divorce” or “civil war” has gained momentum on social platforms. This leads us to explore a theoretical situation […]
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9 Newly Launched Bitcoin ETFs Amass 132,170 BTC With Blackrock and Fidelity Commanding 70% of Total Holdings

At 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Friday, Grayscale’s GBTC reported a decrease of 10,871.56 bitcoin from its holdings compared to Thursday. In contrast, since its inception on Jan. 11, 2024, Blackrock’s IBIT has accumulated a total of 49,952.32 bitcoin worth $1.98 billion.
Grayscale’s GBTC Sees Significant Bitcoin Outflow as Blackrock’s IBIT and Other […]
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Ledger Connect Kit Breach: Hacker Siphons $484K, Company Rolls Out Version 1.1.8

The unknown attacker that compromised Ledger’s Connectkit Library has reportedly siphoned $484,000 from wallets, according to the onchain intelligence firm Lookonchain. Ledger disclosed a former employee fell victim to a phishing attack and the attacker gained access to the Ledger Connectkit Library and uploaded a malicious bug. Ledger Responds to $484K Hack The latest and […]
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Bitcoin Transaction Fees Spike Amid Rising Backlog and Relentless Ordinal Inscription Trend

Bitcoin transaction fees have surged again. On Dec. 6, 2023, bitinfocharts.com reported that the average cost of a bitcoin transaction soared to $27.55. Presently, the average transaction fee hovers around $13.93, alongside a growing backlog of unconfirmed transactions, currently at 249,000 at the time of this report. Rising Backlog Drives Sharp Increase in Bitcoin Transaction […]
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Crypto Exchange Bitget Reveals Mandatory KYC Policy With Incentives for Early Compliance

On Thursday, the crypto exchange Bitget, headquartered in Seychelles, announced its decision to implement comprehensive Know Your Customer (KYC) policies across its platform. These new KYC requirements are set to take effect on December 15, 2023. Bitget Rolls Out Mandatory KYC Procedures Bitget is updating its compliance with relevant financial regulations by introducing new KYC […]
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Ledger Library Exploit Alert: Users Warned Against Interacting With Dapp Front Ends Amid Wallet Drainer Risk

According to several reports, there’s been an alleged Ledger Connectkit Library exploit and people are being warned not to interact with decentralized application (dapp) front ends. Reportedly, the library that maintained several dapps now contains a wallet drainer. *Editor’s Note: The end of this article was updated at 9:02 a.m. (EST) on Dec. 14, 2023, […]
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Powell’s Fed Policy Criticized: Experts Claim ‘Phony Economy’ and ‘Credibility Destruction’ Post Rate Decision

The Federal Reserve’s most recent session of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) wrapped up, leaving interest rates as they were. The market, expecting rate reductions in 2024 and influenced by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish stance, reacted positively. This uplift was evident in the rise of U.S. stocks, the crypto economy, and precious metals […]
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