Ripple’s RLUSD Powers California Wildfire Relief With Crypto Donation

Ripple and Moonpay have made a joint donation of $50,000 worth of RLUSD, Ripple’s new stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar, to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation (LAFDFoundation). This contribution aims to support first responders battling the devastating California wildfires. Ripple highlighted their commitment to evaluating additional ways to assist these critical emergency efforts. … Read more

Bitcoin SOPR Hints At ‘Buy The Dip’ Opportunity

Since the price of Bitcoin (BTC) fell below the $100,00 mark on January 7, it has continued to experience intense volatility amid a push for a rebound. With investors staying cautious, market data tracker CryptoQuant has hinted at a “buy the dip” opportunity traders must watch out for.  Hopes for Bitcoin (BTC) Price Amid SOPR … Read more

Coinbase Collaborates with CFTC on Investigation

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, is currently aiding in an investigation conducted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding the decentralized prediction market platform, Polymarket. This inquiry has led the CFTC to seek specific information from Coinbase related to its operations. What Did Coinbase Communicate to Users?What Happened During … Read more

DOJ Indicts 3 Russians for Operating Crypto Mixers Linked to Cybercrime

Russian nationals face charges for allegedly using cryptocurrency mixers to launder proceeds from ransomware, wire fraud, and theft, obscuring illicit funds’ origins, the DOJ says. Russian Nationals Face DOJ Charges for Laundering Cryptocurrency Theft Proceeds The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Jan. 10 the indictment of three Russian nationals for operating cryptocurrency mixers … Read more

Oh raises $4.5 million to empower creators through AI and Web3 fusion

Oh, an innovative platform blending AI with Web3 technology has secured $4.5 million in seed funding, according to a Jan. 10 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The oversubscribed round saw contributions from major players like Tangent, Big Brain Holdings, Kosmos Ventures, Tagus Capital, and Bodhi Ventures. It also received support from prominent angel investors like Delphi … Read more

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption Fuels Tourism Boom

El Salvador’s tourism soared in 2024, with bitcoin adoption and safety reforms transforming the nation into a global powerhouse, driving unprecedented economic and tourism growth. Bitcoin-Led Tourism Boom Positions El Salvador as a Global Model Santander US Capital Markets LLC, a division of the global financial giant Banco Santander, published a report on Jan. 10 … Read more