Sam Altman’s controversial blockchain project, World, is launching in the U.S. – and said it intends to roll out 7,500 eye-scanning “orbs” in cities across the country by the end of the year. World’s orbs — chrome, bowling ball-shaped devices that scan a person’s eyeballs to confirm their identity — will initially be available to Americans … Read more
U2U Network, a well-known platform offering scalable Web3 solutions, has partnered with Datagram, a leading entity in the decentralized physical infrastructure sector. The collaboration focuses on enhancing the accessibility of Web3 and DePIN technologies within the region of Southeast Asia. The platform took to social media to reveal this exclusive development. @u2u_xyz 🤝 @DGramNetwork Datagram … Read more
North Carolina’s House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing the state’s treasurer to invest public funds in approved cryptocurrencies, which will now head to the Senate. The House passed the Digital Assets Investment Act, or House Bill 92, on its third reading on April 30 by a vote of 71 to 44. Republican House … Read more
Key points: US GDP shrank in Q1, raising recession alarms while also prompting calls for Fed rate cuts. Bitcoin dropped to $92,910 as GDP figures were released, but sustained buy-side demand could provide support. Today’s crypto derisking is likely transitory; market fundamentals remain strong. Bitcoin (BTC) price took an abrupt tumble as data showed the … Read more
Galaxy Digital sets sights on Nasdaq listing, aiming to supercharge investor access to AI and crypto markets. Nasdaq Set to Welcome Galaxy Digital After SEC Greenlight and Shareholder Approval Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. announced on April 30 that it plans to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on May 16, 2025. The firm … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC), the top cryptocurrency in the world in terms of market capitalization, is in the correction phase at the moment. After 2021, it has been the most stressful correction phase of Bitcoin ($BTC). The entire crypto community is hopeful that the largest digital currency will soon come out of the correction phase and head … Read more
Opinion by: Fraser Edwards, co-founder and CEO, Cheqd Brutal honesty has its place, especially when confronting discomfort, so here’s one that can’t be sweetened with honey: 96% of imported honey in the UK is fake! Tests found that 24 of 25 jars were suspicious or didn’t meet regulatory standards. Self-sovereign identity (SSI) can fix this. … Read more
Key takeaways: Galaxy Digital plans to begin trading on the Nasdaq on May 16, pending shareholder and Nasdaq approval. Nasdaq-listed crypto firms posted strong gains in April after a period of macroeconomic uncertainty. Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz says the listing will broaden the company’s investor base and US presence. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) listed … Read more
An elderly American has been identified as the victim of a $330.7 million Bitcoin theft—one of the largest crypto heists on record—according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The attack, which occurred on April 28, involved the theft of 3,520 BTC through a sophisticated social engineering scheme, triggering a ripple effect across crypto markets, including a sudden … Read more
Recent economic reports indicate a complex landscape for cryptocurrencies, with inflation metrics showing promising signs while GDP contraction raises recession fears. Market analysts highlight Bitcoin’s resilience, noting its recent performance as an alternative asset amid traditional economic uncertainties. “Bitcoin’s ability to maintain value amidst economic turmoil may signal its growing role as a critical store … Read more