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VeChain partnered with 4ocean in a Miami beach cleanup project, together with the UFC Foundation, where its Cleanify dApp was featured. Through this, VeChain and 4ocean will demonstrate how blockchain can track, verify, and incentivize ocean cleanup efforts in real-time. With 440 million pounds of plastic waste entering the world’s oceans annually, plastic waste has emerged as one of the most urgent global environmental concerns of the twenty-first century. In order to address this problem, VeChain has teamed up with 4ocean, an organization dedicated to the removal of plastic waste from oceans and coastlines. To date, 40 million pounds of…
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has made an appearance on Fox Business to talk about the end of the legal fight against the SEC as the new Securities and Exchange Commission chairman has been finally and officially appointed. He spoke about important things, mostly it was the recent positive change in the US government’s crypto stance and he also named a key area in crypto and its regulation that is still to be clarified. Ripple enters next phase of crypto market In a recently published tweet, Ripple boss Garllinghouse thanked the Fox Business host Liz Claman who interviewed him this week…
Crypto exchange WazirX has delayed the release of its remaining user funds once again, now setting the timeline for May 2025. This move adds to the ongoing wait for users who’ve been expecting their funds back for a while. While the platform mentioned internal reasons for the delay, no clear details were shared. Users will now have to stay patient for at least another month as WazirX prepares its revised distribution plan. This delay is creating a panic situation in the market as many think the company will not pay its users. Shardeum founder and WazirX co-founder nischal shetty nischal…
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, says Bitcoin could be on the cusp of a bullish breakout, this coming as the bellwether digital asset saw modest gains. Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to above $83k to lead cryptocurrencies higher, but remained vulnerable amid broader risk assets downside pressure on April 11. Crypto.news data showed BTC hit highs of $83,200 across major crypto exchanges. However, the intraday gains came as stocks whipsawed due to ongoing tariff concerns. Despite current market conditions showing a disconnect amid a dip in the dollar index, crypto veteran Arthur Hayes remains bullish on BTC. He shared his view via…
The US SEC’s Office of Inspector General (IOG) has released an investigation report over allegations against former high-ranking employee Bill Hinman. Whistle-blowing firm Empower Oversight (EMPOWER) confirmed the receipt of the ten-page document after years of asking. The report highlighted the findings on the watchdog group’s accusations against Bill Hinman, the former US SEC’s Corporation Finance Director. For context, EMPOWER accused Hinman of using his position to promote his personal interest and that of his former employer, a breach of the US SEC’s ethics and conduct. However, the IOG’s report noted that the allegations did not hold water. Case Etymology…
Cryptocurrency analysis companies Alphractal and CryptoQuant made important assessments about the current state of Bitcoin. While Alphractal noted the difference in short-term liquidation levels between Bitcoin and Ethereum, CryptoQuant said that whales continued to buy despite the weakness in network activity. In the statement made by Alphractal, it was stated that Bitcoin’s short-term liquidation levels are more pronounced compared to Ethereum. The analysis, which pointed out that Bitcoin accumulated between $ 74,000 and $ 84,000, stated that sudden fluctuations in this $ 10,000 price range could pose a risk for investors. “The $10,000 price swings that may occur in Bitcoin…
With Ripple expected to pay the SEC a fine of $50 million for violating federal securities laws, the company’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, suggests that the payment could be in XRP. Garlinghouse made this suggestion during a recent interview on FOX Business’ Claman Countdown, where he provided insights into Ripple’s settlement with the SEC. Ripple Could Pay SEC Fine in XRP During the interview, he revealed how Ripple could pay the agreed $50 million fine to the SEC. Recall that in August 2024, Judge Analisa Torres ordered Ripple to pay $125 million as fine for offering XRP to institutional clients without…
Cryptocurrency mogul Mike Novogratz, who boasts a net worth of $2.7 billion, has predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) is “about to have a run.” “While it’s traded like it was part of the MAG8 this year, feels to me that it’s about to have a run,” the 60-year investor said on the X social media network earlier today. Bitcoin has surged by more than 5% over the past 24 hours, recovering together with U.S. stocks. It is currently trading at $83,802, CoinGecko data shows. The cryptocurrency is seemingly on track to end the topsy-turvy week on a high note after plunging…
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President Alberto Musalem warned on Friday that there was a growing risk that inflation could accelerate even as the labor market showed signs of softening. Speaking at an event in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Musalem warned that recent economic and policy developments, including trade and fiscal changes, could lead to a dual challenge of rising prices and weakening employment. That risk, once seen as a less likely outcome, is now “closer to the bottom line,” he said. “Uncertainty about the net impact and timing of new trade, immigration, fiscal and regulatory policies on prices, employment and…
VeChain, one of the most dynamic entities in the blockchain world, has announced a new and significant collaboration with Stella Pay, leading to the launch of an innovative Visa card. This initiative will allow users of the VeBetterDAO platform to use their digital tokens, $B3TR, $VET, and $VTHO, to make purchases in millions of physical and online stores worldwide. The integration marks a decisive step towards large-scale adoption of blockchain technology, transforming digital tokens into useful tools for everyday life. VeChain x Stella Pay: crypto payments everywhere thanks to the new Visa card How to obtain the Stella Pay Visa…