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Travala.com, the holiday website that allows users to pay with cryptocurrency, is in talks with potential buyers after receiving an unsolicited takeover approach late last year, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The Binance-backed company received an inquiry, triggering outreach by Travala’s advisers to major online travel agencies such as Booking.com, one of the world’s largest online travel companies Booking.com “kicked the tires” before deciding to pass on a potential acquisition, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the matter is private. Talks, however, are in progress with other potential buyers, but there is…
The publicly listed miner from Wall Street, Argo Blockchain (LSE: ARB, NASDAQ: ARBK) has secured a hosting arrangement with Merkle Standard LLC for its mining equipment in Memphis, Tennessee, while allocating additional units to its Quebec facility. Under the agreement, Merkle Standard will host 5,293 S19J Pro miners at its Tennessee location, with deployment scheduled for February 2025 under a minimum one-year term. Concurrently, Argo will install 2,500 S19J Pro miners at its Baie Comeau, Quebec facility. The miners, previously operated at the Helios facility, are undergoing technical conversion from immersion-based to air-cooled systems. Argo indicates the refurbishment process should…
Soonchain has announced a strategic partnership with DePinTech to advance the development of Web3 gaming. This alliance aims to leverage the unique strength of the two firms to enhance blockchain integration within Web3 gaming. By combining Soonchain AI and gaming solutions with DePinTech’s decentralized infrastructure applications, this collaboration aims to develop new opportunities for game players and developers. Soonchain is a blockchain platform that leverages AI technology and gaming to offer streamlined, scalable solutions. On the other hand, DePinTech specializes in DEPIN technology to offer 5G connectivity, allowing people to create 5G hotspots and support a shared, community-focused internet ecosystem.…
Alchemy Pay announced its successful registration as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre as of Jan. 27. This regulatory approval enables Alchemy Pay (ACH) to provide secure and seamless fiat-to-crypto payment services within the Australian market. With this registration, Alchemy Pay is now authorized to establish local payment facilitator relationships in Australia, enhancing crypto exchange services with competitive pricing tailored for Australian users. This milestone strengthens Alchemy Pay’s regional presence, positioning it alongside other prominent industry players operating under similar regulatory frameworks. 🎉🇦🇺 Big news from #AlchemyPay! We’re now officially registered as a…
Bitcoin (BTC) miners Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR), CleanSpark (CLSK) and Core Scientific (CORZ) were initiated with an outperform rating by KBW, the investment bank said in a report Monday. The three bitcoin mining companies offer varying degrees of exposure to the largest cryptocurrency, the bank said. Bitdeer offers diverse exposure to a bitcoin mining business model that is augmented by a growing ASIC manufacturing arm, the report said. The company also has an artificial intelligence (AI)/high performance computing (HPC) unit with a “live cloud service platform and a robust power pipeline that affords optionality for hosting/co-location opportunities” in the future. KBW…
Stabble, a pioneering frictionless trading and liquidity layer, has integrated with Solscan, a real-time scanning tool dealing with the Solana ecosystem. The integration aims to enable users to track, explore, as well as analyze on-chain operations while using Stabble. The platform took to social media to reveal this integration. stabblooors! We’re excited to announce our integration with @solscanofficial!Now, you can seamlessly track, analyze, and explore all stabble on-chain activity with ease. Stay ahead—check it out now: https://t.co/DT0cgS8Jur pic.twitter.com/KTKHFk6U0x — stabble (@stabbleorg) January 25, 2025 Stabble Partners with Solscan, Offering Advanced On-Chain Tracking to Users Stabble brought to the front that,…
Bitcoin and most altcoins continued their recent recovery after the U.S. published mixed consumer inflation data. Bitcoin (BTC) rose to $99,000 for the first time since January 7, gaining 10% from its monthly low. This rebound triggered more gains across altcoins, with Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), ai16z (AI16Z), and Algorand (ALGO), which soared by over 13%. The rally extended beyond cryptocurrencies to other asset classes. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 700 points, while those linked to the S&P 500 index gained nearly 100 points. At the same time, bond yields fell, with the 10-year, 30-year, and…
The DeFi space is gaining traction rapidly as top Ethereum burner decentralized finance (DeFi) projects have burned 12,500 $ETH collectively. Overall Ethereum ($ETH) burned during the past seven days, worth around $41.3 million. This remarkable development highlights the innovation and growing adaptation in the Ethereum ecosystem. These characteristics are driven by the top DeFi projects such as Uniswap, 1inch, and Metamask. TOP #ETHEREUM BURNER #DEFI PROJECTS#Uniswap $UNI #1Inch #Metamask #GnosisChain #0xProtocol $ZRX #Aave $AAVE #Pendle #Plume $PLUME #Chainlink $LINK #KyberSwap pic.twitter.com/8u6YgbLaeP — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) January 26, 2025 These projects highlight the potential of the DeFi…
The U.S. has added Sophgo Technologies, the AI chip firm owned by Bitmain co-founder Zhan Ketuan, to its trade blacklist. The U.S. has blacklisted Sophgo Technologies, the AI chip company founded by Bitmain co-founder Zhan Ketuan, over concerns its chips might end up in Huawei products, dodging sanctions. According to a Financial Times report, U.S. officials believe that Sophgo was “acting at the behest of Beijing” to boost China’s chipmaking capabilities. The report also mentions a tough time for Bitmain when Zhan shifted focus to AI chips, causing some internal struggles. The trouble started when Zhan shifted resources to AI…
BNB Chain has launched a groundbreaking initiative known as the “Gas-Free Carnival,” offering users the opportunity to transfer stablecoins such as $USDT, $USDC, and $FDUSD without incurring any gas fees. This promotion, which runs until March 31, 2025, aims to enhance the stability and accessibility of stablecoin transactions within the BNB Chain ecosystem. The initiative highlights BNB Chain’s commitment to fostering a seamless user experience while promoting decentralized finance (DeFi) adoption. More stablecoins, fewer fees.Until March 31, $USDT, $USDC, and $FDUSD transfers on BNB Chain are gas-free when you use our partners.Don’t miss this—get the info:https://t.co/SRWpIEWQRB pic.twitter.com/wjNypYbXvi — BNB Chain…