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Data shared by the blockchain tracker Shibburn has revealed that in the last day, the SHIB army has managed to shovel another big meme coin lump into “inferno” wallets, removing tens of millions of SHIB. This high result increase was achieved largely thanks to a massive single SHIB burn. This has coincided with a rigorous attempt of the SHIB price to surge which ultimately failed, bringing the price back to the spot from where it spiked on Wednesday. SHIB burns over 5,000% up According to the above-mentioned data source, over the period of the last 24 hours, the SHIB community…
On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa Bitcoin Trade, to operate as virtual asset service providers. Provisional Authorization First Step in Two-Step Licensing Process The Namibian central bank announced on Jan. 13 that it had granted provisional authorization to two entities to operate as virtual asset service providers (VASPs). Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange (Pty) Ltd and Landifa Bitcoin Trade CC received authorization under Namibia’s Virtual Asset Act of 2023 (Act No. 10 of 2023). According to a statement from the Bank of Namibia, the provisional authorization is the…
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE) has announced a new brand identity for its exchange technology platform. The platform, now named Cboe TitaniumSM (Cboe TiSM), supports trading operations for options, futures, and equities globally. Cboe Ti serves markets in the US, UK, Europe, Japan, and Australia. Cboe Canada is scheduled to transition to this platform on March 3, 2025. Additionally, Cboe plans to shift its bitcoin and ether futures contracts to the Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) using Cboe Ti in the second quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory review. This will complete the integration of Cboe’s global equities and derivatives…
Bitcoin continues its record-breaking bull run, setting a new all-time high (ATH) every few days. The cryptocurrency recently surged close to the highly anticipated $100,000 milestone. This achievement has been fueled by strong activity from whale investors and long-term holders (LTHs), who have played a pivotal role in Bitcoin’s rally. Bitcoin Whales Accumulate Whale addresses have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin over the past month, adding 56,397 BTC worth approximately $5.42 billion. This consistent buying pressure has significantly supported Bitcoin’s price action, driving it to new highs. Whale activity is considered a bullish indicator, as these large investors often influence market…
Digital art platform to wind down services, reflecting broader challenges in the NFT market. On Jan. 17, MakersPlace, a digital art platform founded in 2018, announced its decision to shut down. The platform operated as an NFT marketplace, allowing artists and collectors to create, buy, and sell digital artworks. However, ongoing challenges in the NFT industry and difficulties in securing additional funding prompted the decision. 1/6 MakersPlace Announces Market Exit 🔳After 6 incredible years of supporting digital art, MakersPlace is ceasing operations. Here’s what it means for our artists, collectors, and supporters—and how we’re ensuring a smooth transition. 🧵↴ —…
Star Xu, the founder of crypto exchange OKX, has teased the upcoming launch of a secret Bitcoin-focused business, set to debut in February. Speaking at the “OKX New Year’s Dinner” in Da Nang, Xu shared limited details about the venture, describing it as a significant step toward driving industry innovation and accelerating mass adoption of cryptocurrencies. As revealed by Chinese correspondent Colin Wu, the specifics of the project remains under wraps, as the product is still undergoing refinement. “We aim to contribute to industry innovation and accelerate mass adoption,” the OKX founder and CEO said, adding, “I’ll keep it a…
Cannes Mayor David Lisnard has unveiled plans to train local merchants on accepting cryptocurrency payments as the city prepares to host the Ethereum Community Conference later this year. Lisnard announced the initiative via LinkedIn, highlighting Cannes’ commitment to supporting cryptocurrency payments as part of its broader Web3 strategy. In preparation for the 8th edition of EthCC, scheduled to take place from June 30 to July 3, 2025, the city government will organize training sessions for merchants to integrate crypto payment systems. The first session, set for February 4 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, will cover key areas…
Bitcoin has jumped to $98,370, its highest-ever price as bulls target $100,000. The flagship cryptocurrency has rallied higher since Donald Trump’s re-election on Nov. 5 Bitcoin’s march towards $100,000 continued Thursday as the benchmark crypto asset broke past $98,000 for the first time ever. Having hit $97k earlier in the day, BTC showed no mercy to the bears as its price stormed to a record high of $98,370 on Coinbase. At the time of writing, the cryptocurrency traded higher by 5.5% in 24 hours, pushing the asset’s market cap to above $1.94 trillion. Analysts: “parabolic” phase begins after Bitcoin breaks…
Beijing representatives have debunked rumors that it is considering selling the video-sharing platform TikTok to ‘Doge Father’ Elon Musk amid regulatory hurdles. In a statement reported by the BBC, Chinese government officials insisted that they do not plan to hand over control of TikTok US to continue operations. The representative specifically branded the widespread rumor a “pure fiction.” TikTok Not Pursuing Contingency Plans For context, earlier, on Monday, Bloomberg reported that representatives of Beijing-based TikTok are evaluating the options required to keep the video-sharing platform running in the United States. One option, according to the report, is selling the widely…
Shiba Inu developer Dhairya reacts to a disclosure suggesting the potential integration of Chainlink’s CCIP for Shibarium, the ecosystem’s layer-2 network. Shibarium, the layer-2 blockchain network for the Shiba Inu ecosystem, is on the verge of integrating Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), a move that could improve its interoperability. This development came to light when The Bus, a prominent Shiba Inu community figure, analyzed code details involving the integration. He shared screenshots of the codebase highlighting details of Shibarium’s possible integration with CCIP. The screenshots show a “PriceRegistry” smart contract, which facilitates the conversion of token amounts across blockchain networks.…