Author: NBTC
Roger Ver was one of the most vocal and important figures for Bitcoin’s (BTC) worldwide adoption in the early days. The well-known investor and entrepreneur appeared in an interview on the Bitcoin Takeover Podcast on March 27. Among different topics, Roger Ver discussed with Vlad Costa about Ross Ulbricht’s 40th birthday, his thoughts on cryptocurrencies, and what would take Ver to vocally support Bitcoin again. In particular, he explains that he would need to see Bitcoin being able to provide more economic freedom to the world. However, Roger Ver does not think this has been the case for the past…
While many await to see the next developments after the Feds raided Sean Diddy Combs’ mansions for human trafficking allegations, a new non-fungible token listing comprises the rapper’s behind-the-scenes moments. Diddy NFT Listing Claims to Have Private Footage, Going to Highest Bidder – TMZ https://t.co/TLWk25G4Mm #nft #nftnews #nfts — Kyked (@kykednft) March 30, 2024 The listing details suggest that the NFT features never-before-seen, unreleased photos and footage of P Diddy in his recording studios, private jet, and different locations engaging in questionable things. Meanwhile, interested buyers can claim the massive package, entailing three terabytes (TB) of content and more than…
The Ethereum blockchain, known for its pivotal role in the cryptocurrency and decentralized application sectors, recently encountered significant disruptions. With the emergence of missing blocks on its mainnet, concerns have been raised regarding the network’s reliability. Ethereum developers are actively investigating the causes behind these issues, aiming to restore stability and maintain the network’s performance integrity. In related news, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, shared insights into the feasibility of launching an Ethereum ETF, even under the potential classification of Ethereum as a security. This discussion arises amidst ongoing debates on cryptocurrency regulation, specifically…
FED President Jerome Powell made important statements about the current state of the economy and the FED’s monetary policy in his meeting with Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal. Powell started his speech by stating that the initial opinion regarding Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) was in line with expectations and that he found this encouraging. He also stated that the February data was in line with what the FED wanted to see. To gain confidence about inflation, Powell emphasized the need for better data like last year’s. He expressed his opinion that the FED’s approach is stable and they are making progress.…
Key technological advancements like the imminent release of the IOTA EVM and the forthcoming IOTA 2.0 upgrade signify significant progress in the IOTA ecosystem. IOTA’s unique features, such as its resistance to MEV and front-running, position it as a robust and future-proof solution for the evolving digital economy. Amidst the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrencies, Experts are describing IOTA as one of the most promising yet undervalued assets. This is considering the asset is, to mention a few, offering a blend of innovative technologies and unique features that set it apart in the market. Currently priced at approximately $0.38, with a…
The Financial Conduct Authority brought the crypto sector into the scope of its financial promotions rules last year. While the regulator previously said the rules will apply to social media influencers, the final guidance published Tuesday sets it in stone. Social media influencers and crypto memes fall into the scope of the U.K.’s rules for financial promotions, the country’s financial watchdog said in finalized guidance published Tuesday. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said last July that unpaid influencers may be subject to its promotions regulation after bringing the crypto sector into its scope last October. “Any type of communication is…
Executives at two of the issuers jointly looking to launch a spot ether ETF have differing views on whether such funds will gain near-term approval. Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said this week during a podcast with Blockworks co-founder Jason Yanowitz that “the probability is probably going down” for the Ark 21Shares Ethereum ETF, and other similar products, to be approved in May. Industry watchers expect the Securities and Exchange Commission to rule on spot ether proposals on or around May 23 — the date when the regulator’s 240-day clock to decide on the first such applications expires. “One of…
Grayscale, the world’s largest digital asset management company, announced today that it has launched a new investment fund for accredited investors with a net worth of at least $2.2 million. The fund, known by the abbreviation GDIF, will focus on investing in proof-of-stake tokens. Although Grayscale does not disclose exactly which altcoins it will invest in, those with proof-of-stake feature include altcoins such as Ethereum, BNB, Avalanche, Cardano, NEAR, Aptos. This marks Grayscale’s first foray into actively managed investment products. The firm stated that this financial instrument will aim to optimize revenue in the form of staking rewards associated with…
Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, found itself combating allegations that one of its employees used insider access to boost the hottest meme coin of the moment: Book of Memes, better known as BOME. BOME, launched on Thursday and quickly emerged as a fan favorite among crypto traders and influencers over the weekend after its price ballooned by 3,000% within days. In the last 24 hours alone, the token has seen a seismic $1.83 billion worth of trading volume, according to CoinGecko. Much of that momentum was triggered by Binance’s unusual decision to list the token on its…
A federal judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) sweeping lawsuit against Coinbase ruled Wednesday that the regulator’s arguments against the crypto exchange are largely “plausible,” permitting the case to proceed and denying Coinbase’s motion to dismiss it in its entirety. Rulings on motions to dismiss, such as today’s, are not resolutions of factual disputes. When evaluating such motions, federal judges only dismiss a case if there is not plausible evidence that a law has been violated, even when assuming all facts alleged by a plaintiff to be true. In today’s ruling, however, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Failla…