In a recent Twitter post, Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, expressed her positive view on the intersection of Bitcoin (BTC) and artificial intelligence (AI) In her tweet, Cathie Wood subtly hinted at the immense transformative potential inherent in the dynamic synergy between artificial intelligence and Bitcoin, emphasizing the possibilities and positive implications these technologies
Month: September 2023
A wallet owned by bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has moved $10 million worth of digital assets from the Solana (SOL) network to Ethereum, sparking concerns it could be the beginning of a series of token dumps amid the exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings. According to data from blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, since Aug. 31, the FTX
Amidst speculation regarding a potential resolution between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), attorney John Deaton, representing numerous XRP token holders, has outlined the possible steps the two parties might take if they opt for a settlement. Addressing the factors that might impact a potential settlement between the two parties, attorney
The African continent is considered a significant market for crypto adoption due to its youthful population, flawed economic management by governments, and inadequate financial infrastructure for internal and global connectivity. On Episode 28 of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw is joined by Christian Duffus, founder of Fonbnk, to discuss the complexity of onboarding users
Bitcoin (BTC) stayed below $26,000 into the Sep. 3 weekly close as analysis brushed off overly bearish trader sentiment. BTC/USD 1-day chart. Source: TradingView BTC price weekly close puts $25,900 in focus Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price avoiding volatility over the weekend, operating in a tight $200 range. An absence
Top Stories This Week Grayscale wins SEC lawsuit for Bitcoin ETF review Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments recently scored a big win in its battle against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. In an ongoing effort to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the U.S. appeals court judge
In its latest court filing, the legal team representing Ripple Labs – the company behind the XRP token – argued that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) doesn’t have the grounds to request an appeal. This comes as the SEC looks to dispute Ripple’s partial victory after Judge Annalisa Torres ruled – in
Brazilian cryptocurrency streamer Fraternidade Crypto is one of the latest victims of unsafe self-custody practices, reportedly losing thousands of dollars due to a private key accident. During a live stream on YouTube on Aug. 29, Fraternidade Crypto channel’s owner Ivan Bianco unwittingly exposed his private key to a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet. In the middle of the
FTX Debtors have disclosed a series of financial statements revealing transactions that benefited company executives shortly before the major cryptocurrency exchange’s collapse in November 2022. In a recent court filing with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, several payments that directly benefited senior company executives at FTX and Alameda Research were disclosed.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell further after the Sept. 1 Wall Street open as monthly close losses continued to play out. BTC/USD 1-day chart. Source: TradingView BTC price “Grayscale hype” disappears Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed weakening BTC price performance, which hit its lowest since Aug. 22. Bitcoin bears took full advantage of the
The Public Service Commission of the state of Kentucky has denied a proposed contract that would have allowed a mining firm to receive a discounted rate on electricity provided by the power company. In an Aug. 28 order, the commission denied a contract between Ebon International and Kentucky Power Company which involved a $50-million investment
A recent substantial purchase of Ripple’s XRP (XRP) token has been detected by the crypto tracking platform Whale Alert. Whale Alert reported a transfer of 66,666,659 XRP, worth approximately $33,065,809, from Binance to an undisclosed wallet. The move has sparked speculation about its potential price impact. In the XRP ecosystem, there have been recent transfers of substantial
A group of influential members of parliament (MPs) in the United Kingdom have advised the government to collaborate with democratic allies to address the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing London’s aim to be a key player in advancing the emerging technology. On Aug. 31, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (SITC), an advisory
In a bid to bolster trust and safety, Ripple’s developer arm, RippleX, has proposed a significant amendment to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The feature, aptly named “Clawback,” is designed to provide issuers with enhanced control over their distributed assets, addressing both regulatory requirements and unforeseen challenges. Understanding The Clawback Feature By Ripple Shawn Xie, representing
A new zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof) technology is set to improve the ability to access and verify historical data from the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, with deep chain validation cited as a usability barrier of the network. Technology firm Herodotus has released its on-chain accumulator which uses storage proof cryptography, allowing users to verify data from any
Warren Buffett, the renowned investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, celebrated his 93rd birthday on Aug. 30. Throughout his lengthy career, he has adhered steadfastly to a value investing strategy that bears some resemblance to the “buy and hold” approach often associated with cryptocurrencies. However, Buffett’s focus is on assets with strong earnings potential, and