Coinbase launches new feature for recovering assets sent to BNB Chain and Polygon - African News - News

Coinbase launches new feature for recovering assets sent to BNB Chain and Polygon

Coinbase, one of the most prominent cryptocurrency exchanges in the industry, has rolled out an innovative feature designed to help users recover assets that have been mistakenly sent to Coinbase’s unsupported blockchains, such as Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and polygon. This groundbreaking development, announced on February 27, 2023, enables users to reclaim their lost assets…

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Babylon’s Bitcoin Staking Protocol Secures Binance Labs Investment - Industry News - News

Babylon’s Bitcoin Staking Protocol Secures Binance Labs Investment

Binance Labs, the venture capital branch of prominent cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has demonstrated its belief in the future potential of bitcoin by strategically investing in Babylon, an innovative bitcoin staking protocol. This investment represents Binance Labs’ dedication to fostering groundbreaking projects within the staking and restaking realms. Bridging the Gap between bitcoin and PoS Ecosystems…

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LockBit promises vengeance as it restores its operations - African News - News

LockBit promises vengeance as it restores its operations

Following a large-scale international law enforcement operation, the Russia-based LockBit ransomware gang has made a comeback on the dark web, showcasing their tenacity and adaptability in the face of recent disruptions. This operation, named “Operation Cronos,” resulted in the seizure of 34 servers spread across Europe, the U.K., and the United States. Additionally, two suspected…

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Vitalik Buterin suggests Linux as fix for Musk’s windows woes - African News - News

Vitalik Buterin suggests Linux as fix for Musk’s windows woes

Vitalik Buterin Recommends Linux as a Solution to Elon Musk’s Windows OS Frustrations: A Growing Discussion on Open-Source Software The ongoing dialogue between influential figures, ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Elon Musk, has brought the viability of open-source software as a mainstream alternative to proprietary operating systems to the forefront of public discourse. The conversation…

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Challenges mount for Do Kwon as legal team confronts court errors - Industry News - News

Challenges mount for Do Kwon as legal team confronts court errors

Amidst the ongoing legal battles and mounting uncertainties, Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon is facing a potential dilemma regarding his upcoming civil trial, scheduled for March 25. The recent developments, including the High Court of Podgorica’s ruling on Kwon’s extradition request, have brought his potential absence at the trial’s initial day into sharp focus. High…

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Bitcoin trades around $57K for the first time since the crypto winter - African News - News

Bitcoin trades around $57K for the first time since the crypto winter

bitcoin Surges Past $57,000: A Significant Milestone in the Crypto Market The cryptocurrency market has experienced a surge in recent days, with bitcoin (btc) reaching a new milestone by breaking through the $57,000 price level for the first time since late 2021. This significant increase in bitcoin’s value comes amidst renewed interest and investor confidence…

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Chinese ministry uncovers fake Digital Yuan App – Here’s what you need to know - African News - News

Chinese ministry uncovers fake Digital Yuan App – Here’s what you need to know

Title: The Surge of Fake Digital Yuan Apps: A Grave Threat to China’s Central Bank Digital Currency Ecosystem Amidst the burgeoning landscape of digital currencies, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has issued a stern warning against the rampant proliferation of counterfeit digital yuan applications. These fraudulent platforms, camouflaged as bona fide…

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OKX boosts international presence with Turkey office opening - African News - News

OKX boosts international presence with Turkey office opening

OKX Expands Its Horizons: Launching in Turkey Amidst Global Growth On Tuesday, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, OKX, officially commenced operations in Turkey as part of its broader international growth plans. This strategic expansion into the Turkish market signifies a significant commitment from OKX to cater to the dynamic and promising crypto…

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Stablecoins market cap hits $142B, Highest Since the 2022 crypto winter - African News - News

Stablecoins market cap hits $142B, Highest Since the 2022 crypto winter

Stablecoins: The Stalwarts of the Crypto Market Amidst Volatility, Surpassing $142 Billion in Market Cap Stablecoins have been making waves in the crypto ecosystem, witnessing an impressive surge as they recently hit an all-time high of $142 billion in market capitalization. This significant milestone can be attributed to several key developments, with the resurgence of…

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ENS settles dispute over eth.link domain after DAO approval - Industry News - News

ENS settles dispute over eth.link domain after DAO approval

After an extensive and drawn-out legal performance that lasted for 18 months, the ethereum Name Service (ENS) developer has reached a settlement with Manifold Finance regarding the ownership of the highly coveted eth.link domain. The resolution of this dispute, which was recently approved by the ENS decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), involves a $300,000 payment to…

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Crypto trader ordered to return excess funds following exchange error - Industry News - News

Crypto trader ordered to return excess funds following exchange error

Title: The Cryptocurrency Saga of Kow Seng Chai: A Legal Battle Over a Miscalculated Refund Exceeding $585,000 In the intriguing world of cryptocurrency trading, an unexpected legal performance unfolded when a trader, Kow Seng Chai, found himself in possession of a substantial refund surplus amounting to an astounding $585,000 more than what was rightfully due….

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Institutional investors show strong preference for Ether over Bitcoin: Bybit research - Industry News - News

Institutional investors show strong preference for Ether over Bitcoin: Bybit research

In an intriguing development for the cryptocurrency market, a recent study conducted by Bybit Research has shed light on a notable trend among institutional investors. This trend reveals that these investors have shown a distinct preference for ethereum (eth) over bitcoin (btc) in their investment portfolios, making up approximately 80% of their total cryptocurrency investments….

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Court approves SEC settlement with Genesis, paving way for $21M agreement - Industry News - News

Court approves SEC settlement with Genesis, paving way for $21M agreement

On Monday, Judge Sean Lane granted the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval for its settlement with Genesis Global Capital LLC in a significant development for the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the bankrupt crypto lender. The agreed-upon terms, which came without opposition during the court hearing, may require Genesis to pay up to $21 million,…

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Lord Jacob Rothschild, banking titan and crypto investor, dies at 87 - Industry News - News

Lord Jacob Rothschild, banking titan and crypto investor, dies at 87

Lord Jacob Rothschild, a towering figure in the financial world and an esteemed member of the renowned Rothschild banking dynasty, passed away at the age of 87. Born into a lineage that has left an indelible mark on the global banking landscape, Rothschild’s illustrious career encompassed various sectors, including investment banking, the arts, and philanthropy….

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BRICS nations explore creation of new currency unit to counter US Dollar dominance - Industry News - News

BRICS nations explore creation of new currency unit to counter US Dollar dominance

The BRICS alliance, comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is reportedly delving into the potential development of an alternative currency to challenge the dominance of the US Dollar in international trade. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to promote the use of local currencies amongst BRICS members, thereby reducing their collective dependency on the…

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Institutions continue to flock to crypto investment products, surpassing $598M in weekly inflows - Industry News - News

Institutions continue to flock to crypto investment products, surpassing $598M in weekly inflows

Institutional Investment in Crypto Remains Robust: A Weekly Analysis The world of institutional investment in cryptocurrencies continues to show remarkable resilience, with the latest report by digital asset manager CoinShares revealing a fourth consecutive week of substantial inflows. According to the Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, institutional investors collectively infused an impressive $598 million…

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