Worldcoin, the identity verification project co-created by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has recently launched its services in Singapore, following a temporary halt in operations in India. This expansion comes after the release of World ID 2.0 and the open-sourcing of the Worldcoin iris recognition pipeline. As part of its growth strategy, Worldcoin has also partnered
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been making waves in the cryptocurrency world as a wallet linked to him has reportedly moved over $2.4 million worth of ether (ETH) to the popular crypto exchange Coinbase. This news comes from on-chain firm Arkham Intelligence, which first identified digital assets believed to belong to Trump back in
The digital asset management firm ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, recently made a bold move by liquidating its entire holdings in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), amounting to $200 million. This decision comes as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to announce its verdict on spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States
The co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, has put forward a proposal to address the increasing load on the Ethereum blockchain and simplify its proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus. This proposal aims to reduce the number of signatures validators must make to maintain the network’s operation, resulting in a decrease in the overall load on the Ethereum blockchain.
China’s Supreme Procuratorate has recently made a major move against illegal cryptocurrency operations by sentencing Zhao Dong, the founder of RenrenBit and a minor shareholder of Bitfinex, to a seven-year prison term. This significant development highlights the Chinese government’s continuous crackdown on illicit activities within the cryptocurrency industry. Dong, who is well-known for his influence
The recent announcement by Tether, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDT, has marked a significant milestone in its growth. With a market value reaching $91 billion, Tether continues to showcase its commitment to stability and resilience in the volatile digital currency market. In addition, the firm has added approximately $4 billion in excess reserves
In the past 24 hours, the price of Bitcoin has witnessed a significant decline, plunging below the $43,000 mark. This decline comes after the cryptocurrency managed to trade above $43,000 during most of the Christmas holidays. Despite a positive surge in the previous business weeks, Bitcoin failed to maintain bullish momentum, ultimately slipping further away
The zkSync Era blockchain recently faced significant network issues that forced developers to suspend block production for several hours. According to Chinese crypto news journalist Colin Wu, the project’s mainnet encountered problems, as indicated by zkSync Era’s network status browser. Despite the developers’ announcement, the blockchain had not recorded any downtime incidents. However, the website
The year 2023 proved to be exceptional for digital assets, particularly with the remarkable surge in Bitcoin prices, witnessing a growth of over 172%. This surge, combined with a correction of less than 20%, showcased the resilience and potential of the cryptocurrency market. However, it was not just Bitcoin that experienced positive growth; stablecoins also
Bitcoin (BTC) miners have experienced a significant spike in transaction fee revenue in 2023, indicating a growing profitability in their operations. According to recent data from Coinmetrics, Bitcoin miners have collected a daily average of $2 million in transaction fee revenue. This figure reflects a staggering 400% increase compared to the previous year. It is