A new meme coin called Flockerz (FLOCK) is gaining huge attention in the crypto market. This project, which introduces a first-of-its-kind Vote-to-Earn (V2E) mechanism, has now raised $400,000 in its ICO phase. Flockerz Sets Itself Apart with Vote-to-Earn & DAO Power Flockerz is different from other meme coins. While it has the lighthearted vibe of […]
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Bitcoin Nears $62K as Crypto Rebounds on Jobs Report and Rate Cut Hopes
On Friday, the global crypto market saw a boost in value, with bitcoin (BTC) climbing 2.29%, approaching the $62,000 mark at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Ethereum (ETH) joined the upward trend, gaining a more modest 1.6%, pushing toward the $2,400 level. Bitcoin and Ethereum Climb Following U.S. Jobs Report This rebound came on Oct. 4 after […]
Read MoreSpot ETH and BTC ETFs Hit by Withdrawals, Losing $54.13M and $3.2M Respectively
The latest figures reveal that 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced $54.13 million in net outflows on Thursday. Similarly, nine spot ether ETFs weren’t spared, as they saw $3.2 million pulled from their funds. Crypto ETFs Face More Losses On Oct. 3, 2024, the nine spot ethereum ETFs posted losses after enjoying gains […]
Read MoreDogizen, the First-Ever Telegram ICO, Lands Today: Will it Surpass Catizen?
Dogizen launches its presale today, 4th October, at 8am UTC, bringing a brand new token—DOGIZ—to the viral Telegram gaming sector. The new upstart challenges the niche’s current leaders, namely Catizen and Hamster Kombat, for primacy in what is emerging as one of crypto’s most exciting corners. And, with the first ever Telegram ICO, this could […]
Read MoreFrom $37B to $24.5B: DAO Treasuries Experience Significant Downturn
In October 2024, the latest data shows that decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) hold $24.5 billion in treasuries, down by $12.6 billion since the end of March. Optimism’s DAO, which boasted $8.3 billion on Mar. 24, has seen its treasury shrink to $3.8 billion, making it the largest DAO treasury despite the decline. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations […]
Read MoreInflation, Dollar Shortage Fuel Stablecoin Use in Sub-Saharan Africa
Stablecoins are surging in popularity across Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 43% of crypto transactions compared to bitcoin’s 18.1%. This trend is driven by the instability of local currencies and limited access to US dollars. Businesses and individuals view stablecoins as a reliable way to store value and conduct international payments. Stablecoins as a Store of […]
Read MoreNubank Lowers Cryptocurrency Trading Fees
Nubank, the Latam-focused fintech company, recently lowered its cryptocurrency trading fees from 0.8% to 0.6% for each transaction completed. The platform allows for purchasing and selling 15 different cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), solana (SOL), and the USDC stablecoin, among others. Nubank has been lowering its trading rates since last year when it charged […]
Read MoreCertik: Malicious Actors Stole $753 Million in Q3, Phishing Top Attack Vector
Malicious actors stole $753 million in the third quarter, with phishing being the most costly attack vector. The report emphasizes the need for stronger security measures and warns users to be cautious of phishing scams. Ethereum and Bitcoin networks were the hardest hit chains, with combined losses exceeding $600 million. Users Urged to Be Wary […]
Read MoreAll-Women AI PhD Program Launches in Africa
A pioneering Africa-Europe collaboration aims to train 700 African Doctor of Philosophy (PhDs) in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next decade. The first intake of this program, however, will be unique: it will consist entirely of women. This initiative is the brainchild of CORE AI, a research partnership uniting universities from both continents. The program […]
Read MoreRussia-Based Evil Corp Faces New US Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned members of Russia’s Evil Corp in collaboration with the UK and Australia, continuing a crackdown on cybercriminals. Targeting seven individuals, the group is infamous for deploying Dridex malware and Bitpaymer ransomware. This move highlights international efforts to combat cyber threats. US Expands Sanctions on Evil Corp Amid Global Ransomware Crackdown […]
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