3 Days to Go in Viral WienerAI Presale as Analysts Predict 10x Gains
With just three days remaining until its presale ends, the viral WienerAI ($WAI) token has already raised over $8 million. Now, as the countdown begins, a new flood of investors is pouring in, hoping to grab $WAI tokens at a discount before the imminent DEX listing. With bullish movements in both the AI sector and […]
US Ether ETFs See Negative Flows as Grayscale Offloads $356.26M
U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced negative inflows once again, driven by Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) offloading a substantial $356.26 million on Friday. To date, ETHE has recorded more than $1.5 billion in cumulative outflows. Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust Sheds $1.5B in 4 Trading Sessions The spot ether ETFs have been impacted by Grayscale’s Ethereum […]
Weekly NFT Sales Rise to $108.59 Million, Up 7.59%
Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales experienced a 7.59% rise, with $108.59 million in transactions finalized during the last seven days. Ethereum topped NFT sales for the week, generating $32.59 million, a 5.95% increase. NFT Market Gains Modest Momentum This Week Solana followed as the second leading blockchain, with NFT sales totaling $27.33 […]
Several AI Chatbots Predict Trump Victory in 2024 Election, Two Decline to Answer
Over recent weeks, Bitcoin.com News has been covering prediction markets linked to the U.S. election. Our newsdesk also tested various artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to forecast the prices of bitcoin, gold, and ethereum by the end of 2024. In this particular experiment, we consulted nine different AI chatbots to predict the U.S. election outcome between […]
Senator Warren Calls for Tougher Regulations to Combat National Security Risks From Foreign Crypto Mines
Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for stricter regulations to address the risks of foreign-owned cryptocurrency mining facilities in the U.S. She highlighted the environmental and national security threats, especially from Chinese-owned operations, and stressed the importance of stronger laws to regulate crypto mining and prevent foreign exploitation. Senator Warren Raises Concerns Over Foreign-Owned Crypto Mining […]
FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency Linked to North Korean Ransomware
A grand jury in Kansas City indicted North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for his role in a conspiracy involving ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The group laundered cryptocurrency proceeds and used the funds for further cyber intrusions into global defense, technology, and government entities. The ransomware attacks disrupted patient care and […]
Philippines Plans to Introduce Wholesale CBDC by 2029
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to introduce its wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by 2029. The Philippine central bank’s CBDC initiative is near its proof-of-concept completion. “This is an innovative payment instrument,” said the BSP deputy governor. “This is an entirely new thing, and we have to make sure that we can offer […]
Study: AI Success in Africa Depends on Availability of Local Language Data and AI Talent
According to the latest Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) study report, the success of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa hinges largely on the availability of local language data and addressing the AI skills gap. The report urges African countries to prioritize investment in domain-specific and local language data. It also recommends adopting participatory approaches […]
Fintech Company Tecban Pilots Tokenization Platform for Brazil’s Drex CBDC
Tecban, a fintech that provides interconnection technology for banks, has launched a tokenization and associated services platform called Nexchain. This platform facilitates the process of placing assets on the blockchain for third parties as part of the Drex pilot. The platform will be launched in tandem with the second pilot phase of the Brazilian CBDC, […]
Russia Advances Cryptocurrency Mining Bill
Russia’s State Duma has advanced a bill to regulate cryptocurrency mining, aiming to curb illegal activities and promote investment and employment. Proposed by the chairman of the Duma Committee on Financial Markets and supported by key deputies, the bill mandates strict guidelines for miners, including registration and government oversight. If passed, the law will take […]
