El Salvador to Educate 80,000 Public Servants on Bitcoin

The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced that 80,000 public servants will receive bitcoin instruction and certification through an educational module that is part of the Higher School of Innovation in Public Administration (ESIAP) program. The module also includes training in the areas of cybersecurity, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI), offering a public administration certificate. […]

Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenized Money Market Fund to Avalanche Network

Franklin Templeton has extended its blockchain initiatives by launching its tokenized U.S. Government Money Fund on the Avalanche network. This move marks another expansion of the firm’s onchain financial products. Avalanche Adds Franklin Templeton’s Tokenized Money Fund to Its Blockchain Ecosystem Franklin Templeton, an investment firm with $1.6 trillion in assets under management, has integrated […]

Report: Crypto Industry Spends Record $119 Million in 2024 Federal Elections

The crypto industry made waves in the 2024 federal elections by investing a staggering $119 million, positioning itself as the top corporate donor of the election cycle, according to a detailed report by citizen.org. This hefty financial contribution underscores the expanding sway of the cryptocurrency sector in influencing U.S. politics today. Crypto Industry Dominates 2024 […]

Polymarket Wager Shows Trump Taking the Lead in Nail-Biting 2024 Election Bet 

On Aug. 22, 2024, Polymarket odds showed former President Donald Trump leading in the prediction market that pits him against Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. As of 8:19 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Trump held a 53% chance of victory, edging out Harris, who currently sits at 46%. Polymarket and Several Other Betting Platforms […]

Babylon Staking Sparks Bitcoin Fee Surge: Transfers Hit $105 Before Plummeting

On Aug. 22, Bitcoin’s onchain transaction fees took off, soaring to more than 1,250 satoshis per virtual byte (sat/vB), which translated to over $105 per transfer at 8:45 a.m. EDT. However, by 9:40 a.m. EDT on Thursday, fees had dropped to 625 sat/vB or $53.26 per transaction. Bitcoin Miners Rejoice as Fees Hit $105 The […]

Tether to Launch UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin

Tether, the major stablecoin issuer, has announced plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). This initiative, in collaboration with the UAE-based Phoenix Group, aims to provide a secure and efficient means of transacting in AED, catering to both businesses and individuals. The new stablecoin will be fully backed […]

US Bitcoin ETFs Thrive With $39M Boost, Ethereum ETFs Experience $17M Decline

On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) marked their fifth straight day of inflows, adding $39.42 million to their gains. Meanwhile, the spot ether ETFs experienced a dip, losing $17.97 million during the day’s trading. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Fifth Day of Inflows, Ether ETFs Hit by $17M Outflows Collectively, the 12 spot bitcoin […]

US Bitcoin ETFs Thrive With $39M Boost, Ethereum ETFs Experience $17M Decline

On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) marked their fifth straight day of inflows, adding $39.42 million to their gains. Meanwhile, the spot ether ETFs experienced a dip, losing $17.97 million during the day’s trading. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Fifth Day of Inflows, Ether ETFs Hit by $17M Outflows Collectively, the 12 spot bitcoin […]