Thailand’s Mahidol University Partners With Tether to Integrate Blockchain and Stablecoin Education
Tether and Mahidol University International College (MUIC), a prestigious institution in Thailand known for its diverse and international academic programs, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to integrate stablecoin, blockchain, and peer-to-peer (P2P) technology into MUIC’s curriculum. This collaboration will feature workshops, guest lectures, and research projects aimed at enhancing finance education and fostering […]
Report: L1 Blockchains Experience Slowdown in 2024 Amid Declining Activity
Layer one (L1) blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin, have experienced a significant reduction in onchain and market activity in 2024. Researchers Tanay Ved and Matías Andrade from Coin Metrics highlight the challenges these networks face as total fees and token performance drop below early-year highs. Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin See Sharp Drop in […]
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Nears All-Time Peak Despite Difficulty Bump and Revenue Loss
Despite a bump in mining difficulty and a drop in hashprice, Bitcoin’s total hashrate is still on the rise. In fact, on Wednesday it’s just 12 exahash per second (EH/s) away from reaching its peak of 677 EH/s, which was recorded on July 25. Bitcoin Mining Operations Push Through Lower Hashprice, Nearing Record Hashrate On […]
Web3 Startup Startale Labs Secures Investment From Samsung Next Following Sony Partnership
Samsung Next has announced its investment in Startale Labs, a company at the forefront of the Web3 ecosystem. This partnership aims to address the limitations of centralized systems by providing essential tools and infrastructure for decentralized applications (dapps) and smart contracts. Startale Labs, known for its innovative solutions like the Astar Network and Soneium, is […]
CFTC Fines Uniswap Labs $175,000 for Violating Commodity Exchange Act
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Universal Navigation Inc., operating as Uniswap Labs, $175,000 for illegal trading practices. The decentralized finance (defi) protocol operator was found in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) for offering leveraged retail commodity transactions without proper registration. Uniswap Labs, the company behind a popular decentralized digital asset […]
Spreading USD-Pegged Stablecoins—Trump-Backed Defi Project Reveals ‘Transformative’ Plans
Over the past few weeks, there’s been a buzz of intrigue and speculation around World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project led by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. After facing some rumors and critiques, the project’s X account finally released fresh details about its mission, aiming to clear the air. World Liberty Financial […]
The Weight of Bitcoin’s Latest Freefall Pushes Crypto Market Below $2 Trillion
According to the latest stats, bitcoin (BTC) has taken a 2.5% dip against the U.S. dollar in the last 24 hours and is down 5.8% over the past week. The top cryptocurrency hit an intraday low of $55,602 per coin, and by Wednesday morning just before 11 a.m. EDT, it was just skimming above $57,400 […]
2024 Presidential Race Predictions Powered by AI: Chatbots Now Favor Harris Over Trump
Thirty-nine days ago, on July 27, 2024, Bitcoin.com News posed a question to a few AI-powered chatbots: Who will win the U.S. presidential election in 2024? At that moment, the match-up was between former President Donald Trump and the current Vice President Kamala Harris. Interestingly, the bots leaned toward Trump as the likely winner. Fast […]
$2,700 in 2025: Goldman Sachs Has ‘Highest Confidence’ in Gold Amid Market Challenges
While gold dipped below $2,500 per ounce, Goldman Sachs commodity analysts remain optimistic, suggesting gold could experience a “potential gain of 8%” amid the “current softening cyclical environment.” Goldman market strategists are particularly confident in this precious metal, stating that, out of all commodities, they have the “highest confidence” in gold. Gold Dips, but Goldman […]
Polygon Productions, The World’s Most Immersive 360° Live Sound Experience Set to Debut at AFTER 2049, Singapore’s Biggest Pre-Formula 1 Grand Prix Party
PRESS RELEASE. SINGAPORE — 4th September 2024 — TOKEN2049, the world’s largest Web3 conference, announced a collaboration with spatial sound pioneers Polygon Productions for AFTER 2049, the official closing event of this year’s highly anticipated Singapore edition. Set to redefine live music experiences with spatial audio technology, Polygon Productions will combine binaural sound and synchronised […]
