Coinbase Customer Falls Victim to $35 Million Bitcoin Scam A Coinbase user lost 400 BTC, valued at approximately $35 million, to a sophisticated phishing scam. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT uncovered this theft and identified additional losses totaling $11 million from other Coinbase customers in March. This incident raises serious questions about the security measures at major […]
Read Full Article
NASDAQ-listed FAT Brands Now Accepts Bitcoin for Franchise Payments FAT Brands, a global restaurant franchising giant, has announced it will now accept Bitcoin for franchise royalty payments, becoming the first in the restaurant franchise industry to embrace cryptocurrency. This move not only reflects the growing mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin but also aims to streamline payment […]
Read Full Article
Stablecoins: The New Challengers to Central Bank Dominance Stablecoins are reshaping the global financial landscape, challenging the long-standing dominance of central banks over national currencies. This shift is driven by the increasing adoption of Bitcoin and stablecoins worldwide, particularly in countries facing economic instability. Stablecoins challenge central bank dominance Global adoption of Bitcoin and stablecoins […]
Read Full Article
GameStop’s Bold Leap: $1.5B in Bitcoin as Retail Strategy Shifts GameStop, once the epicenter of the meme stock frenzy, is now betting big on Bitcoin, raising $1.5 billion through a convertible debt offering to pivot from physical retail to the digital realm. GameStop raises $1.5B via convertible debt Proceeds to fund Bitcoin acquisition Over 1,000 […]
Read Full Article
Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Seeks Donations to Grow BTC Reserve, Sparking Sarcastic Reactions Peter Schiff, the vocal critic of Bitcoin and advocate for gold, has stirred the crypto community with a surprising move: soliciting donations to bolster his Bitcoin reserve. Known for his skepticism towards digital currencies, Schiff’s decision to share a BTC wallet address […]
Read Full Article
9GAG’s Bold Leap: Acquiring Howkingtech to Launch MemeStrategy and Dive into Bitcoin and AI 9GAG, the beloved meme-sharing platform, has taken a significant step into the realms of AI, cryptocurrencies, and the creator economy by acquiring Hong Kong-listed Howkingtech International. The acquisition, led by 9GAG co-founder Ray Chan, will see Howkingtech rebranded as MemeStrategy, with […]
Read Full Article
BlackRock CEO Warns U.S. Debt Could Weaken Dollar’s Global Role to Bitcoin BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has issued a stark warning about the potential decline of the U.S. dollar due to the country’s rapidly increasing debt. In his annual letter, Fink not only highlights the alarming growth of national debt but also points to Bitcoin […]
Read Full Article
MARA Holdings Aims to Raise $2 Billion in Stocks to Boost Bitcoin Stash and Mining Power MARA Holdings, a leading Bitcoin miner, is set to raise up to $2 billion through a public sale of new shares. The funds are set aside to increase its Bitcoin holdings and purchase additional mining servers, a strategic move […]
Read Full Article
One in Four Hong Kong Adults Plans to Hold Crypto: A Growing Trend Amid Regulatory Advances In November 2024, a survey conducted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) revealed that 25% of Hong Kong adults plan to hold cryptocurrencies, marking a significant 6% increase from the previous year. This surge in […]
Read Full Article
Bitcoin Magnate Chun Wang Embarks on Historic Space Mission – Chun Wang, F2Pool co-founder, to explore Earth’s poles in space – First human spaceflight to the poles, funded by Bitcoin wealth – Over 20 scientific experiments, including first space X-ray and mushroom growth – Wang becomes first Maltese astronaut Chun Wang, the visionary co-founder of […]
Read Full Article