MEXC and Aptos distribute 1.5 million USDT as prizes in a special event

During the event, users will be able to trade with APT without commissions. The campaign starts on October 21, 2024. Aptos and MEXC have joined forces to launch a series of events focused on Aptos’ native token, APT, offering a total prize pool of up to 1.5 million USDT. The campaign officially starts on October … Read more

Stripe bought stablecoin platform Bridge

This Monday, October 21, 2024, it was reported that Stripe, the online payments giant, purchased Bridge, a stablecoin platform, for an amount of USD 1.1 billion. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the coming months. Stripe CEO Patrick Collison confirmed the acquisition of Bridge in a message published in X, … Read more

Russia to build Bitcoin mining farms in BRICS nations

They assure that they will also work on projects that involve artificial intelligence. The announcement was made within the framework of the BRICS Business Forum, held last week. Russia, through the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and BitRiver, the country’s largest mining company, plans to build Bitcoin mining farms in the countries of the BRICS … Read more

18 prosecutors ask Biden to help free Binance executive arrested in Nigeria

They claim Gambaryan was illegally detained by the Nigerian government. They consider applying diplomatic pressure, which would increase his chances of being released. A bipartisan group of 18 US state attorneys general called on the Biden Administration to designate Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan as a hostage under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Accountability Act. … Read more

A point of sale for payments with BTC arrives at Lago Bitcoin, in Guatemala

The intention is to promote tourism to the community where the “Most Beautiful Lake in the World” is located. Tourists can make purchases without having to convert their money to quetzales. Coincaex, one of the most recognized exchanges in Central America, introduced the BITPOS point of sale in Panajachel, located in the department of Sololá, … Read more

Is Bitcoin ready for a new high? Find out in the news summary

After a few complex months with the price trending downward, the price of bitcoin (BTC) seems to have recovered its upward potential this last week, hovering around USD 68,000. With this, hopes grow that the month of October will honor its traditional history and become uptober. There are several signs generating optimism in the market, … Read more

“Users need to have true sovereignty over their digital lives”

Ledger aims for anyone to own their assets, data, identity and digital life. The company will go on a world tour to promote the concept of secure ownership. Ledger, maker of hardware wallets for bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies, emphasizes the need for users to have full control over their assets, data, identity and digital life. … Read more

Who is Changpeng Zhao and how did he create Binance, the largest exchange in the world?

Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, is the co-founder of Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange with the largest trading volume globally. Zhao is a multifaceted character who has served as a software engineer, investor, businessman and speaker. Although its history had a humble beginning marked by exile and emigration, currently it is one of the richest … Read more

DeFi vs. Traditional finance: Substitutes or complements?

Trust is at the heart of both traditional finance and DeFi, says Waller. 170 billion dollars are deposited in thousands of DeFi protocols. In a scenario where technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, decentralized finance (DeFi) has emerged as a powerful and disruptive alternative to traditional finance. But are they really there to replace … Read more

Who watches over those who watch? Privacy and transparency in crypto

In a hierarchical system, higher-ranking actors enjoy privileges regarding their privacy. Once the problem of the Byzantine generals is resolved, these hierarchies become unnecessary. Who watches over the watchers? The Latin phrase ‘Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?‘originally had a comic and moralistic meaning in the Juvenal’s Satire VI Regarding adulterous wives: Friends, I hear you Say: … Read more