Bitcoin network difficulty breaks 3-month downtrend to mark new ATH

The CEO of the blockchain advisory unit of Swiss state-owned telecommunications company Swisscom has unexpectedly left the firm, according to a press release on Swisscom’s website, Jan. 30.As major local news outlet Swissinfo reported the same day, news of Daniel Haudenschild’s reportedly sudden departure from Swisscom Blockchain came just a day before the executive accepted…

Software Freedom Law Center legal director Mishi Choudhary supported tokens that were not quite CBDCs nor cryptocurrencies, but with cash-like privacy features many users may want. 132 Total views 21 Total shares Mishi Choudhary, the legal director of the Software Freedom Law Center, supported the efforts of some United States lawmakers to develop an electronic…

As countries around the world race to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC), some jurisdictions have slowed down or dropped out of the race altogether.While many observers were pushing a narrative of urgency around CBDCs, some countries have decided that launching a CBDC isn’t currently necessary, while others have tested CBDCs only to dismiss…

Unfortunately, a vast majority of the stolen funds still remain in the hands of the hacker. 412 Total views 18 Total shares Via a Twitter post on Friday, Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, said that the cryptocurrency exchange recovered $5.8 million spread over 86 accounts in digital assets moved to the exchange by Lazarus Group.…

Crypto startup companies attracted $2.7 billion in venture capital funding during the second quarter of 2024.

Major cryptocurrency payment services provider BitPay has onboarded former Worldpay U.S. executive Glen Braganza as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), according to a press release published on May 7.Having more than 15 years experience in private equity and public markets, Braganza joined BitPay to “help support the business through its next phase as the company…

As Bitcoin ATM scams surge, particularly targeting older adults, the FTC and industry leaders stress the importance of caution and preventive measures.

It’s unclear whether Keisha Lance Bottoms will advise the campaign on crypto, but she spoke about digital assets in Atlanta the day before the presidential debate.