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"MicroStrategy Aims to Raise $42 Billion for Bitcoin Purchases Over the Next Three Years"

In its third-quarter 2024 financial report, the tech firm MicroStrategy laid out an ambitious plan: to raise $42 billion over the next three years, dedicated entirely to purchasing Bitcoin. This strategic decision underscores the company's belief in Bitcoin as a viable long-term asset, continuing its commitment to digital transformation and

Hacker Nets $600,000 in Just One Hour by Hacking the Truth Terminal Creator’s Account

In a brazen cyberattack that has left social media and cybersecurity communities on edge, a hacker infiltrated the X (formerly Twitter) account of Andy Airy, the creator of the AI bot Truth Terminal and the face behind the popular memecoin GOAT. Within the first hour alone, the hacker reportedly swindled

CFTC Chair Urges U.S. Congress to Regulate Crypto Sphere and Political Event Betting

The chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, has called on the U.S. Congress to establish clearer regulations for the cryptocurrency market and political event betting. Behnam’s remarks came during his speech at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) annual meeting in 2024.

"World Liberty Financial Project by Donald Trump's Sons Adds Over 100,000 Users to Whitelist, Prepares for Token Sale with New Executive Appointment"

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the innovative project led by Donald Trump's sons, has achieved a significant milestone by adding more than 100,000 users to its whitelist. These users, now part of the exclusive list, will have the opportunity to participate in the token sale of WLFI, scheduled for tomorrow,

Bitcoin Predicted to Reach $80,000 by Year-End: Expert Insights from Bitwise’s Matt Hougan

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, predictions about Bitcoin’s price are always a topic of keen interest among investors and enthusiasts alike. Recently, Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, shared his forecast, projecting that Bitcoin could soar above $80,000 by the end of 2024.

In Australia, Police Confiscate $6.4 Million in Crypto Assets After Decoding Suspect's Seed Phrase: International Operation Kraken and the Arrest of the Creator of the Ghost Platform

In mid-September 2024, Australian police conducted an international operation called Kraken, aimed at dismantling a dangerous platform known as Ghost, which was used for encrypted messaging. The operation led to the arrest of 32-year-old Jay Che Jung Jeong, the suspected creator of the platform, and the confiscation of crypto assets

zkLink Unveils a Groundbreaking Solution to Connect Web3 Users with Social Networks: Introducing magicLinks for Effortless Telegram Integration

What is magicLinks?MagicLinks is a set of tools that facilitates seamless access for Web3 users, allowing them to join Telegram with just a single click. The introduction of this feature is a response to the complexities that users often face when navigating decentralized applications (dApps). With the new toolkit,

Tron Network Approves 50% Reduction in Transaction Fees, Expected to Boost Meme Coin Activity and Network Traffic

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the appeal of the Tron network for meme coin transactions, the community has officially approved a proposal to reduce transaction fees by 50%. This change is expected to take effect at approximately 3:00 PM today, marking a pivotal moment for the network's

MicroStrategy's $700 Million Convertible Bond Issuance Signals Continued Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy

Just days after purchasing an additional $1.1 billion in Bitcoin, bringing its holdings to an impressive 244,800 tokens, MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has announced another major financial move. The company plans to issue $700 million in convertible bonds, with $500 million set aside to repay an existing

Scottish Police Confiscate Bitcoin for the First Time in Robbery Case

In a landmark decision, the Edinburgh High Court has granted a request from the prosecution to confiscate Bitcoin in a case involving a home invasion in Blantyre, marking the first such occurrence in Scotland. The case involved assailants demanding the transfer of 23.5 BTC to their crypto wallet from