The Dogecoin-funded SpaceX ‘Doge-1’ Moon Mission is moving closer to launch after securing key regulatory approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The clearance is a significant step toward obtaining the final Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license, which will specifically address the X-Band and S-Band communications for the satellite, marking a crucial milestone for the mission. DOGE-1 Satellite Project Receives Approval...
Read More »Bitcoin Ownership More Diverse Than Expected, Reveals Grayscale Report
A recent report from Grayscale Investments revealed an unexpected diversity in Bitcoin (BTC) ownership, with 74% of addresses holding less than 0.01 bitcoin, equivalent to approximately $380. Grayscale’s research dispels the inaccurate public belief that Bitcoin is predominantly owned by a few individuals, revealing around 40% of BTC’s supply is concentrated among institutions like exchanges, miners, governments, public companies, and long-term holders. Bitcoin’s Widespread...
Read More »AntPool Plans to Reimburse Record-Breaking $3.1 Million Fee
AntPool – a prominent Bitcoin mining pool – has announced its decision to refund the staggering $3 million transaction fee that made headlines last week. The incident occurred when a user mistakenly submitted an 83 BTC gas fee, prompting AntPool’s risk control system to temporarily freeze the transaction during packaging. AntPool to Reimburse 83 BTC Gas Fee According to an update on November 30th, AntPool has set a deadline for the original owner to verify their identity...
Read More »Crypto Twitter Rebukes BBC “Swimming Pool” FUD About Bitcoin’s Energy Use
Bitcoiners are blasting the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) following the outlet’s recent article discussing the blockchain network’s energy consumption. The public broadcaster cited a study claiming that every Bitcoin transaction consumes “a back yard swimming pool” worth of water, though critics say that the claim is based on “junk science.” Does Bitcoin Use Too Much Water? As published on Wednesday, the BBC’s article claimed that Bitcoin’s water consumption relates...
Read More »KuCoin Ventures Partners with TON through $20,000 Grant
TON is set to receive a $20,000 grant from KuCoin’s investment arm to support the exchange’s efforts at building GameFi and payment-based mini apps. KuCoin Ventures, the investment arm of Seychelles-based crypto exchange KuCoin, has announced a partnership with The Open Network (TON) Foundation. The exchange platform’s investment arm plans to award a grant of $20,000 to help fortify and expand the TON ecosystem. This collaboration signals a significant milestone in encouraging...
Read More »Matrixport’s Compelling Case: Bitcoin’s Path to $125,000 by 2024
With the highly-anticipated Bitcoin halving just four months away, the world’s largest crypto asset is witnessing a strong rally driven by expectations of growing institutional demand. On December 1st, Bitcoin briefly surged past $38.8k, a threshold not observed since May 2022. Although it quickly dipped below $38.3k, Matrixport’s report presents a compelling case for Bitcoin’s ascent to $125,000 by the end of 2024, drawing on historical trends, halving events, and...
Read More »TMNG Tokens Successfully Listed on MEXC Crypto Exchange
[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, December 1st, 2023] TMN Global proudly announces the successful listing of its native TMNG token on the MEXC crypto exchange, effective December 1st, 2023. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for TMN Global in the crypto space. EREA World AG partnered with Europäische Metallhandels (EMH) AG to develop a cryptocurrency called TMNG, which stands for Technology Metal Network Global. EMH AG is the MARKET LEADER for...
Read More »Bitcoin Taps $39K, MicroStrategy Buys $600M Worth of BTC, Market Remains Calm: This Week’s Crypto Recap
The cryptocurrency market increased throughout the past seven days, tapping over $1.5 trillion in terms of total capitalization. A lot of the gains are coming on the back of Bitcoin, which tested $39K for the first time in quite a while. With many analysts firmly bullish, let’s dive into what happened over the past week. Bitcoin’s bullish foothold continues, with traders setting their sights at $40K. The cryptocurrency was able to increase by a modest 1.4% throughout the past...
Read More »Court Rejects Appeal to Dismiss Class Action Suit against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon
The class action was one of the many lawsuits brought against the company last year after the Terra-LUNA fiasco that wiped out billions of dollars as investors watched their funds vanish into thin air within a matter of days. A federal court in Singapore has denied an appeal to dismiss a class action suit filed against Terraform Labs, the brains behind the former Terra blockchain, and its disgraced co-founder Do Kwon on November 30. According to a Business Insider report, the duo filed a...
Read More »Tiger Global Cuts Stakes on Bored Ape Yacht Club and OpenSea Holdings
The investment firm Tiger Global has reportedly reduced the valuation of its holdings in Bored Ape Yacht Club and OpenSea. Per a Bloomberg report, the company marked down the value of its investment in Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) by 69% and its stake in the NFT marketplace OpenSea by 94%. The move follows Tiger Global’s decision to write down its $38 million investment in FTX to zero. Tiger Global Investors Experience Losses The Tiger Global’s Private Investment Partners 15...
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