According to ChainArgos, a blockchain intelligence firm, the situation surrounding TEURO has become increasingly complex. TrueUSD, the stablecoin company responsible for currencies like TUSD and TGBP, has publicly stated that they have no association with TEURO. However, it is undeniable that the TEURO contract was deployed using one of TrueUSD’s private keys, ChainArgos says. TrueUSD confirmed a security breach as of the latest September 18, 2023 update. Considering that...
Read More »Calm Before the Storm? Shiba Inu (SHIB) Dev Teases Massive Developments
TL;DR Shiba Inu’s co-founder hints at significant partnerships during his recent silence on social media. SHIB saw a 2% increase in 24 hours and 1% weekly, with potential for further growth from major collaborations. The layer-2 solution, Shibarium, which achieved notable milestones, is viewed as a catalyst for SHIB’s price growth. Bullish Sign for SHIB? Shiba Inu’s lead developer, who uses the pseudonym Shytoshi Kusama, has recently shed more light on their inactivity in...
Read More »Apple to Spend $1B Annually to Develop Generative AI Models
Apple is considering leveraging AI within Xcode to assist app developers in creating their applications. Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is gearing up for a significant leap into the world of generative artificial intelligence (AI), with plans to invest around $1 billion annually to develop its own AI solutions, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes as a strategic response to the escalating advancements in AI technology by other tech giants such as...
Read More »Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures and Deutsche Bank Make History with UDPN
To demonstrate the potential of UDPN, Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures and Deutsche Bank conducted a trial. Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures and Deutsche Bank have achieved a significant milestone by completing the first Proof of Concept (PoC) for the Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN). This groundbreaking initiative aims to revolutionize the way digital payments are conducted by connecting payments across various Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and blockchain networks, using a...
Read More »Worldcoin Foundation Transitions Orb Operator Payments to WLD Tokens
The Worldcoin Foundation has announced its plans to strategically transition its Orb device operators’ payments from USDC to the native WLD tokens. This decision comes as the circulating supply of WLD tokens surpasses 1% of its total token supply of 10 billion tokens. WLD Token’s Rise to 1% Circulating Supply The Worldcoin Foundation intends to remunerate orb operators responsible for enrolling individuals into the Worldcoin network by utilizing WLD tokens instead of USDC...
Read More »Blockaid Raises $33M in Funding to Strengthen Blockchain Security
Blockaid’s primary objective is to protect users from a range of security threats, including fraud, phishing, and hacking. Blockaid, a blockchain security startup, and partner of the popular MetaMask crypto wallet has secured $33 million in a Series A funding round, led by prominent industry venture capital firms, including Coinbase investor Ribbit Capital and early-stage VC firm Variant. Other participants in the funding round included Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts, and Greylock Partners....
Read More »Medical Doctor Confesses to Paying Hitman $25K in Bitcoin to Kill His Girlfriend
A medical doctor pleaded guilty to using the dark web in a murder-for-hire plot against his girlfriend. The individual paid a total of over $25,000 worth of bitcoin to carry out the murderous plot, which was averted by authorities. $25,200 in Bitcoin for a Murder Plot According to a press release by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), James Wan, a 54-year-old medical doctor from Georgia, tried to employ the services of a hitman through the dark web marketplace to have his...
Read More »Can Dogecoin (DOGE) Explode to $1? This Popular Trader Thinks so
TL;DR Dogecoin has seen increased volatility, with predictions, including by Twitter user AngeloBTC, suggesting it might reach $1. The memecoin spiked by 6% in 24 hours and over 8% weekly. Dogecoin’s sustained popularity is attributed partly to its endorsement by Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, and the interest in other memecoins like Shiba Inu (SHIB). The first-ever memecoin – Dogecoin (DOGE) – is among the most intriguing digital assets for traders due to its enhanced volatility....
Read More »Serial Entrepreneur Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin Price Rally to $135K Fueled by Fiat Inflation
The author of Rich Dad Poor Dad expects the prices of Bitcoin (BTC), Gold, and Silver to rally in the near future as every government around the world prints more money pushing inflation to a multi-year high. Popular entrepreneur and financial educator Robert Kiyosaki issued a prediction for Bitcoin (BTC), and top precious metals amid heightened volatility in the crypto space. According to Kiyosaki, Bitcoin price is well positioned to rally towards $135,000 in the near term. His BTC price...
Read More »Chevron Announces $53B Acquisition Deal with Oil Producer Hess
After the transaction is finalized, Chevron plans to escalate share repurchases by $2.5 billion, reaching the upper limit of its annual guidance range of $20 billion. Chevron Corporation, one of the leading global energy companies, has today announced its agreement to acquire an American oil production firm Hess for $53 billion. The deal is part of a strategic move by the company to strengthen and diversify its already robust portfolio. According to an official announcement on Monday, the...
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