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Stablecoins have been one of the most controversial areas of the cryptocurrency industry. But this has not deterred industry leaders to bring about new pegged tokens built on a secure foundation. The much-awaited Djed – which happens to be Cardano’s native overcollateralized stablecoin – is set to launch this week. Developed jointly by the layer 1 blockchain network, COTI, along with core Input Output Global (IOG) devs, the stablecoin is expected to benefit the overall...

Last year’s industry-wide meltdown has haunted Asian firms as they cautiously plot their recovery. China was once a hotbed for crypto mining and trading. Even after announcing a blanket ban on all digital asset activities more than a year ago, there’s reason to believe that the country may make a comeback in the space. Tron founder Justin Sun, who has a history of hyping the industry, also said China could embrace the asset class, especially after the implementation of a tax...

The popular Bitcoin price analyst Plan B has outlined a scenario that he predicts could propel Bitcoin’s price up to $1 million in the year 2025.  At a minimum, he expects the asset to rise above $100,000 that year – over 300% above its current price. Return to the Bull Market In a video published on Sunday, Plan B emphasized his belief that Bitcoin’s pump in January confirms that the asset’s 4-year cyclical price bottom is now behind us. From here, he forecasts the start of...

Stephen Carr – a resident of Meaford, Ontario – said he lost his entire life savings of nearly $500,000 after being conned into a cryptocurrency scheme on YouTube. Scammers have used the video-sharing website multiple times to lure victims. Some have even uploaded fake recordings of famous people, including Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, Bill Gates, and Kanye West, who appear to promote dubious cryptocurrency investments. ‘I’m Devastated’ In a recent interview, Carr said he got...

Senior United States District Judge William Fremming Nielsen sentenced the 56-year-old American Ronald Craig Ilg to eight years in federal prison. The latter hired hitmen on the Dark Web to kidnap his wife and beat his former colleague, and paid them over $60,000 worth of bitcoin. Maximum Penalty for the Doctor The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Ronald Ilg will serve 96 months in federal prison and will be supervised for three years after his release. He will...

Argo Blockchain has been accused of federal securities law violation during the initial public offering (IPO) of its American depositary shares (ADS) in 2021, according to a filing in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The latest development is yet another blow to Argo, which was struggling to stay afloat amidst a brutal crypto winter. The complaint alleged that the company negligently prepared its IPO documents which hid crucial details...

The disgraced founder and former CEO of FTX tried to contact and potentially influence the witness testimony of another exchange employee, according to the US Department of Justice. As such, the prosecutors want to introduce two new rules for SBF’s bail. Sam Bankman-Fried was released on a $250 million bond in December last year, and he is confined to his parent’s house. However, he seems to have tried to contact FTX US General Counsel Ryne Miller on the encrypted messaging...

Residents of Murphy, North Carolina, complained that a cryptocurrency miner located in the area causes “insane” noise and negatively impacts the electric grid.  As such, some people have decided to leave the town and settle in another place. ‘It Sounds Like You Are Behind a Jet’ The crypto miner installed by the San Francisco-based company PrimeBlock seems to be a huge problem for some of the 1,600 inhabitants of Murphy, North Carolina. In a recent interview, resident Mike...

The LOOP Design Awards reportedly recognized the Bitcoin City of El Salvador’s government as one of the most outstanding projects in interior design and architecture.  When completed, the metropolis will use the energy released from the Conchagua volcano to power itself and BTC as its currency.  Bukele’s Dream City Gets an Award According to recent coverage, El Salvador’s urban project stood out among 700 proposals. The jury outlined its innovative interior style, while the...

The crypto market seems to have priced in last year’s string of crypto company bankruptcies. But the crypto firms that survived will still be paying off bank loans to cover their positions for some time. Crypto prices continue to edge upward while the market bears and bulls regroup. Even the recent bankruptcy of Genesis hasn’t dampened crypto investors’ enthusiasm. Regulators Worry Meanwhile, at least two banks with a high-profile roster of cryptocurrency companies for...