The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ordered a charity to stop sending unsolicited marketing texts to people without their consent, as it reminds all charities of their legal obligations. Penny Appeal, based in Wakefield, sent more than 460,000 unsolicited texts over a ten-day period to 52,000 people who had never provided their consent, or who had clearly opted out. The texts were sent between April and May 2022 to coincide with Ramadan, encouraging people on a daily basis to donate to the charity’s appeals. This resulted in 354 complaints to…
Day: March 4, 2024
Bitcoin NFT NodeMonkes Sells for $1M as BTC Inches Towards $69K
Bitcoin-based collections traded more volume than Ethereum collections in the past 24 hours, which shows network adoption as bitcoin prices inch closer to highs. Source
Binance Nigeria Standoff: Crypto Exchange’s Top Executives Summoned by House of Representatives Committee
Top executives from Binance have been summoned to appear before the Nigerian House of Representatives Financial Crimes Committee no later than March 4. Ginger Onwusibe, the committee’s chairperson, has warned of possible repercussions should Binance executives fail to comply with the request. Latest Escalation in the Standoff Between Binance and Nigerian Authorities The Nigerian House […] Source
Bitcoin (BTC) Rally Leaves More Than 97% of Addresses in Profit, Blockchain Data Show
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US EIA to scrap Bitcoin mining survey data, seeks public input for new proposal
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has made a decision to discard all data collected from its emergency Bitcoin mining survey, according to recent court filings. This action agreed upon with the Texas Blockchain Council, also applies to any subsequent data received. The documents detail the EIA’s commitment to “sequester and keep confidential” such information until its destruction, effectively concluding the temporary restraining order in place until March 8, which had stopped the EIA from data collection amid ongoing legal proceedings. BREAKING: Our lawsuit against the @EIAgov has successfully HALTED…
Traders sell off meme coins amid Bitcoin jump to $64k
The liquidations of traders’ positions on major crypto exchanges due to jumps in cryptocurrency rates over the past 24 hours exceeded $220 million. According to Coinglass, on March 4 most liquidations were in Bitcoin (BTC), with almost $60 million. Traders also liquidated positions in Ethereum (ETH) amounting to $26.84 million. It is noteworthy that traders actively closed their positions in meme coins, including Dogecoin (DOGE), Pepe (PEPE), Memecoin (MEME), and Shiba Inu (SHIB). DOGE and PEPE accounted for the most liquidations in this category – $18.12 million and $12.27 million,…
PEPE and SHIB prices jump, investors set eyes on Rebel Satoshi launch
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. PEPE has been listed on Robinhood. Meanwhile, rising Shibarium’s metrics have boosted Shiba Inu (SHIB) prices. On the other hand, Rebel Satoshi (RBLZ) is being explored. PEPE soars after Robinhood listing On Feb. 14, 2024, Robinhood, a prominent crypto trading and exchange platform, listed several new tokens, including PEPE. This development marks a significant milestone for PEPE, as it now joins the ranks of the 25 coins listed on…
Bitcoin (BTC) Prices Surges Above $65,000, Reaching Close to its $69,000 Peak
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Why Shiba Inu, PEPE, Dogecoin Are Far From Done: Expert
As the crypto market experiences another wave of fervent enthusiasm, meme coins like Shiba Inu, PEPE, and Dogecoin have surged to the forefront of investors’ minds. With PEPE leading the rally at a staggering 371% increase, Dogwifhat (WIF) at 351%, FLOKI at 331%, BONK at 182%, and Shiba Inu (SHIB) at 177% over just the last seven days, the phenomenon has caught the eye of both enthusiasts and skeptics alike. Meme coin mania | Source: Coinmarketcap Why Shiba Inu, PEPE, DOGE Will Continue To Rally Andrew Kang, co-founder and partner…
Pepecoin Rally Beats Dog Meme Tokens Amid Euphoria
Meme coins first appeared to come into focus in late February as bitcoin, ether and Solana’s SOL jumped more than 10%. Non-serious tokens are seen as a way to bet on the growth of a blockchain, as they are considered more retail-friendly and easier to understand for new investors. Source