Month: July 2024

Tezos Introduces Jstz: Empowering Blockchain Development with JavaScript

Tezos is set to revolutionize blockchain development with the introduction of Jstz, a Smart Rollup powered by JavaScript. According to Tezos Spotlight, this innovative step aims to lower the barriers for developers entering the blockchain space by enabling them to use familiar tools and languages. Breaking Down Barriers Traditionally, blockchain development has required the use of bespoke languages and tools, creating a significant barrier to entry. Jstz, however, aims to democratize access by allowing developers to use JavaScript, a language known and loved by nearly…

Former FTX Execs Nishad Singh, Gary Wang to Be Sentenced Later This Year

Following their pleas shortly after FTX’s massive, industry-shaking collapse in late 2022, they testified against Bankman-Fried at his trial, saying they were made aware of wrongdoing at the exchange shortly before it filed for bankruptcy. Another former FTX executive, Ryan Salame, was recently sentenced to 7.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to campaign finance charges. Salame did not testify against Bankman-Fried. Source

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Second Day of Inflows, Amassing $294.9 Million

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On Monday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their second consecutive day of inflows, accumulating $294.9 million. Blackrock’s IBIT dominated the trading sessions, attracting $187.21 million in inflows. Blackrock’s IBIT Dominates With $187.21 Million Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. experienced another day of gains on Monday, capturing $294.9 million in inflows during the […] Original

If History Repeats, Bitcoin Could Crash 33% Again: Here’s Why

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The Bitcoin price is already down more than -22% since the mid-March high over $73,000. While BTC is currently stabilizing above $57,000 following the recent price crash, there could be even more downside ahead if history repeats, according to Jacob Canfield, a trading mentor at the Trading Mastery. Canfield’s latest analysis points to a potential further decline in the Bitcoin price, potentially reaching lows not seen since the beginning of the year. Why Bitcoin Price Could Crash Another 33% Canfield’s analysis on TradingView hinges on historical patterns observed in Bitcoin’s…

Sam Altman’s Layer-2 Blockchain Project, World Chain, Opens to Developers

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Why Crypto Donations Are Surging in 2024

If anyone thinks that this is simply business as usual, you’re sorely mistaken. Crypto philanthropy is back in a big way. And what makes this surge unique is the diversity of giving modalities, driven by much more than the price of BTC, ETH and so on. The current Web3 charitable-giving trends were built during the last bull cycle, battle-tested, and optimized through the bear market, and are now reaching maturity as the market approaches a period expected to shatter previous all time highs. Source

Paxful Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to AML Conspiracy — Faces up to 5 Years in US Prison

A Paxful co-founder has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program on the peer-to-peer cryptocurrency platform. This led to various criminal activities being conducted on the platform, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). He faces up to five years in prison and will step down […] Source CryptoX Portal