Bitfarms Ltd. (Nasdaq: BITF), a global bitcoin mining company, has appointed Ben Gagnon as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Gagnon, previously chief mining officer, has significantly contributed to Bitfarms’ growth over the past five years, the company said. Chairman Nicolas Bonta praised his leadership and strategic impact, highlighting plans to leverage Gagnon’s expertise to diversify […] Source CryptoX Portal
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BONK leads meme coin rally with 25% surge amid token burn and whale activity
Solana-based meme coins Bonk (BONK) haw outshined all of the meme coins in the top 100 cryptocurrencies with over a 25% surge in the last 24 hours. At the time of writing, BONK was up 24.3% in the last 24 hours, exchanging hands at $0.000026 per data from CoinMarketCap. The crypto asset’s market cap had surpassed $1.8 billion, overtaking Dogwifhat (WIF), another Solana-based dog-themed competing meme coin whose market cap stood at 1.71 billion. BONK 24-hour price chart | Source: CoinMarketCap The meme coin’s daily trading volume had surgery 155%…
Nigeria Considers Domestic Blockchain for Data Security
A Nigerian information technology agency is considering plans to develop a domestic blockchain to enhance national security and protect citizens’ data. A proponent of a locally developed blockchain argues that such a protocol would likely ensure compliance with Nigerian laws and allow the country greater control over its data. Domestic Blockchain Seen as Boosting Government […] Source CryptoX Portal
stUSDT Published Security Audit Report By ChainSecurity and Whitepaper
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore – July 9, 2024—stUSDT has announced a partnership with leading security audit firm ChainSecurity, which conducted a comprehensive security audit of its smart contracts. The complete audit report and whitepaper are now available on stUSDT’s official website. This initiative demonstrates stUSDT’s commitment to safeguarding user assets and strengthens its position as a […] Source CryptoX Portal
Bulls Eye Recovery with Base Formation
Ethereum price seems to be forming a base above the $2,820 level. ETH could break the $3,160 resistance and rise toward the $3,320 resistance. Ethereum is consolidating losses above the $2,880 level. The price is trading above $3,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $2,960 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if there is a close above the $3,160 resistance. Ethereum Price Eyes More Upsides Ethereum price…
Ubisoft Partners With Double Jump.Tokyo to Implement Web3 in Its Games
Ubisoft, the French AAA game developer, has recently announced a partnership with Double Jump.Tokyo, a Web3 gaming company, to accelerate the implementation of Web3 elements in their games. As a first step, Double Jump.Tokyo will issue NFTs for Champion Tactics, a game still in development, on top of Home Verse, an Oasys L2 structure with […] Source CryptoX Portal
France and Hong Kong Collaborate to Advance Global Tokenization Market With CBDC Initiatives
The Banque de France (BDF) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have announced a collaboration on wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC). This partnership includes the HKMA’s involvement in Wave 2 of the European Central Bank’s Eurosystem exploratory work. The institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to innovate in wCBDC and tokenization markets, […] Source CryptoX Portal
Gold Could Surge to $40,000 per Ounce, Strategist Says
Egon von Greyerz, founder of Matterhorn Asset Management and Gold Switzerland, has shared his insights, indicating potential for substantial increases in gold prices based on historical trends and current economic conditions. He explained that gold could reach up to $16,000 per ounce if it returns to its historical average relative to U.S. treasuries, and even […] Source CryptoX Portal
Venezuelans Sent Over $460 Million in Remittances Using Crypto in 2023
The Venezuelan migrant population, now exceeding 7 million, has used crypto to send over $460 million in remittances to the ones left behind in the country. According to Chainalysis, 30% of Venezuelan households received some form of remittance in 2023, with 9% using crypto as rails to reach their receivers efficiently. Venezuelan Migrants Sent Almost […] Source CryptoX Portal
Nigerian Witness Says Binance Users Operate Under False Identities
A witness in the ongoing Nigerian money laundering trial against Binance has alleged that many local users of the cryptocurrency exchange platform are operating under false identities. The witness further claimed that by allowing users to withdraw Nigerian naira (NGN), a regulated activity, Binance is in violation of local laws. Money Laundering Charges A deputy […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal