Bill Gates, Retired, Took Customer Support Duty at His Daughter’s Startup
Key Takeaways Bill Gates worked Phia support on July 29, getting a front-row seat to real user headaches. Phia scans 40,000+ sites, pushing second-hand fashion into shoppers’ everyday routines. Gates says leaders should stay close to users, giving Phia a…
Malone Lam admits role in $245M crypto crime ring
Malone Lam pleaded guilty on Sept. 8 to participating in a racketeering conspiracy that U.S. prosecutors linked to more than $245 million in cryptocurrency thefts. Summary Malone Lam pleaded guilty to one RICO conspiracy count involving $245 million in cryptocurrency…
BitMine Now Holds $15.7 Billion in Various Assets as Massive ETH Buying Spree Continues
BitMine now holds 5.93 million ETH, worth roughly $14.8 billion, representing 4.9% of total supply and bringing it close to its 5% target. BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) reported an Ethereum (ETH) treasury of 5,929,198 tokens and combined crypto, cash,…
XBT Ticker Grab and Mining Revolt Grip BTCB2
Key Takeaways Neoxa switched BTCB2 to XBT on Sept. 8, kicking off a fresh ticker fight. Alphapool neared 50% of BTCB2’s hashrate, fueling a messy decentralization debate. Alphapool plans a 30% cap as BTCB2 supporters scramble to cool the mining…
XRP & BTC holders can explore short- or long-term daily earning plans, up to $50,000.
Traditional digital asset returns often rely on price increases. Whether it’s XRP, BTC, or other crypto assets, prices are influenced by various factors such as market sentiment, liquidity, and policy environment. Therefore, solely relying on price increases for returns carries…
DBS and Citi Settle 24/7 Cross-Border Dollar Payment on SWIFT’s Ledger
What it used to take up to two business days was settled for minutes during the weekend. DBS and Citi settled a US dollar cross-border payment between Singapore and New York on September 5 using tokenized deposits on SWIFT’s…
Nexus ID Breach Exposes a Blueprint for Fraud, Experts Warn
Key Takeaways Nexus claimed roughly 170 million ID records, including 153 million U.S. and Canadian licenses. Ordekian warns Nexus ID scans could fuel fraud because victims cannot simply reset their identities. Sumsub’s Popov says ID checks need a 2nd factor…
BitMine buys 28,086 ETH amid Tom Lee’s bullish outlook
BitMine Immersion Technologies has purchased 28,086 ETH worth about $70.1 million, raising its Ethereum treasury to 5.93 million tokens as Chairman Tom Lee predicts further gains for the asset. Summary BitMine acquired 28,086 ETH last week, lifting its holdings to…
Bitcoin Calms Below $80K as Fed Hike Odds Climb: Bitfinex Alpha
ETF demand remains strong, but inflation data could determine where Bitcoin goes next. Bitcoin dipped below $80,000 as strong US jobs data raises the chances of another interest rate hike. Markets now put the odds of a Federal Reserve…
Bitcoin Gains Ground in MENA Region as Crypto Volume Triples to $350B
Key Takeaways MENA crypto volume rose from $100B in 2022 to about $350B by 2025-2026, led by Turkey and the UAE. Bitcoin and stablecoins are gaining ground as hedges against war, inflation, and currency weakness. Gulf regulation and crisis-driven demand…
