Four years on from the start of the COVID-induced global financial crisis, the global economy stands at a pivotal moment, characterized by moderate inflation and low unemployment yet overshadowed by uneven growth and escalating debt in advanced economies. Recent data from the G20 nations paint a complex picture of economic…
American investors appear to be regaining their appetite for risk, as new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) giving a leveraged position to MicroStrategy stock are booming. MSTX, which launched in August, now has $357.6 million in assets under management. The fund aims to give investors daily leveraged investment results of 1.75 times…
Base, the Ethereum layer-2 protocol developed by crypto exchange Coinbase, has recently witnessed a surge in its activities, resulting in a significant increase in its daily active addresses. According to data from the on-chain analytics platform IntoTheBlock, the increase in Base’s daily active addresses can be linked to the launch…
Louisiana has implemented a new option for residents to make payments to state agencies using Bitcoin and Circle’s stablecoin USDC, according to a Sept. 18 press release. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be the first agency to accept these payments, with the possibility of expansion to other…
The presidential candidate reiterated his support for digital assets on Sept. 18 by treating his supporters to burgers at a New York bar and paying with BTC. Trump entered a crypto-themed venue called PubKey in Greenwich Village where he was met with applause from Bitcoiners and supporters. “Who wants a…
Mike Sires, a military veteran from Dublin, Ohio, has developed AuthLN, a proof-of-work authentication protocol that aims to reduce cybercrime by introducing a financial cost to unauthorized login attempts. Drawing on his experience with Bitcoin and inspiration from Jason Lowery’s “Softwar” thesis, Sires seeks to make cyberattacks unprofitable by leveraging…
The event, held before a campaign rally, highlights Trump’s recent shift toward embracing digital assets as part of his 2024 campaign strategy. PubKey Co-Owner Sees Trump’s Transaction as Bitcoin’s ‘Coming of Age’ Moment Trump completed the transaction, totaling $998.70, using a payments app called Strike. This platform operates on the…
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market value, surged past $62,000 after a series of key events unfolded in the financial and crypto markets. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates, combined with other major developments, has sparked a strong rally in Bitcoin’s price. Analysts are now watching…
Louisiana has taken its first crypto payment through the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Residents can now use Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, and USD Coin (USDC) to pay for state services, as State Treasurer John Fleming announced on September 17. The first transaction was a fine paid to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife…
Former President Donald Trump made an unexpected stop at Pubkey Bar ahead of his Long Island rally, a few hours ago, to buy Burgers for his fans. Pubkey is a bitcoin themed bar in Greenwich Village, New York. It became a witness of a unique moment when Trump paid for…