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Super Bowl’s global reach is not enough for crypto ads — Kraken exec

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• February 11, 2024

Recent data reveals the Super Bowl has consistently drawn over 100 million viewers annually since 2010. However, crypto exchange Kraken reportedly has no interest in advertising at the “U.S.-centric event.” Sunday, Feb. 11, marks the annual Super Bowl LVIII in the United States, and there’s curiosity within the crypto community about rumors of no crypto […]

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Circle’s USDC token will go native on Celo blockchain, pay for gas

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• January 31, 2024

The hookup between Celo and Circle will benefit both sides as Celo continues to advance real-world use cases and Circle expands its reach. Circle’s USD Coin USDC $1.00 will launch natively on the Celo blockchain, the Celo Foundation has announced. Minting USDC on the blockchain will boost Celo’s use cases for real-world assets and enhance […]

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Stellar foundation urges delay of Protocol 20 upgrade after bug discovery

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• January 29, 2024

The Stellar Development Foundation acknowledged the bug poses “little risk” but said it could potentially impact applications once the smart contract platform is rolled out. The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) smart contract upgrade on the Stellar blockchain is delayed until the end of January after its team found a bug in Stellar Core v20.1.0. “We’ve […]

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Telefónica, Nova Labs roll out blockchain-based mobile infrastructure in Mexico

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• January 25, 2024

Telefónica is joining the Helium Network’s decentralized technology to expand its coverage and increase infrastructure efficiency in Mexico. Telecommunications giant Telefónica has picked blockchain technology to lower infrastructure costs and expand its mobile coverage in Mexico.  Through a partnership with Nova Labs — the company behind the Helium Network — Telefónica will leverage Helium Mobile […]

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Trezor discloses 66K users affected by phishing attack

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• January 22, 2024

Trezor users who have contacted its support team since December 2021 may have been affected by the incident. Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor has flagged a security breach that exposed the contact information of nearly 66,000 users, according to a Jan. 20 announcement.  Trezor identified unauthorized access to a third-party support portal on Jan. 17. Users […]

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Solana stablecoin transfer volume hits record monthly high of $300B

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• January 21, 2024

There has already been more than $300 billion in stablecoin transfer volume so far in January, eclipsing December’s volume. The transfer volume of stablecoins on the layer-1 Solana blockchain has been steadily increasing, hitting a new record so far this month.  According to blockchain analytics platform Artemis, stablecoin transfer volume on Solana has already exceeded […]

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Crypto exchange Bitget pledges $10M for women-led Web3 startups

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• January 17, 2024

The Blockchain4Her initiative is aimed at promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the blockchain industry. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is allocating $10 million to invest in women-led startups in the Web3 and blockchain industry. In a Jan. 16 announcement, the exchange said it will launch incubation programs specifically tailored for female entrepreneurs as part of the initiative […]

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Argentine president to allow provinces circulate own currencies

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• January 16, 2024

President Javier Milei believes that the market will ultimately decide on the value of the projects. Argentine President Javier Milei promised not to oppose provinces’ attempts to launch their own currencies after a public exchange between Milei and the governor of La Rioja province, Ricardo Quintela.  On Jan. 14, during an interview with Radio Mitre, Milei […]

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Bitcoin rent agreement: Landlord and tenant sign BTC contract

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• January 15, 2024

The monthly payment under the sealed contract will equal $100 in Bitcoin. In Rosario, the third most populated city in Argentina, a local landlord and a tenant have sealed a rental agreement where the latter will pay monthly rent in Bitcoin BTC $42,658 . According to a report in the local newspaper Paginal 12 from […]

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Venezuela’s unlucky petro coin to shut down Jan. 15 after 6 years: Report

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• January 13, 2024

The crypto, intended as a blow against U.S. sanctions, was never accepted at home or abroad and was crippled by scandal. The Venezuelan national cryptocurrency, the Petro (PTR) will cease to operate on Jan. 15, according to press reports. The coin was created in 2018 to help the country evade United States sanctions but was […]