Tether CEO Details Reserves Backing USDT Amid Investigation Rumors
Launch App Tuesday Newsletter Explore the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and stay informed in the dynamic cryptocurrency ecosystem. 28 April 2024 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino recently addressed concerns regarding Tether’s reserves at the PlanB event in Lugano, Switzerland, following claims of a U.S. government investigation into Tether. According to a report from The Wall […]
Japan’s DPP Leader Pledges Crypto Tax Cuts to Boost Web3
Launch App Monday Newsletter Explore the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and stay informed in the dynamic cryptocurrency ecosystem. 21 October 2024 Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of Japan’s Democratic Party for the People (DPP), has proposed a significant tax reduction on cryptocurrency gains, aiming to lower the rate to 20% if elected. This move is part […]
Montenegro Delays Do Kwon’s Extradition Amid Legal Uncertainty
Launch App Saturday Newsletter Explore the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and stay informed in the dynamic cryptocurrency ecosystem. 19 October 2024 Montenegro’s Constitutional Court has once again halted the extradition of Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terraform Labs, surprising the nation’s Justice Ministry. The court suspended the process on October 18, pending a […]
Bitcoin to Surge if Oil Prices Spike Amid Middle East Tensions
Launch App Friday Newsletter Explore the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and stay informed in the dynamic cryptocurrency ecosystem. 18 October 2024 Bitcoin prices are expected to rise significantly if tensions in the Middle East lead to a surge in oil and energy costs, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. In an October 16 blog […]
Two Builders Dominate Ethereum Block Production in October
Launch App Thursday Newsletter Explore the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and stay informed in the dynamic cryptocurrency ecosystem. 17 October 2024 In October, two Ethereum block builders—Beaverbuild and Titan Builder—generated 88.7% of the blocks on Ethereum’s mainnet, sparking concerns about centralization within the network. The data, shared by Ethereum Foundation researcher Toni Wahrstätter, highlights […]
Praxis Secures $525M to Build Crypto and AI-Friendly City
Launch App Wednesday Newsletter Explore the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and stay informed in the dynamic cryptocurrency ecosystem. 16 October 2024 Praxis, an innovative “internet-native alliance,” has raised $525 million to create a tech-friendly city with reduced regulations for emerging industries like crypto and AI. The ambitious project, announced on Oct. 15, received backing […]
Metaplanet Shares Surge 16% Following Major Bitcoin Purchase
Launch App Tuesday Newsletter Explore the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and stay informed in the dynamic cryptocurrency ecosystem. 15 October 2024 Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, saw its shares jump by 15.7% on October 15 after acquiring 107 Bitcoin, doubling its Bitcoin holdings this month. The company’s total Bitcoin stash now stands at 855.5 […]
Bitcoin Search Volume Hits Yearly Low as Memecoins Surge
Launch App Monday Newsletter Explore the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and stay informed in the dynamic cryptocurrency ecosystem. 14 October 2024 In October 2024, Google search volumes for “Bitcoin” dropped to a 1-year low, scoring just 33 out of 100 on Google Trends. In contrast, interest in “memecoins” skyrocketed, hitting 77 during the same […]
Uptick in Crypto Traders Targeted in Offline Thefts
Launch App Sunday Newsletter Explore the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and stay informed in the dynamic cryptocurrency ecosystem. 13 October 2024 Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has observed a rise in reports of offline crypto thefts, with an increasing number of traders becoming victims of home invasions. In an Oct. 10 post, ZachXBT revealed that several […]
Crypto-Stealing Malware Found in Python Package Index
Launch App Saturday Newsletter Explore the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and stay informed in the dynamic cryptocurrency ecosystem. 12 October 2024 Researchers at Checkmarx have uncovered crypto-stealing malware embedded in the Python Package Index (PyPI), a popular platform for Python developers. The malware, designed to steal sensitive data like private keys and mnemonic phrases, […]