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Strong Start for Bitcoin: Q1 Surge Marks Third-Best Performance in Three Years
Bitcoin kicked off the second quarter on a high note, after experiencing a significant surge of 64% in the first three months of 2024. This impressive performance marks the cryptocurrency’s third-best quarter since the beginning of 2021, buoyed by a confl...
Sharjah Unveils Alluring Al Hafiya Lake in Kalba
Sharjah’s breathtaking landscape has a new jewel in its crown. On Saturday, His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially unveiled the Al Hafiya Lake project in Kalba. This picturesque 1...
Memecoins Take Center Stage: DMF Ventures Floats Unorthodox Marketing Ploy
DMF Ventures, a prominent investment firm in the cryptocurrency space, has issued a thought-provoking suggestion: memecoins, often dismissed for their whimsical origins and lack of inherent utility, could become a central marketing strategy for future blo...
Cryptocurrency Seen As Potential Risk for Minority Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is raising concerns about the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on minority communities. Gurbir Grewal, the SEC’s Director of Enforcement, highlighted data suggesting that Black Americans hold cryptocurrency...
Crypto Firms Face Scrutiny in Lithuania’s Licensing Shakeup
Lithuania, a haven for fintech startups in recent years, is poised to implement a stricter regulatory framework for cryptocurrency companies operating within its borders. This move, expected to culminate in the issuance of full licenses by June 2025, is l...
Family on Separate Seats Sparks IndiGo Seating Policy Debate
A viral social media post has ignited a debate about airline seating policies after a man shared his experience with IndiGo. Akshay Baheti’s complaint detailed how his family of four was assigned separate seats on a flight from Chennai to Mumbai. The post...
Miss Universe Clarifies Saudi Arabian Participation
The Miss Universe organization has definitively addressed recent speculation regarding Saudi Arabia’s potential participation in the 2024 pageant. In a statement released online, the organization refuted claims of a confirmed contestant from the kingdom,...
OpenAI Restructures Startup Fund, Altman Relinquishes Control
In a move designed to address concerns over governance, OpenAI has reorganized its internal venture capital fund. The OpenAI Startup Fund, launched in 2021, initially had Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, at the helm. This structure raised eyebrows as it function...
Dollar Surge Trips Up Bitcoin
Positive data on U.S. manufacturing triggered a sell-off in Bitcoin Tuesday, as the dollar index climbed to its highest point in nearly five months. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported a surprising uptick in factory activity for March, lead...
Digital Jitters: Du Users Experience Brief Network Disruptions
On Tuesday evening, a wave of unease rippled through UAE residents subscribed to Du mobile services. Many users reported experiencing issues with their network connectivity, leaving them unable to seamlessly utilize applications on their devices. The trou...
Mystery Shrouds US Transfer of $2 Billion in Seized Bitcoins
The U.S. government has triggered a wave of speculation by transferring nearly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to a new address. The transferred funds are believed to be linked to the now-defunct illegal marketplace Silk Road, which was shut down by fed...
Cryptocurrency Giant Binance Takes Stance Against Russia in Ukraine Charity Drive
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has signaled a shift in its stance on the Ukraine conflict by explicitly referring to “Russia’s invasion” in a recent announcement for a charity event. This marks a notable departure from the company’s...
Ethereum ETF Launch: Strategic Delay or Stalling Tactic?
Bitwise Asset Management, a company with a pending application for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), is urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to postpone its approval decision until December. This unexpected request has raised e...
Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Application Stalled by US Lawsuit
Hong Kong’s burgeoning cryptocurrency landscape hit a snag this week after HKVAEX, a platform reportedly affiliated with KuCoin, withdrew its application for a virtual asset trading license. This move comes on the heels of a lawsuit filed against HKVAEX b...
Following the Money Trail: US and UK Investigate $20 Billion in USDT Transfers Tied to Sanctioned Russian Exchange
The United States and United Kingdom are reportedly investigating a significant volume of cryptocurrency transactions linked to a sanctioned Russian exchange. According to sources familiar with the matter, authorities are scrutinizing roughly $20 billion...