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Bena Ilyas
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Fed Chair Powell Labels Bitcoin ‘Digital Gold,’ Rejects Rivalry with US Dollar
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
“People use Bitcoin as a speculative asset, right? It’s like gold—only it’s virtual, it’s digital,” Powell said.
Crypto Trading Volume Hits $10 Trillion for the First Time in November
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Monthly spot trading volumes soared by 128%, reaching $3.43 trillion—the second-highest monthly total since May 2021.
Uphold Launches Crypto Off-Ramp for Self-Custodial Wallets
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Uphold’s Topper now supports the full cycle, not just accepting digital payments, but also enabling smooth and flexible off-ramps so users can exit the digital economy when they choose.
SAND Hits 28-Month High, Becomes 2nd Top Gainer in 24 Hours
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Sandbox (SAND) gained 26%, positioning itself as the 2nd top gainer in the last 24 hours.
Truflation Founder Issues Open Letter to D.O.G.E.
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Despite this success, Truflation’s attempts to collaborate with US government agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) have fallen short.
Britain’s Crypto Hub Ambitions Face Challenges amid US Competition
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Entrepreneurs such as Steven Bartlett, known for his “Diary of a CEO” podcast, voiced doubts about Britain’s readiness to capitalize on the opportunities crypto offers.
US Government Moves $33.6M Crypto Seized from FTX
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
As of December 4, the US government reportedly holds over 198,000 BTC, valued at $19.2 billion. With such massive reserves, the recent activity has reignited conversations around the government’s strategy concerning its crypto holdings.
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Privacy-Focused Ethereum Wallets with ZK-SNARK Integration
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Vitalik Buterin humorously critiques crypto custody models, warning against the risks of centralized exchanges, highlighting failures like Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF).
Tezos-Powered Uranium.io Marketplace Goes Live for Decentralized Uranium Trading
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Uranium.io disrupts the market by tokenizing physical uranium and using blockchain technology, making uranium trading accessible to smaller-scale investors previously excluded by high minimum lot sizes.
Steno Research: Ethereum Transaction Revenue Skyrockets Post Trump’s Victory
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
“This outcome is crucial for all onchain activity,” wrote Mads Eberhardt, an analyst at Steno Research.