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Bena Ilyas
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Anoma Foundation Eyes $40M Funding in $1B Crypto Push
By Bena Ilyas
• 2 mins read
Anoma’s fundraising aligns with a broader crypto venture capital surge. PitchBook data shows global digital asset investments hit $2.01 billion in Q1 2024, surpassing 2023’s total.
XRP Dominates $1.5B August Unlocks with $609M Token Release
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Ripple’s common practice of issuing 1 billion XRP tokens on a monthly basis since 2017 provides a level of transparency and reliability to the XRP ecosystem.
Bitwise’s Ethereum ETF Launch Gains Attention with NYSE Banner
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Bitwise’s move to promote their Ethereum ETF with a banner on the NYSE is not just a marketing tactic but a declaration of confidence in the future of ETH.
Elizabeth Warren: Foreign Crypto Miners Threaten US Security and Energy Grid Stability
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Foreign-owned crypto mining facilities pose a critical threat to US national security by enabling espionage, disrupting power grids, and facilitating illicit financial flows, says Elizabeth Warren.
British Regulators Fine Coinbase UK Unit £3.5M for Onboarding High-Risk Customers
By Bena Ilyas
• 2 mins read
Coinbase asserts these on-boardings were accidental, yet 31% of these customers deposited $24.9 million. The FCA reports these funds were used for withdrawals and crypto transactions through other Coinbase entities, totalling $226 million.
Bitcoin Dips Below $65K, Seasonal Lows or Mt. Gox Sell-Off?
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Mt. Gox fears of a fire sale likely not the cause of recent Bitcoin price drop, analysts offer alternative explanations.
Ferrari to Accept Crypto Payments for European Dealers, Eyes Global Expansion
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Ferrari’s foray into crypto space shows a growing confidence in the technology’s potential for secure and efficient transactions, particularly among high-net-worth individuals.
Kamala Harris May Join Donald Trump at Bitcoin Conference amid Controversy
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
If Kamala Harris agrees to speak, it could mark one of the most significant showdowns of the election season.
US Politicians Now Receiving Crypto Donations via New On-Chain Platform
By Bena Ilyas
• 2 mins read
13 US politicians, including blockchain advocates Rep. Tom Emmer and Sen. Cynthia Lummis, currently receive crypto donations through this platform, offering a non-partisan cryptocurrency solution.
Mt. Gox Wallet Moves $2.82B in Bitcoin for Creditor Repayment
By Bena Ilyas
• 2 mins read
The re-emergence of Mt. Gox and its sizeable Bitcoin holdings has caused a stir in the cryptocurrency market.