Blockchain Archives - Page 13 of 42

Bitcoin price chart showing sharp decline amidst massive crypto liquidations.

Nearly $1B Liquidated as Crypto Suffers Amid DeepSeek AI

January 27, 2025 Dan K

Crypto markets crash with nearly $1B liquidated, Bitcoin below $98K, and Ethereum sinking. DeepSeek AI news sparks risk asset sell-off.

House Oversight Committee members discuss debanking claims tied to crypto industry and Operation Chokepoint 2.0.

Oversight Committee Republicans Launch Debanking Investigation

January 26, 2025 Dan K

House Republicans launch a probe into crypto debanking claims, as Democrats call for an investigation into Trump’s memecoin and potential conflicts.

A digital representation of Ethereum transactions highlighting the Bybit hack and THORChain laundering.

Kidnapped Ledger Co-Founder David Balland Had His Hand Mutilated in Ransom Plot

January 25, 2025 Dan K

David Balland, ex-Ledger co-founder, was kidnapped in France. A 48-hour ordeal ended with his rescue, leaving him injured. Police arrested 10 suspects.

El Salvador’s Congress approves Bitcoin law amendments as part of an IMF loan agreement.

Trump Champions US Leadership in Crypto at Davos, Lummis Leads Senate Digital Assets Panel

January 23, 2025 Dan K

Trump backs US crypto leadership at Davos as Lummis chairs a new Senate panel focused on digital assets and bipartisan crypto legislation. (149 characters)

SGraph showcasing Cardano blockchain project distribution across traceability, authenticity, and sustainability.

Cardano Foundation Research Shows ‘Fundamental Shift’ in Blockchain Use

January 23, 2025 Dan K

Cardano research finds 54.6% of projects focus on authenticity, reflecting blockchain’s growing role in verifying identity and enterprise solutions.

Changpeng Zhao and Ella Zhang announce YZi Labs rebranding at a press event.

Binance Labs Rebrands to YZi Labs with CZ at the Helm

January 23, 2025 Dan K

Binance Labs rebrands to YZi Labs, led by CZ and Ella Zhang. Expanding to AI, web3, and biotech, YZi signals a new vision for transformative investments.

Argo Blockchain CEO Resigns Amid Financial Struggles

January 22, 2025 Dan K

Argo Blockchain CEO Thomas Chippas resigns amid $6.3M Q3 losses. CFO Jim MacCallum assumes interim CEO role as the firm seeks financial stability.

Niagara Regional Police to Issue Fraud Warnings on Crypto ATMs

January 22, 2025 Dan K

Niagara Police partner with crypto ATM operators to combat fraud, issuing warnings after $1.3M in losses from scams linked to crypto ATMs in 2024.

Mark Uyeda and Hester Peirce discussing SEC crypto regulations in a press conference.

Acting SEC Chair Uyeda Launches Crypto Task Force

January 21, 2025 Dan K

Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda announces a crypto task force led by Hester Peirce to establish clear regulations and resolve longstanding crypto ambiguities.

A Texas energy grid with Bitcoin mining rigs operating alongside renewable energy sources like wind turbines.

How Bitcoin Mining Saved Texas $18 Billion

January 21, 2025 Dan K

Bitcoin mining saved Texas $18B, replacing gas peaker plants with demand response programs, stabilizing the grid, and enabling renewable energy use.