MicroStrategy: World’s Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder, Surpasses $8.5 Billion in Value

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 12, 2024 | Blog News

MicroStrategy, a Nasdaq-listed business intelligence firm, has seen a substantial increase in the value of its Bitcoin holdings, accumulating over $500 million in unrealized gains in the current year. With a total of 189,150 BTC, MicroStrategy is now the world’s...

Nigerian Stablecoin Consortium Delays Launch, Awaits Central Bank Approval

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 12, 2024 | Blog News

The Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC), comprising Nigerian banks and fintech startups, has decided to postpone the launch of its stablecoin, cNGN, originally scheduled for February 27. Contrary to a previous announcement claiming Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...

Elon Musk Considers Using Bitcoin on Twitter (X) Infrastructure

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 11, 2024 | Blog News

After the SEC approved Bitcoin Spot ETFs, Elon Musk, during a Twitter Spaces event with Cathie Wood, expressed openness to using Bitcoin on Twitter’s infrastructure (now called X). While stating that he doesn’t spend much time thinking about Bitcoin and...

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Criticizes Bitcoin in Fox Interview Amid Potential Involvement in Bitcoin ETF

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 11, 2024 | Blog News

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has reiterated his negative stance on Bitcoin, citing concerns over illicit activities during an interview with Fox. Dimon stated that Bitcoin’s actual use cases include sex trafficking, tax avoidance, money laundering, and terrorism...

Hong Kong Lawmaker Urges Swift Introduction of Spot Crypto ETFs Following U.S. Approval

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 11, 2024 | Blog News

Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng has called on the local government to swiftly introduce spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after the U.S. approval of such financial products. Ng emphasized that the Securities and Futures Commission had previously signaled its...

McAfee Unveils Project Mockingbird to Combat AI Audio Deepfakes with 90% Accuracy

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 11, 2024 | Blog News

In response to the rising threat of AI-generated audio deepfakes, cybersecurity giant McAfee introduces Project Mockingbird, a cutting-edge tool boasting a 90% accuracy rate in detecting maliciously fabricated audio. Aimed at thwarting cybercriminals employing...