19 Jan 2025

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Get comprehensive coverage of the cryptocurrency industry with our news selection. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just a novice crypto enthusiast, The Coinomist has the news and insights you need to stay informed. From Bitcoin to DeFi, we’ve got you covered.

Curve Finance Launches Stablecoin crvUSD on Ethereum Mainnet

Curve Finance Launches Stablecoin crvUSD on Ethereum Mainnet

Curve Finance, a prominent decentralized exchange, has initiated the deployment of smart contracts for its stablecoin, crvUSD, on the Ethereum mainnet. The launch is not yet fully completed, as the user interface needed for users to interact with the crvUSD smart contracts is still being developed.

04 May 2023
Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing search engine now available

Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing search engine now available

Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing search engine is now open to everyone, marking a significant upgrade for the search engine. After initially releasing a limited preview version in February, Microsoft has made the ChatGPT-powered search engine accessible to all users without a waitlist.

04 May 2023
Burger King in Paris Introduces Crypto Payments

Burger King in Paris Introduces Crypto Payments

Burger King fast-food restaurants in Paris are partnering with payment systems Alchemy Pay and Binance Pay, allowing customers to rent power banks from Instpower vending machines using cryptocurrency.

04 May 2023
ElmonX Releases NFTs for the Royal Couple’s Wedding Anniversary

ElmonX Releases NFTs for the Royal Couple’s Wedding Anniversary

To commemorate the 12th anniversary of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding, digital artist Zoobs and art platform ElmonX have released exclusive NFTs called “God Save the Future Queen” and “King of Pop”.

03 May 2023
Writers Fights AI Use in Hollywood Scripts

Writers Fights AI Use in Hollywood Scripts

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is advocating for limitations on the use of artificial intelligence in creating film and television scripts. Meanwhile, Hollywood studios, striving to make streaming services profitable amid dwindling ad revenues, appear less concerned and more open to technological advancements.

03 May 2023
Meta Reports Losses, Says It’s Doing Good

Meta Reports Losses, Says It’s Doing Good

Meta is feeling bullish even though the numbers are telling a different story.

03 May 2023
Blockstream Engineer: Bitcoin Set for Layer 2 Explosion

Blockstream Engineer: Bitcoin Set for Layer 2 Explosion

During her presentation on the “state of the chain” at Consensus 2023 conference, Lisa Neigut, a Lightning Protocol engineer for Blockstream, announced that the Bitcoin ecosystem is on the brink of a layer 2 “Cambrian explosion”.

03 May 2023
$1 Million bitcoin forecast cancelled

$1 Million bitcoin forecast cancelled

Renowned entrepreneur and cryptocurrency advocate Balaji Srinivasan has officially conceded defeat on his bold $1 million Bitcoin price prediction. After acknowledging the unrealistic forecast, he decided to settle the bet amicably.

03 May 2023
Omni-Chain Protocol Array Raises $10 Million from Temasek

Omni-Chain Protocol Array Raises $10 Million from Temasek

Singaporean state-owned investment firm Temasek has invested $10 million in promising crypto startup Array. The second funding round brought the platform’s valuation to $100 million.

03 May 2023
A Second Chance for the Worst NFT Traders

A Second Chance for the Worst NFT Traders

Web3 company Truth Labs, known for its popular non-fungible token (NFT) collection Goblintown, is preparing to launch its Season 2 mint, Big Inc, a 15,000-unit sequel. The collection aims to celebrate the culture and community of Web3 and will prioritize collectors based on their “rekt activity,” or poor trades in the NFT space.

03 May 2023
Legal Battle Looms for Coinbase Execs

Legal Battle Looms for Coinbase Execs

A Coinbase investor has lodged a stockholder derivative lawsuit against several of the firm’s top executives and board members, including CEO Brian Armstrong and prominent venture capitalists. The lawsuit alleges that these individuals reaped financial benefits from insider information during Coinbase’s public listing.

03 May 2023
OFAM NFTs: How to Support Art and Participate in a DAO

OFAM NFTs: How to Support Art and Participate in a DAO

The Odesa Fine Arts Museum (OFAM) has teamed up with ArtWhale to launch NFT passes for art enthusiasts and Web3 supporters who want to support Ukraine’s iconic cultural institution.

02 May 2023
Gemini Foundation Launches Non-US Derivatives Platform

Gemini Foundation Launches Non-US Derivatives Platform

Gemini Foundation has launched a non-US derivatives platform for global traders, in a move that follows the recent launch of Coinbase International Exchange. This new platform is now live and available for trading to customers in multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jersey, New Zealand, and more.

02 May 2023
Coinbase Launches International Exchange

Coinbase Launches International Exchange

Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has launched an international exchange for institutional traders outside the US. The platform will allow users to trade perpetual futures, which accounted for almost 75% of global crypto trading volume in 2022.

02 May 2023
The Bitcoin mempool is overwhelmed

The Bitcoin mempool is overwhelmed

Over 225,000 unconfirmed transactions are currently in the Bitcoin memory pool (mempool), indicating a growing demand for the network, according to data from mempool.space on May 2. The mempool’s size has surpassed 580 MB, nearly double its 300 MB limit, reaching levels last seen in 2017.

02 May 2023
Musk’s Tweet Boosts Cult DAO Token, Price Doubles

Musk’s Tweet Boosts Cult DAO Token, Price Doubles

Elon Musk’s latest tweet has once again caused a stir in the cryptocurrency market. This time, the Cult DAO (CULT) token reaped the benefits, with its price doubling after Musk’s mention.

02 May 2023
Crypto Laundering Network Shut Down by FBI and Ukrainian Police

Crypto Laundering Network Shut Down by FBI and Ukrainian Police

National Police in cooperation with the FBI shut down a network of services for exchanging cryptocurrencies obtained through crime.

02 May 2023
Coinbase vs. SEC Battle is Looking to Get Heated

Coinbase vs. SEC Battle is Looking to Get Heated

Coinbase isn’t planning to follow in the footsteps of Kraken who settled a case with the SEC after its stake program was accused of being a security.

02 May 2023
Microstrategy Stands Firm with its Bitcoin Holdings

Microstrategy Stands Firm with its Bitcoin Holdings

In their recent report, Microstrategy revealed that it has maintained a steadfast position on its Bitcoin holdings, retaining 140,000 BTC on its balance sheet throughout Q1 2023. This unwavering commitment showcases the company’s confidence in the long-term potential of the cryptocurrency.

02 May 2023
Another Crypto Scam Fades to Black

Another Crypto Scam Fades to Black

And more people have lost their money in yet another crypto scam dubbed Harvest Keeper.

01 May 2023
FOMO and Peer Pressure: Crypto’s Investment Recipe

FOMO and Peer Pressure: Crypto’s Investment Recipe

The United States Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation recently conducted a study that unveiled social factors and the fear of missing out (FOMO) as the driving forces behind first-time cryptocurrency investments.

01 May 2023
Gemini to Exit the US Market

Gemini to Exit the US Market

Due to increasing pressure from American regulators, many cryptocurrency exchanges are leaving the US markets. Is Gemini the next one to follow suit?

30 Apr 2023
Put on Your Red Shoes and Dance the Blues: “Let’s Dance” Goes NFT

Put on Your Red Shoes and Dance the Blues: “Let’s Dance” Goes NFT

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) keep rocking the art scene. This time, the legendary late musician David Bowie who created “Space Oddity” is in the focus.

28 Apr 2023
EU Advances Bill to Regulate AI

EU Advances Bill to Regulate AI

As controversies surrounding the use of copyrighted material by artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to gain attention, the European Union (EU) has responded by advancing a draft bill to regulate the technology and its developers.

28 Apr 2023
$GENSLR Coin Airdrop? Yup

$GENSLR Coin Airdrop? Yup

Want to get some $GENSLR? You better do it fast.

28 Apr 2023

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Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers

Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers

Crypto Kaleo is a renowned crypto trader and one of the most followed influencers in the industry. Active since 2017, he has built a strong presence on X, TradingView, and other platforms, sharing technical analysis, market predictions, and insightful commentary on the crypto space.

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Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.