18 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.

Possible arrest of Donald Trump drives up NFT prices

Possible arrest of Donald Trump drives up NFT prices

Over the past week, the minimum value of Donald Trump’s NFT collection has increased by over 30%.

23 Mar 2023
SEC Accuses Celebrities of Supporting Justin Sun’s Project

SEC Accuses Celebrities of Supporting Justin Sun’s Project

The Securities and Exchange Commission decided not to limit itself to accusations against Kraken, Coinbase, and Huobi in securities fraud.

23 Mar 2023
Coinbase receives SEC warning

Coinbase receives SEC warning

According to Brian Armstrong, Coinbase received a similar letter to one that Kraken, another major exchange, had received not long before.

23 Mar 2023
Trade crypto from your chat window: Telegram makes it possible!

Trade crypto from your chat window: Telegram makes it possible!

Telegram users now may transfer USDT among each other directly within chats.

22 Mar 2023
Swipe your way to NFT riches!

Swipe your way to NFT riches!

The SynFutures exchange is launching an alpha version of NFTures, a platform for trading NFTs. The design of the new project will be familiar to anyone who has ever had a romantic encounter on Tinder or Hinge.

22 Mar 2023
Jeremy Allaire from Circle – is he a scammer?!

Jeremy Allaire from Circle – is he a scammer?!

No, but his Twitter account was one step away from it.

22 Mar 2023
With Ethereum’s new “feature” you can forget about seed phrases

With Ethereum’s new “feature” you can forget about seed phrases

Ethereum’s team unveiled a game-changing account abstraction at the WalletCon conference in Denver, taking the user experience of crypto wallets to the next level. Say goodbye to worrying about losing your seed phrase – now you can recover access to your funds without it!

22 Mar 2023
PlayStation takes a leap into Web3

PlayStation takes a leap into Web3

Sony Interactive Entertainment has secured a patent related to blockchain technology. The Japanese gaming giant plans to allow the transfer of in-game NFTs through its popular PlayStation consoles.

22 Mar 2023
The Fed to announce a new interest rate today at 1 pm EST

The Fed to announce a new interest rate today at 1 pm EST

A “hot” press conference will follow 30 minutes later, potentially charting the course for Bitcoin’s future direction.

22 Mar 2023
White House report on crypto

White House report on crypto

The White House has recently published the 2023 Economic Report of the President, which says that cryptocurrencies do not have a fundamental value and are not a reliable substitute for traditional money. The report also highlights that digital assets are highly unstable and prone to fraud.

22 Mar 2023
Court rejects SEC’s attempt to keep documents hidden

Court rejects SEC’s attempt to keep documents hidden

It looks like the legal battle between the SEC and Ripple is nearing its end. Ripple’s lawyers have strengthened their position by citing court arguments from the SEC vs Voyager case. This case set a helpful precedent for XRP, as the judge rejected the SEC’s request to ban the sale of the bankrupt company’s assets, arguing that the VGX token may be an unregistered security.

22 Mar 2023
SushiSwap has just received a subpoena from the SEC

SushiSwap has just received a subpoena from the SEC

SushiSwap, a decentralized exchange, and its CEO Jared Grey, also known as the head chef, have been subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. An announcement was made on the exchange forum.

21 Mar 2023
Musk: The Fed needs to drop the rate by at least 50 bps.

Musk: The Fed needs to drop the rate by at least 50 bps.

Having expressed this opinion on Twitter, he supported Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square hedge fund.

21 Mar 2023
Gala Games will be suing pNetwork

Gala Games will be suing pNetwork

According to the lawsuit, the negligence of the cross-chain bridge provider resulted in a security breach and subsequent devaluation of the GALA token.

21 Mar 2023
ChatGPT to tackle smart contract security!

ChatGPT to tackle smart contract security!

Coinbase has published a blog post about ChatGPT’s ability to identify potential flaws in ERC20 tokens and contracts.

21 Mar 2023
Starknet expands its ecosystem

Starknet expands its ecosystem

Starknet has announced the establishment of five committees, with one committee responsible for the network’s token, STRK. Specifically, STRK will be utilized as a staking token for participation in the consensus mechanism and as a gas token for the payment of transaction fees.

21 Mar 2023
$1 million prize for best banking memes

$1 million prize for best banking memes

Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan drew a comparison between American banks and Sam Bankman-Fried. He was surprised that SBF faced consequences for his actions when the entire American financial system is built on the same kind of fraudulent scheme.

21 Mar 2023
Origin Protocol is ready for a price war with NFT platforms

Origin Protocol is ready for a price war with NFT platforms

The Origin Protocol community has voted to reduce transaction fees over the next 3 months. The company wants to compete with platforms that have significantly reduced their respective commissions and author fees. For example, Blur introduced zero transaction fees and reduced royalties to 0.5%.

20 Mar 2023
Arkham Raises Alarm on Scam Surrounding Arbitrum Network

Arkham Raises Alarm on Scam Surrounding Arbitrum Network

On the Arbitrum network, money was sent to 2,400 possibly hacked wallets in the previous 12 hours, according to analytics platform that discovered the hacker activities.

20 Mar 2023
Is Crypto HODLing a Breeze? The US government begs to differ!

Is Crypto HODLing a Breeze? The US government begs to differ!

According to statistics published, since 2014 the US government has confiscated and auctioned off 185,000 BTC, earning only $151 million.

20 Mar 2023
OKB Goes Beyond: Its Own Layer2 cometh

OKB Goes Beyond: Its Own Layer2 cometh

ay Hao, the founder of OKX Exchange, has announced the debut of OKBChain, an L2 Ethereum solution that will support ZK technology.

20 Mar 2023
Credit Suisse Employees to get a bonus Amidst Bank’s Troubles

Credit Suisse Employees to get a bonus Amidst Bank’s Troubles

Yes, you got that right. Not a thrashing, not fines – yet bonuses.

20 Mar 2023
Crypto Thieves Strike Again: New Virus Discovered

Crypto Thieves Strike Again: New Virus Discovered

Researchers at ESET have raised the alarm about a new form of malware affecting Telegram and Whatsapp that allows hackers to steal cryptocurrency.

20 Mar 2023
What’s new with EOS?

What’s new with EOS?

EOS Network Ventures, a Canada-based venture capital firm, announced the launch of its new Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The project is set to launch in a few weeks on April 14.

20 Mar 2023
Taiwan appoints new crypto boss

Taiwan appoints new crypto boss

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission will be the main overseer of cryptocurrencies on the island.

20 Mar 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.