Crypto Payment Pilot Launched in Thailand to Boost Tourism
Thailand is set to launch a new crypto payment pilot aimed at foreign tourists, starting in Phuket, the country’s popular tourist destination.
Lotte Caliverse Will Get Infrastructure Support From Layer 2 Arbitrum
Lotte Group received the largest developer grant in Arbitrum’s history for integrating blockchain technology into its metaverse platform, Lotte Caliverse.
Bitcoin miner BIT Mining Expands Operations in Ethiopia With 18,000 Machines
Chinese Bitcoin miner BIT Mining has closed a $14 million deal to buy a 51-megawatt Bitcoin mining facility in Ethiopia, along with almost 18,000 mining machines.
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam Will Resign on January 20
During his leadership, the CFTC chairman oversaw important regulatory advancements, particularly in the cryptocurrency space.
MicroStrategy Bitcoin Investment to Return Over 74% in 2024
MicroStrategy Bitcoin investments continued to gain momentum in 2024, acquiring a total of 258,320 BTC, valued at $22.07 billion.
Ripple Stablecoin RLUSD Now Gets Expanded Support From Chainlink
The integration ensures that Ripple stablecoin RLUSD remains a reliable asset for DeFi applications, including trading, lending, and other financial transactions.
Czech National Bank Considers Bitcoin Reserve Amid Growing Global Interest
The Governor of the Czech National Bank, Aleš Michl, has shown that he might consider adding Bitcoin to the bank’s reserves in the future.
Operation ChokePoint 2.0 Suspected by Attorney John Deaton to Hinder Crypto Growth
John Deaton is now calling on a federal investigation into “Operation ChokePoint 2.0,” a government efforts to strangle cryptocurrency services in the United States.
Crypto X Accounts Keep Getting Hacked, Causing Fraud Concerns
Multiple crypto X accounts, including those of Babylon, Solv, and Centrifuge, were hacked, with scammers posting phishing links.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Bans Banks From Public Blockchain Operations
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has clarified its stance on U.S. banks’ involvement in crypto, responding to claims of rampant “debanking” in the sector.
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