On Thursday, betting activity on Polymarket indicated that former President Donald Trump has pulled ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the 2024 election. As of press time, Trump’s odds stand at 55.8%, with Harris trailing at 43.7%. This shift in favor of Trump has been observed since around Oct. 5, approximately […]
Ripple Wins Platinum for Best Cross-Border Payments Platform at Future Digital Awards 2024
Ripple has been named a Platinum Winner for Best Cross-Border Payments Platform in Juniper Research’s 2024 Future Digital Awards for Fintech & Payments. Other winners included Huawei for mobile money, SAP Fioneer for banking-as-a-service, and Paymentology for embedded finance, highlighting a year of varied fintech advancements. Ripple Wins at 2024 Future Digital Awards Juniper Research […]
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Does it even matter in 2024?
The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with HBO’s upcoming documentary about the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. For years, the enigma surrounding Nakamoto’s identity has fascinated both crypto enthusiasts and mainstream audiences. But the burning question is: Does it even matter who Satoshi is, especially in 2024? This is an opinion editorial published by a […]
Microstrategy’s Stock Surges 185% in 2024, Outpacing Bitcoin Holdings
On Tuesday, while bitcoin dipped more than 2% against the U.S. dollar, shares of the business intelligence firm Microstrategy soared over 6% from the day before. The company’s stock has outpaced bitcoin’s performance this year, climbing over 185% since January compared to bitcoin’s 47% increase. Microstrategy’s Stock Climbs 185% Year-to-Date, Other Firms Test the Holding […]
Bitcoin Transfer Volumes Soar in 2024, Set to Break 2023’s Record in 2 Weeks
According to recent data, the five busiest days for bitcoin transfers on the network occurred in 2024. The all-time peak was at the end of April, with the second-highest transaction day recorded on Sept. 8. In its more than 15 years of operation, the Bitcoin network has witnessed daily transfer records grow annually for nine […]