In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made headlines by offering a form of immunity to Hamas fighters as part of his latest statements concerning the hostage crisis. Following Netanyahu’s statements, former Sodastream CEO Daniel Birnbaum upped the ante by pledging a $ 100,000 …
China’s Former Vice Minister of Finance Calls for Research on Crypto as US Policy Pivots
Zhu Guangyao, China’s former vice minister of Finance, has called on the country to continue researching crypto as the US changes its attitude towards the asset class. During the 2024 Tsinghua PBOC Chief Economist Forum, Guangyao stated that crypto should be studied “because it is a crucial aspect of the development of the digital economy.” […]
Former Monero Developer Launches New Crypto Mining App
Riccardo “Fluffypony” Spagni, a former Monero developer, has launched a new mining app called Tari Universe. The app aims to make mining accessible to everyone using a user-friendly interface. However, Spagni faces legal troubles related to fraud and forgery charges. Despite the alleged crimes occurring over a decade ago, South African authorities only took action […]
Trump-Themed Meme Coins Spike Following Former President’s X Interview
After former President Donald Trump and his family introduced World Liberty Financial (WLF) during an X Spaces interview, meme coins inspired by Trump have enjoyed a notable rise in value over the past 24 hours when compared to the U.S. dollar. Political Meme Coins Surge After Trump Slams Kamala Harris, Praises Crypto On Tuesday, Sept. […]
Former Commerce Secretary Warns US Headed for Recession
Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has warned of an impending U.S. recession due to the lingering effects of pandemic-related stimulus. While Wall Street maintains a more optimistic outlook, citing strong GDP and low unemployment, Ross argues that the economy was artificially inflated by the $ 5 trillion in stimulus. He points to inflation, high …