British banking giant Standard Chartered-owned crypto custody firm Zodia is launching services in Hong Kong. “The Hong Kong government and the regulators see digital assets as the future and also want Hong Kong to be a hub,” the crypto firm’s CEO emphasized. Zodia has already expanded into three other Asian markets. Standard Chartered’s Zodia Expanding […]
Lucky Solo Miner With 11 PH/s Bags Bitcoin Block Reward Amid Giant Pools
Recent insights reveal that a solo miner successfully mined block 814,308 employing a mere 11 petahash per second (PH/s) of mining power. This feat was achieved through Solo Ckpool, a service for solo miners endowed with lower hashrates or older, less efficient hardware. Solo Miner Finds Another Block in 2023; Unveils Unpredictable Vein of Bitcoin […]
Awakening of a Bitcoin Giant: $30 Million in BTC Moved From Dormant Wallets After 6-Year Slumber
In 2023, multiple dormant bitcoin transactions caught the public’s attention and made headlines. Sunday night marks another significant event after a ‘sleeping bitcoin’ whale from 2017 stirred, spending an impressive 1,177.89 BTC — worth more than $ 30 million — from seven distinct bitcoin addresses, untouched for just over six years. 1,177 Bitcoin From …
Payments Giant Paypal Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin PYUSD
Paypal has introduced its own stablecoin, representing the first venture of its kind by a leading financial firm. Initially reported by Bloomberg, the launch could notably accelerate the slow integration of cryptocurrencies for payment purposes. A New Era for Paypal: Introduction of PYUSD Stablecoin to Facilitate Cryptocurrency Trading and Payments On Monday, the internet is […]
Reports Suggest 11th-Largest Bitcoin Wallet Belongs to Stablecoin Giant Tether
A 21.co research analyst has disclosed that Tether, the company behind the world’s most prominent stablecoin by market capitalization, could potentially hold the 11th-largest bitcoin (BTC) address. Additionally, an individual familiar with the matter has verified to The Block that said address does indeed belong to Tether. Research Analyst and Unknown Source Link $ …