Wisdomtree, Inc. (NYSE: WT) has announced the launch of a new yield-bearing feature in its onchain personal finance app, Wisdomtree Prime, allowing users to take advantage of the “Earn-Until-You-Spend” capability. This feature enables users to utilize their investments in the Wisdomtree Government Money Market Digital Fund as a funding source for their spending, effectively linking […]
UK Bill Recognizes Digital Assets as Personal Property Under New Law
The UK Ministry of Justice has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill to recognize bitcoin and other digital assets as personal property under English and Welsh law. Led by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander, this bill addresses legal uncertainties around digital assets, ensuring better protection for owners in fraud cases and disputes. It also positions […]
Clucoin Founder Pleads Guilty to Crypto Fraud, Confesses to Personal Use of Investor Funds
The founder of cryptocurrency project Clucoin has pled guilty to wire fraud, admitting to diverting $ 1.14 million in investor funds for personal use, including gambling. Despite promoting the cryptocurrency for charitable causes, Taylor used his social media influence to attract investments, which he then misappropriated. He faces up to 20 years in prison. …
Michael Saylor Continues to Expand His $1 Billion Personal Bitcoin Holdings
Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, has revealed that he continues to add to his personal bitcoin holdings, which total at least 17,732 BTC. He disclosed this amount four years ago and has not sold any since, continuing to buy more. Saylor views bitcoin as an ideal investment for individuals, families, corporations, and countries. Meanwhile, Microstrategy […]
AI and Metaverse Combo Could Create More Interactive, Personal Virtual Worlds, Says Tech Veteran
According to Paul Thomas, a seasoned technologist and founder at Somnia, artificial intelligence (AI), like the metaverse before it, is currently experiencing hype. This hype cycle will continue to be in vogue before eventually waning. Thomas argues that combining the metaverse with AI can potentially “make virtual environments interactive and personal.” AI Hype Cycle Expected […]