A South Korean crypto exchange operator has been sentenced to four years in prison after a court found them guilty of “leaking military secrets” to North Korean hackers in exchange for Bitcoin (BTC) payments. Chosun Ilbo reported that a 42-year-old…
On Jan. 19, at approximately 5:30 a.m. ET, solana (SOL) achieved a record-breaking milestone, climbing to an unprecedented $293 per coin. Since the beginning of Jan., SOL has advanced over 42% in value relative to the U.S. dollar. Solana’s Rapid…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has announced significant leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation, aiming to prioritize technical expertise and strengthen collaboration with developers in the ecosystem. The announcement, made on January 18 via an X post, outlined a vision to…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Nova Labs, the creator of the open-source Helium Network, just days before SEC Chair Gary Gensler is set to step down on January 20. Gensler, a vocal critic…
Before Donald Trump introduced the “Official Trump” (TRUMP) meme coin, another cryptocurrency bearing the same ticker symbol, TRUMP—albeit lacking the official designation—experienced a significant decline in value following the debut of its more legitimate counterpart. Maga Meme Coin Plunges Following…
A positive feedback loop is being created between El Salvador’s bitcoin education programs and crypto companies looking for a friendly jurisdiction. What to know: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office runs a comprehensive Bitcoin education program. The country is creating a highly-skilled…