Author: admin
Ink, a Layer 2 (L2) built on the Optimism Superchain, is now live on mainnet, embarking on its mission to bridge the gap between users and the builders engineering the future of DeFi by creating a seamless, connected ecosystem. Initially planned for Q1 2025, Ink has launched ahead of schedule after a successful period of testnet development, aiming to satisfy demand from the growing community of builders who have quickly coalesced around the project. Ink is also progressing toward Stage 1 decentralization with permissionless fault proofs to enhance accountability in January, 2025. This will enable anyone to contest potentially invalid…
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has acquired an additional 5,262 BTC, spending $561 million at an average price of $106,662 per Bitcoin. This purchase brings the company’s total holdings to 444,262 BTC, with an average cost of $62,257 per Bitcoin. The announcement coincides with Bitcoin approaching a critical support level at $92K.MicroStrategy is set to join the Nasdaq 100 index on December 23, 2024. This inclusion will position the company among the top 100 firms on the Nasdaq, providing indirect Bitcoin exposure to investors in the Invesco QQQ Trust, an ETF managing $322 billion in assets.BTCUSD Corrects After…
We are so proud to announce the launch of the Zashi-Keystone integration, a major breakthrough for the Zcash community that has been years in the making. This integration marks a significant evolution in Zcash usability by enabling cold storage of shielded ZEC. The Wait “It’s been a long and challenging road,” says our CEO Josh Swihart. “Due to the computation needed to create zero-knowledge proofs, we had to overcome a number of technical hurdles in order to support shielded ZEC on a hardware wallet. This is cryptography, hardware, and software all coming together with a beautiful user experience for the…
Solana-based bonk (BONK) led growth among dog-themed memes Saturday as bitcoin staged a recovery rally to above $98,000, a day after Friday’s bloodbath that pushed it near $93,000.BONK surged 30%, CoinGecko data shows, with dogecoin (DOGE), shiba inu (SHIB), dogwifhat (WIF) and floki (FLOKI) surging as much as 20%. The dog-themed token category gained 8% on average in the past 24 hours, beating a market-wide jump of 4.5% as tracked by the broad-based CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index.Memecoins are known for their high volatility and tend to outperform major tokens during price rallies, serving as a leveraged bet on the overall…
Ales Loprais opens a new chapter in his Dakar Rally career. The Czech driver is moving on from the Praga V4S DKR, which secured him a remarkable second place in this year’s legendary race, to the cockpit of an Iveco Powerstar. But the change is not limited to his car. Loprais’ crew is also undergoing a strategic transformation. For the past five seasons, Loprais has relied on his beloved Praga, affectionately dubbed “Lady.” He had hoped to enter another season with this truck, but unforeseen circumstances required significant changes. “We would need to make extensive modifications to the truck according…
The mood at Party City was far from festive Friday, as CNN reported that the retailer will abruptly shut down its stores and let all employees go at the end of the day, ending a run of nearly 40 years.Party City specialized in items such as balloons, Halloween costumes, and party goods, and CNN noted that it faced competition from big-box retailers like Amazon, Costco, and Walmart, as well as ecommerce sites and pop-up initiatives like Spirit Halloween.The company had roughly 6,400 full-time employees and 10,100 part-time workers as of 2021, according to CNN.Barry Litwin took the reins as president…
A Californian county is preparing to launch a multi-million dollar guaranteed income pilot program, according to a new report. The Richmond Confidential says Contra Costa County has allocated funds for a guaranteed income pilot program giving up to $1,000 per month to 250 residents for a period of one and a half years. The program, which could kick off by the end of 2025, will target homeless residents, young people transitioning from foster care, low-income households with young kids and newly released convicts. Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors allocated funding for the guaranteed income pilot program last month. The…
Earlier this week, Bybit announced their exit from France. We’re proud to be expanding in France and across Europe, fully committed to operating in compliance with regulatory requirements. As one of the longest-standing crypto exchanges, we’ve built a strong foundation in Europe, where we are a leader in euro trading volumes and continue to prioritize our clients’ security and trust. For Bybit users looking for a smooth, secure transition, we are here to help. Founded over 13 years ago with a clear belief that trust is essential for crypto to thrive, Kraken has always prioritized security, reliability and client service.…
The Big Bullish/Bearish Candle Scanner Dashboard is a comprehensive tool designed to identify significant bullish and bearish candlestick patterns across multiple currency pairs and timeframes. By leveraging various analytical methods, this dashboard provides traders with real-time insights into potential market movements, enhancing decision-making processes. you can download the MT5 version here Big Candle Scanner Dashboard MT5 Key Features Multicurrency Monitoring: Scans a wide range of currency pairs, including major, minor, and exotic pairs. Supports additional symbols like BTCUSD and XAUUSD for diversified trading opportunities. Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Monitors signals across various timeframes, from M1 to MN1. Allows customization to enable or…
Google reviews are powerful. They’re essential for building trust, attracting customers, and boosting local SEO. But what happens to your local visibility and online reputation when these valuable reviews suddenly vanish? We’ve recently noticed a concerning trend: A significant number of reviews are being deleted. And not just the negative ones. To uncover the reasons behind these deletions, GMBapi (disclosure: I’m co-founder of the company) conducted extensive research, analyzing 5 million reviews from our customer base across 79 countries and over 20,000 locations. The results were surprising, to say the least. The 5-star shocker: Google’s war on fake reviews While…