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BCH to beef up smart contract capabilities: ‘VM Limits’ and ‘BigInts’ upgrades gain support
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) developers and community members have been actively voicing their support for two Cash Improvement Proposals (CHIPs) ahead of a November 15 lock-in deadline. The “VM Limits” (Virtual Machine Limits) and “BigInts” (Big Integers) CHIPs seek to streamline smart contract capabilities onchain for the Bitcoin Cash network and enable more possibilities for developers […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 11, 2024
Cardano surges 76% as whale activity hits new highs, setting stage for potential rally
Cardano price rises by 76% in just five days following heightened whale activity. The token has moved away from its $0.40 resistance and is currently trading at $0.6103. Large Cardano holders’ activity drives a bullish price rally After a three-month stalemate, Cardano’s ADA is rising, with augmented investor activity driving a bullish price surge. The […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 10, 2024
Dutch Court Orders Binance to Reveal Account Details in $200,000 Dating Scam Case
Dutch court in The Hague ordered Binance to release the personal details of an account holder connected to a large-scale dating app scam. After the victim involved in the pig butchering scam lost nearly €186,000 ($200,000) through a continuous cryptocurrency transaction. The case originated with a Dutch woman, who was tricked by someone she met […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 10, 2024
Shiba Inu’s strategic hub for blockchain aims to strengthen US tech leadership
Shiba Inu developer Shytoshi Kusama has proposed the establishment of a Strategic Hub for Innovation in Blockchain (SHIB) in the US as a Silicon Valley for the blockchain industry. In a post on X, Kusama noted that his proposal aligns with Donald Trump’s plan to build 10 new tech-focused cities. According to the Kusama proposal, […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 10, 2024
Halloween hacker caught by Kraken in an attempt to impersonate the customer
A Halloween rubber mask was used by the hacker in an attempt to deceive the Kraken’s support team to hijack a customer’s account. However, the hacker failed to gain access. In a recent interview with Decrypt, the CEO reflected upon the incident and said “We see things, from time to time, where people put on […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 10, 2024
Bitcoin surges past $80,000 as the bull run continues
Bitcoin hit $80,000 on Sunday, the highest it’s ever been. Ether is tagging along too, passing $3,000 over the weekend and trading at $3,203.10. XRP shot up 11%, Cardano is up a whopping 40%, and meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are having a field day with 17% and 31% gains, respectively. It’s a […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 10, 2024
Snowden criticizes VC control on Solana, pushes for decentralization
Edward Snowden recently shared the importance of decentralization. He criticized AI-driven surveillance and venture capitalists’ control over blockchain. The privacy advocate and former NSA contractor discussed decentralization at the Near’s Redacted conference in Bangkok, Thailand. He also discussed cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and AI, including VC’s influence on blockchain projects. He especially mentioned Solana as his […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 10, 2024
Unknown nation joins top 5 BTC holders, Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey to reveal
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, tweeted that an unknown country has been quietly buying large amounts of BTC. This country has now become one of the top five Bitcoin holders in the world. Speculation quickly spread about the mystery country in Bailey’s statement. Many believe that it could be Qatar or Saudi Arabia, as […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 10, 2024
Crypto-friendly leadership looms as Republicans could sweep US government
Republicans are on track to win the US House of Representatives, completing a sweep that could see the party control the Congress and Presidency for the first time since 2019. According to Polymarket data, the party could secure a majority of 221 – 214 in the House. The GOP has already secured a majority in […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 10, 2024
Web traffic to crypto exchanges increases by 8% in October 2024
Interest in cryptocurrencies increased in October 2024, with web traffic to the top 20 crypto exchanges rising by 8% during the month. The U.S. presidential election, the hope of a new bull run, and the “Uptober” trend, along with the increasing activity from retail and institutional investors contributed to the rise. Top crypto exchanges see […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 10, 2024
