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South Korea works to steady markets and calm allies post-impeachment
South Korea is in political chaos after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and suspended for trying to declare martial law. Acting President Han Duck-soo is now trying to keep the country afloat, juggling financial stability, diplomatic relations, and a growing domestic scandal. Han wasted no time. Within hours, he called U.S. President Joe Biden, […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
Bitcoin has a twisted relationship with the most powerful men on Wall Street
Bitcoin, which faced heavy criticism from Wall Street heads during the early years, has become a $2 trillion beast, punching its way past $103,000 for the first time after 15 years of chaos. It’s a love-hate story with Wall Street’s bigwigs—some think it’s a bubble, while others think it’s digital gold. And somehow, despite all […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
Will Michael Saylor partner with MARA?
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) could team up, combining MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings with MARA’s mining skills. While nothing official has been announced, their shared focus on Bitcoin and Saylor’s strong belief in its future suggest that a partnership could help both companies. MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, and Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
Bitcoin reclaims $103,000 – Is a new all-time high on the horizon?
Bitcoin has smashed through $103,000, sitting just shy of its all-time high of $103,679, igniting discussions about a possible surge beyond uncharted territories. Governments, especially in the United States, Japan, and Russia, are sharing their intent to integrate Bitcoin into their national financial arsenals, raising the stakes in the global race for crypto dominance. America […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
Key economic events that markets are watching out for this week
This week is chaos for markets, and that’s exactly how it should be. A packed schedule of key events has investors bracing for effects across the global economy. From US interest rate moves to central bank decisions in Japan and the U.K., nothing about this week is boring. Every single number, decision, and statement matters, […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
London Stock Exchange getting dumped at highest rate since the Great Recession
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is watching its reputation unravel as businesses ditch it faster than at any time since the 2008 financial crisis famously called “The Great Recession.” The numbers are shocking: 88 companies have either delisted or moved their primary listing away from London in 2024, leaving just 18 newcomers to plug the […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
OpenSea sparks token airdrop rumors after Cayman Islands registration
Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has sparked rumors of a potential token airdrop after its registration in the Cayman Islands surfaced. The registration, which was revealed in a post on X, has led users to anticipate a potential token launch, which would mean a marketplace airdrop. Earlier this year, the Cayman Islands announced new amendments […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
Solana vs Lightchain AI—A Comprehensive Analysis of Speed, Efficiency, and Growth
In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, two names have emerged as frontrunners for innovation: Solana and Lightchain AI ($LCAI). Both blockchain projects are celebrated for their technological advancements and unique features, but they differ significantly in their approach to scalability, efficiency, and long-term growth potential. This comprehensive analysis will delve into the strengths and […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
Crypto startups have attracted more than $1 billion in VC funding since Donald Trump’s election
Crypto startups have raised more than $1 billion in funding from venture capital firms since Donald Trump was elected President, according to data from Defillama. The new data showcases just how Trump’s victory has impacted crypto deal-making. Defillama data shows that VC funding for crypto startups in November was $796.41 million, while December is already […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
Bitcoin adoption unshaken despite Microsoft’s decision
The Bitcoin adoption wave appears unshaken by Microsoft’s shareholders’ decision not the add the asset to its portfolio when they met as scheduled on December 10. Before the meeting, there was little optimism for a Bitcoin victory. The board of directors had already decided against adding the asset to the company’s balance sheet. If the […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
Best Ethereum casinos ranked: Top 10 picks for 2025
The best Ethereum casinos offer thousands of games, enticing bonuses, and friendly interfaces, enabling users to navigate their offerings easily. They also allow users to make payments easily, gamble, and withdraw anonymously using Ethereum. The emergence of crypto casinos revolutionized the online gambling industry by providing enhanced, convenient payment and withdrawal options. Bitcoin and Ethereum […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
China reveals plans to clean up AI content distorting classic literature and ideologies
China has embarked on a crackdown on some AI-generated content due to fears it might undermine and endanger Chinese classical literature and its leading ideologies. This also follows a rise in generative AI particularly the spread of meme culture, which, although humorous, has been found to play a big role in shaping cultural ideas. Beijing […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
Beijing’s AI industry will surpass $412B in 2024, whitepaper reveals
Beijing’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry has been predicted to surpass 3,000 billion yuan (approximately $412 billion). The whitepaper was released by the Chinese Congress on Artificial Intelligence at an event held in the Chinese headquarters from Friday to Sunday. The figure represents a 12% year-on-year increase. According to the whitepaper, more global powers are rivaling […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
Rapper Drake hacked to promote a crypto memecoin
Drake, the multi-platinum Canadian rapper, just became the latest victim in the growing list of celebrity social media hacks. On Saturday night, his X account, followed by over 39 million fans, was hijacked and transformed into a billboard for a shady crypto memecoin scam. The fraudulent posts promoted a Solana-based coin called $ANITA, referencing Drake’s […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
‘I came here for nothing!’ Black Myth: Wukong CEO reflects on Game Awards results
After the Game Awards 2024 results were announced, Feng Ji, the CEO of Black Myth: Wukong, expressed his frustration on the Chinese social media platform, Weibo. He was particularly astounded by the confusing criteria for winning the GOTY award. In the translated version of his statement on Weibo, he said, “This year’s nominated games are […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 15, 2024
