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The 25 richest families in the world collectively gained $406.5B in wealth in 2024 – Some got into Bitcoin
Bloomberg has shared a 25-name list of the wealthiest families in 2024, showcasing familiar names like the Walton family and new entries such as Ofer and Thailand’s Chearavanont. The top family is reportedly valued at $406.5 billion, while the 25th name on the list has a wealth of $37.4 billion. According to Bloomberg’s list, The […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
NYSE names Donald J. Trump TIME Person of the Year
Donald J. Trump, the President-elect of the United States, has been named TIME magazine’s Person of the Year for 2024, marking the second time he has received the honor. DJT first earned the title in 2016 following his initial presidential election victory. TIME’s editor-in-chief, Sam Jacobs, announced Trump as the Person of the Year on […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
Floki Inu (FLOKI) tokens to receive Wise Monkey (MONKY) airdrop after December 15 snapshot
Wise Monkey (MONKY) is a new meme token with a high profile launch, backed by Ape Accelerator and Forj, an Animoca Brands subsidiary. MONKY had a wide distribution to user wallets, and has already started trading on centralized markets anCryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
Bitcoin Whales Join the DeFi Craze: Could This Blockchain Be December’s Biggest Gainer?
Over the past few weeks, a fascinating trend has emerged in the dynamic world of crypto—a growing movement of Bitcoin whales shifting their attention to DeFi protocols. This newfound interest isn’t random; it’s a sign of larger blockchain disruptions on the horizon. Among the many platforms ready to harness this momentum is Lightchain Protocol AI, […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
Nvidia moves shop to China to focus on AI-driven cars
Nvidia has taken a step forward, opening a shop in China and hiring hundreds of individuals in Beijing to expand a team of researchers working on new autonomous driving technology. Nvidia has been developing AI software and driving automation for more than a decade; however, its endeavors have not yet yielded results. The company’s researchers […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
Ukraine will legalize crypto in the first quarter of 2025
Cryptocurrency will finally go legit in Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025. But before anyone gets starry-eyed, here’s the catch: tax exemptions are off the table. Profits will face the same treatment as securities, with taxes applied only when crypto assets are converted into cold, hard fiat. This revelation came straight from Danylo Hetmantsev, […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
Sony eyes acquisition of FromSoftware parent Kadokawa, industry speculates impact
Sony is reportedly considering buying out FromSoftware’s parent company, Kadokawa. The multinational entertainment company is considering the acquisition as a means to further bolster its extensive portfolio. Kodokawa’s acquisition is expected to dramatically affect both the gaming and anime industries.Cryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
Trump’s crypto venture WLFI is not as shady as it looks. Or is it?
President Donald Trump’s crypto company, World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI), launched just two months before the election, and it has been a source of controversy from the get-go. Partnering with Steve Witkoff, a billionaire real estate developer now turned Middle East envoy, the venture is grabbing attention for all the wrong reasons. The duo’s collaboration […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
AMP invests $27M in Bitcoin for the first time
Australia’s largest super fund, AMP, has invested $27 million of its portfolio in Bitcoin, making it the first major fund to venture into the cryptocurrency market. AMP’s decision to enter into the digital asset sector comes despite the critical view from many quarters. One of the skeptics is Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) Governor Michele […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
The chance of a 25 bps interest rate cut at the next FOMC meeting is 98.6%
The CME FedWatch tool showed a 98.6% chance that the FOMC would recommend a 25 bps interest rate cut at the upcoming two-day December meeting. Chances of a rate cut continued to rise despite November’s high inflation report.Cryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
US banks hesitant despite Trump’s pro-crypto stance
US bankers are reportedly adopting a cautious stance on crypto assets despite high expectations of pro-crypto rules under President-elect Donald Trump. Key crypto leaders may already be all-in for bullish reactions to regulation clarity but banks aren’t rushing in yet. Trump, who emerged as the “Crypto President,” has promised to end the Biden administration’s crackdown […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
Dogecoin network exploited by hackers – crashes 69% of nodes
A significant vulnerability in the Dogecoin network was exploited on December 12. The attack caused 69% of its active nodes to crash. The breach has raised questions about the security of the cryptocurrency’s infrastructure and its resilience to potential future attacks. Andreas Kohl, co-founder of Bitcoin sidechain Sequentia, revealed he was responsible for the hack […]Cryptopolitan
Dec 12, 2024
