Edward Snowden Revealed as Key Contributor to Zcash’s Privacy Foundation
Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who became a global symbol of digital privacy after exposing mass surveillance practices, has now been revealed as a crucial participant in the creation of the privacy-centric cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC). Snowden took part under the alias “John Dobbertin” in Zcash’s original 2016 “trusted setup” — a cryptographic ceremony foundational […]
Democrats Threaten Lawsuits, Join Protests Ahead of Trump Memecoin Dinner
Democratic lawmakers went through a flurry of actions to highlight concerns that Donald Trump’s memecoin dinner is “corrupt.” What to know: Democratic lawmakers continued stating their concerns that Donald Trump’s memecoin dinner highlighted his crypto ventures’ corruption ahead of the event at the Trump National Golf Club near Washington, D.C. on Thursday night. A lack […]
XRP May Surge to $8 as Traders Rotate Into Leading Altcoins Following Bitcoin’s Historic Rally
As Bitcoin stabilizes near its recent record highs, market participants are shifting their attention to top-tier altcoins like XRP and Solana (SOL), eyeing fresh opportunities for gains. Key Highlights: Bitcoin hit new all-time highs earlier this week, driven by rising institutional interest and a more transparent regulatory backdrop. Traders are increasingly optimistic about XRP […]
Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Bill to Permit State Investment in Crypto and NFTs
A new bipartisan proposal in Tennessee could pave the way for the state—and its local governments—to invest in cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). House Bill 2644, jointly introduced by Representative Jason Powell (D-Nashville) and Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta), was submitted to the Tennessee House on February 2 and is now under consideration by the Finance, […]
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sinks Alongside Equities Following Fed Official’s Aggressive Rate Outlook
After briefly surpassing the $45,000 mark, Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency by market value, fell below $44,000 later in the session. Ethereum and other major digital assets also saw notable declines. Market OverviewBitcoin (BTC) faced difficulty maintaining levels above $44,000 on Thursday, as U.S. equity markets extended losses in the wake of hawkish comments from […]