Brooklyn DA Shuts Down 40 Fake NFT Marketplaces
An NFT scam investigation led Brooklyn’s District Attorney’s Office to uncover and shut down a network of 40 fake NFT marketplace websites, following a heartbreaking case in which an 85-year-old artist lost $135,000. The artist was targeted by a scammer posing as an art dealer on LinkedIn. The scammer convinced the victim to mint his […]
Mt. Gox Wallet Moves $2.8 Billion in Bitcoin
A wallet associated with Mt. Gox moved 27,871 Bitcoin, valued at $2.8 billion, late Wednesday evening, coinciding with Bitcoin’s historic rise above $100,000. Despite the significant transfer, the market remained stable, reflecting unprecedented resilience among traders. The transaction, tracked by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, directed the funds to an unmarked address. Historically, movements from […]
Metavisio Announces Web3 Laptop with Built-in Cold Wallet
European computer company Metavisio has revealed plans to launch what it calls the world’s first Web3 laptop, featuring a built-in cold storage crypto wallet and other Web3-centric features. Created by its subsidiary, Thomson Computing, the laptop will come in three tiers tailored for education, gaming, and everyday use. Metavisio also teased a future token airdrop […]
Coinbase Adds GIGA and TURBO to Meme Coin Lineup
Coinbase continues to embrace meme coins, announcing Wednesday that it plans to support trading for Gigachad (GIGA) and Turbo (TURBO). The tokens were added to the exchange’s listing roadmap, triggering significant price surges shortly after the announcement. Gigachad’s price soared 37%, while Turbo saw a 15% jump within an hour, following a tweet from the […]
Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Hit Multi-Year Lows
Bitcoin exchange reserves have fallen to their lowest levels in years, signaling a growing preference among investors to hold the cryptocurrency for the long term. Data from CryptoQuant reveals that over 171,000 Bitcoin have been withdrawn from major exchanges since Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential election win on November 5. This trend reduces Bitcoin’s liquid supply […]
Pantera Bets Big on Toncoin
Pantera Capital, one of the largest hedge funds and venture capital firms in crypto, has raised $20 million to invest in Toncoin, the native cryptocurrency of the Telegram-linked TON blockchain. According to documents filed Monday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firm attracted funds from at least 29 investors across two separate […]
Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Hit Historic Lows
Bitcoin balances on cryptocurrency exchanges have dropped to historic lows, signaling a significant supply shortage in the market. According to a Sunday report from 10X Research, the amount of Bitcoin available to buy has plummeted, exacerbating concerns about liquidity. This contrasts sharply with trends observed earlier in the year. During late summer, a temporary inflow […]
EmprendeLab and Innovation in the Dominican Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Just under a year ago, I enthusiastically took on the role of Manager of Innovation and Special Projects at PROMIPYME. This marked a significant transition in my professional journey—from the private sector to the public sector—and presented a unique opportunity to blend international experience, insights from the deep-tech startup ecosystem, and strategies to drive business […]