Founder of crypto ‘Ponzi’ scheme’ IcomTech sentenced to 10 years in prison
David Carmona was the “mastermind” behind IcomTech’s “Ponzi scheme,” which netted an estimated $8.4 million from victims.
David Carmona was the “mastermind” behind IcomTech’s “Ponzi scheme,” which netted an estimated $8.4 million from victims.

Standard Chartered has cautioned that bitcoin could drop below $60,000 due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While the bank sees this as a buying opportunity, it also highlights the unique relationship between BTC’s price and the U.S. presidential race. Former President Donald Trump’s improving odds could enhance bitcoin’s long-term outlook, but a […]
The late cryptographer and privacy advocate is in the spotlight because bettors on Polymarket think he may be identified as Satoshi Nakamoto.

Igor Runets, owner and CEO of Bitriver, commented on the growth potential of the Russian bitcoin mining industry following the approval of the mining law in the country. Runets stated that, due to the several advantages provided by the law, the Russian bitcoin mining industry could reach parity with the U.S. in two to three […]

The blockchain explained Think of the blockchain like a digital ledger, similar to a very secure, shared notebook where everyone can write down transactions, but no one can erase or change what’s already written. Each page of this ledger is a “block,” and once it’s full, a new page is added, forming a chain of […]

BBVA, one of Spain’s largest financial institutions, has announced plans to launch its stablecoin product by 2025. The organization is currently in the sandbox stages and will be developed in partnership with credit giant Visa as part of one of the first projects using its services to launch stablecoins. BBVA Plans to Launch Stablecoin in […]
CleanSpark’s hashrate increased from 9.6 EH/s to 27.6 EH/s over the past year, driven largely by strategic acquisitions that boosted its mining capacity.

At press time, the crypto economy is cruising at $2.14 trillion, following a modest uptick Friday morning. There are 88 days left in the year, 32 days until the 2024 U.S. Election Day, and 34 days until the Federal Reserve’s next meeting. With numerous developments, including rising tensions in the Middle East, a variety of […]
The Guillemot family and Tencent would likely take the company private if the deal happens.
The bullish jobs report adds fuel to hopes for an “Uptober” and fourth-quarter rally in Bitcoin’s price.
Bitcoin price recaptures the $62,000 level as investor grow increasingly concerned about the fiscal health of the US
According to CryptoQuant, the current Bitcoin network difficulty is 88.4 trillion — down from the 92 trillion recorded on Sept. 20, 2024.