The crypto landscape continues to evolve with Binance leading several key changes and market movements reflecting the sector's volatility. Binance has converted its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into USDC, a move that aligns with its strategy to enhance transparency and security for its user base. This development is coupled with Binance facing a penalty in India, underscoring the regulatory challenges that large crypto exchanges encounter globally.  In innovation news, Worldcoin has launched a Layer 2 network, dubbed 'World Chain,' aimed at expanding its ecosystem's scalability and ..read more

Gerald Votta's article "I Know Who Satoshi Nakamoto Is" presents a compelling argument on the identity of the mysterious Bitcoin creator. Starting with his observations on linguistic patterns and etymology, Votta narrows down the possibilities to a few individuals with the necessary background in computer science, law, mathematics, economics, cryptography, and game theory. His research leads him to focus on James A. Donald, based on distinct British language usage, involvement in digital currency development, and a deep understanding of encryption and digital signatures, as evidenced by Donald ..read more

This episode covers the SEC's $2 billion claim against Ripple Labs, FTX's $884 million share sale in AI developer Anthropic, and Vitalik Buterin's Twitter departure prompted by Elon Musk. Binance faces a block in the Philippines amid regulatory issues, while criticism arises against Web3 gaming. Bitcoin ETFs rebound from a $1 billion loss, showcasing the volatile yet resilient nature of crypto investments. ________ https://substack.com/@dcndailycryptonews News Links ? https://decrypt.co/223295/sec-to-seek-2-billion-from-ripple-labs-says-chief-legal-officer https://decrypt.co/223288/ftx-to ..read more

Bitcoin Approaches All-Time High: Bitcoin's price has soared to $65,000, now just 6 percent away from its all-time high, signaling robust market confidence and investor interest. This surge underscores the growing mainstream acceptance and bullish sentiment surrounding the leading cryptocurrency. Record Inflows into Bitcoin ETFs: Bitcoin ETFs have experienced their second-best week in terms of inflows, indicating increased institutional and retail investment in cryptocurrency. This trend reflects a broader appetite for regulated and accessible avenues to participate in the crypto market. Sho ..read more

AI in Political Campaigns: An Ohio congressional candidate is utilizing generative AI to enhance political engagement, showcasing an innovative approach to streamlining communication and interaction with constituents. This marks a notable intersection of emerging technology and political strategy, potentially setting new standards for future campaigns. Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Saga: A prison photo of Sam Bankman-Fried, the FTX founder, has resurfaced amid speculations about a potential pardon from President Joe Biden. The image and accompanying discussions highlight the ongoing public and le ..read more

News Links ? Ethereum Dencun final test successful https://milkroad.com/news/ethereum-dencun-upgrade-completes-final-test/ Bakkt is having hard time https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/02/07/crypto-firm-bakkt-warns-it-might-not-be-able-to-remain-in-business/ RMB CBDC - made by HK https://decrypt.co/216221/hong-kong-chinese-yuan-stablecoin Thailand drastically reduces cryptocurrency taxes https://www.dlnews.com/articles/regulation/thailand-cuts-crypto-trade-tax/ An Awkward Friendship : Klaytn X Finschia https://paragraph.xyz/@shubit/an-awkward-friendship-klaytn-x-finschia  ..read more

In this week's episode, we delve into a spectrum of cryptocurrency news and developments, ranging from a $4.1 million scam involving a duo in South Korea to innovative collaborations and regulatory challenges across the globe. We explore a scam where fraudsters promised 70% returns on investments, leading to the arrest of the perpetrators by South Korean police. The episode also touches on Hong Kong officials' warnings about increasingly sophisticated crypto scams, Crossmint and Astar's initiatives to drive Web3 adoption in Japan, challenges faced by Binance in the Philippines and Nigeria, and ..read more

This week’s crypto and tech sphere highlights Apple's crypto-threatening chip flaw, a Binance executive's dramatic escape in Nigeria amidst tax evasion charges against the company, and Nigeria's legal actions. A significant NFT sale sees a loss for Kevin Hart's Bored Ape, and Binance discontinues USDC on Tron. GBTC faces a Bitcoin shortage threat, while Polygon’s zkEVM chain encounters a 10-hour downtime, underscoring vulnerabilities in tech and shifts in the crypto landscape. ________ https://substack.com/@dcndailycryptonews News Links ? https://decrypt.co/223062/apple-chip-flaw-hackers-st ..read more

This week's spotlight on the crypto world unveils a series of dramatic developments. Hong Kong police investigate a crypto exchange that vanished with $57 million. Singapore's super app Grab integrates crypto payments, signaling mainstream adoption. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan hikes fees for crypto operations, and a major exploit sees over $145 million laundered through Tornado Cash. In the realm of crypto personalities, 3AC’s Kyle Davies remains a controversial figure. Amidst the chaos, a CryptoPunks NFT fetches a staggering $16 million, highlighting the unyielding excitement around digital collect ..read more

This episode delves into the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies and AI. Standard Chartered projects a significant rise in Bitcoin's value, predicting a year-end figure of $150K and envisioning a peak of $250K by 2025, reflecting optimism in the crypto market. The Solana ecosystem faced turmoil with the Slerf meme coin, which accidentally burned $10 million in presale funds, yet, Solana's market cap soared, entering the top four. Reddit is under FTC investigation for its AI data licensing practices, amid plans for an IPO, raising questions about data ethics and regulation in the tech industry. _ ..read more