The integration of Bitcoin into the world of football continues to gain momentum. Botev Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s oldest football club, has taken a leap forward by embracing Bitcoin as a payment method for fan shops and in-stadium purchases. Furthermore, the club plans to expand this payment option to include ticket purchases in the near future. This
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Stars Arena, the decentralized social finance application, is facing a major setback as its CEO, Chill Pill, unexpectedly announced their resignation. This surprising development comes in the aftermath of a significant smart contract exploit that severely impacted the platform. With the total value locked (TVL) plummeting from nearly $3 million to just above $300,000, Stars
In an ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape, security is of paramount importance. Recognizing the need for enhanced security measures, the BNB Chain has recently launched a groundbreaking solution called BNB Safe{Wallet}. This secure multi-signature wallet service, built on the Gnosis Safe protocol, aims to provide BNB Chain users with robust protection for their digital assets. The Gnosis
A recent report by blockchain security firm Hacken has shed light on the risks associated with investing in cryptocurrency projects that lack audit reports. The Q3 2023 Security Insights report revealed that out of 78 examined rug pulls, only 12 projects had undergone and reported audits. An audit report conducted by an independent third-party serves
In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, two assets have emerged as frontrunners in terms of notable price increases – bitcoin and gold. As the geopolitical tension continues to impact financial markets, many investors are keen to determine which asset will outperform the other during this volatile period. The Israel-Hamas war,
Crypto exchange Kraken recently announced its plans to suspend trading, deposits, and withdrawals for select stablecoins in Canada. This move follows the footsteps of other Canadian exchanges that have implemented similar measures due to regulatory guidelines concerning the legal status of these tokens. In an email sent to CryptoPotato, Kraken revealed that it is now
From being a mentor to Sam Bankman-Fried to referring to him as a “colossal mistake,” Anthony Scaramucci is closely following the criminal trial and believes the former crypto mogul will find himself outmatched by government prosecutors who will systematically dismantle his defense. Scaramucci’s disillusionment with Bankman-Fried is evident, as he believes the decision to testify
Blockchain surveillance experts at Elliptic have challenged the claims made by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and subsequently cited by the U.S. Congress, regarding Hamas raising tens of millions of dollars through cryptocurrencies. In a recent blog post, Elliptic dissected the assertions made by the WSJ, stating that there is insufficient evidence to support the
In the past 24 hours, two substantial XRP transactions have taken place, totaling nearly 500 million XRP. The first transaction involved the transfer of 412,334,412 XRP tokens, valued at approximately $213 million. In the second transaction, 26,500,000 XRP tokens, equivalent to $13 million, were moved. These transfers occurred sequentially, with the second one attributed to
Bitcoin has experienced significant growth in value this year, nearly doubling since the start of 2023. However, it is the publicly-traded Bitcoin mining firms that have proven to be the more profitable investment option. These mining companies have seen their share prices soar by over 100% since January 1, benefiting from the rising value of
