Jerry Bunnell

Kidnapping of Ledger Co-Founder Highlights Security Risks in Crypto Industry

In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, David Balland, the 36-year-old co-founder of French crypto hardware firm Ledger, was kidnapped alongside his partner, Amandine, from their home in Vierzon, central France. The armed assailants demanded a €10 million ransom, and in a brutal act of coercion, severed one of Balland's fingers. This alarming event underscores the escalating personal security...
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Emergence of New U.S. Crypto ETFs

The U.S. cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant transformation, marked by the emergence of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to digital assets beyond Bitcoin....

Do Kwon’s Legal Proceedings

Do Kwon, the South Korean co-founder of Terraform Labs, has pleaded not guilty to U.S. criminal fraud charges related to the catastrophic collapse of...

MicroStrategy’s Latest Bitcoin Acquisition

MicroStrategy, the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has reaffirmed its commitment to cryptocurrency with a recent acquisition of 5,262 bitcoins, valued at approximately...

Robinhood’s Expansion into the European Crypto Market

Robinhood Markets, the U.S.-based financial services company renowned for commission-free trading, has officially launched its cryptocurrency trading services across the European Union (EU). This...

Binance’s Ongoing Search for a Global Headquarters

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, remains in deliberation over the location of its global headquarters—a decision influenced by complex factors such as tax...

Cryptocurrency Market Resurgence Post-Election

In the wake of the recent U.S. presidential election, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable resurgence, a phenomenon termed the 'Trump Bump.' This...

FTX Files $1.8 Billion Lawsuit Against Binance and CEO

In a significant legal development within the cryptocurrency industry, FTX, the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange, has filed a lawsuit against Binance and its founder, Changpeng...

NYC Dog Mayor Election Disrupted by Crypto Influence

In an unexpected convergence of digital finance and local community events, the New York City honorary dog mayoral election has been embroiled in controversy...

Cosmoverse 2024 Conference Drives Innovation for Cosmos Ecosystem

The Cosmoverse 2024 conference, held in Dubai from October 21-22, has become a major highlight for the Cosmos ecosystem, showcasing groundbreaking updates and innovation...

Green Cryptocurrency: Exploring Sustainable Blockchain Solutions

Cryptocurrency has long faced criticism for its environmental impact, particularly regarding energy-intensive Proof-of-Work (PoW) blockchains like Bitcoin. These concerns have spurred the development of...

Bitcoin Surges Above $64,000: What Does It Mean for the Crypto Market?

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has once again crossed a significant threshold, surging past $64,000 on October 14, 2024. This price spike, which is...

NFTs in 2024: From Hype to Utility

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) burst onto the scene in 2021, capturing attention with multi-million dollar digital art sales and a speculative boom. However, the NFT...