UN Demands Houthis End Attacks on Red Sea Shipping
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding Yemen’s Houthi rebels immediately halt attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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CleanSpark Could Buy 160K BTC Miners
Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark says it has a strategic option to purchase up to 160K additional mining machines by the end of 2024, possibly increasing its hashrate to 50 EH/s.
Argo Stock Drops on CEO Loss, Output Gains
Argo Blockchain’s stock price and market capitalization dropped significantly following the announcement that former interim CEO Seif El-Bakly departed.
Lesley O’Neill Appointed CCO to Steer Binance.US Compliance
Binance.US has named digital identity expert Lesley O’Neill as its new Chief Compliance Officer, tasked with overseeing compliance programs, as the crypto exchange faces lawsuits and fines.
Polygon’s NFT Summer on the Horizon
Polygon’s NFT ecosystem experiences a surge in activity, hinting at a renewed interest in MATIC NFTs and the potential for a fresh NFT summer in 2024.
Litecoin Reigns as Top Cryptocurrency for Payments
Litecoin (LTC) outperformed all major tokens, including Bitcoin (BTC), to become the most used cryptocurrency for payments in December, despite experiencing an 11% market value decrease.
Zengo Wallet Challenges Hackers with 10 Bitcoin Bug Bounty
Zengo Wallet’s unique bug bounty approach involves placing 10 Bitcoin in a developer-controlled account, with hackers who manage to drain the funds allowed to keep the cryptocurrency.
Tiger Woods Says Goodbye to Nike After 27 Years
Tiger Woods and Nike are ending their 27-year partnership, a move that raises questions about the future of both the golf legend and the brand in the sport.
$1 Billion Bitcoin Withdrawal from Kraken Sparks Speculation
Over 1 billion dollars worth of Bitcoin (BTC) has been withdrawn from the well-regulated Kraken exchange, raising speculation and expectations in the crypto community ahead of the SEC’s decision on Bitcoin ETFs and the upcoming BTC halving.
Israel Kills Top Hezbollah Commander, Raising Tensions
An Israeli airstrike killed a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, raising fears of another Mideast war as fighting continues in Gaza.