Author: Andy O'Connor
Andy O'Connor
Andy O'Connor, a vibrant crypto journalist, fearlessly dives into the turbulent seas of blockchain, armed only with a keyboard and an endless supply of coffee. With a sense of humor as sharp as a smart contract, Andy turns complex crypto jargon into an entertaining journey for readers, proving that decoding the blockchain can be as amusing as a cat meme going viral.
X’s launch of a new payments account triggers speculation in the crypto community about potential cryptocurrency integration, fueled by Elon Musk’s past crypto ventures.
Coinbase partners with African fintech Yellow Card to enhance crypto access in 20 African countries, focusing on USD Coin (USDC) and improving fiat-crypto conversions.
1928’s ‘Steamboat Willie’ Mickey Mouse version enters public domain, leading to top trending NFT collections on OpenSea and significant trading volume.
Mt. Gox creditors start receiving repayments nearly a decade later, amidst a glitch causing some to receive double payments.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warns that anti-crypto stances could backfire politically, citing 52 million U.S. crypto holders and growing youth interest in digital assets.
Revolut Business suspends cryptocurrency purchases in the UK from Jan. 3, 2024, to comply with new FCA regulations on crypto advertising, effective Jan. 8.
OKX NFT Marketplace outperforms competitors with a $50 million daily trading volume, surpassing Blur, Magic Eden, and OpenSea in the NFT market.
OpenAI launches Converge 2, its second startup program, offering $1 million investments to 15 AI startups, fostering innovation in the AI sector globally.
Brazil’s President Lula signs a law taxing up to 15% on overseas cryptocurrency profits, aiming to enhance financial regulation and generate revenue.
Gemini Earn creditors oppose a proposed reorganization plan that could slash their Bitcoin repayments to just 30% of current market value, sparking widespread backlash.