Kalshi taps influencer to head crypto arm

Kalshi taps influencer to head crypto arm

The self-described university dropout came to the attention of Kalshi’s executives due to his social media activity. Prediction market platform Kalshi has hired digital assets influencer John Wang as its head of crypto in a move the CEO called “betting on slope.” In a Monday notice, Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour said the company had hired…

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How to use ChatGPT to research coins before you invest

How to use ChatGPT to research coins before you invest

Before investing in any cryptocurrency, it’s crucial to do your homework. That’s where you can use ChatGPT to help break down coins, analyze risks and make smarter decisions. ChatGPT helps simplify complex crypto projects by summarizing white papers, explaining use cases and breaking down tokenomics. Researching the team, partnerships and security risks is crucial before…

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LayerZero wins Stargate acquisition in 4-way bidding war

LayerZero wins Stargate acquisition in 4-way bidding war

The community for the cross-blockchain platform Stargate has greenlit LayerZero’s $110 million acquisition, despite interest from three other rivals. Blockchain messaging protocol LayerZero has won the bid to acquire crypto protocol Stargate after a shaky first offer and a late four-way bidding war. Stargate’s community voted on Sunday with a 95% majority to greenlight the…

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Saylor signals third consecutive Strategy Bitcoin buy in August

Saylor signals third consecutive Strategy Bitcoin buy in August

Strategy continues accumulating Bitcoin for its corporate treasury despite a fall in share prices from the peak reached in November 2024. Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor signaled an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase, and, if completed, the transaction will mark the company’s third BTC acquisition in August. The company’s most recent Bitcoin buy occurred on August 18,…

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Ethereum gaming network Xai sues Musk’s xAI for trademark infringement

Ethereum gaming network Xai sues Musk’s xAI for trademark infringement

Ethereum gaming network Xai claims Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI has caused market confusion and reputational harm. Ethereum-based gaming network Xai has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, accusing it of trademark infringement and unfair competition. The complaint, lodged in the Northern District of California on Thursday, claims Musk’s xAI company…

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Brazil’s crypto tax grab signals the end of an era

Brazil’s crypto tax grab signals the end of an era

Brazil’s 17.5% crypto tax signals a global shift as governments eye digital assets for revenue, ending the era of tax-friendly crypto investing worldwide. Opinion by: Robin Singh, CEO of Koinly Crypto may be the first tax lever governments pull when scrambling for more revenue, if Brazil’s recent move is anything to go by. In June,…

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Brazil’s crypto tax grab signals the end of an era

Brazil’s crypto tax grab signals the end of an era

Brazil’s 17.5% crypto tax signals a global shift as governments eye digital assets for revenue, ending the era of tax-friendly crypto investing worldwide. Opinion by: Robin Singh, CEO of Koinly Crypto may be the first tax lever governments pull when scrambling for more revenue, if Brazil’s recent move is anything to go by. In June,…

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