Author: James Wilson

Crypto adoption in Iran surged in 2024 as citizens sought to escape economic turmoil and government-imposed financial restrictions. According to Chainalysis, Iranian crypto outflows reached $4.18 billion — up 70% year-over-year — as trust in the financial system eroded and sanctions pressure mounted. Iran has long been isolated from the global banking system due to U.S. sanctions, particularly after Washington withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018. The Iranian rial has lost nearly 90% of its value since then, with inflation hovering between 40–50%. In December, the government halted withdrawals from local crypto exchanges in an effort to curb…

As the technology industry is now focusing on centralized solutions and the issue of data ownership, Web3 is emerging as a new solution. They assure a fair, safe and user-friendly digital world which is more suitable compared to the old model. But the technical challenge, most of the time, discourages many people from engaging in the process.Hivello solves this problem by giving users a single access point to the decentralized environment. Hivello enables every person to participate in DePIN and provide the unused computing resources for developing and supporting more web3 projects. Therefore, by becoming the member of Hivello, you…

Binance.US has reinstated U.S. dollar deposits and withdrawals for the first time since June 2023, when regulatory pressure forced the exchange to halt fiat services. The update allows eligible users to deposit and withdraw USD via bank transfer and trade crypto using USD pairs. The suspension of fiat services followed a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which accused Binance.US of violating securities laws. Since then, the platform has operated primarily as a crypto-only exchange, limiting user options for fiat transactions. Background In June 2023, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Binance.US and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, alleging…

Pi Network, the closely followed tap-to-earn cryptocurrency network, will launch its mainnet on Thursday, February 20. This mainnet launch will be a significant milestone for a crypto project that has been in development for six years and has operated in an enclosed mainnet since 2021. It will allow pioneers to sell their Pi coins and enable over 100 developers to showcase their work to a global audience. These developers have built applications across various industries, including decentralized finance and gaming. The Pi Network mainnet launch is highly anticipated due to its scale. At its peak, it had over 50 million…

In today’s world, any big or small company and organization is producing and dealing with a large amount of digital content including images, videos, audio and other files, documents, etc. These are essential for marketing, development of brand image as well as general business functions. Still, if you don’t have an organized flow of these assets within a clear structure of storage and distribution, handling digital assets will become a true nightmare. And that is where the Digital Asset Management or DAM tools are useful. What is DAM? DAM stands for Digital Asset Management and it is the process of…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BitLemons presale sells out early, slashing its timeline and doubling prices as investor demand soars. In the dynamic world of blockchain gaming, a significant shift is occurring. While other projects promise future development, BitLemons (BLEM) is making waves by generating real revenue today. The project’s Stage 1 presale has sold out well ahead of schedule, forcing a dramatic revision of the entire presale timeline from 12 months to potentially just 6 months. This unprecedented demand signals a major transformation…

Top Virtuals Protocol ecosystem tokens are down as VIRTUALS token tanks 10%. Virtual Protocol ecosystem tokens are down across the board, with most top AI agent tokens by market cap on the launchpad posting losses in the last 24 hours. G.A.M.E (GAME) has seen the sharpest drop at -15.6%, followed by Keyboard Cat (KEYCAT) at -12.27%. Small Autonomous Motherfucker (SAM) is the only major gainer, surging 19.42% in the same period. Luna (LUNA), previously the leading Virtuals category token by market cap, has now fallen to the 11th position overall, signaling a shift in dominance within the ecosystem.  The Virtual…

U.S. household debt just hit $18T, mortgage rates are brutal, and Bitcoin’s supply crunch is intensifying. Is the old path to wealth breaking down? Real estate is slowing — fast For years, real estate has been one of the most dependable ways to build wealth. Home values generally rise over time, and property ownership has long been considered a safe investment.  But right now, the housing market is showing signs of a slowdown unlike anything seen in years. Homes are sitting on the market longer. Sellers are cutting prices. Buyers are struggling with high mortgage rates.  According to recent data,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Ethereum whales are accumulating ETH while retail investors focus on meme coins like ChowWow, signaling a potential price rally amid Bonk’s continued decline. Ethereum has witnessed a notable trend as whales accumulate substantial amounts of ETH tokens. According to Crypto Rover, Ethereum investors are strategically positioning themselves amid a market distracted by meme coins. Bonk’s price, on the other hand, continues to struggle following its recent dip that saw the BONK token lose most of its November 2024 gains.…

DeFi platform MANTRA Finance has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Dubai regulators to operate as a trading platform in the UAE. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, after receiving the VASP license, the DeFi platform operated by MANTRA (OM) group plans to further advance its operations in the Middle East, specifically focusing on the tokenization of real-world assets. The VASP license marks the first license obtained by MANTRA from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, which underscores the platform’s commitment to complying with local regulations and security standards. For its users in the UAE, MANTRA’s offerings…