Dollar-Strapped Bolivia to Rely on Cryptocurrency for Energy Imports
Bolivia has integrated a crypto-powered system to pay for fuel imports through its state-owned company YPFB, as it is facing a shortage of dollars and a reduction in its dollar-denominated foreign reserves. Bolivia Builds Crypto System to Pay for Fuel Imports Crypto is becoming relevant for the operation of the supply chain in several countries […] Powered by...
Former Ripple Software Engineer Touts ‘Intents’ as Ripple’s Secret Sauce
Austin King sold his startup to Ripple in 2019 and claims his technological approach called “intents” will revolutionize crypto, but the details he provides are scant. ‘Intents’ Could Be Ripple’s Game-Changer, Says Ex-Employee Crypto entrepreneur and former Ripple software engineer Austin King published a curious post on Tuesday, claiming that Ripple is building a platform […] Powered by...
Gate.io’s Kevin Lee on Crypto Adoption, Security, and Regulation
As the cryptocurrency industry continues to experience rapid growth, Gate.io remains one of the longest-standing exchanges in the space. With over 12 years in the industry, the platform has navigated multiple market cycles while expanding its product offerings and global reach. In an exclusive interview, Kevin Lee, Chief Business Officer at Gate.io, shared insights on […] Powered by...
MTI Co-Mastermind Clynton Marks Arrested Over Unanswered Questions
One of the alleged co-masterminds of the South African bitcoin Ponzi scheme MTI has been detained for failing to provide a satisfactory explanation for the disappearance of bitcoins from his account. Marks’ Answers Unsatisfactory Clynton Marks, one of the alleged masterminds of the South African bitcoin Ponzi scheme Mirror Trading International (MTI), has been detained. […] Powered by...
Early Pirate Bay Backer Carl Lundström Dies in Plane Crash
Yesterday, Carl Lundström stepped into his Mooney M20 propeller-driven plane, heading from Zagreb to Zurich in a solo flight. Not long after takeoff, the plane reportedly crashed into a mountain cabin located in the Slovenian Big Pasture Plateau. Lundström, who was 64 years old, did not survive. The crash of Lundström’s plane was picked up by both Slovenian and Swedish media. A body reportedly found at the crash site is yet to be...
