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The Central Bank of Brazil has proposed regulations prohibiting privacy-centric cryptocurrencies like Monero; The regulations categorize exchanges into intermediaries, custodians, and brokers, each with specific capital requirements and compliance standards; While the proposed rules apply to cryptocurrencies, certain digital assets like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are still deregulated' in Brazil.The post Brazilian's Central Bank Will Ban Monero and Algorithmic Stablecoins in the Country appeared first on Techreport.

Beloved 90s animated characters The Smurfs have joined The Sandbox with The Smurfs: Mountain Expedition.Players help the Smurfs retrieve stolen eggs and can purchase exclusive Smurfs NFTs.The release coincides with Alpha Season 4, featuring various partnerships with renowned brands.The post The Smurfs Invade The Sandbox Metaverse with a New Gaming Experience appeared first on Techreport.

Bitcoin's meteoric rise past $90K fuels optimism for hitting $100K, but analysts caution against a potential blow-off top.'Institutional adoption and ETF inflows continue to bolster Bitcoin's long-term growth outlook, despite short-term risks.Key altcoins, like $XRP and $DOGE, are seeing significant gains, hinting at an early altcoin season alongside Bitcoin's dominance.Bitcoin's 60% dominance and rising trading volumes could suggest simultaneous success for both $BTC and memecoins like $PEPU.The post Bitcoin to $100K While Altcoin Season Looms? appeared first on Techreport.

Bitcoin ($BTC) price stabilized between $90K and $93K following Donald Trump's victory.Beyond the US, multiple countries are rumored to be quietly acquiring $BTC.High demand from US spot $BTC ETFs and growing corporate adoption of $BTC as a treasury asset.A strong altcoin rally, with 60% outperforming $BTC, indicates heightened market risk tolerance.The post Bitwise Analyst: $BTC to Hit $100K by Year-End and $200K by 2025 appeared first on Techreport.

Russia proposes a 15% crypto tax to regulate the market and curb fraud; Romania suspends its 10% crypto tax until mid-2025, encouraging compliance and hoping to inject fresh money into the economy; Diverging strategies reflect the global struggle to regulate crypto effectively.The post Crypto Tax Showdown: Russia's 15% Proposal vs Romania's Tax Halt appeared first on Techreport.

Solana-based decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are witnessing high trading volumes fueled by meme coins.Owing to this, $SOL is projected to hit $500 by this year's end. Other benefits include being faster and more efficient than Ethereum.Still, the value of Ethereum-based meme coins are spiking among Solana's success.The post Solana to Reach $500 Before 2025 KickStarts - Here's How appeared first on Techreport.

Pepe Unchained ($PEPU) raised over $37M on presale, including $4M in a matter of the last few days.The project team confirmed $PEPU's first listing on a tier-1 centralized exchange (CEX) will happen in 24 days.The Pepe Pump Pad will allow anyone to launch their own meme coin without extensive technical knowledge.The post $PEPU FOMO Intensifies as Presale Raises $37M, 24 Days to CEX Listing appeared first on Techreport.

Flockerz ($FLOCK) broke through the $2.2M presale tier and might skyrocket 20x, which could be one of the biggest opportunities in this meme season.$FLOCK is the first project to implement a Vote-to-Earn (V2E), which empowers the community with ecosystem voting rights.The project prioritizes transparency, security, and user rewards to maximize engagement and reach higher prices.The post Flockerz Meme Coin Raised $2.2M & Could Skyrocket 20x - Big Opportunity if You Missed the Bitcoin ATH appeared first on Techreport.

As per inside sources, Elon Musk's AI company xAI has managed to secure $6 billion in funding. The bigger chunk of the funding, $5 billion, comes from Middle Eastern sovereign funds whereas the rest of the $1 billion came from other investors.This money will be used to purchase 100,000 Nvidia chips that will power the upcoming line of Tesla's Full self-driving cars.The post Elon Musk's Xai Raises $6 Billion Funding to Purchase 100,000 Nvidia Chips appeared first on Techreport.

The House Select Committee has raised concerns over Amazon's latest e-commerce deal with TikTok.The Committee had called for a meeting with Amazon representatives where they were advised against the partnership. TikTok is being deemed a threat to national security and is on the verge of being banned in the US. So naturally, this partnership is not being received well by authorities.The post Amazon Is Being Questioned by the House Select Committee over Its Recent Deal with TikTok appeared first on Techreport.

Leading investment management firm BlackRock has secured a license to operate in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).This license serves as an expansion move for BlackRock's AI and private markets in the crypto-friendly region.Abu Dhabi continues to broaden its stance as an attractive center for growing innovation and digital assets.The post BlackRock BagsAbu Dhabi's Operational License For AI And Private Markets appeared first on Techreport.

Crypto venture capitalists (VCs) are adjusting their strategies while maintaining long-term plans.The rise of DeFi, crypto-AI, and tokenization is drawing significant attention.Investors expect regulatory clarity under the Trump administration to accelerate crypto development.The post Crypto VCs Reveal Next Moves After Trump's Win and Bitcoin BTC'sRecordSurge appeared first on Techreport.

Decentralized crypto lending protocol Polter Finance suffered an exploitation that drained $12 million from its total value locked (TVL).The flash loan hack which affected the platform's newly launched SpookySwap (BOO) market was traced to Binance wallets.Polter Finance halted its operations following the exploit and has offered impunity to hackers to recover the funds.The post Crypto Lending Protocol Polter Finance Suffers $12M Exploit, Suspends Operations appeared first on Techreport.

Slawomir Mentzen, a Polish presidential candidate, pledged support for crypto.Mentzen announced plans to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve in Poland if elected in 2025.He promised to make the country a haven for cryptocurrency, with friendly and supportive regulation and low taxes.The post Polish Presidential Candidate Promises to Create Strategic Bitcoin Reserve If Elected appeared first on Techreport.

Senator Cynthia Lummis and MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor are pushing for a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the United States.Saylor says accumulating Bitcoin over five years could help offset the US national debt by $16 trillion.Senator Lummis proposes selling a fraction of the Federal Reserve's gold holdings to establish a Bitcoin reserve.The post Michael Saylor Says Creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Can Reduce US Debt by $16 Trillion appeared first on Techreport.

Ilya Lichtenstein received a five-year prison sentence for his role in the 2016 Bitfinex hack and money laundering, as recommended by prosecutors.Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, stole 120,000 Bitcoin, initially worth $72 million, but now valued at $10.7 billion.Lichtenstein's cooperation with investigators, including his testimony in other cases, contributed to his reduced sentence.The post Ilya Lichtenstein Gets Five-Year Prison Sentence for Being Involved in Bitfinex Hack and Fraud appeared first on Techreport.

The frog-themed memecoin Pepe (PEPE) has retraced after a minor bearish sentiment in its daily timeframe. In the last 24 hours, Pepe has gained 3.38%, hovering around $0.00002128, and the...The post Pepecoin Turn Green Amid Recent Surge To An All-Time High - What's Next for PEPE? appeared first on Techreport.

$XRP surged over 30% in the past day and broke through the $1 resistance level, driven by a favorable shift in the US regulatory landscape and anticipated pro-crypto policies from the incoming Trump administration.Speculation around SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's possible resignation has raised hopes for Ripple's legal case to conclude, potentially leading to even higher $XRP price momentum.Analysts project that $XRP could reach $5 by the end of 2024, equating to a 277% increase from its current levels.Beyond XRP, investors are eyeing meme coins like Pepe Unchained ($PEPU), Flockerz ($FLOCK), and Crypto All-Stars ($STARS) for potential high returns, with presale prices steadily increasing as these projects gain traction.The post $XRP Breaks Through $1 Barrier, Potential to Surge 400% to $5; Meme Coins Could See Even Bigger Gains appeared first on Techreport.

Meta has been asked to pay a fine of 798 million ($840 million) for using abusive" practices to benefit from Facebook Marketplace. It started with an investigation in 2021 that led to these concerns being raised for the first time in 2022. The company has addressed the decision and said it would appeal against it. But in the meantime, it has decided to comply with it and develop an action plan to address issues.The post EU Hits Meta With a 798 Million Fine for Anti-competitive Practices in Facebook Marketplace appeared first on Techreport.

A 29-year-old graduate student Vidhay Reddy was asked to die by Google Gemini after he asked some questions regarding his homework.Google has addressed this issue and said that this is a nonsensical response", clearly against its policies and it has taken necessary actions.Reddy feels that this whole incident could have taken a much worse turn if the bot said it to someone who was already struggling with their mental health.The post Google Gemini Asks a Student To Please Die" After They Ask For Help With Homework appeared first on Techreport.

JPMorgan's retail sentiment score suggests extreme investor optimism for $BTC and related products; MicroStrategy and Metaplanet aggressive $BTC acquisitions are paying off as MSTR stock rises by 55.51% and JP:3350 by 57.63% month-to-date; The high put-call skew for MSTR options indicates extreme bullishness, which could be a precursor to a market correction.The post JPMorgan's $BTC Sentiment Score Soars, MicroStrategy to Beef Up Its Stash appeared first on Techreport.

Solana is the most popular blockchain in 2024, with almost 39% investor interest. $SOL meme coins are also thriving, while $SOL is up by 56.78% in the past month.pump.fun (the Solana memecoin launchpad) recorded its seventh-day fee earning peak, with $1.65M gained.Pepe Unchained ($PEPU) has a real chance of following in Pepe's 763x gains and pump.fun's meteoric rise as a meme coin launchpad.$PEPU's presale will end on December 13, and it has already raised over $35M.The post Pepe Unchained Meme Coin Raises $35M - Pump Pad Might Rival Solana's Pump.fun appeared first on Techreport.

Bitwise seeks to convert its crypto index fund to a crypto exchange-traded product (ETP).The 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) is one of Bitwise's flagship products.Bitwise's application comes amid the recent indication of Gensler's resignation and a potential new SEC Chair.The post Bitwise Files For Multi-Crypto ETF Amid Indication of Gensler's Resignation appeared first on Techreport.

XRP whale wallets now hold 45.61 billion tokens, the highest since June 2018.Whale wallets have added 3.44 billion XRP in two years, signaling growing confidence in the asset.XRP's price surged past $0.80 amid broader market pullbacks, with key support levels around $0.75-$0.77, vital for a sustained bullish trend.The post XRP Whales Reach 6-Year High in Accumulation as Price Rebounds to $0.80 appeared first on Techreport.

China's lockdown censorship during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired the emergence of Taiko, an Ethereum layer-2 rollup.Taiko's founder Daniel Wang shared his motivation for developing an unstoppable" decentralized platform amid physical restrictions.Taiko aims to highlight the feasibility of based rollups and overturn centralized signature-based ones.The post China's COVID Lockdown Inspired Ethereum L2 Taiko appeared first on Techreport.

A smart whale sold 850,000 Dogwifhat (WIF) tokens, sparking market speculation and a 15% price drop.The whale swapped WIF for SOL, booking $7.5 million in profits.Despite the large sale, the whale still holds 50,000 WIF, worth $175K.The post Smart Whale Cashes Out $7.5M in Dogwifhat, Sends Price Tumbling By 15% appeared first on Techreport.

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have ended their streak of inflows since Trump's victory on November 5.On Thursday, Bitcoin and Ether ETFs closed with negative flows of over $400 million and $3.2 million, respectively.The broader crypto market rally has stalled, with Bitcoin retracting below the $90,000 threshold.The post Spot Bitcoin And Ethereum ETFs Record First Outflows After Trump's Victory appeared first on Techreport.

A new report suggests that Trump might remove capital gains taxes on US-issued crypto tokens.This would mean that investors will no longer have to pay taxes on the profit they make from trading in crypto.However, this offer is only applicable to companies registered in the US. If non-US companies want to benefit from it, they should relocate to the US.The post President Trump to Remove Capital Gains Tax from Certain US Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Techreport.

Micro-blogging startup Bluesky, which is also a rival of X, has gained 1.25 million new users in just a week.After the results of the US presidential election came out, a lot of X users left the platform because Musk is a staunch supporter of Trump.These users then joined Bluesky and Meta's Threads, another X rival.The post X Rival Bluesky Gains 1.25 Million New Users in Just a Week After Trump's Victory appeared first on Techreport.

Funds are pouring into Pepe Unchained's ($PEPU) presale at a staggering $1M per day, on track to amass over $50M; With its revolutionary Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) platform, Pepe's Pump Pad could blow pump.fun out of the water; Allowing users to create their own meme coins in just a few clicks, Pump Pad will be easier, more rewarding, and more competitive than pump.fun; With just 27 presale days left, join the $PEPU community for the chance to turn a $1K investment into $700K.The post Pepe Unchained ($PEPU): Unlocking 763x Gains Like PEPE - Just 27 Days Left to Buy Before the FOMO Frenzy Peaks! appeared first on Techreport.

A popular WordPress security plugin called Really Simple Security has a major flaw that allows attackers to bypass authentication. With a threat score of 9.8/10, this flaw allows attackers to enter a site as administrators, with full access to make any changes they want.The flaw is yet to be fixed but another WordPress security plugin called Wordfence has been blocking as many attacks as it can.The post A Major Flaw In Popular WordPress Security Plugin Has Put 4 Million Websites at Risk appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways In a podcast on Monday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that a future with human-level AIs is not far away. In fact, it might happen as soon as...The post Anthropic CEO Says Human-level AI Models Might Arrive By 2026 appeared first on Techreport.

Litecoin humorously claimed to be a meme coin, sparking excitement in the crypto community.The price of Litecoin (LTC) surged by 15% following its playful tweet.Analysts believe this hype could push Litecoin's price toward the $100 mark.The post Litecoin Identifies as Meme Coin Amid Market Buzz, Fueling 15% Price Rally appeared first on Techreport.

In the $235 million WazirX hack investigation, Delhi Police arrested a suspect linked to a group of hackers.An independent review by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre confirmed WazirX's internal security wasn't compromised, as attackers used external deceptive methods.Liminal Custody, WazirX's digital asset manager, accused WazirX of unfairly shifting blame for the breach onto itThe post Delhi Police Arrest Suspect in $235M WazirX Hack, Exposing Telegram-Based FakeAccountScam appeared first on Techreport.

Economist Mikybull predicts XRP will experience a massive price rally similar to Dogecoin's recent surge.Dogecoin saw a 205% rise in nine days, pushing its market cap above XRP and USDC.XRP has recently gained 24%, reaching its highest level in eight months.The post Crypto Analyst Mikybull Predicts Massive XRP Surge Similar to Dogecoin Rally appeared first on Techreport.

A recent Sygnum Bank's annual Future Finance survey reveals that most institutional investors are increasing their crypto investments for the long term.57% of surveyed investors plan to increase their crypto exposure in the next six months.Regulatory clarity and the approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs are key factors boosting this institutional confidence.The post Report Suggests Institutional Appetite for Crypto Grows as Confidence in Bitcoin Surges appeared first on Techreport.

Michael Saylor envisions Bitcoin as a cornerstone of U.S. financial reserves, comparing it to historical strategic purchases like gold and the Louisiana Purchase; Saylor's prediction of Bitcoin reaching $100K aligns with growing institutional interest but faces skepticism from market analysts; Despite criticism from figures like CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, Saylor asserts Bitcoin's long-term potential as a hedge against economic instability.The post Bitcoin $100K Party: Vision or Mirage? appeared first on Techreport.

The Best Wallet presale quickly surpassed its $250K milestone, signaling strong investor demand; Its crypto wallet sets itself apart from industry leaders (like MetaMask and TrustWallet), offering early-bird access to other presales and airdrops; Further attracting attention is $BEST granting governance rights, reduced transaction fees, and high APY staking rewards.The post Best Wallet Presale Smashes Past $250K - Airdrops Incoming appeared first on Techreport.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has indicated his intention to step down following President-elect Donald Trump's victory.The possibility of a more lenient SEC stance has already influenced the market, with $XRP seeing a significant 17% surge.The crypto industry is hopeful that a new SEC regime may relax restrictions on ETF staking, which could enhance returns and attract more investors to Ethereum-based funds.A shift towards clearer and more supportive regulations could stimulate growth, attract investments, and position the U.S. as a leader in digital finance.The post If Gensler Goes, Will Crypto Grow? appeared first on Techreport.

Sol Strategies recently purchased four of Cogent Crypto's validators for $206M, boosting its Solana validator ranking by 91 spots.The acquisitions boosted the holding firm's validation commission earnings and staking capabilities.Although its stocks recently dropped by 29.4% following a major shareholder sale, $HODL and $CYFRF have significantly stabilized following renewed interest.The post Sol Strategies Buys Cogent Crypto Solana Validator Assets in $206M Stock-Cash Deal appeared first on Techreport.

Pepe Unchained ($PEPU) has raised over $1M per day, with over $30M raised so far. This makes it one of the most successful crypto presales in history; Coinbase and Robinhood recently listed Pepe ($PEPE), giving a big boost to all Pepe-themed coins like $PEPU; $PEPU's Layer 2 technology and meme coin Pump Pad bring unique utility to its ecosystem and promise significant price growth.The post Pepe Unchained Raised $1M Per Day - 28 Days Left to Buy This New Pepe Coin appeared first on Techreport.

The new meme coin Dawgz AI ($DAGZ) introduces an AI trading bot with personalized recommendations; With strong utility, strategic token allocation, and a clear roadmap, $DAGZ has the potential for long-term success; Early birds can buy $DAGZ on presale at just $0.00177 starting November 16, 10:00 UTC. The post Dawgz AI Bot Revolutionizes Automated Trading - 200K Raised in 24 Hours! appeared first on Techreport.

Well-known UK-based consumer group Which? Has filed a 3 billion ($3.8 billion) lawsuit against Apple for forcing users to use iCloud for storage.This lack of competition has also allowed it to ridiculously increase the prices of iCloud's plans.Apple has denied any wrongdoing and pledged to defend itself in court once the lawsuit goes to trial.The post UK-Based Consumer Activist Group Files a 3 Billion Anti-competitive Lawsuit Against Apple appeared first on Techreport.

Republicans secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, which could lead to a shift in focus toward cryptocurrency.With Rep. Patrick McHenry retiring in 2025, Republicans are set to take control of the House Financial Services Committee.Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the committee, has been a driving force behind stablecoin regulation.The post Republicans Secure House Majority, Paving Way for Crypto-Friendly Leadership in America appeared first on Techreport.

The UK government plans to lay out new crypto regulations to counter Trump's pro-crypto policies.The UK Treasury proposes stablecoin legislation to bridge regulatory gaps and enhance digital asset growth in the region.The crypto community expects more advancement following Trump's victory and the crypto market's positive response.The post UK Government Crafts New Crypto Regulations to Counter Trump's Pro-Crypto Policies appeared first on Techreport.

Key takeaways NH Bank Teams Up with Fireblocks for Blockchain-Driven Crypto Tax Solutions Fireblocks, a blockchain technology provider, is working with South Korea's NongHyup (NH) Bank to support a new...The post South Korea's NH Bank Teams with Fireblocks to Develop Crypto Solutions for Tax Integration appeared first on Techreport.

Three Arrows Capital liquidators are striving to increase claims against FTX from $120 million to $1.3 billion.In the review of the claims, the defunct hedge fund cited that FTX liquidated 3AC assets improperly, harming 3AC creditors.FTX and its sister trading platform, Alameda Research, intensified moves for more crypto recovery via recent lawsuits.The post Three Arrows Capital Liquidators Seek to Mark Up Claim Against FTX to $1.5 Billion appeared first on Techreport.