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The story of the man who won 10,000 Bitcoins for two pizzas in 2010 and lost his chance to become a millionaire
Purchase started the Pizza Day tradition; Jeremy Sturdivant would have R$3,850,000.000 billion today if he had not sold the Bitcoin he received shortly after. Exactly 13 years ago, a 19-year-old Californian named Jeremy Sturdivant watched in front of his computer the frustration of a man who wanted to buy two pizzas using Bitcoin and had no one fulfill his order. In a post on the Bitcointalk forum, Laszlo Hanyecz offered to pay 10,000 BTC to have two large pizzas delivered to his home in Jacksonville, Florida.
Ripple Fever: XRP Heads to $22.40 on New SBI Deal and Golden Cross
– Ripple, the company behind the altcoin XRP, is currently experiencing a period of severe turbulence. While the XRP Ledger (XRPL) suffered an unexpected collapse this week, the Ripple team is trying to contain the damage and regain market confidence. CTO David Schwartz admitted that the cause of the technical glitch is still unclear, a warning sign for a blockchain that positions itself as an alternative for international payments. However, three factors could change this trajectory: the debunking of a rumor about inflation in XRP, a strategic partnership with Japanese banks and an optimistic technical signal that could boost the price of the coin.
Central Bank announces bankruptcy of two banks and worries millions of Brazilians
Recently, the Central Bank of Brazil announced the bankruptcy of two financial institutions: BRK Financeira and PortoCred. This event generated great concern among investors and customers, since both institutions were involved in extrajudicial liquidation processes. The situation is a significant milestone, raising questions about the security and regulation of the country's financial system. BRK Financeira has been facing a complicated financial situation since February 2023, when it entered into extrajudicial liquidation. Management problems and non-compliance with legal regulations were decisive for the institution's collapse. PortoCred was the target of similar measures, also impacting its investors and credit holders.
Bitcoin Analysts Warn of $95K ‘Bear Trap’ Despite $102K Monthly Record A bear trap is a form of coordinated but controlled selling that creates a temporary drop in the price of an asset, comprising a significant correction during a long-term uptrend. Bitcoin may be heading into a bear trap below $95,000 despite posting its first monthly close above $100,000. Bitcoin (BTCR$592,796) fell below the psychological $100,000 mark on Feb. 2 for the first time since Jan. 27, data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro shows.
**US trade war* brings down Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies
The cryptocurrency market started the week in decline, with investors reacting to the impact of new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump against Canada, Mexico and China.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below US$$ 100,000 on Sunday and, on Monday morning (3), was trading at US$$ 92,500, accumulating a drop of 8%.
Ethereum (ETH) plummeted almost 20% and is trading below US$$ 2,500, while Solana (SOL) fell 7% to US$$ 193. XRP was one of the worst performers, with a drop of 23%, trading at US$$ 2.
Cryptocurrencies bleed with Trump's tariffs The turmoil began after Trump announced 25% tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico, in addition to an additional 10% tariff on imports from China.
Justified based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the decision seeks to contain illegal immigration and the fentanyl crisis, according to the US government.
However, economists and political analysts criticize the measure, which has already been called “the stupidest trade war in history” in an editorial in the Wall Street Journal.
The European Union has promised retaliation if the tariffs are extended to countries in the bloc, while Canada and Mexico are already preparing taxes on American products.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced tariffs on US$$ 155 billion in imports from the United States.
In addition to the direct impact on cryptocurrencies, global markets also felt the weight of the measure. Data from CoinGlass shows that over $$ 1.3 billion in long positions were liquidated in the past 12 hours — $$ 400 million in ETH and $$ 300 million in BTC.
Trump-linked crypto project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has also been hit, with a 20% drop in investments in January, according to SpotOnChain.
Even the TRUMP memecoin, which often tracks political events involving the former president, fell 12%.*
The impact of Drex on companies and the financial market
The potential benefits are significant, including increased efficiency and transparency Drex represents a significant innovation in the Brazilian financial system. Its launch promises to bring substantial changes to both companies and the financial market as a whole. Unlike cryptocurrencies, Drex is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), issued and regulated by the agency, and which uses blockchain technology to ensure the security and traceability of transactions.
PEPE memecoin could appreciate 60% with strategic whale movement
Memecoin Pepe (PEPE) has been attracting renewed attention thanks to growing interest from whales and a technical pattern that suggests a strong uptrend. With significant movement in the market, memecoin is positioned as one of the most promising bets for investors looking for opportunities for appreciation in the short term. Advertising A notable move recorded by transaction tracker TheDataNerd revealed that a whale has acquired 309.6 billion PEPE tokens. The mega investor paid $6.42 million directly on the KuCoin exchange. This strategic purchase occurred just as the asset broke out of a bullish flag and pole technical pattern.
BounceBit is a pioneering CeDeFi infrastructure platform. It offers yield farming products
The BounceBit chain ensures both transparent and efficient on-chain liquidity and ledger, reinforcing the reliability of the CeDeFi infrastructure. The platform’s unique dual-token Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mechanism allows users to be rewarded for staking with either BTC or BB tokens. The on-chain CeDeFi ecosystem offers a variety of yield opportunities. Users can perform swaps, sell meme coins, and trade DeFi derivatives to generate additional income.
Brazilian files habeas corpus to prevent the creation of Drex by the Central Bank
A Brazilian has filed an unusual lawsuit against the Central Bank of Brazil in an attempt to stop the creation of Drex, the Real in digital format. With the imminent arrival of Drex, many Brazilians have become concerned about their individual freedoms being violated by strict policies practiced by the State, which with the Real in digital format tends to monitor the population's consumption more accurately. In recent days, for example, former President Jair Bolsonaro has publicly declared that Drex is a technology of social control in the hands of the wrong government.
Binance releases new cryptocurrencies for Brazilians to buy with credit card
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency broker, announced on Monday (18) the addition of five new cryptocurrencies that can be purchased using debit and credit cards on its platform. The solution directly benefits Brazilians, as the Real (BRL) will be accepted for these purchases. In addition to the Real, the fiat currencies Euro, Naira, Zloty, Leu, Ruble, Lira and Rand have also been added to the program. Also this week, the broker issued a warning about fake cryptocurrencies that are being promoted in association with its name. Due to the rise of Bitcoin and the arrival of new investors, this is one of the times when scams proliferate in the market.
All cryptocurrency brokers in Brazil will have to follow rules, and the marginal market will require action”
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office Higher School (ESMPU) hosted the opening of the international seminar “Regulation and competition in the digital market” on Monday (18). The activity, carried out in partnership with the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade) and the University of Brasília (UnB), continues until Tuesday (19), at Cade. Among the topics discussed in the matter, even the regulation of cryptocurrency brokers in Brazil came up in the debates. This is the third seminar promoted by ESMPU and Cade. The 2024 edition, for example, seeks to discuss regulation and competition in the digital market, especially the digital payments system brought by Law No. 12,865/2013.
Robinhood Relists Solana, XRP, and Cardano, and This New Crypto Pre-Sale Is Capturing Market Attention
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Rollblock (RBLK) Pre-Sale: The Discount Sale of the Century as Investors Buy in Masses
A community-driven project and GameFi powerhouse, Rollblock (RBLK) is now live and ready to disrupt the $450 billion iGaming world! Using blockchain-backed betting to ensure transparency, Rollblock gives players the power to verify that nothing has been manipulated behind the scenes.
With over 7,000 immersive classics to choose from, gamers will be spoilt for choice, and competitive PVP modes and live dealer settings provide a fantastic community experience. A sports prediction league was recently launched on the Rollblock Discord, offering daily RBLK giveaways for armchair sports commentators.
Rollblock’s incredible revenue sharing mechanism means that every week a percentage of the platform’s profits will be used to buy RBLK on exchanges and stabilize price action with a perpetual supply. These tokens will be split 60:40 between a burner address to reduce coins in circulation and attractive staking rewards for the community.
RBLK is on a launch mission to the crypto gaming stratosphere, and holders of Solana, Ripple, and Cardano need to get on board quickly to secure the 100x move before the price breaks out of its current pre-sale floor of $0.035. With a 50% token bonus running over the next few days, there may never be a better time to get involved with Rollblock.
XRP Price Prediction: Analyst Predicts 550% Surge While This Ripple Rival Aims for 10,000% Gains!
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are witnessing dynamic changes, with market analysts predicting major valuations for key digital assets. One prominent token is set to experience significant appreciation, attracting global investor interest. Meanwhile, an emerging competitor is setting ambitious goals, aiming to outperform the established players and capture a significant share of the market.
At the forefront of this movement is XYZVerse, an innovative memecoin that unites fans of various sports in a vibrant ecosystem, blending sports enthusiasm with meme culture to create a unique and engaging community.
The game is afoot, and XYZ is leading the charge in the memecoin space! This sensational all-sports meme token has hit the market with unstoppable momentum, taking down weak competitors and scam cryptos.
As it moves forward, XYZ is poised to deliver impressive gains, leaving the likes of BOME and WIF in the dust. Targeting a staggering 99,900% growth, XYZ is poised to take the memecoin crown in the upcoming crypto bull run!
Shiba Inu enters Top 10: 1000% rally and target of US$ 0.001 on radar.
Investing.com – Shiba Inu (SHIB), initially launched as a memecoin, has consolidated its place among the top 10 cryptoassets by market value. Currently quoted at US$ 0.00002910, the cryptocurrency has made impressive progress in recent weeks, placing itself in the spotlight. Enthusiasts and experts predict that the price could reach the much-desired mark of US$ 0,001.
The bold prediction of the “Shib Knight”
The renowned crypto analyst known as Shib Knight has generated great excitement among his followers. His prediction that Shiba Inu could reach US$$ 0.001 reignited hopes of substantial profits and expectations of a possible "financial boom."
While Knight hasn’t set a specific deadline, he expresses confidence: “The possibility of us reaching this milestone becomes more real every day.” Optimism has fueled market dynamics as investors dream of limitless opportunities.
S.H.I.B.: a revolutionary blockchain project?
Shytoshi Kusama, lead developer of Shiba Inu, made a splash by announcing the Strategic Hub for Innovation in Blockchain (S.H.I.B.), a project that promises to take blockchain adoption to an unprecedented level.
“We are on the cusp of a new era of innovation,” Kusama declared, suggesting that the initiative could shape the financial future of the United States toward a more cryptocurrency-friendly environment — especially with a political leader like Donald Trump, whose supposed affinity for the crypto sector has already been highlighted.
New Income Tax exemption bracket may benefit Brazilian workers; understand
The Federal Government has announced a new Income Tax (IR) exemption policy for workers earning up to R$5,000 per month. The measure aims to reduce the tax burden and increase disposable income, stimulating consumption in the country. This income tax exemption brings direct benefits to citizens, but it also poses challenges to public finances. The reduction in revenue will require fiscal adjustments to balance government accounts without compromising other essential investments.
Government confiscates USDT in wallet with help from Tether in Canada
Tether (USDT) coins in handcuffs The company Tether, responsible for issuing the USDT stablecoin on the market, acted quickly to freeze a wallet address that accumulated amounts resulting from a crime in Canada. According to a public statement on the case, Tether reported that the address contained the equivalent of 10 thousand Canadian dollars in USDT. In Brazilian Real terms, the amount is equivalent to R$ 41 thousand today. The new freeze on funds in the suspect's wallet was made following a request from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Authorities arrived at the address after tracking the funds from a crime.
Federal Revenue wants new tax on cryptocurrencies with “DeCripto”
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service has opened a new public consultation on the topic of cryptocurrencies, seeking to create a new form of declaration called “DeCripto”. The new draft of the Normative Instruction that will establish the Declaration of Cryptoassets (DeCripto) is based on Normative Instruction 1,888/2019. With the new public consultation, the RFB intends to expand its knowledge about the new types of crypto assets. In addition, it intends to understand more about market operations. Understand the new public consultation of the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service on cryptocurrencies in search of creating DeCripto
Whales await sardines' reaction after US elections for possible new Bitcoin rally.
Santiment suggests that the stimulus for the pump comes from small rather than large wallets. Traded for US$ 68.3 thousand (+ 1%) in the early afternoon of this Monday (4), Bitcoin BTC R$ 429,206 showed high intraday volatility. A movement that tends to increase this week due to the reaction of sardines and whales to the elections in the United States. This is what the on-chain monitoring and intelligence platform Santiment suggested in a post made on X, as small and large cryptocurrency investors are keeping an eye on “the results of a particularly polarizing election (to say the least)” and “ cryptocurrency traders 'expecting the unexpected'".
Central Bank announces that it will be possible to make Pix without internet
On Monday, November 4, the president of the Central Bank of Brazil, Roberto Campos Neto, announced an innovative advance that promises to further revolutionize the country's instant payment system: Pix offline. During the Pix approximation launch event at Google's headquarters in São Paulo, Campos Neto detailed how this new technology works, which will allow payments via NFC (Near Field Communication) even without an internet connection. Advertising The Central Bank has been working on two different models for this function. In the first, the payment recipient uses NFC technology in a digital wallet, integrated with the open finance system and Pix through a Payment Service Provider (PSP).
Federal Revenue is using artificial intelligence to detect tax evasion
The Federal Revenue Service is using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify irregularities and tax and customs fraud. The new tools are developed by tax auditors and tax analysts from the IRS itself, who use the data they have to feed the analysis of the new algorithms. Among the utilities are the monitoring of cryptocurrencies, the detection of irregularities in imports and economic groups and the analysis of compensation requests. To this end, the new applications manipulate the available data, monitor the market and research relationships between entities and their location.