Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has played a significant role in the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan bill that, if passed, will regulate the use of stablecoins in the United States. But, as a lead co-sponsor of the bill, Gillibrand’s involvement in its passage comes with its share of controversy. In an investigation into campaign financing during […]
Author Archives: BooBee
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Last week, an attempted kidnapping in Paris targeted the daughter and grandchild of a crypto entrepreneur, adding to a troubling trend of attacks on crypto figures in France. Since January 2025, three kidnapping attempts have been reported involving individuals linked to the cryptocurrency industry. Crypto-related violence is not confined to France. Globally, crypto moguls are […]
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As President Trump alternates between tariff hikes and pauses, the United States continues to witness rising bond yields despite a decreased inflation risk index. These inconsistencies reveal deeper structural problems related to the US economy’s spending habits. Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University, sat down with BeInCrypto to explore the underlying […]
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The sharp drop in shares UnitedHealth experienced over the past month says a lot about the risks companies can face if they decide to go public. In crypto’s case, the consequences can be even worse. The numerous data breaches, security risks, and regulatory uncertainties surrounding crypto raise the stakes for companies contemplating a public offering. […]
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Byte has grown in popularity over the past few months after becoming the first fully AI-generated meme coin. Grok, the AI model developed by Elon Musk that launched BYTE, holds a little over a fourth of the token’s supply. Even under command, Grok will not sell off its BYTE holdings. BeInCrypto spoke with BYTE and […]
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It’s been a month since Solana revealed Confidential Balances, a set of extensions that add new layers of confidentiality for asset owners and token issuers. The move resembles an effort to enhance privacy features without sacrificing necessary compliance. BeInCrypto consulted Pat Zhang, head of research at WOO X, to analyze how these latest developments might […]
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Last week, a Trust Wallet user suffered a sudden overnight loss of his funds, as detailed in a recent report shared with BeInCrypto. When he contacted the wallet to find out what had happened, they informed him that he had suffered a private key leak. Eve Lam, Chief Information Security Officer at Trust Wallet, said […]
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Corporate Innovation Day 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, offered a deep dive into blockchain’s potential, highlighting its transformative impact on finance, luxury, and social causes. Panelists and speakers emphasized the need for security, regulation, and practical blockchain use cases. The event, which took place on May 8th and was organized by STORM Partners, reinforced Geneva’s role […]
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Today, the crypto community celebrates the historic Bitcoin Pizza Day, marking 15 years since the first documented real-world Bitcoin (BTC) transaction. On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz, a programmer from Florida, paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas from Papa John’s. At the time, the coins were worth about $41 (each BTC ≈ $0.004). In 2025, […]
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XRP has seen a slowdown in bullish momentum recently, following a period of sustained price growth. The altcoin, which benefited from strong investor interest, has started to lose some of that upward momentum. While the price has been in decline, some market experts believe that the strength of investor support may prevent XRP from experiencing […]