At the start of the week, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced their seventh consecutive day of net outflows, losing $174.45 million during Monday’s trading session. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) was impacted most, seeing approximately $90 million in outflows. GBTC Leads Outflow as Bitcoin ETFs See Continued Decline On Monday, another day of outflows hit […]
After a decade-long wait, creditors of the defunct Mt Gox exchange are set to receive in-kind distributions of bitcoin and bitcoin cash starting in July. The head of research from Galaxy Digital predicts the market impact of these distributions will be less severe than anticipated. Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Likely to Retain Mt Gox Bitcoin Distributions […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alerted the public to “an emerging criminal tactic” targeting investors who have already fallen victim to cryptocurrency scams and seek to recover their lost funds. These fraudsters often claim to be authorized by the FBI, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), or other government agencies to lend credibility to […]
Ethereum’s price stands at $3,311, with a market capitalization of $404 billion. The 24-hour intraday trading range has fluctuated between $3,277 and $3,500, while the 24-hour trade volume has reached $16.82 billion. A technical analysis across various timeframes highlights significant bearish indicators. The confluence of oscillators and moving averages suggest a continuation of the downward […]
Bitcoin’s price action on June 24, 2024, indicates a clear bearish trend. Hovering around $61,171, bitcoin has fluctuated between $60,580 and $64,384 in the past 24 hours. BTC’s market cap is $1.21 trillion, with a trading volume of $19.12 billion, reflecting significant market activity despite the decline. The decline on Monday aligned with recent news […]
On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Mt Gox bankruptcy trustee declared that reimbursements are slated to commence at the start of July. The trustee explained that disbursements will be made in bitcoin and bitcoin cash and sent to designated exchanges. After Ten Years, Mt Gox Trustee Announces July Start for Repayments Approximately $9 billion worth […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking a $102.6 million penalty from Ripple in the XRP case. Meanwhile, the Biden administration, along with Mark Cuban and Representative Ro Khanna, are preparing for a crucial crypto roundtable. A Bank of America report reveals that younger wealthy investors are increasingly favoring cryptocurrencies over traditional investments. […]
The jailed Binance employee, Tigran Gambaryan, recently requested permission to amend his fundamental human rights violation against Nigerian law enforcement agencies. The amended proposal reportedly seeks “the costs of this action on a full indemnity basis.” The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission counsel opposed the application for amendment. However, Justice Inyang Ekwo overruled the opposition […]
Although Bitcoin-based decentralized applications (dapps) have been known to replicate or copy Ethereum dApps, Jeff Yin, founder of Merlin Chain, believes there is a growing impetus to build bitcoin dapps that are distinguishable from ether-based dapps. Yin, however, noted that the synchronization between bitcoin-based dapps and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) dapps still benefits the […]
While wrapped digital assets have enabled the bridging of assets and expanded their utility, their perceived need for custodianship reintroduces centralization risks and trust dependencies. This contradicts the decentralized ethos of blockchain technology, according to Chris Li, founder and CTO of Ava Protocol. Attaining Utility While Preserving the Core Principles of Decentralization Li told Bitcoin.com […]
Onchain detective Zachxbt reported that an entity moved 1.96 million avalanche (AVAX) to various exchanges and subsequently withdrew millions in bitcoin (BTC) after the transaction. As of 8 a.m. EDT today, AVAX has declined almost 10% in the last 24 hours. AVAX Declines Amid Onchain Analyst’s Discovery of Major Transfers Zachxbt, a well-known onchain analyst, […]
Global non-fungible token (NFT) sales experienced a decline this week, dropping 21% from the previous week. Across 21 unique blockchains, the total sales just surpassed the $100 million mark over the past seven days. Weekly NFT Sales Fall, Cryptopunks and Pudgy Penguins Surge NFT sales have significantly decreased this week, correlating with the broader downturn […]
Two U.S. lawmakers, French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan, have added their voices to calls for the release of jailed Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. The lawmakers made this call shortly after visiting Gambaryan at Nigeria’s notorious Kuje Prison. Hill believes that Gambaryan is being wrongfully detained on charges related to money laundering. Prison Officials Accused of […]
PRESS RELEASE. Nova Chain is making significant strides in the digital content industry with its innovative blockchain platform. Designed to empower content creators, Nova Chain combines advanced blockchain technology with AI-driven algorithms to provide secure content management, transparent monetization, and personalized audience engagement. The platform is built to support the evolving needs of digital content […]
Bitcoin’s price continues its downward trajectory, coasting along at $63,950 per unit on June 21, 2024. Despite showing potential entry points, the market is experiencing significant selling pressure across all time frames. Technical indicators suggest a cautious approach for traders as bearish trends dominate the charts. Bitcoin In the short term, the 1-hour chart indicates […]
3iq Digital Asset Management has announced that its solana fund has filed a preliminary prospectus for an initial public offering in Canada. The fund aims to become the first solana (SOL) exchange-traded product (ETP) in North America. Its objectives include providing exposure to the cryptocurrency, long-term capital appreciation, and staking yield. The Fund Seeks to […]
Dublin recently found itself in the eye of a tech storm as ETHDublin, Ireland’s Web3 hackathon and conference, drew a motley crew of innovators from around the globe. Organised with panache by the ETH Ireland team and hosted at the trendy Dogpatch Labs, the event tackles industry challenges head-on with emerging tech solutions. Addressing the […]
In a significant development in the Artificial intelligence (AI) industry, Daniel Gross, known among other things for his investment in the cryptocurrency platform Coinbase, has teamed up with Ilya Sutskever, former Chief Scientist at Openai, and Daniel Levy, a former Openai employee and an expert in AI privacy, to launch a new venture. The new […]
Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy has acquired 11,931 more bitcoins for $786 million, raising its total cryptocurrency holdings to 226,331 bitcoins, valued at $8.33 billion with an average purchase price of $36,798 per coin. The acquisition was funded through proceeds from a private offering of convertible senior notes that offer a 2.25% annual interest rate. MSTR Now Hodls […]
Bitcoin continues to trade near a crucial price level, with the downside appearing limited but a lack of bullish momentum evident. The leading cryptocurrency stands around the $65,000 to $66,000 mark, a critical onchain realized price that could either support the price or signal a correction, according to the latest analysis from Cryptoquant researchers. Cryptoquant: […]
A Nigerian court dismissed a human rights violation lawsuit filed by the fugitive Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, against law enforcement agencies. In his ruling, Judge Inyang Ekwo reportedly cited Anjarwalla’s lack of legal representation as one of the reasons for dismissing the lawsuit. Binance Exec’s Lack of Representation Leads to Lawsuit Dismissal A Nigerian Court […]
Martin Shkreli, known for his previous securities fraud conviction, has reportedly claimed to co-create the DJT token, a new crypto asset themed after Donald Trump. The revelation comes as the token’s association with the Trump campaign remains unverified, stirring significant speculation and controversy. ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Allegedly Co-Creates Trump Crypto Token In a recent […]
Based on statistics from the past three months, the non-fungible token (NFT) collections Cryptopunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) have seen a notable decrease in value. On March 17, 2024, the floor value of Cryptopunks was approximately 49 ether, but 90 days later, it dropped to 25.45 ether. Major Declines in Cryptopunks, BAYC, and […]
As of June 19, 2024, bitcoin’s price is $65,283, fluctuating within an intraday range of $64,149 to $65,633. On Wednesday, the leading cryptocurrency saw a trade volume of around $31.28 billion, with a market capitalization of $1.28 trillion. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s oscillators reflect mixed sentiment. The relative strength index (RSI) is at 41, suggesting neutrality. Similarly, […]
Curve DAO’s (CRV) price increased over 10% early Wednesday, hitting $0.35 and marking a 41% increase from its low since a recent liquidation crisis involving its founder. On-chain data revealed significant accumulation of CRV by whales this week, with reports indicating a particular increase in purchasing during the post-liquidation price dip. This resurgence in CRV’s […]
At the World Digital Mining Summit in Las Vegas, Bitmain, a leading manufacturer of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rigs, introduced two new mining machines. Both models—one air-cooled and one hydro-cooled—boast an efficiency rating of under 14 joules per terahash. Bitmain Introduces S21 XP and S21 XP Hydro Bitmain’s new Antminer S21 series mining […]
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their third consecutive day of outflows on Monday, losing over $145 million. Fidelity’s FBTC continued to lead the outflows with $92 million exiting the fund on June 17. Fidelity’s FBTC and Ark Invest’s ARKB Among Biggest Losers During Monday’s Outflow According to sosovalue.xyz metrics, U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETFs […]
In the last three days, bitcoin miners have experienced an 8.4% drop in profits, echoing a decrease in bitcoin prices. Since then, the network’s hashrate has fallen below the 600 exahash per second (EH/s) mark. Price Drop Squeezes Bitcoin Mining Profits Revenue for bitcoin miners has declined as the hashprice, the revenue from 1 petahash […]
Coinbase International has announced its support for pre-launch markets, a platform that allows traders to trade perpetual futures contracts for tokens that are yet to launch. This feature offers traders the opportunity to participate in price discovery of upcoming projects within a secure environment. Pre-launch markets also carry unique considerations and elevated risks, including lower […]
As of June 17, 2024, Bitcoin is trading at $65,805, with a 24-hour intraday range between $65,518 and $66,992. The cryptocurrency market is displaying notable volatility, as evidenced by significant trading volume and fluctuating price levels. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s 1-hour chart reveals a clear downward trend following a recent peak, with key resistance and support levels […]
Ethiopian Airlines Group has partnered with Loyyal to leverage the latter’s blockchain infrastructure for its customer loyalty program. The partnership, which is earmarked for Ethiopian Airlines’ Shebamiles members, enables them to earn rewards daily, driving further engagement and loyalty. Three-Way Partnership One of the leading African airlines, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has appointed blockchain-based loyalty rewards […]
Singapore’s national goalkeeper, Hassan Sunny, has been appointed as the Chief Security Officer and spokesperson for HTX Global and TRON. The announcement was first made by Justin Sun on social media. Drawing parallels between Sunny’s role on the football field and his new position, Sun expressed confidence that just as Sunny defends the goal line […]
Vaneck, a global investment firm, has announced the launch of the Vaneck Bitcoin ETF (VBTC), the first Bitcoin exchange-traded-fund on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Set to commence trading on June 20, 2024, the ETF is touted as the most cost-effective Bitcoin fund exposure in Australia. Arian Neiron, Vaneck’s CEO for the Asia-Pacific region, emphasized […]
A report has found that JPMorgan Chase Bank accounted for a substantial 18% share, or $11.7 billion, of the total $64.2 billion net income reported by all FDIC-insured banks for the first quarter of 2024. This data, highlighted by financial reporters Pam Martens and Russ Martens from wallstreetonparade.com, underscores the increasing concentration of profits within […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Paraguay unveiled a bitcoin mining-centric strategy, Itau Unibanco rolled out crypto trading services for all its customers, and Worldcoin decided to establish a hub in Argentina. Paraguayan Minister Unveils Future Economic Strategy Centered […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for the bitcoin mining industry, advocating for producing the remaining bitcoin in the U.S. to enhance national energy dominance. Vietnam sees increased interest in gold bullion purchases due to favorable prices at state-owned banks. New York Attorney General Letitia James takes legal action against crypto pyramid schemes targeting […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) newest surveillance tool, the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), has sparked significant concerns among privacy advocates and legal experts, who warn of an unprecedented expansion of government monitoring over financial transactions. SEC’s CAT Sparks Privacy Concerns and Legal Challenges Recent developments, such as the SEC implementation of the Consolidated […]
Following the BCH Bliss conference, a focal event for Bitcoin Cash enthusiasts held May 14-15 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Jonathan Silverblood introduced a Bitcoin Cash Podcast on X, featuring a collection of tracks from the event. This gathering also celebrated the “Jessica” upgrade, which launched the network’s innovative adaptive block size limit. BCH Bliss 2024: A […]
The bitcoin hashing power marketplace, Nicehash, has launched custom software for ASIC miners optimized for its mining platform. The firmware is designed to help miners drive greater efficiency from ASIC devices and increase revenue. Nicehash CEO said the collaboration with Marathon will strengthen its market position and enable miners globally to attain unparalleled efficiency and […]
PRESS RELEASE. One of the biggest cryptocurrency exchange services in Croatia, Electrocoin, has recently launched their new cryptocurrency exchange platform called Electrocoin Trade, providing services for natural and legal clients in the EU. The platform includes two core services – cryptocurrency exchange and trading service without prior registration to the platform, and cryptocurrency exchange and […]
In Zhejiang province, China, a criminal gang exploited digital yuan accounts to illegally cash out over 200,000 yuan ($27,566) within four days. The digital yuan, or e-CNY, is the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) central bank digital currency (CBDC), which has experienced substantial growth in usage. Adoption has reached 260 million wallets across 25 cities, […]
According to the latest data, from April 1 to June 1, 2024, Coinbase experienced an outflow of more than 40,000 BTC. In the past 13 days, an additional 10,889 BTC, valued at $726 million, has exited the San Francisco crypto exchange. Further analysis reveals that since May 13, approximately $7.05 billion worth of BTC has […]
Bitcoin’s price on June 14, 2024, stands at $67,046, with intraday prices ranging from $66,425 to $68,506. The leading crypto asset’s market capitalization is $1.31 trillion, and the 24-hour trading volume is $23.92 billion. Technical analysis across multiple time frames indicates a prevailing downtrend, highlighting critical support and resistance levels for traders. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s hourly […]
The Ghanaian central bank recently collaborated with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to demonstrate the use of digital credentials in international trade. The second phase of Project DESFT culminated in the execution of cross-border trade between the West African nation and Singapore in April 2024. Ghana’s CBDC to Streamline Cross-Border Trade The Bank of […]
Mark the calendars, as this Sunday is poker night. Bitcoin.com is pleased to announce an exclusive, free-to-enter poker tournament for its readers, featuring a total prize pool of $10,000 (paid out in USDT). To gain entry, use the password: BITCOIN2024!. This huge crypto giveaway takes place on CoinPoker, at 7pm GMT on June 16th. How […]Microstrategy has announced its intention to offer $500 million of convertible senior notes due 2032 in a private offering, subject to market conditions. The company also expects to grant the initial purchasers an option to purchase up to an additional $75 million of the notes within a 13-day period from the issue date. The notes […]
The Egyptian fintech startup Sahl has raised $6 million through a Series A funding round. The startup is set to use the capital raised to strengthen its local operations and fund its expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sahl’s Strategic Partnerships The Egyptian fintech startup Sahl has raised $6 million through a Series A […]
PRESS RELEASE. Road Town, BVI, June 13, 2024 – In a significant move for cryptocurrency and mobile technology enthusiasts, LBank Exchange, a premier global digital asset trading platform, has announced the listing of Aethir (ATH) on June 12, 2024. Users of LBank Exchange can brace themselves for the ATH/USDT trading pair, which has gone live […]Ripple, a leading enterprise in blockchain and crypto solutions, and Archax, the UK’s first regulated digital asset exchange, have announced an extension to their existing collaboration on June 13, 2024. This partnership aims to bring hundreds of millions of dollars of tokenized real-world assets onto the XRP Ledger over the next year, positioning the XRPL […]
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed $200.31 million in outflows on Tuesday following the $64 million in outflows the day prior. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shed the most with a $121 million reduction. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Lose Ground Spot bitcoin ETFs have recorded two days of outflows so far as Tuesday’s trading sessions saw […]Ripple has announced the development of a new product, the XRPL EVM Sidechain, which will bring Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This move is expected to unlock new opportunities in decentralized finance (defi) and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The sidechain will connect to the XRPL mainnet using a bridge, with […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently announced that the BRICS bloc aims to establish an independent payment system, free from political pressure and external interference. Putin stated that the addition of new members has increased BRICS’ share of global GDP to 36% and its share of the global population to 45%. Putin Announces BRICS Open to […]In a significant announcement at the XRP Ledger Community Summit (#XRPL Apex) held in Amsterdam from 11-13 June 2024, Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, unveiled the name of Ripple’s new stablecoin – $RLUSD. Garlinghouse expressed his fondness for the name, stating, “I like to call it Real USD… Ripple USD”. This development marks a […]
According to a bet on Polymarket, a decentralized predictions platform powered by Polygon, there’s a wager on whether current U.S. President Joe Biden will exit the 2024 election race. Currently, the likelihood of Biden stepping down has grown over the past few months to a 24% probability, as indicated by Polymarket bettors. Political Futures in […]
In 2023, Binance generated revenues exceeding $20 billion in Nigeria; however, the company has not paid taxes, a government minister disclosed. The Nigerian official also seemed to refute U.S. lawmakers’ claims that Tigran Gambaryan, an imprisoned Binance executive, is being held hostage by his government. Tigran Gambaryan Detained on Allegations of Contributing to Naira Depreciation […]
In a landmark event for the Bitcoin.com Verse community, the Verse Voyager NFT collection has completely sold out. This achievement underscores the growing interest and enthusiasm in the decentralized finance space and highlights Bitcoin.com’s commitment to innovation and community engagement. “In a market overwhelmed by speculative meme coins, the success of our first NFT collection […]
Ethereum (ETH) continues to showcase its volatility and potential for strategic trading. As of June 10, 2024, ethereum’s price stands at $3,677, reflecting a daily range of $3,654 to $3,714. Ethereum Ethereum’s 1-hour chart reveals short-term volatility, with ether’s price testing lower levels around $3,642 and struggling to maintain above $3,700. Key support is identified […]In a recent social media post that garnered over a million views, Dan Bilzerian, the American poker player and businessman known for his high-stakes games and lifestyle brand Ignite International, expressed interest in creating his own cryptocurrency. Bilzerian, who has distanced himself from any existing cryptocurrencies using his name, hinted at the possibility of launching […]
Bitcoin’s price stands at $69,352, within a 24-hour intraday range of $69,213 to $69,840. The leading crypto asset’s market capitalization is $1.36 trillion, with a 24-hour trade volume of $14.83 billion. Bitcoin The hourly chart for bitcoin (BTC) indicates a phase of consolidation with minor fluctuations. The price hit a high of $69,840 before retracting […]
Javier Gimenez, from the Paraguayan Ministry of Industry and Commerce, revealed that the government plans to take advantage of the energy sold to legal bitcoin mining operations. Gimenez stated that selling Paraguay’s energy to bitcoin mining companies is part of the government’s strategy, which seeks to rebuild its industry in three years as part of […]
After falling below $70,000, bitcoin has stabilized above the $69,000 mark. In contrast, South Korea has seen a notable rise in the premium for bitcoin. South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Rebounds After Hitting Recent Low Recently, bitcoin (BTC) saw its infamous premium in South Korea drop below 1% after nearly hitting 10% in mid-April. Current data […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas advises purchasing Bitcoin, Cardano partners with an Argentine province, and Argentina launches a VASP registry. Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Urges Followers to Buy Bitcoin as Nigerian Naira Falls Under […]
Following a spell of TradFi breakthroughs, all-time highs, and intense optimism in the crypto industry, selling pressure across most major cryptocurrencies are slowly beginning to ease, with trading volumes submitting to more tenable growth levels. Amidst this growth, one category-defying group of tokens has witnessed persistent success regardless of the current market backdrop: memecoins. Known […]
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego has urged his followers to buy Bitcoin. Elon Musk, currently the world’s wealthiest individual, could be surpassed by Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. In Nigeria, artist Davido faced backlash after allegedly scamming investors by pocketing $474,000 from his meme coin sale. Some Russian companies are resorting to cryptocurrencies like USDT […]
Amid Friday’s downturn, following bitcoin’s decline to $68,450, the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) report from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) indicates that hedge funds are placing substantial bets against bitcoin. Bitcoin Faces Bearish Sentiment From Hedge Funds While crypto enthusiasts and analysts have been optimistic about bitcoin (BTC) for quite some time, particularly […]
Following bitcoin’s dip in price, QCP Capital highlighted a “doubly strange session” overnight, driven by unexpected economic data and a widely viewed Roaring Kitty livestream. Analysts Highlight Market Chaos Following Bitcoin Dip and Gamestop Decline Three days ago, Singapore-based QCP Capital envisioned a new bitcoin (BTC) all-time high in June. At the time, the firm’s […]