This weekend, following the first presidential debate of 2024, the prediction market Polymarket, powered by Polygon, saw a shift in the wager regarding whether incumbent President Joe Biden will withdraw from the race. Just two days prior, the odds of Biden stepping down were at 39%, and as of June 30, 2024, the probability has […]
According to market data, crypto assets struggled throughout June, with only a select few recording gains. The largest gainer was the meme coin brett (BRETT), which surged 64.9%, while the biggest loser was the meme token maga (TRUMP), plummeting 55.29%. Select Coins Rise Despite Overall Decline This Month June was predominantly bearish for cryptocurrencies, with […]
Robert Kiyosaki advises selling bitcoin amid its crash, yet plans to buy more, likening his approach to Warren Buffett’s “buy and hold forever” strategy. Vivek Ramaswamy’s chances of becoming Trump’s vice presidential pick have surged by 1,100% on Polymarket. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticizes SEC Chair Gary Gensler, warning his actions could affect the election. […]
In the first half of 2024, the Nigerian currency depreciated by nearly 40%, making it the worst-performing currency during that period. Meanwhile, the Kenyan shilling appreciated by 20.7%, ranking it as the best performer. The depreciation of the Nigerian naira was primarily driven by U.S. dollar shortages. Naira Falls for 9 Straight Days The Nigerian […]
Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, co-founder and CSO of Ledn, a Canada-based bitcoin lending platform, stated that Latam citizens are shifting to elect governments supporting bitcoin as a better money alternative. In an interview with Bitcoin News, Di Bartolomeo stressed that presidents like Bukele in El Salvador and Milei in Argentina have shown Latam that proposals including […]
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued an order in the SEC’s case against Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao. The court allowed most claims to proceed, including those related to unregistered crypto sales and fraudulent practices, while dismissing some claims related to BUSD and secondary BNB sales. Some Charges Against […]
Despite a general decline in cryptocurrency markets this week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales rose by 4.52% compared to the previous week. NFT sales totaled approximately $101,467,710 over the past seven days, with Ethereum-based digital collectibles dominating the market. NFT Landscape Shifts This week, the leading top five blockchains for NFT sales were Ethereum, Polygon, Bitcoin, […]
According to a Nigerian regulator, young people who are adopting cryptocurrencies are drawn to their secrecy, and many of them do not have bank accounts. However, the regulator also stated that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will continue to caution users about the potential risks of investing in this asset class. Crypto Cannot Be […]
T-Rex Group has filed for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that aim to leverage the daily performance of Microstrategy Incorporated (MSTR). The proposed ETFs will take 2x long and 2x inverse positions in MSTR, magnifying its daily stock performance by 200%. T-Rex Group Files for Microstrategy ETFs, Dubbed the ‘Ghost Pepper of ETF Hot Sauce’ T-Rex Group, […]
According to stablecoin transfer volume metrics divided by blockchain, Solana’s daily transfer volume has decreased from a range of $75 billion to $100 billion daily to around $7 billion daily. Additionally, a crypto advocate expressed doubts about the legitimacy of Solana’s previous stablecoin transfer volumes, indicating that the metrics were highly overstated. Stablecoin Metrics Reveal […]
Connect Money, an Egyptian fintech startup, recently secured $8 million in seed funding. The company plans to launch new business verticals using this investment. Connect Money aims to become the go-to platform for businesses seeking seamless banking services. Successful Capital Raise Demonstrates Investors’ Confidence in Connect Money Egyptian banking-as-a-service fintech startup Connect Money recently closed […]
Santander, the multinational banking giant, has recently announced that it will start offering cryptocurrency trading services in Brazil. The bank will roll out this functionality to selected customers of Toro, its investment unit, this week and will gradually extend it to more users in the future. With this move, Santander joins Nubank and Itau Unibanco, […]
A court in China has ruled in favor of Justin Sun in his defamation lawsuit against the Chongqing Business Media Group. In its verdict, the court stated that claims of Sun’s involvement in insider trading, fraud, and money laundering were “entirely unsubstantiated.” The Chongqing Business Media Group subsequently removed all of its false content and […]
PRESS RELEASE. June 27, 2024 — DeltaPrime, a decentralized borrowing and investing platform, is thrilled to announce their Token Generation Event (TGE) on Uniswap and Trader Joe. The TGE marks another innovation in crypto with the launch of the $PRIME and $sPRIME tokens on July 1st, 2024. Born in the bear market and operating on […]
The Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs have partnered to drive digital transformation using the latter’s conventional and Shariah-compliant digital securities platforms. The CEO of Blade Labs described the Hashgraph Association as a strategic investor that enables the company to integrate its cutting-edge digital asset solutions with more businesses in the Middle East and beyond. Integrating […]
On Wednesday, via the 1-hour chart, bitcoin is forming a potential inverse head and shoulders pattern around the $61,500 level. If confirmed by a breakout above $62,000, this could signal a bullish reversal. Additionally, the 4-hour chart reveals a descending channel from $65,144 to $58,456, where a breakout above the channel’s upper boundary near $62,000 […]
The most recent European Union sanctions against the Kremlin prohibit Eurozone operators from engaging with crypto asset providers that facilitate transactions supporting Russia’s defence-industrial base. Additionally, the new sanctions regime forbids Eurozone operators from utilizing the Russian-developed System for Transfer of Financial Messages (SPFS). These restrictive measures also focus on tankers associated with “Putin’s dark […]
PRESS RELEASE. Kyoto, Japan, June 26, 2024 – The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City) is thrilled to unveil the detailed agenda for IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO with Japan Blockchain Week Summit, set to be the main event of Japan Blockchain Week 2024. This premier event, taking place from […]
Strike has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom. This move allows individuals and businesses in the UK to access Strike’s suite of Bitcoin and Lightning Network services. The features include buying, selling, sending, and withdrawing bitcoin, global payments, and more. The company’s founder, Jack Mallers, believes that bitcoin can solve some of the world’s […]
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 […]