On Tuesday, U.S. spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a day of inflows, ending four days of outflows. The nine ETFs collectively absorbed $33.67 million, though the figure could have been higher if not for Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE), which offloaded $120.28 million. Ether ETFs Bounce Back After 4-Day Outflows The ether-based ETFs in the […]
The Bitcoin network has recently experienced its most significant difficulty adjustment since October 2022, with a 10.5% increase driving the metric to a record 90.67 trillion. This heightened challenge, combined with falling bitcoin prices, is intensifying the strain on miners. Miners Struggle as Bitcoin Difficulty Reaches New Peak On Wednesday, at block height 854,784, Bitcoin’s […]
El Salvador has proposed using cryptocurrency as an alternative payment method for trade with Russia. The Central American nation has reportedly expressed interest in joining the BRICS bloc and may formally apply for membership within one or two years. Ukraine-Russia Conflict Echoes in Central America El Salvador has proposed settling trade with Russia using cryptocurrency, […]
In a trailblazing twist that promises to transform the foreign exchange market, CryptoProcessing is proud to offer the integration of cryptocurrency as a payment gateway for Forex transactions. This solution aims to enhance the speed, security, and cost-efficiency of Forex payments, paving the way for a new era in global finance. As the world’s largest […]
Nigeria’s central bank digital currency, known as the eNaira, was the first of its kind in Africa. However, it currently represents only about 0.36% of the total currency in circulation. Nigerian experts attribute the slow adoption of the e-naira to its perceived lack of significant benefits compared to the traditional naira. E-Naira Adoption Lags Despite […]
Bitcoin.com will soon launch V-Card, enabling anyone to spend their cryptocurrency, just like cash, anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. The waitlist for the V-Card is now open at verse.bitcoin.com/card, and early sign-ups have the chance to win a free V-Card (€75 value). “Self-custody holders of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies via the Bitcoin.com Wallet app will now […]
Polymarket, the cryptocurrency-based prediction markets platform, explained its position regarding the bet on the Venezuelan presidential election. While opposition forces alleged that voting fraud had been committed, President Nicolas Maduro, who led the bet most of the time, was proclaimed on June 29 by National Electoral Council authorities. “People deserve honest answers about the future […]
On July 25, 2024, Slovenia issued its first digital bond, marking a significant milestone as the first EU sovereign and one of the earliest worldwide to do so. The bond issuance occurred under the European Central Bank’s (ECB) wholesale central bank money settlement experimentation program. The settlement was executed on-chain in wholesale central bank digital […]
Ethereum is currently priced at $3,374, with intraday fluctuations ranging from $3,253 to $3,395. Boasting a market capitalization of $407 billion and a 24-hour trade volume of $11.49 billion, ETH demonstrates significant market activity. Ethereum The hourly chart for ethereum (ETH) depicts a sharp decline followed by a steady recovery. After hitting a low of […]
On July 29, 2024, bitcoin continues its bullish trend, demonstrating significant strength across multiple time frames. As of today, bitcoin is trading at $69,456 with a 24-hour price range between $67,618 and $69,842. Key technical indicators suggest that bitcoin’s upward momentum is likely to persist. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s 1-hour chart indicates a steady uptrend with prices […]
Cantor Fitzgerald, a billionaire asset management fund, recently announced its plans to provide leveraging services for Bitcoin investors. This venture will operate as a separate entity, commencing its operations with a capital of $2 billion. The capital will be replenished in tranches of $2 billion to cater to the needs of Bitcoin holders. This information […]
Justin Sun, founder of Tron, called for the restoration of the bitcoin emoji on X. Sun stated that the bitcoin emoji had become tradition, and that, as former U.S. president Donald Trump had declared, the original cryptocurrency was poised to surpass gold. “We humbly request restoring this tradition and are willing to accommodate any requirements,” […]
According to recent data, bitcoin’s total hashrate achieved a record high this week, based on the seven-day simple moving average (SMA). On July 25, the hashrate, measured by the seven-day SMA, reached 677 exahash per second (EH/s), surpassing the 659 EH/s recorded on May 25. Bitcoin Hashrate Breaks Records Bitcoin’s hashrate has reached new peaks […]
Bitcoin prices have rebounded strongly, providing relief to short-term holders and leading to increased activity in perpetual futures markets, according to a report by onchain analytics firm Glassnode. The report highlights significant developments in market dynamics and the overall health of the cryptocurrency market. Glassnode Analysis Highlights Significant Gains for Bitcoin Short-Term Holders The latest […]
Robert Kiyosaki forecasts significant rises in asset prices, including gold, silver, and bitcoin by August 2025 if Donald Trump is re-elected. The U.S. SEC has approved spot ethereum ETFs, with Blackrock’s Ishares ethereum Trust ETF launching on Nasdaq on July 23, 2024. In Nigeria, the central bank sold dollars to Bureaux de Change to stabilize […]
Mythical Games’ VP of Blockchain Tech, Cameron Thacker, said he believes the current interest in blockchain gaming is more sustainable than the last cycle. He attributes this to a shift in focus, with projects now prioritizing “engaging experiences over frothy marketing and questionable tokenomics.” Gaming Giants Boost Blockchain Gaming Industry In an interview with Bitcoin.com […]
Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales experienced a 7.59% rise, with $108.59 million in transactions finalized during the last seven days. Ethereum topped NFT sales for the week, generating $32.59 million, a 5.95% increase. NFT Market Gains Modest Momentum This Week Solana followed as the second leading blockchain, with NFT sales totaling $27.33 […]
Over recent weeks, Bitcoin.com News has been covering prediction markets linked to the U.S. election. Our newsdesk also tested various artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to forecast the prices of bitcoin, gold, and ethereum by the end of 2024. In this particular experiment, we consulted nine different AI chatbots to predict the U.S. election outcome between […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for stricter regulations to address the risks of foreign-owned cryptocurrency mining facilities in the U.S. She highlighted the environmental and national security threats, especially from Chinese-owned operations, and stressed the importance of stronger laws to regulate crypto mining and prevent foreign exploitation. Senator Warren Raises Concerns Over Foreign-Owned Crypto Mining […]
A grand jury in Kansas City indicted North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for his role in a conspiracy involving ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The group laundered cryptocurrency proceeds and used the funds for further cyber intrusions into global defense, technology, and government entities. The ransomware attacks disrupted patient care and […]
A recent joint report by Coinbase Institutional and the onchain analytics firm Glassnode reveals a maturing and stabilizing cryptocurrency market despite recent price corrections. The analysis highlights robust trading volumes, increasing onchain activity, and significant progress in regulatory frameworks. Crypto Market Matures Amid Price Corrections: Coinbase and Glassnode Report The study shows the third quarter […]
The U.S. Department of State has highlighted the relevance of recognizing bitcoin as a legal tender for the rebirth of tourism in El Salvador. In a recently released investment climate report, the department states that this factor has given significant publicity to El Salvador, contributing to its popularity as a tourist destination. U.S. Department of […]
Lightning Labs, an institution dedicated to research and development related to the Lightning Network, Bitcoin’s second layer, has announced the rollout of Taproot Assets. This solution allows for issuing multiple tokens on top of it. The institution aims to capitalize on the popularity and volume of stablecoins to establish bitcoin as the global routing currency. […]
Based on recent data, after a period of inflows, nine U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced withdrawals totaling $133.16 million on Wednesday. The majority of these withdrawals came from Grayscale’s ETHE, which saw a significant $326.86 million in outflows on July 24. Wednesday Sees $133M Exit U.S. Ethereum ETFs, Grayscale’s ETHE Major Driver U.S. […]
The stablecoin economy is experiencing renewed growth. Over the past week, the market capitalization of all stablecoins increased by $1.52 billion. The growth over the past seven days was primarily driven by tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin by market valuation, with its supply expanding by 1.2 billion coins. Stablecoin Economy Sees Growth Again Over the […]
The Egyptian fintech giant MNT Halan has raised $157.5 million to fund its regional expansion. Mounir Nakhla stated that MNT Halan’s planned international expansion will happen through mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. MNT Halan Targets Pakistan The Egyptian fintech giant, MNT Halan, has raised $157.5 million in its latest funding round. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) […]
Web3 infrastructure platform Caldera has successfully raised $15 million in an early-stage funding round, signaling strong investor interest in its mission. The funding was led by Founders Fund, a prominent venture capital firm known for backing innovative technology startups. Additionally, Dragonfly and Sequoia Capital participated in the round, further validating Caldera’s vision. Caldera’s primary focus […]
Neonomad, the South African hybrid exchange platform, is set to launch Zarcoin, a stablecoin tied to the South African Rand. This innovative stablecoin epitomizes the seamless integration of regulatory safety with decentralized efficiency. Neonomad’s platform will also facilitate multiple offerings, including in the decentralized finance space. Banking South Africa’s Unbanked South African fintech startup Neonomad, […]
Revolut, the crypto-friendly digital bank, is reportedly planning to sell $500 million of employee shares, targeting a staggering valuation of $45 billion. This move is seen as a significant step towards a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO). Revolut’s progressive approach to cryptocurrencies, combined with its innovative banking solutions, continues to disrupt the financial sector, underscoring […]
Unbound Fund has announced a new opportunity for individuals to acquire Portuguese/EU citizenship by indirectly holding bitcoin worth about $542,000 (€500,000). The fund is said to be the first of its kind to be eligible for the Golden Visa, providing exposure to bitcoin. Unbound Fund’s features include 100% passive bitcoin holding, investment in Blackrock ETFs […]
The Digital Chamber, a crypto advocacy group, has called on U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to support the digital asset industry with three requests. The group urged her to promote pro-digital asset language in the Democratic Party’s platform, choose a vice-presidential candidate with expertise in digital asset policy, and engage with industry leaders. Digital Chamber […]
NPC Labs, an onchain product distribution platform founded by former members of Base, has successfully raised $18 million in a Seed Round led by Pantera Capital. The funding round saw participation from prominent investors such as Makers Fund, Hashed, Collab+Currency, Sfermion, Mirana Ventures, Bitscale Capital, and Mantle Ecofund. This latest funding round brings the total […]
In response to compliance requests from Japan’s Financial Services Agency, crypto exchange Gate.io has announced the suspension of new account registrations for customers based in Japan, effective from July 22, 2024. The exchange is ceasing all services in the country due to regulatory pressures. However, Gate.io has expressed its intention to comply with Japanese laws […]
The recent power hikes that ANDE has enacted for Bitcoin mining companies are already impacting their operations in Paraguay. According to recent reports, the Penguin Group, a cryptocurrency mining operator, has already signed a contract to secure 400MW of energy in Brazil. This could be a potential destination that other companies are considering. Paraguayan Bitcoin […]
Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has publicly praised the prediction market Polymarket for their impressive performance. He commended the platform not only for accurately predicting outcomes well in advance but also for actively contributing to collective decision-making through the visibility of conditional odds of different candidates. As recently reported, following the announcement that President Joe Biden […]
Boyaa Interactive, a public gaming company based in Hong Kong, has announced a strategic investment in the UTXO Bitcoin Ecosystem Fund. The company plans to allocate $1,000,000 to this initiative, aimed at promoting the Group’s business development and expansion in the Web3 industry. Boyaa aims to ‘deepen its presence in the Web3 industry, leverage the […]
While regulations are generally meant to protect consumers, in practice, they create hoops for crypto companies to jump through, thus diminishing the overall user experience, said Ivo Georgiev, co-founder and CEO of Ambire Wallet. Georgiev argues that regulations like the Eurozone’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) actually “enable more sketchy companies and scams.” Overregulation Beneficial to […]
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a $23 million bounty program to recover assets stolen in a cyberattack on its multisig wallet. Emphasizing community involvement, co-founder Nischal Shetty outlined the rewards for tracking, freezing, and ethically recovering the stolen funds. He insists that the attack was not due to phishing but involved multiple hardware wallets […]
In a recent social media post, Justin Sun, the crypto entrepreneur, shared his experience with the HTX app on his Apple Vision Pro. He expressed his satisfaction with the app’s performance, highlighting its capabilities to view cryptocurrency and place orders. Sun’s post also revealed that HTX is in the process of developing a new concept […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump experienced a surge in prediction market odds for winning the presidential election after an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. Ripple’s CEO and legal chief celebrated their firm’s landmark legal victory against the SEC, affirming that XRP is not a security. Valentina Matvienko, a Russian Senate leader, discussed the potential […]
An International Monetary Fund representative has cautioned that Zambia’s proposed dedollarization initiative may inadvertently undermine efforts to contain inflation. The representative expressed concern that the prevailing economic conditions in Zambia are not conducive for the country to proceed with the de-dollarization proposals. Zambia Not Ideally Placed to Dedollarize The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Zambian representative, […]
The digital asset security platform Cyvers Alerts disclosed on July 19 that Rho Markets’ liquidity layer on Scroll had been exploited after hackers took control of an oracle access control. Cyvers reported that the attacker held $7.6 million across multiple chains, with USDC and USDT pools among the affected assets. Shortly after detecting unusual activity, […]
Europe stands out as the global leader, accounting for 37.32% of the total transactional value, according to a comprehensive analysis by Coinwire. Asia’s trading volumes primarily result from factors like high mobile penetration, a robust tech infrastructure, and growing institutional interest. Binance, with a trading volume of $2.77 trillion, holds the title of the “most […]
Ownmali, a blockchain-enabled real estate tokenization platform, has been admitted into the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya (CMA Kenya) Regulatory Sandbox. Ownmali aims to foster greater inclusivity in real estate investing by making it more affordable for younger Kenyans, regardless of their income levels. During the 12-month sandbox period, Ownmali will adhere to regulatory requirements, […]
KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, has announced a strategic alliance with Cryptio, a crypto accounting software platform. This collaboration aims to help companies establish controls for better accounting of crypto assets, meeting US GAAP accounting and reporting obligations. The alliance will empower enterprises and institutions to navigate the complexities of the […]
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has filed a police complaint and is pursuing legal action after a cyberattack led to a loss of over $230 million. The exchange is collaborating with global partners and authorities to trace and recover the stolen funds. Meanwhile, Liminal Custody has insisted that its platform remains secure and that all malicious […]
Global crypto exchange HTX has integrated Fireblocks Off Exchange. This is aimed at enhancing digital asset security and streamlining global compliance operations. It employs Fireblocks’ multi-party computation (MPC) technology to mitigate exchange counterparty risk, marking a substantial step in risk mitigation for over-the-counter transactions in the cryptocurrency market. The collaboration is expected to improve the […]
South African crypto exchange Luno has announced that it is integrating its platform with Fireblock’s enterprise-grade digital asset transfer platform. Aleks Andjelopolj suggested that leveraging Fireblocks means Luno users will experience the same immediate transaction settlement enjoyed by customers of the same bank. The Allure of Fireblocks Integration The South African cryptocurrency trading platform Luno […]
The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its interest rates on Thursday, indicating that domestic price pressures and elevated inflation levels will persist into next year. After a recent rate cut, the ECB adopted a cautious stance, suggesting more evidence is needed before making another move. The ECB highlighted that while corporate profits are mitigating some […]
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a security breach affecting one of its multisig wallets, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Cryptocurrency and INR withdrawals have been halted as the team investigates the incident, with blockchain investigators Zachxbt and Mudit Gupta offering insights into the sophisticated hack. Wazirx Security Breach Halts Withdrawals After […]
