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MtGox set to distribute $500 million in assets to creditors by October 2024
14.5.2024
MtGox is on the way to deliver 142,000 Bitcoin (BTC) and 143,000 Bitcoin Cash (BCH), along with 69 billion yen, to creditors by October 31, 2024. For some time now, the company has put investors in an absolute quandary regarding its actual status. The company was officially established in 2010...
Bitcoin miner profits get squeezed as hash price drops to lowest since October 2023
24.4.2024
After enjoying record profits during Bitcoin’s recent halving, miners now face a sharp decline in hash prices
Mt. Gox Trustee Reveals Updated Bitcoin and Fiat Repayment Schedule for Creditors
22.4.2024
The last round of Mt. Gox's much awaited creditor compensation process is now approaching. By October 2024, the bankrupt exchange is expected to payout 142,000 Bitcoin (BTC), 143,000 Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and 69 billion Japanese yen ($510 million), according to a post published on Reddit on April...
Major CEXs Experience 3X Surge in Monthly Trading Volumes from October 2023: Bybit
18.4.2024
A new Bybit report reveals a 3x surge in CEX trading volumes from Oct. 2023 to Mar. 2024, fueled by Bitcoin ETF approvals and rising investor confidence. However, DEXs like Uniswap v3 experienced even greater growth. The report also details how the upcoming Bitcoin halving could further impact...
Hamas-linked Crypto Addresses of Gaza Now Jointly Sanctioned by US, UK
28.3.2024
Gaza Now has been promoting crypto donation campaigns and ramped-up these efforts particularly after the October 7 attack in Israel.
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Major Russian Companies ‘Will Be Forced to Accept Digital Ruble Payments’
11.3.2024
Major Russian companies will be forced to accept digital ruble payments as of October 2026, a new report has claimed.
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Bitcoin ETF approval launch can put BTC at $100K by October 2024
7.3.2024
Timothy Peterson, a renowned network economist, expects BTC to go past 100,000 dollars by October 2024. The economist predicts it can happen if the accumulation made by the Bitcoin Spot ETF approval is sustained. Peterson made this prediction on X/Twitter, garnering massive traction among crypto...
Bitcoin Logs Biggest Single-Day Gain Since October, Market-Neutral Bets Yield 3x U.S. Treasury Notes
29.2.2024
The attractive yield on the market-neutral cash and carry trade could draw more money to the crypto market
Bitcoin Order Books Are Most Liquid Since October as Market Depth Nears $540M
20.2.2024
Order book liquidity indicates how easy it is to buy and sell large quantity at stable prices
Ethereum Validator Queue Reaches Highest Level Since October Amid Renewed Interest in Staking
12.2.2024
The Ethereum network is experiencing a surge in the number of validators seeking to stake their Ethereum (ETH). According to data source ValidatorQueue, the validator entry queue currently stands at 7,045, representing over 225,000 Ether (equivalent to $562 million), its highest level since October...
Bitcoin Logs Biggest Weekly Gain Since October as S&P 500 Tops 5K
12.2.2024
The S&P 500 look expensive relative to bonds, but that does not imply risk aversion or outflow of money from stocks and crypto and into Treasury notes
South Korean Regulators Turn up Heat on ‘Gangnam Style’ PSY’s NFT Concert Ticket Sales
5.2.2024
The singer of “Gangnam Style,” PSY, could be set for an NFT clash with regulators in his native South Korea. Per Biz World, the singer’s entertainment agency P Nation launched an NFT-powered pre-sale project for PSY’s concert tour in 2023. No NFT Joy for ‘Gangnam Style’ PSY? In October 2022,...
Socialfi’s Shining Star Friend.tech Dims: A Tale of Decline and Disinterest
4.2.2024
Just a few months back, social finance (socialfi) platforms were the talk of the town, with Friend.tech leading the charge amidst surging popularity. Yet, as the curtains closed on October 2023, this once-celebrated socialfi platform witnessed a sharp decline in user engagement, and data from...
OFAC Blocks Venezuelan Gold Business, Warns About Upcoming Oil Sanctions
2.2.2024
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has revoked the license of Minerven, the Venezuela-owned gold company, for commercializing gold in international markets. The sanctions on Minerven, which were eased in October, will be applied again on February 13, with oil and gas sanctions reported...
FTX Commits to Full Customer Repayment, Scraps Exchange Restart – Here’s the Latest
31.1.2024
During a bankruptcy court hearing in Delaware on January 31st, FTX attorney Andy Dietderich revealed that the company had been engaged in negotiations with potential bidders and investors since October 2023, but none were willing to contribute sufficient funds to rebuild the FTX exchange. FTX...
Over 73% of Europeans Are “Positive” About Crypto’s Future: Report
29.1.2024
A recent survey conducted by Binance found that a majority of Europeans were confident about the future prospects of the cryptocurrency industry. The survey, published by Binance Square on January 29, polled 10,498 users in France, Italy, Spain, and Sweden between October 14 and November 8, 2023....
Samourai Wallet, Strike and Others Ask FinCEN to Withdraw Proposed Rules Tied to Crypto Mixing
25.1.2024
Samourai Wallet, River, Strike, Swan, and other companies in the cryptocurrency space have sent a letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), commenting on the proposed rules over mixing transactions introduced in October. These companies are asking FinCEN to withdraw its proposal...
Blockchain Startup Figure Technologies Seeks US Regulatory Approval for Interest-Bearing Stablecoin
23.1.2024
Financial technology company Figure Technologies is seeking approval from US regulators to introduce an interest-bearing stablecoin. Founded by former SoFi Technologies CEO Mike Cagney, if successful, Figure will become the first company to offer a stablecoin regulated as a security within...
Manta Network’s Ethereum Layer 2 Blockchain Exceeds $800M in TVL
12.1.2024
Source: Adobe / lumerb Manta Pacific, the native Layer 2 modular blockchain of Manta Network, has witnessed a 65-fold increase in Total Value Locked (TVL) over the last quarter. Launched just under four months ago, in October 2023, Manta Pacific’s TVL started at a modest $10 million. However...
Upbit Secures Major Payment Institution License from Monetary Authority of Singapore
8.1.2024
Source: Upbit South Korea’s leading crypto exchange Upbit’s subsidiary Upbit Singapore announced that it has received a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. This accomplishment follows the previously announced in-principle approval (IPA) in October 2023, under...