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Digital Shekel Challenge: Bank of Israel Engages 14 Teams for Digital Currency Innovation
26.7.2024
The Bank of Israel has initiated the “Digital Shekel Challenge” to explore the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) system inspired by the BIS Innovation Hub’s “Project Rosalind.” Fourteen teams from various sectors have been selected to propose innovative use cases....
2.91 Million ETH Held by 9 Ethereum ETFs: A Reserve Overview
26.7.2024
Although the data for Thursday’s ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) performance, concerning inflows and outflows, remains incomplete, it is evident that trade volume was marginally lower than the first two days. The funds currently hold slightly over $9 billion in ether, with about 2.91...
SBI and Franklin Templeton Collaborate to Create Digital Asset Management Firm
26.7.2024
Japan’s SBI Holdings plans to create a new investment management company in collaboration with major U.S. asset manager Franklin Templeton by the end of the year. This joint venture will focus on managing digital assets. The new entity will be 51% owned by SBI Holdings and 49% by Franklin...
UK Regulator Fines Coinbase’s CB Payments $4.5 Million for Serving High-Risk Customers
26.7.2024
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Coinbase’s payments arm, CB Payments Limited, £3,503,546 for breaching compliance rules by serving high-risk customers despite restrictions. The regulator explained that this marks the FCA’s first enforcement action against a firm...
Skybridge Founder: Kamala Harris Open-Minded About Crypto
26.7.2024
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is open-minded about crypto. Criticizing the narrative that her administration is hostile toward cryptocurrency, he predicted that SEC Chair Gary Gensler will be fired and Senator Elizabeth Warren will...
Ripple CEO: Kamala Harris Could Reset US Crypto Regulation
26.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris “has an incredible opportunity to provide a reset on critical issues for U.S. competitiveness (like crypto regulation).” He noted that she is no stranger to Silicon Valley. Moreover, he cautioned against making...
Blackrock foresees “very little interest” in crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum — Bitcoin2024
25.7.2024
Clients see Bitcoin and Ethereum as complements, not substitutes, in crypto portfolios, according to Blackrock's head of digital assets
Justin Sun Mocks Kamala Harris With Made-up Campaign Slogan
25.7.2024
Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron cryptocurrency ecosystem, mocked the current U.S. Vice President and favorite to be designated as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency, Kamala Harris. He joked about a possible slogan for her upcoming campaign. Sun mixed the well-known “Make...
Crypto Industry ‘Will Show No Mercy’ in November Says Winklevoss After Harris Snubs Bitcoin Event
25.7.2024
Following the announcement that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris won’t attend the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss said the crypto industry will “show no mercy in November.” Gemini’s Winklevoss Criticizes Harris Over Bitcoin 2024...
FCA Fines Coinbase $4.5M for Onboarding ‘High-Risk’ Customer
25.7.2024
FCA has fined prominent cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s United Kingdom arm $4.5M for breaching a voluntary agreement related to user onboarding. CB Payments Ltd. (CBPL), is an e-money institution and payments processor tied to United States Coinbase (COIN). Coinbase in trouble with UK regulators...
Fireblocks launches Web3 startup toolkit amid a surge in new ventures
25.7.2024
The number of startups using the Web3 platform has already increased by some 50%, according to Fireblocks
Wazirx Details Plan to Resume Withdrawals and Trading — Insists Signers’ Machines Show ‘No Evidence of Compromise’
25.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has provided an update on its progress to enable users to withdraw funds and resume trading on its platform following a cyberattack that caused a loss of over $230 million. “Our preliminary investigation reveals no evidence of compromise on our signers’...
Massive Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet From 2013 Moves 750 BTC After 11 Years, Valued at $48M
25.7.2024
With bitcoin prices declining by 3.7% in the past 24 hours, a dormant bitcoin wallet, created on May 20, 2013, or just over 11 years ago, moved 750 BTC, valued at roughly $48 million at current exchange rates. Vintage Bitcoin Wallet From 2013 Transfers 750 BTC Amid Market Dip On Thursday, a wallet...
MARA Adopts ‘Full HODL Strategy,’ Surpasses 20,000 BTC Holdings
25.7.2024
Marathon Digital Holdings, now known as MARA, has announced a strategic shift to hold all its bitcoin, pushing its current holdings beyond 20,000 BTC. The company has also made a $100 million purchase of bitcoin as part of its new treasury policy. Marathon Digital Rebrands to MARA, Boosts Bitcoin...
Bitget Wallet tops Nigeria’s app store as OKX exits market
25.7.2024
Bitget Wallet's surge in popularity among Nigerian users highlights its growing appeal in the Web3 space, amidst evolving digital finance trends
The rise and fall of celeb tokens: Over 99% of value wiped out
25.7.2024
Celebrity-endorsed tokens on Solana (SOL) have crashed dramatically, leaving investors reeling from massive losses
Bitstamp starts Mt. Gox creditor repayments
25.7.2024
The announcement comes three days after the Mt. Gox Trustee executed the first test transactions on Bitstamp exchange
Stablecoin Market Expands by $1.52 Billion in 7 Days, Driven by USDT and USDC Growth
25.7.2024
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...
Trump Eyes ‘Bitcoin Strategic Reserve,’ Harris Woos Mark Cuban, Kennedy Rallies Pro-Crypto
25.7.2024
Former President Donald Trump is set to announce the creation of a ‘Bitcoin Strategic Reserve’ in Nashville. Vice President Kamala Harris’s office contacted billionaire investor Mark Cuban to discuss Bitcoin. Independent Presidential Nominee RFK endorses Bitcoin. As the American...
India Gears Up for Crypto Policy Overhaul by September
25.7.2024
The Indian government is preparing to release a discussion paper on its crypto policy stance before September. This development was announced by Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth in an interview with Moneycontrol. India’s crypto stance from scrutiny to strategy The planned discussion paper...