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US Vice President Kamala Harris Reportedly Mulling Bitcoin 2024 Conference Appearance
24.7.2024
Kamala Harris, Vice President of the U.S. and favorite to be nominated as a Democratic candidate for the presidency, is mulling making an appearance at the upcoming Bitcoin 2024 Conference where former President Donald Trump will also appear. David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc., the institution behind...
Mt. Gox transfers $335M in Bitcoin to Bitstamp, unknown wallet
24.7.2024
Mt. Gox transfers 5,106 BTC to Bitstamp and an unknown address; 2869 BTC rapidly moved through multiple wallets
Mt. Gox transfers $335M in Bitcoin to Bitstamp, unknown wallet
24.7.2024
Mt. Gox transferred 5,106 BTC to Bitstamp and an unknown address, with 2,869 BTC rapidly moving through multiple wallets
Mt. Gox shifts $2.5B in Bitcoin to unknown wallet, repayments top 40%
24.7.2024
Mt. Gox transferred 37,477 BTC to a new wallet, while data shows that 40% of creditor repayments have now been distributed
ETH traders should now ‘expect the unexpected’ after ETF launch
24.7.2024
Crypto analysts argue past performance won’t help predict Ether’s prices anymore and that Ether has “all the elements to rally like it has never seen before.”
Marathon Digital Ordered to Pay $138M for Contract Breach
24.7.2024
A federal court jury in Los Angeles has awarded Michael Ho $138 million after finding crypto mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. guilty of breaching a Non-Disclosure/Non-Circumvention Agreement. Ho had shared proprietary information about a large-scale energy supplier with Marathon, which...
Tokyo Stock Exchange-Listed Metaplanet Completes 1 Billion Yen Bitcoin Purchase
24.7.2024
Metaplanet Inc. announced on July 22 the purchase of an additional 200 million yen worth of bitcoin, amounting to 20.381 BTC. This latest acquisition completes the company’s 1 billion yen ($6.4 million) bitcoin purchase plan, which was initially disclosed on June 24. With this final...
Coinbase files motion to compel in ongoing fight to get Gensler’s emails
24.7.2024
Coinbase has now filed a motion to compel, including among others, a narrowed request for Gary Gensler’s private communications during his time as Chair
Sam Altman Sponsored Study Found UBI Increases Spending on Basic Needs and Philanthropy
24.7.2024
A multi-year study sponsored by Openai’s Sam Altman examined the effects of a UBI stipend on the spending patterns of the beneficiaries, finding that most of the money was spent on basic needs. The study, which gave $45 million to thousands of Americans, also determined that the stipend...
Paraguay’s President Dismisses Complaints About Power Fee Hikes From Bitcoin Mining Companies, Asserts High Interest Remains
24.7.2024
Santiago Peña, the President of Paraguay, recently dismissed the complaints that bitcoin mining farm operators have voiced against the power fee hikes that ANDE has enacted for these activities. Peña stated that these price increases don’t need to be consulted with the operators and that more...
87% of Russians Aware of Cryptocurrency, 42% Familiar With Hamster Kombat, Survey Shows
24.7.2024
A survey by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center reveals high awareness of cryptocurrency among Russians but limited knowledge of the Telegram game Hamster Kombat. Despite 87% being aware of cryptocurrency, only 42% know of Hamster Kombat. The game’s popularity is mainly among...
US Government Could Hold Bitcoin as Reserve Asset, Diam CEO Explains
24.7.2024
Bryan Courchesne, CEO and founder of crypto investing firm Daim, has shared insights regarding how the U.S. government could start holding bitcoin as strategic reserve asset. “The Justice Department holds about 200,000 units of bitcoin so the United States is the largest holder of bitcoin...
Robert Kiyosaki Forecasts $105,000 Bitcoin and $3,300 Gold if Trump Wins
24.7.2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts that if Donald Trump is re-elected as U.S. president, the dollar will weaken, leading to increased prices for gold, silver, bitcoin, and other assets. He forecasts gold will rise from $2,400 to $3,300 an ounce, silver from $29 to $79 an ounce,...
Altcoin Resurgence Expected if Ether ETFs Drive Sharp Uptick in ETH, Says Two Prime’s Blume
24.7.2024
A managing partner at SEC-regulated Registered Investment Advisor Two Prime has discussed the potential impact of spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) launches on the cryptocurrency market. He explained that early demand could be greater than when spot bitcoin ETFs launched and suggested that...
Asian Markets Cashed out During Recent Gold Rally
23.7.2024
Buyers in Asian markets were reluctant to continue purchasing gold as it reached a new record high last week, opting to cash out and wait for deeper discounts. In India, sellers were offering discounts on gold bullion of over $65 per ounce, with local dealers preparing for regulatory changes, while...
Wintermute in $300M funding talks, Tencent interested: Report
23.7.2024
The crypto market maker could have a valuation of $2 billion if the talks come to fruition
Wintermute in $300M funding talks, Tencent interested: Report
23.7.2024
The crypto market maker could have a valuation of $2 billion if the talks come to fruition
dYdX explores sale of derivatives trading arm
23.7.2024
Selini Capital and Wintermute Trading are reportedly bidding on dYdX’s v3. The protocol’s v3 was compromised on July 23
India Maintains Crypto Tax Regulations in 2024/25 Budget
23.7.2024
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2024-25 Union Budget keeps the existing cryptocurrency tax regulations unchanged, disappointing local crypto advocates. They argue that reducing the 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) is essential for reviving the struggling crypto industry in India....
Wazirx Claims INR Funds Unaffected by Cyberattack, Platform Secure
23.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the recent cyberattack resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty stated that the exchange is exploring various strategies to restore platform deposits, withdrawals, and trading. He assured users that Indian...