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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...
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record $533.57M Inflows Ahead of Ether ETF Launch
23.7.2024
Ahead of the spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launch, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced their 12th consecutive day of inflows, accumulating $533.57 million on Monday. This influx marked the highest gains for the 11 funds since June 4. Blackrock’s IBIT Dominates Bitcoin ETF Inflows...
Kamala Harris Urged to Embrace Digital Assets
23.7.2024
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...
Daily Crypto Update: Bearish day puts top tokens in a minor slump
23.7.2024
After a quick bullish session, the crypto market is showing signs of correction. The majority of the top cryptocurrencies have been unable to establish a consistent rhythm over the past 24 hours. From Bitcoin and Ethereum to Cardano, the top 10 cryptocurrencies (barring USDC and USDT stablecoins)...
Indian finance minister ignores crypto industry’s budget tax plea
23.7.2024
Local crypto businesses pushed for a reduction in the 1% TDS to 0.01% to revive its customer base
Telegram Reaches 950 Million Monthly Active Users
23.7.2024
Telegram, the popular messaging app, has reached 950 million monthly active users worldwide, according to its founder Pavel Durov. The app has served as a platform for the popularization and growth of several cryptocurrency projects featuring tap-to-earn mechanics, such as Notcoin and the recently...
Europol anticipates rise in AI-driven cybercrime: IOCTA 2024
23.7.2024
Europol’s 2024 report highlights AI tools enabling non-technical individuals to conduct sophisticated cybercrimes
South Korea’s FSC Nominee Says Past Crypto Chaos Calls for Strong Investor Protection
23.7.2024
Kim Byoung-hwan, the nominee for head of South Korea’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), expressed caution about corporations holding bank accounts for cryptocurrency transactions. Speaking at a parliamentary session on Monday, Kim, a former vice finance...
Mt. Gox sees $3.2B BTC in outflows in just two hours
23.7.2024
In a significant development, Mt. Gox has transferred over 47,500 BTC to unknown addresses, significantly reducing its Bitcoin reserves
Leader of Russian State Duma’s Financial Market Committee Labels ‘Hamster Kombat’ a ‘Scam’ and Calls for Its Termination
23.7.2024
Anatoly Aksakov, the Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, has stated that ‘Hamster Kombat’, a popular tap-to-earn game, should be stopped in Russia. Aksakov emphasized that ‘Hamster Kombat’ manipulates the psyche of citizens, leading them to believe that they...