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Polymarket Sets Position on Venezuelan Election Bet Outcome
30.7.2024
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...
Grayscale sheds $20B from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
30.7.2024
Grayscale's BTC and ETH ETFs face significant outflows, while other approved ETF participants maintain a positive balance
Daily Crypto Update: Top Cryptos Suffer While Meme Coins Rejoice
30.7.2024
After a brief bullish run, the crypto market’s latest session brought a quick dip. Now, the top 10 cryptocurrencies are suffering slightly while the meme tokens are rejoicing. Most of the top cryptos have lost value in the past 24 hours, while new meme tokens have emerged. Amid the sudden rise...
Slovenia Launches First Digital Bond in EU Sovereign History
30.7.2024
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....
What's next for UK crypto regulations after Coinbase's $4.5M fine?
30.7.2024
The FCA’s fine points to a “one-off” enforcement action, not a wider crackdown on the industry, according to a legal expert
Tron surpasses Ethereum: $1.42M revenue in 24 hours
30.7.2024
Tron’s revenue surpasses Ethereum since July 23, with $1.42 million generated in 24 hours compared to Ethereum’s $844,276
Ukrainian Police Detain Suspects in Abduction, Murder of Foreigner Over Bitcoin
30.7.2024
Four Ukrainian residents suspected of kidnapping and ultimately murdering a foreign national over his bitcoins have been detained, according to Kyiv police. During an operation to apprehend the suspects, police recovered money, the vehicle used in the kidnapping, and other material evidence. Police...
SEC Intends to Amend Complaint Against Third Party Tokens (Like SOL) in Binance Case
30.7.2024
The U.S. SEC may be dropping it's charges against so-called third-party tokens such as Solana and Matic which have been part of its case against Binance, according to a court filing early Tuesday morning
Hong Kong Regulator Warns Against Proxinex for Suspected Virtual Asset Fraud
30.7.2024
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding Proxinex, an entity suspected of virtual asset-related fraud. Investors have encountered issues withdrawing virtual assets from Proxinex, later being informed that their accounts were nonexistent. The...
SEC backs down on claiming SOL, ADA, MATIC and other tokens are securities in Binance suit
30.7.2024
The SEC has retracted its request for a court ruling to classify tokens such as Solana, Cardano, Polygon and others as securities
Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders
30.7.2024
A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws...
Binance Survey: Half of All Latin American Crypto Users Treat It as a Long-Term Investment
30.7.2024
A survey conducted by Binance revealed that more than half of all cryptocurrency users in Latin America utilize crypto as a long-term investment, choosing to hold onto their digital assets. The survey, which polled 10,000 users from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, indicates that the number...
Crypto ETFs to hit ‘model portfolios’ toward year end: BlackRock
30.7.2024
“Investors really want to get their ETH exposure,” said BlackRock’s ETF investment chief Samara Cohen
Coindcx Urges Wazirx to Reconsider Passing 45% Losses to Customers
30.7.2024
The CEO of Indian crypto exchange Coindcx has criticized Wazirx’s approach in response to a recent $230 million cyberattack. Urging Wazirx to take responsibility, he stressed: “Making customers directly absorb the 45% losses is utter nonsense.” Wazirx is working to recover...
‘Tone deaf’ — US moves $2B Silk Road BTC after Trump’s stockpile pledge
30.7.2024
The move comes just two days after Donald Trump declared he would create a “strategic national Bitcoin stockpile” if reelected
4 suspects forced a Bitcoiner to transfer BTC before killing him, police say
30.7.2024
Kyiv Police and the nation’s special police unit have arrested and detained four suspects believed to be responsible for the foreign national’s murder
Interpol Issues Red Notice for ‘Coin Young Master’ Who Threw Cash From Rooftop
30.7.2024
Interpol is aiding Hong Kong officials in locating Wong Ching-kit, a cryptocurrency promoter known as “Coin Young Master,” notorious for his 2018 stunt of tossing HK$6,000 from a rooftop. Wong faces charges of fraud and theft, including involvement in a HK$3 million cryptocurrency...
Blackrock Warns of Rising Crypto Investment Scams
30.7.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager with $10.5 trillion in assets under management, has warned about cryptocurrency scams. The firm urged caution when dealing with individuals, websites, or social media platforms using its brand to offer training or investments. Blackrock noted...
Peter Schiff: US Government Will Sell All Seized Bitcoin Before Trump Takes Office
30.7.2024
Speculation is growing that the Biden administration will sell all its seized bitcoin holdings after former President Donald Trump pledged to ensure the U.S. government keeps all of its bitcoins if re-elected. Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff believes the Biden administration will sell...
First Bitcoin Capital-Funded Company Registered in Argentina
30.7.2024
A company with cryptocurrency capital has been registered in Argentina, marking the first time this has happened in the country. The company, which was registered with a capital of almost $500 in bitcoin and USDC, follows the enactment of a resolution that allows companies to receive contributions...