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Bitcoin Nears $70K on Back of Trump's Speech, Bitcoin Cash and Base Memecoins Lead Crypto Market Gains
29.7.2024
Mt. Gox payouts seem to have not spooked BCH holders as the forked version of bitcoin outperformed the market in an otherwise slow trading day
Venezuela's Election Body Says Nicolas Maduro Relected President, Opposition Claims Victory Too: Reports
29.7.2024
The opposition too has claimed victory in a nation where the dependence on crypto is fueled by multiple crises
Bitcoin pushes toward $70K — just 6% needed for new all-time high
29.7.2024
Bitcoin price came within 5.7% of its peak today as the week begins with positive sentiment
Hacker gets 3.5 years prison for $900K Coinbase login scam: Report
29.7.2024
A UK hacker faces prison for his Coinbase dummy website scam, an El Paso man’s alleged crypto “Ponzi” funded his lavish lifestyle, and Washington DFI flags the latest potential crypto fraud
Scammers Use Deepfake Elon Musk Video to Steal Crypto During Bitcoin 2024 Event
29.7.2024
Although the Bitcoin 2024 event has wrapped up, the past three days have seen a deepfake Elon Musk “double-your-money” scam on Youtube. Posing as the official Bitcoin 2024 livestream, the scam has tricked unsuspecting users into parting with their crypto assets. Over the weekend...
$600M XRP token release to bring August crypto unlocks to $1.5B
29.7.2024
The month of August is shaping up to be a big month for token unlocks, with just shy of $1.5 billion in tokens being released to the market
Citron crypto-skeptic Andrew Left to face fraud charges
29.7.2024
The crypto-skeptic could spend 25 years behind bars should he be convicted on all 18 fraud-related charges
Latam Insights: US Department of State Acknowledges Bitcoin Helped Revive El Salvador’s Tourism, Paraguayan Government Dismisses Power Fee Hike Concerns
29.7.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The U.S. Department of State states bitcoin helped drive tourists to El Salvador, Paraguay dismisses concerns about power fee hikes for bitcoin mining...
Vivek Ramaswamy Predicts Trump’s Crypto Advantage and Harris’ Digital Asset Policy
29.7.2024
Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate, has predicted that former U.S. President Donald Trump will gain support from pro-bitcoin and pro-crypto voters while Vice President Kamala Harris will “scramble to come up with some phony ‘digital asset’ policy framework to pander...
Vaneck Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $2.9 Million by 2050
29.7.2024
Asset management firm Vaneck released a report projecting bitcoin could reach $2.9 million per coin by 2050, becoming a global medium of exchange and reserve currency. The report suggests bitcoin could settle 10% of global international trade and 5% of domestic trade, with central banks holding...
Ripple CEO Suggests Vice President Kamala Harris Steer Clear of Anti-Crypto Rhetoric
29.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized Congressman Brad Sherman’s anti-crypto comments, urging Vice President Kamala Harris to distance herself from such views. The Ripple executive warned that opposing cryptocurrencies is equivalent to opposing innovation, benefiting Republicans...
Who Will Replace Gensler? Winklevoss Urges Crypto Industry to Demand SEC Chair Decision Before Election
29.7.2024
Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss has urged the crypto industry to demand to know who the next U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair will be before the election. He also urged crypto supporters to “demand that both parties embrace our industry, treat it fairly, and...
SEC Greenlights NYSE Arca to List Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust
28.7.2024
The SEC has approved NYSE Arca’s proposal to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust. Grayscale’s new trust will feature competitive fees. “This approval order is based on all of the exchanges’ representations and descriptions in their respective...
Wazirx Clarifies Recovery Options, Asset Valuation, and USDT Conversion After Cyberattack
28.7.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has answered important questions from its users about the recent cyberattack. The platform explained its socialized loss strategy and the options users have to recover their assets. Additionally, users inquired about asset valuation and token conversion...
Bitcoin 7-Day Hashrate Average Hits Record 677 EH/s, Surpassing May 25 High
28.7.2024
According to recent data, bitcoin’s total hashrate achieved a record high this week, based on the seven-day simple moving average (SMA). On July 25, the hashrate, measured by the seven-day SMA, reached 677 exahash per second (EH/s), surpassing the 659 EH/s recorded on May 25. Bitcoin Hashrate...
HK police arrest four, including teen, in HK$11M crypto fraud
28.7.2024
The authorities continue to urge the public to remain cautious and verify the legitimacy of financial transactions to avoid falling victim to such elaborate scams
Harris's campaign aims to repair democratic ties with crypto sector
28.7.2024
As the 2024 election approaches, the interplay between political strategies and industry dynamics will continue to evolve
Casper Network halts operations following a security breach
28.7.2024
This incident serves as a reminder of the ever-present need for vigilance and proactive measures in the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology
Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen to Tokenize Legendary Chicago Bulls Ball
28.7.2024
Scottie Pippen, a former Chicago Bulls’ small forward, 6-time NBA champion, and 2-time Olympic Gold medalist, has announced the tokenization initiative for a historic ball. Pippen alleges that he had saved the ball that started the Chicago Bulls dynasty, used in the fifth game of the team...
El Paso Man Fined $31M for Forex and Crypto Fraud
28.7.2024
A federal court has ordered Abner Alejandro Tinoco and his company, Kikit & Mess Investments LLC, to pay over $31 million for forex and cryptocurrency fraud. The order includes $6.2 million in restitution, $6.3 million in disgorgement, and an $18.8 million civil penalty. Tinoco and his firm...