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Public Mining Companies Experience Production Decline of 6-12% in April Post-Halving
7.5.2024
Public mining companies have reported decreases in Bitcoin production ranging from 6% to 12% for the month of April following the halving event.
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CFTC Chairman Says Expect Regulators to Crack Down on More Crypto Firms
7.5.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman Rostin Behnam said cryptocurrency firms can expect to see more enforcement action from U.S. regulators in the next 6 to 24 months as retail interest in the asset class increases.
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4.85m French Crypto Holders ‘Fail to Declare Their Holdings’ as Gov’t ‘Takes Aim’ at Offenders
7.5.2024
Only a small fraction of French crypto holders have declared their coins to the state, a report claimed – with the government set to take action.
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South Korea’s Bithumb May Re-appoint CEO as Exchange Edges Toward IPO
7.5.2024
South Korea’s Bithumb crypto exchange may re-appoint its CEO Lee Jae-won, as the trading platform seeks to complete its planned initial public offering (IPO).
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FTX Transfers $8.3M a Day Before Amended Proposal Deadline for Restructuring Plan
7.5.2024
This transfer occurred just a day before FTX debtors were scheduled to release an amended restructuring plan for the exchange, adding a layer of intrigue to an already complex situation.
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Kenya Appoints Marathon Digital as Consultant for Cryptocurrency Regime and Mining Energy Needs
7.5.2024
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that his government has appointed Marathon Digital, a U.S.-based Bitcoin mining company, as its consultant.
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Cartier Jewelry Heir Busted for Laundering Money with Crypto
6.5.2024
An heir to the Cartier empire was arrested last week by the US Justice Department (DoJ). He was accused of utilising Tether's USDT stablecoin to launder the proceeds of drug trafficking. The charges indicate a unique convergence of powerful individuals and cryptocurrency-related criminal...
Unearthed Government Report Found SEC Lacking “Effective” Cybersecurity Programs Two Weeks Before X Hack: Fox
6.5.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) alleging that its cybersecurity program was lacking just two weeks before the commission was hacked on January 9, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett has learned. News of...
Bitcoin Wallet Comes Alive After Over a Decade of Inactivity
6.5.2024
After ten years of inactivity, a Bitcoin wallet has returned to operation, moved 687.33 BTC to private wallet addresses on May 6, sparking speculation about a selloff among bitcoin enthusiasts.
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Robinhood Hit With Wells Notice By SEC
6.5.2024
Robinhood found itself in hot water with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this weekend after the digital asset trading platform reportedly received a Wells Notice from the federal agency amidst its crackdown on crypto, a new court filing alleges.
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Shibarium Tech admin fights misinformation on auto-burn feature
6.5.2024
The administrator of Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Tech’s Discord and Telegram channels is up in arms against the lies being spread regarding their pledge towards the auto-burn function to be introduced. He sincerely feels all this is taking the focus away from furthering Shaibarium, which is...
First Polygon Network bond issued via blockchain-based Debt Protocol ‘Obligate’
6.5.2024
Obligate has issued bonds using the Polygon blockchain without the involvement of any banks. Muff Trading AG, a Swiss-based physical commodities trading firm specializing in metal sourcing, issued the bonds. Muff Trading AG used the Obligate marketplace to tokenize bonds. The size and terms...
Bitfinex CTO Confirms FSociety Allegations of Database Breach as ‘Fake’
6.5.2024
Bitfinex's chief technology officer, Paolo Ardoino, has dismissed claims by hacking group Fsociety, that allege a breach of the cryptocurrency exchange's database.
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Base launches second Onchain Summer to boost blockchain user Base
6.5.2024
Base, which is Coinbase’s Layer 2 blockchain, greets the second replay of its Onchain Summer, via which it will reach out to developers to add users to the blockchain. In order to commemorate the event, Base plans to organize an online hackathon from the 3rd of June till the 3rd of July...
First Bitcoin-backed synthetic dollar to launch with 25% yield
6.5.2024
USDh is the first Bitcoin-native synthetic dollar with yield-generating capabilities. Is the 25% yield sustainable?
Solr Network launches user-friendly token creator for Solana blockchain
6.5.2024
Solr Network has delivered its Token creator targeting the Solana blockchain, through which users can easily build and control customized tokens. It comes with its package of effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and safety factors. With the help of the Token Creator, users will be provided...
Australian Court Hands Win to Market Regulator in Case Against Qoin Blockchain, But There is a Catch
6.5.2024
An Australian Federal Court mostly ruled in favor of Australia's markets regulator in its case against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) over its Qoin scheme, on Friday
Bitcoin Runes reclaims dominance over BTC transactions
6.5.2024
Runes made a recovery to account for the lion’s share of transactions over the Bitcoin network
Vodafone launches blockchain-powered SIM Cards
6.5.2024
Vodafone, an established telecommunications company in the United Kingdom, has recently revealed a first-of-its-kind initiative to integrate cryptocurrency wallets into SIM cards. This initiative could lead to advancements in smartphone capabilities, enabling integration with cryptocurrency...
Bitcoin privacy will survive despite CoinJoin closure — zkSNACKs CEO
6.5.2024
The impending closure of zkSNACKs’ CoinJoin service has been described as a setback for Bitcoin developers and privacy proponents