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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trims Thursday's Inflation-Led Losses
11.10.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 11, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
High-Return Crypto Scheme Hit With Cease-and-Desist in Texas
11.10.2024
Texas regulators have issued an emergency cease-and-desist order against two individuals accused of promoting a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme. The alleged scheme, tied to Trage Technologies, promised high returns on digital asset arbitrage trading but is accused of misleading...
Bitcoin on Track for Record Sideways Action, With Eyes on November Elections as Bullish Catalyst
11.10.2024
Bitcoin's boring price action, characterized by continued accumulation by small investors, is being attributed to several reasons. including the U.S. election uncertainty and renewed uptick in the U.S. Treasury yields
Valuewalk.com: Fractional vs. Whole Crypto Purchases – Pros and Cons
11.10.2024
Cryptocurrency is considered an accessible investment vehicle because of the low entry barrier. In many cases, there are no regulatory requirements for the average user to meet other than registering an account at a crypto exchange or other trading platform. In addition, crypto investments allow...
Uniswap Labs Introduces Scalability-Focused Ethereum L2
11.10.2024
Uniswap Labs has announced Unichain, its Ethereum Layer-2 solution aimed at streamlining the user experience for those leveraging its services. The organization specified that Unichain would be built as part of Optimism’s Superchain, designed specifically with decentralized finance in mind....
Bitcoin Amsterdam: Flawed research drives harmful Bitcoin policies
11.10.2024
Speakers at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference exposed how flawed academic studies on Bitcoin fuel misinformation, affect media coverage and lead to misguided policies
Nigerian Fintech Okra Launches Cloud Unit to Boost Revenue
11.10.2024
Nigerian fintech startup Okra has entered the cloud infrastructure market in West Africa with its new subsidiary, Nebula. The move aims to diversify revenue and mitigate economic risks. Nebula offers a more affordable alternative to global cloud providers and aligns with the government’s push...
BTC price gains 'on horizon' as Bitcoin whales buy 1.5M BTC — Analysis
11.10.2024
Bitcoin’s largest whales are in clear accumulation mode while speculators stage knee-jerk sell-offs at a loss
Washington Investors Set to Reclaim Digital Currency in GS Partners Settlement
11.10.2024
After over a year of negotiations, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has joined a multi-state settlement agreement with GS Partners. Accused of violations under Washington’s Securities Act, the case centers on GS Partners’ Metacertificates and a multi-level...
Ethiopia Boosts Bitcoin Mining Power Allocation to 600 MW
11.10.2024
Ethiopia has rapidly expanded its electricity allocation to Bitcoin mining, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for this activity. The country plans to further increase its capacity this year. Many of the miners are using mid-generation machines due to their low power...
Bitcoin Wallet, Ordinals Wallet X Account Hacked in Phishing Attempt
11.10.2024
Early morning non-custodial Bitcoin wallet Ordinals Wallet X account was hacked after hackers started posting phishing tweets on…
BRICS Nations Set for 4.4% Growth in 2024-2025, Outpacing G7 Economies
11.10.2024
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has emphasized the rising influence of BRICS nations during a recent event, noting their projected economic growth of 4.4% in 2024-2025, compared to 1.7% for G7 countries. Siluanov highlighted BRICS’ growing share of global GDP, now at 36.7%, and...
FBI Warns Investors of Growing Crypto Scams Amid Billion-Dollar Losses
11.10.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to cryptocurrency investors, highlighting a surge in scams, particularly targeting retirees and the elderly. FBI experts explain how scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments and scare them into handing over more funds before...
Trump-Themed PoliFi Tokens Buck Bitcoin Downtrend as China Stimulus Hopes Return
11.10.2024
Trump's odds of winning the U.S. presidential election have surged to a more than two-month high. Plus, the market is stagnant despite hopes of another round of stimulus in China
63,000 BTC Sent to Exchanges in Last 72 Hours Amid Bitcoin Dip
11.10.2024
As Bitcoin dip continues to pinch the crypto market, latest data shows that over 63,000 BTC worth $1.83…
Zimbabwe Limits USD Outflows for Departing Residents to $2,000
11.10.2024
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has imposed a new limit on the amount of U.S. dollars that travelers can carry out of the country. Under the revised regulations, travelers are now limited to carrying a maximum of $2,000 in cash when departing Zimbabwe. Previously, travelers were allowed to carry...
London Man Denies Running Illegal Cryptocurrency ATMs
11.10.2024
A London resident has denied charges of operating an illegal cryptocurrency ATM business and laundering criminal proceeds. The individual is accused of converting £300,000 into digital currencies without Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorization. The regulator stressed that there are no legal...
BRICS Nations to Expand Use of National Currencies Through New Financial Platform
11.10.2024
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov announced new BRICS initiatives to increase the use of national currencies in trade, backed by financial infrastructure developments like a BRICS-wide platform and special clearing systems. This move aims to simplify transactions between member nations...
Heavy Sell-Off Pushes Bitcoin to $58.8K, Cautious Buying Fuels Modest Recovery
11.10.2024
The price of bitcoin dipped to $58,867 on Thursday, around 2 p.m. Eastern Time, but by 8:50 p.m. it had climbed back above $60,000. The initial drop reflected heavy selling pressure, but the later rebound—though slow—suggests a potential recovery might be on the horizon. Bitcoin...
FBI Seeks Crypto Fraud Victims in Major Market Manipulation Case
11.10.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging potential victims of cryptocurrency fraud to come forward as it investigates market manipulation involving several cryptocurrency companies. Accusations include “wash-trading” and artificially inflating trading volumes to deceive...