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US Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $148.56M While Ethereum ETFs Cash In
7.8.2024
Based on the latest data, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced net outflows of $148.56 million on Tuesday. Conversely, spot ether ETFs saw a positive inflow of $98.30 million during the same period. $148M Vanishes From Bitcoin ETFs While Ethereum ETFs Rake in $98M On Aug. 6, as...
First Mover Americas: BoJ Comments Offer Relief to Crypto
7.8.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Block Reward Cut: Miners Must Stake Bitcoin, Plug into Depins to Offset Revenue Loss
7.8.2024
According to one expert, bitcoin currently needs to trade above $55,000 for miners to break even and $94,000 for them to return to profitability levels seen before the halving. To compensate for the revenue loss caused by the halving of Bitcoin’s block reward, miners are resorting to mergers...
Bitcoin needs $59.1K weekly close amid doubt over BTC price all-time high
7.8.2024
Bitcoin bulls have their work cut out, and the weekly close is the first hurdle — the BTC price rebound must flip $59,000 to support
Metaplanet Announces $70 Million Stock Rights Offering to Further Boost Bitcoin Investments
7.8.2024
Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, has announced a $70 million stock rights offering aimed at significantly boosting its Bitcoin investments. With $58.76 million of the raised funds earmarked for bitcoin, this strategic move is part of Metaplanet’s broader plan to expand its cryptocurrency holdings...
Vitalik Buterin Sees ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’ for Ethereum Block-Building Research
7.8.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared an update on social media, summarizing the latest research on Ethereum block-building as of August 7, 2024. Buterin highlighted a consensus among researchers that having multiple actors contribute transactions to be included in a block...
California county to regulate Bitcoin ATMs backed by state laws
7.8.2024
Chico, California, looks to state and local regulations to oversee Bitcoin ATMs, aiming to limit fraud and ensure transparency
SEC Challenges Coinbase’s Extensive Discovery Requests
7.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opposed Coinbase’s motion to compel discovery in a case where the SEC alleges Coinbase violated federal securities laws by failing to register its operations and services. Coinbase’s extensive discovery demands include internal...
Bitcoin 'ghost month' started with a 20% BTC price flash crash — What's next?
7.8.2024
Bitcoin prices have seen flash crashes during each ghost month since 2017, and this year appears to be no different
KIP Protocol’s $10m DAO Proposal Approved to Transform Education for 250 Million Students Globally
7.8.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, 7 August 2024 – KIP Protocol, the Web3 base layer for AI, announces the unanimous approval of its OCP-12 DAO proposal. This landmark decision allocates $10 million to KIP Protocol to reshape education through AI and Web3 technologies. In a strategic collaboration...
De-Dollarization Faltering in Africa Because Citizens Lack Confidence in Their National Currencies
7.8.2024
Despite clearly articulating reasons for de-dollarization in the Global South, African leaders will struggle to convince residents to embrace national currencies without changing economic management practices. People often lose confidence in a currency when a central bank excessively prints money...
Bitcoin needs 'low $40,000s' for best bull market entry — 10x Research
7.8.2024
A crypto analyst argues that Bitcoin’s price needs to return to levels seen around the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs for an optimal entry point
Bitcoin's Impending 'Death Cross' May Trap Bears as Bank of Japan Eases Rate Concerns
7.8.2024
The ominous-sounding technical price pattern could again trap bears on the wrong side of the market as the Bank of Japan plays down chance of a near-term interest rate hike
Surge in Bitcoin Scams Hits Lubbock, Police Warn
7.8.2024
Lubbock police in Texas have reported a notable increase in bitcoin-related scams, with victims losing significant amounts of money. Over the last few months, 20 to 30 individuals have come forward to report scams involving gift cards and bitcoin transactions. Scammers typically target the elderly...
Barefoot Mining CEO: Wars Will Be Fought Over Bitcoin Blockspace
7.8.2024
Bob Burnett, CEO of Barefoot Mining, a bitcoin mining company providing off-grid “wild” mining services, has declared that wars will be fought over Bitcoin blockspace. In a recent interview, Burnett stated that as bitcoin becomes critical to companies and nation-states, the value...
Bitcoin volatility hits 20-month high, traders hedge against further slump
7.8.2024
Bitcoin’s volatility index reached its highest level in 20 months, but traders aren't too sure if there's more pain ahead
Brazilian Securities Regulator CVM Initiates Inquiry Into Tokenization Operations
7.8.2024
The Brazilian Securities Regulator (CVM) has begun sending letters to tokenization companies, inquiring about the nature of their operations. According to local reports, these letters require issuers to disclose which tokens were issued, their purported classification, and the assets supporting...
'Something is happening' — Bitcoin hodlers scooped $23B in the past 30 days
7.8.2024
On-chain activity suggests that Bitcoin whales have been accumulating over the past month amid a market slump
Report States Salvadoran Economy Slowed, Purchasing Power Down as Bukele Fights Inflation
7.8.2024
A report by FUNDE, an investigative organization in El Salvador, has highlighted that the Salvadoran economy will grow less this year due to a decrease in public investment in infrastructure. Additionally, FUNDE claimed that the purchasing power of Salvadorans is being affected by rising inflation...
Fake Crypto Recovery Service Operator Arrested and Charged
7.8.2024
The Homeland Security Investigations New York has charged Michael Lauchlan for running a fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery service, Coin Dispute Network (CDN), that scammed customers out of their ethereum. Lauchlan convinced clients he could recover lost cryptocurrencies but pocketed the fees...