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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...
JPMorgan Sees ‘Buy the Dip’ Opportunity After Market Selloff
7.8.2024
Monday marked a severe downturn in financial markets, with sharp selloffs in stocks, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals. However, JPMorgan analysts see a potential “buy the dip” opportunity as the rotation out of tech stocks might be nearing its end. John Schlegel, JPMorgan’s head...
Peter Schiff Warns Against Owning Bitcoin ETFs, Cites ‘Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins’
7.8.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff argues that bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) contradict the core principles of the cryptocurrency by undermining decentralization and peer-to-peer transactions. He criticizes recent buyers of bitcoin for focusing solely on profit, suggesting this...
MyStake Hosts 2024 Summer Olympic Games Leaderboard
7.8.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Get ready for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games with MyStake’s exciting new promotion: the 2024 Summer Olympic Games Leaderboard! From July 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM GMT to August 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM GMT, you can climb the leaderboard by betting on your favorite Olympic events...
Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 Day One: Initial Thoughts
7.8.2024
Despite a severe market downturn, the world keeps turning, the show must go on, and I must still attend the Asian Blockchain Summit (ABS). It’s been quite interesting so far. Crypto Market Turmoil Doesn’t Extinguish Enthusiasm at ABS As I flew to Taipei to attend the Asia Blockchain...
Ex-Fed Advisor Suggests US Is Already in a Recession as Airbnb Cautions on Economic Slowdown
7.8.2024
On Tuesday, following a sharp downturn the day before, the top five U.S. benchmark indices made a recovery. However, Airbnb, the prominent vacation rental company, reported that it does not foresee a strong third quarter due to a slowdown in demand, driven by ongoing economic concerns. Meanwhile...
Nasdaq asks to list options on spot Ethereum ETFs — Filing
6.8.2024
Exchanges are still waiting on permission to list options on spot Bitcoin ETFs, too
Digital Asset Manager Coinshares Reports Strong Q2 2024 Earnings
6.8.2024
Coinshares, a leading European digital asset investment firm, reported strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2024, highlighted by a significant increase in revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company also navigated market challenges, including the impairment of its Flowbank investment...
Michael Saylor Advocates for US Bitcoin Reserve Strategy
6.8.2024
During a CNBC interview, MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor supported the idea of the US having a strategic…
Stablecoin Market Sees PYUSD Supply Swell While USDE Shrinks With Redemptions
6.8.2024
Over the past 12 days, the stablecoin economy has maintained a similar value, yet the supply of dollar-pegged crypto assets PYUSD and USDE has experienced notable shifts. Over the last 22 days, Paypal’s PYUSD supply increased by more than 70%, while Ethena’s USDE saw an 8.82% decrease...
Immunefi Report Reveals Alarming 112% Rise in Crypto Hacks and Frauds in Q2 2024
6.8.2024
Popular bug bounty platform Immunefi has found that the global cryptocurrency ecosystem suffered increased hacks and frauds in the second quarter of 2024, losing $572.7 million. According to a recent report, this is a 112% increase compared to the same period last year. Immunefi noted that the...
Semler Scientific Studied MicroStrategy’s Success Before Adopting Bitcoin Strategy
6.8.2024
It was more than two years before Bitcoin's birth when Dr. Herbert Semler, who served as a flight surgeon in the Korean War before leading cardiology at a Portland hospital, co-founded Semler Scientific in 2007.Seventeen years later, the medical device manufacturer has converted much of its cash...
Bitcoin Miner Genesis Digital Assets Launches Heat Repurposing Project in Sweden
6.8.2024
Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA) has embarked on a new project in Norsjö, Sweden, utilizing surplus heat from one of its bitcoin mining data centers to warm a local garage. This collaboration with Swedish company Muttern Fastigheter showcases an innovative approach to enhancing energy...