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From Microstrategy to Gamestop — Backed Introduces 5 New Tokenized Equities
16.7.2024
Backed, a firm specializing in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has launched five new tokenized equities. The newly introduced tokens represent stocks of prominent companies, offering non-U.S. investors exposure to these assets via blockchain technology. RWA Firm Backed Launches 5 Tokenized...
The Impact of Bitcoin on Online Slot Games: Insights from Slot.org
16.7.2024
The digital revolution has touched nearly every aspect of modern life, and the online gaming industry is no exception. One of the most intriguing developments in this space is the adoption of Bitcoin, the world’s first and most well-known cryptocurrency. Brought by Slot.org, this story...
Loka Launches Bitcoin Mining Pool for Institutional Investors With Support From Hashlabs
16.7.2024
Institutional investors will be able to buy bitcoin futures at below-market rates from miners using sustainable energy
U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners' Share of Global Hashrate Reached Record in July: JPMorgan
16.7.2024
The aggregate market cap of the fourteen bitcoin miners listed in the U.S. that the bank tracks rose 29% since the end of June, the report said
UK Court Reverses Bitcoin Whitepaper Decision Against Cobra
16.7.2024
The UK court has set aside all judgments against Cøbra, the pseudonymous operator of Bitcoin.org. It is based on the long-running copyright dispute over the Bitcoin whitepaper. This decision marks a major shift in the legal battle initiated by Craig Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto,...
Judge Refers Craig Wright for Criminal Prosecution in Bitcoin Case
16.7.2024
Craig Wright has been referred for criminal investigation in Britain for alleged perjury. Wright claimed to have authored the foundational 2008 Bitcoin white paper under the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto.” He pursued litigation globally, including in the UK and the U.S., asserting...
Mt. Gox repayments will only cause Bitcoin sell pressure among ‘paper hands’ — Analyst
16.7.2024
Only the holders with the least conviction will be selling Bitcoin on the Mt. Gox repayment news, according to popular on-chain analyst ZachXBT
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats as Mt. Gox Moves $3B of BTC
16.7.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Cambodian Firm Receives $150K in Crypto From North Korean Hackers
16.7.2024
A major payments firm in Cambodia, Huione Pay, received over $150,000 in cryptocurrency from a digital wallet used by the North Korean hacking group Lazarus, according to blockchain data reviewed by Reuters. The crypto was sent to Huione Pay between June 2023 and February 2024 from a wallet linked...
Craig Wright faces perjury charges over false Bitcoin creator claims
16.7.2024
Craig Wright’s claims of being Bitcoin’s creator have been debunked, leading to a referral for alleged perjury by a London judge
Mt Gox Estate Transfers $3B in Bitcoin, $53M in Bitcoin Cash Ahead of Distribution
16.7.2024
According to onchain data, at 4:12 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, 48,641 bitcoin worth just over $3 billion were transferred by the Mt Gox estate ahead of the forthcoming distribution. Mt Gox Estate Moves Large Holdings Before Distribution After the price of bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $65,000, Mt Gox sent...
Ether ETF opens the floodgates for Solana ETFs and crypto products: Analyst
16.7.2024
The market could even see the launch of new crypto ETFs with mixed exposure to Bitcoin and Ether, according to prominent ETF analyst Balchunas
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Buying Spree Continues: Buys 21.877 BTC
16.7.2024
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has once again demonstrated its bullish stance on Bitcoin. The firm has purchased an additional 21.88 BTC worth over $1.2 million. This latest acquisition, made as Bitcoin’s price approached the $65,000 mark, brings the company’s total holdings...
Spot Bitcoin ETF marked an inflow of $301.04 million yesterday
16.7.2024
As of July 15, 2024, Eastern Time, the net inflow into the Spot Bitcoin ETF was $301.04 million. BlackRock’s IBIT led the trend with a daily inflow of $117.25 million. Its historical net inflow is now $18.38 billion. Grayscale’s historical net outflow stands at $18.64 billion. ArkB, Ark Invest,...
Bitcoin Alert: Mt. Gox Moves 44,527 BTC Worth $3 Billion
16.7.2024
According to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence, the defunct Japanese crypto exchange Mt. Gox has moved Bitcoin worth $3.07 billion in the last hour. The exchange’s cold wallet (16eAG) moved 47,229 BTC to an unknown address. Mt. Gox Begins Bitcoin Repayments Bitcoin briefly tanked today...
Ether Spot ETFs Could See Up to $5.4B of Net Inflows in First 6 Months: Citi
16.7.2024
Spot ether exchange-traded funds are expected to see 30%-35% of bitcoin ETFs' net inflows, and may disappoint due to a number of other factors such as the lack of staking, the report said
Bitcoin price sheds 3% as $6B leaves Mt. Gox cold wallet
16.7.2024
Mt. Gox appears to be shifting funds from cold storage in preparation for distribution to creditors, with nearly 100,000 BTC in outflows on July 16
Chainalysis Chief Economist Joins Tether Amidst Ongoing Class Action Lawsuit
16.7.2024
Amidst a legal challenge, Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, has made a strategic appointment. The Chief Economist of crypto surveillance company Chainalysis, Philip Gradwell, has been brought on board as Tether’s Head of Economics. This move comes at a time when Tether and its sister...
Mt. Gox moves $3B in BTC to unknown address
16.7.2024
Mt. Gox's cold wallet transfers 47,229 BTC worth $3 billion to an unknown address, marking significant activity after a two-week lull
Tokyo-Based Metaplanet Adds Almost 22 More Bitcoin to Its Treasury
16.7.2024
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based public company, has revealed that it has acquired more bitcoin for its treasury holdings. According to disclosure statements, Metaplanet acquired 21.877 bitcoin, spending about $1.26 million (200 million Japanese yen) for this purpose. Now, Metaplanet holds 225.61 bitcoin...