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Venezuelan Government Blocks Binance, Cutting P2P Market Access for Thousands
11.8.2024
CANTV, a Venezuelan state-owned ISP, has reportedly started blocking traffic to Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. The company, which controls a significant portion of the Venezuelan broadband market, has left thousands of Venezuelans without access to their savings...
Bitcoin Difficulty Reduction Incoming? Miners Brace for a Major Shift on Aug. 14
11.8.2024
Following the latest difficulty change 11 days ago when the metric increased by 10.5%, Bitcoin’s difficulty is estimated to shift downward between 4% to 5.3% on Aug. 14. Bitcoin’s All-Time High Difficulty Faces Estimated Reduction Bitcoin miners may get some relief in three days when...
2024 Crypto Rollercoaster: BOME Soars 11,931% as W Slides 84%
11.8.2024
It’s been seven months—or precisely 223 days—since 2024 kicked off, and several digital currencies have experienced impressive gains. Leading the pack are two meme coins, BOME and MOG, which have skyrocketed by 11,931% and 3,733%, respectively, over this period. Crypto’s Year-to-Date Gainers...
150,000 Ether Floods Liquid Staking Platforms in 27 Days
11.8.2024
In the last 27 days, ether liquid staking derivatives have experienced an influx of 150,000 ETH, valued at $390 million, flowing into various protocols. Notably, since July 14, 100,000 ETH made its way to Lido, the world’s leading liquid staking platform by market share. Ethereum Liquid...
Hong Kong to enhance digital asset regulation in 18 months
11.8.2024
By establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework, the city aims to attract global fintech talent, foster innovation, and ensure the security and integrity of digital asset transactions
Speed Launches USDT-L, Tether’s First Iteration on Top of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
11.8.2024
Speed, the company behind the Speed Wallet, has launched USDT-L, the first iteration of Tether, the largest stablecoin on the crypto market, on top of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (LN). The wrapped token, which takes advantage of the “taproot assets” protocol recently rolled...
SEC Cracks Down on Ideanomics for Fraud in Misleading Crypto and Revenue Disclosures
11.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Ideanomics Inc. and three of its senior executives with fraud for misleading financial disclosures from 2017 to 2019. Former Chairman and CEO Zheng (Bruno) Wu, current CEO Alfred Poor, and former CFO Federico Tovar were implicated...
Nigerian Files Lawsuit to Overturn Crypto Ban, Seeks BTC Commodity Status
11.8.2024
A Nigerian bitcoin proponent has launched a lawsuit challenging government restrictions on owning, using, and trading digital assets. The proponent said the lawsuit seeks to remove the blockade on cryptocurrency exchanges, ensuring all Nigerians have unrestricted access. Crypto Restrictions Deny...
Connecticut Police Recover $63,500 in Cryptocurrency Scam
11.8.2024
Connecticut State Police (CSP), in collaboration with the Statewide Prosecution Bureau, said on Wednesday that they have successfully recovered over $63,500 for a victim of a cryptocurrency phishing scam. The incident, reported in April by a Cheshire resident, involved the loss of over $68,000...
Queens Bitcoin Heist: Seven Charged With Grand Larceny and Money Laundering
11.8.2024
Seven individuals have reportedly been indicted on charges of grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft for stealing $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens auto body shop owner. The victim’s 5.75 BTC, originally valued at $92,000, was taken by 20-year-old Aaron Peterson Jr. in November...
Cornell Professor Warns of Growing Crypto Risks Amid Misleading Promises and Hype
11.8.2024
A professor at Cornell University’s Dyson School, Eswar Prasad, has raised concerns about the increasing risks in the cryptocurrency market, pointing to regulatory gaps and centralization as key issues. “If anything, crypto today presents even greater risks to its investors and to...
SEC Addresses Final Court Ruling in Ripple Case, Highlights Key Outcomes
11.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has addressed District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in the Ripple case over XRP, emphasizing the substantial financial penalties imposed on the crypto firm and its ongoing securities law violations. While Ripple celebrated the 94% reduced...
Putin Signs Law to Regulate Crypto Mining in Russia
11.8.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated framework for mining operations, limiting participation from entities associated with...
Peru Issues VASP Regulation, Strengthens AML/TF Requirements
10.8.2024
The Superintendence of Banking and Insurance (SBS) of Peru, has issued a resolution that forces VASPs to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) measures as part of a compliance plan. The resolution is in line with FATF recommendations and seeks to control and avoid...
Solana Gains Ground on Ethereum and Bitcoin in 2024
10.8.2024
Over the past week, there’s been a buzz among market watchers about solana’s performance against BTC, especially when compared to ether. Since the year kicked off, ether has tumbled over 20% against the leading cryptocurrency, while solana has gained more than 5%. Solana, Ethereum...
Celsius sues Tether seeking $3.5B over Bitcoin collateral selloff
10.8.2024
The assets in question were evidently given to Tether as collateral
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Shed Millions in Friday Trading
10.8.2024
During Friday’s trading sessions, U.S. spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant outflows, with $89.73 million exiting the BTC ETFs and $15.71 million flowing out of the ETH ETFs. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Reductions Data from sosovalue.xyz revealed...
Over a Dozen 11-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallets Awaken, Transferring Millions
10.8.2024
In recent days, as bitcoin edged past the $60,000 mark after dipping below $50,000 on Monday, Aug. 5, a couple of intriguing dormant bitcoin transfers have surfaced from wallets established in 2013. The first case involved an individual who moved 250 BTC—worth just over...
Wazirx to Reverse All Trades Made After Withdrawal Freeze
10.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has decided to reverse all trades made after withdrawals were halted following the recent cyberattack. The exchange announced that this process will take place over the next few days, with all users’ portfolio balances on the platform being restored to their July...
QCP Capital: Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $60K as Ethereum Struggles
10.8.2024
QCP Capital reports that bitcoin (BTC) has shown a strong recovery this week, stabilizing above the $60,000 range after a sharp drop below $50,000 on Monday. In contrast, the firm highlights a significant liquidity shift in ethereum (ETH), raising concerns about its current market standing....