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First Mover Americas: Germany Moves 750 BTC, Altcoins Bleed Liquidity
26.6.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 26, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
EU Targets Crypto Asset Providers Accused of Aiding Russia in Warfare Against Ukraine
26.6.2024
The most recent European Union sanctions against the Kremlin prohibit Eurozone operators from engaging with crypto asset providers that facilitate transactions supporting Russia’s defence-industrial base. Additionally, the new sanctions regime forbids Eurozone operators from utilizing...
Exclusive Gateway to Japan’s Web3 Frontier – Detailed Agenda of IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO and Japan Blockchain Week
26.6.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Kyoto, Japan, June 26, 2024 – The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan, IVC, Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City) is thrilled to unveil the detailed agenda for IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO with Japan Blockchain Week Summit, set to be the main event of Japan Blockchain Week 2024....
Bitcoiner contributes to Julian Assange’s freedom, pays $500K debt in BTC
26.6.2024
Bitcoiner helps Julian Assange return home debt-free after 14 years of fighting against U.S. extradition
Strike Expands Bitcoin and Lightning Services to the UK
26.6.2024
Strike has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom. This move allows individuals and businesses in the UK to access Strike’s suite of Bitcoin and Lightning Network services. The features include buying, selling, sending, and withdrawing bitcoin, global payments, and more....
Spot Bitcoin ETFs reverse 7-day outflow streak
26.6.2024
As of June 25, the 11 spot Bitcoin funds that debuted in January have seen net inflows of $14.42 billion
Bitcoin price must end June above $56.5K to defend uptrend — Analysis
26.6.2024
A deluge of potential BTC price volatility triggers is due this week, and Bitcoin market participants are eyeing the most crucial support zone to hold
Digital collectibles market sees 45% decline in Q2
26.6.2024
CryptoSlam data shows a significant volume drop for NFTs from Q1 to Q2, with digital collectibles set to hit the lowest monthly transactions since March 2021
CryptoQuant Integrates TRON Data to Empower Users with Enhanced Blockchain Analytics
26.6.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Seoul, South Korea, June 26, 2024 – CryptoQuant, a leader in blockchain analytics, is excited to announce the integration of TRON data into its comprehensive analytical platform. This development is set to revolutionize how users interact with and derive insights from the TRON...
Renewed Bullishness Expected After Bitcoin, Ether's $10B Options Expiry on Friday
26.6.2024
Over 25% of options are set to expire "in the money," Deribit's Luuk Strijers told CoinDesk
Donor Gifts 8 BTC to Aid Julian Assange’s Journey to Freedom
26.6.2024
Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has finally embarked on his journey to freedom. The actual flight, however, comes with a hefty price tag of $520,000, which Assange is obligated to repay to the Australian government for the charter flight to Saipan and onward to Australia. After enduring...
Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 Mulls Offering Ether Futures
26.6.2024
B3, the Brazilian stock exchange, is considering extending its native cryptocurrency trading options to offer ether futures contracts to its customers. The exchange, which has been a pioneer in Latam offering crypto-related trading products, would be focusing on institutional investors who want...
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Exploited Defi Protocol Alex Lab for $4.3 Million, Probe Reveals
26.6.2024
Bitcoin layer-two developer Alex Lab revealed that an investigation linked the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group to the $4.3 million exploit that occurred on May 16. Alex Lab has facilitated communication between the Singapore Police Force and relevant cryptocurrency exchanges as part of the ongoing...
India’s Digital Rupee Usage Drops Drastically After Initial Surge
26.6.2024
India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rupee, has experienced a significant decline in usage, decreasing to a tenth of its peak in December 2023, according to sources involved in the pilot project. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initially reached 1 million daily retail...
ECB Publishes Digital Euro’s First Progress Report
26.6.2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its first progress report on the digital euro preparation phase, highlighting key design features and ongoing developments. The report emphasizes high privacy standards for both online and offline payments, aiming to provide users with a cash-like level...
Nubank brings Bitcoin Lightning to its 100M Latin American customers
26.6.2024
Lightspark will also integrate the Universal Money Address standard for Nubank, which gives an email-like address for users to send and receive money
Peter Schiff Predicts Further Bitcoin Plunge Ahead of Mt Gox Payouts — Declares BTC in Official Bear Market
26.6.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has highlighted bitcoin’s recent decline, declaring the cryptocurrency “back in official bear market territory.” He predicts further bitcoin price decline before Mt. Gox creditors begin receiving their crypto payouts next month. Bitcoin...
Digital Euro Holding Limit: Debate Continues
26.6.2024
The president of Germany’s central bank has highlighted the ongoing debate about the holding limit for the digital euro, Europe’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). He noted that recent Bundesbank research indicates that the optimal amount could be in the range of 1,500 to 2,500...
White House Rehires Adviser Who Helped Develop Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto
25.6.2024
The White House has rehired Carole House, who helped develop President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, as Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy at the National Security Council. Previously, House worked at the U.S....
Ethereum Foundation Warns of Compromised Mailing List Leading to Phishing Emails
25.6.2024
The mailing list provider used by the Ethereum Foundation for updates was compromised, resulting in a phishing email. Hackers are now using addresses from the breach to send fake emails. These fraudulent emails claim a collaboration between Ethereum and LIDO, promising a high annual percentage...