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Nasdaq aims to list Bitcoin Index options in US
27.8.2024
The announcement follows withdrawals of older applications, signaling progress with regulators.
Bitcoin’s Rough September Price History Raises Questions for 2024
27.8.2024
As August draws to a close with just four days left, bitcoin has slipped by 2.74% this month, leaving market watchers eager to see if September will bring better news. History hasn’t been kind to bitcoin in September; over the past 11 years, it has ended the month on a downward trend 72.73%...
Gavin Wood’s biggest hope: Free crypto transactions and Web3 tech worldwide
27.8.2024
We need to “divorce Ethereum from Ether” to onboard the six billion Web2 users, Wood told Cointelegraph during an exclusive
Nasdaq wants to launch a Bitcoin index options, seeks SEC approval
27.8.2024
Options would allow institutional investors to hedge risks and traders to amplify their buying power.
Here’s Why Pi Network Will Not be Worth $314,159 Per Coin
27.8.2024
Since its launch in 2019, the Pi Network has intrigued the attention of millions of crypto users globally.…
US Bitcoin ETFs Surge by $202M While Ethereum ETFs Bleed $13M in Outflows
27.8.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw inflows of $202.51 million on Monday, marking the eighth consecutive day of gains. In contrast, spot ethereum ETFs experienced a loss of $13.23 million during the same trading session. Bitcoin ETFs Enjoy 8th Straight Day of Inflows With $202M Boost...
Binance under scrutiny for seizing Palestinian crypto funds
27.8.2024
Binance denied reports suggesting that the crypto exchange seized funds from all Palestinians, stating that only a small number of accounts was restricted
French Court Extends Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Police Custody
27.8.2024
French prosecutors have announced that an investigative judge extended the police custody of Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, on Monday evening for up to 48 hours. After that, French authorities must either release or charge him. Durov was detained on Saturday at Le Bourget airport amid a judicial...
Celsius Bankruptcy Admin Allocates $2.53B to 251,000 Creditors
27.8.2024
The Celsius Network bankruptcy administrator has reported the distribution of over $2.53 billion to approximately 251,000 creditors. This…
Thailand Extradites Malaysian Businessman to China Over $14 Billion Cryptocurrency Scam
27.8.2024
Thailand has extradited Malaysian businessman Tedy Teow, also known as Zhang Yufa, to China over a massive cryptocurrency scam amounting to more than 100 billion yuan (US$14 billion). This marks the first extradition under the Thailand-China treaty since 1999. Teow, the founder of MBI Group,...
Singapore Court Imposes 6-Year Prison Sentence on Crypto Ponzi Scheme Mastermind
27.8.2024
Yang Bin, a 61-year-old Dutch national, was sentenced by a Singapore court to six years in prison and fined S$16,000 Singapore dollars for orchestrating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Yang’s company, A&A Blockchain Innovation, falsely claimed to own 300,000 cryptocurrency mining machines...
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Education Investments Set to Pay Off in Adoption
27.8.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. In this edition, we discuss the recent investments made by the Salvadoran government in Bitcoin education and certification, and how these initiatives might increase...
Semler Scientific Acquires More Bitcoin, Citing Institutional Adoption Growth
27.8.2024
Semler Scientific has purchased 83 more bitcoins for $5 million, bringing its total holdings to 1,012 BTC. The company expressed optimism about the increasing institutional adoption of bitcoin, emphasizing: “We believe this increasing institutionalization will drive value for both bitcoin...
Russia Set to Launch Crypto Payment Trials Next Week, Report
27.8.2024
Russia is reportedly set to start trials for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token payments on Sept. 1 to mitigate payment difficulties caused by international sanctions. These trials will involve the National Payment Card System and could lead to the establishment of crypto trading platforms...
9 Bitcoin Mining Companies Suspend Activities After Power Fee Hikes in Paraguay
27.8.2024
Nine Bitcoin mining companies have suspended their operations after the power fee hikes affecting high-consumption customers in Paraguay. According to data provided by the National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE), these companies had their service terminated due to the interruption of their...
Orange Juice Futures Hit All Time High Numbers Amidst Agricultural Commodity Rally
26.8.2024
The price of frozen concentrate orange juice futures contract has reached all-time high numbers this month, hitting 514.65¢ per lb and setting the stage for retail prices to skyrocket. The commodity, made famous by its part in the “Trading Places” film, is expected to keep rising due...
SEC Charges Abra With Unregistered Sales of Crypto Asset Securities
26.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also accused Abra of operating as an unregistered investment company...
Edward Snowden: Pavel Durov’s Arrest Is an Assault on Basic Human Rights
26.8.2024
Renowned NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden gave his take regarding the recent arrest in France of Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Snowden blasted the French government’s actions, stating that these constituted an “assault on the basic human rights of speech and association.” Snowden...
WazirX’s Partial INR Withdrawal Rollout Sparks User Outcry
26.8.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has begun the first phase of its INR withdrawal process. This move has been…
WazirX’s Partial INR Withdrawal Rollout Sparks User Outcry
26.8.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has begun the first phase of its INR withdrawal process post the hack. This…