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Bitget Reports 1,600% Surge in African Users
20.9.2024
Bitget has seen a significant increase in African users, driven by factors like copy trading popularity and the growth of the TON ecosystem. The exchange has focused on user education and accessibility to attract users in the region. Bitget Wallet has become a top-ranked app in Nigeria, surpassing...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tests $64K as BoJ Pauses Rate Hikes
20.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin, Gold May Be Sensing Monetary Debasement as Records Beckon
20.9.2024
With both assets leading the market, here's a closer look at the factors driving their remarkable performance
Why is Ethereum (ETH) price up today?
20.9.2024
Ether’s current weekly rally of 11% is its largest gain in Q3 of this year while breaking above a key trendline, suggesting a bullish trend shift
Satoshi Era Bitcoin Miner Wallets Come To Life With $16M BTC On The Move
20.9.2024
On Friday, September 20, five Satoshi era Bitcoin (BTC) miner wallets that had remained dormant for more than…
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cross $150M in Net Inflows on September 19, 2024, ET
20.9.2024
While the milestone sounds massive, it has already happened in the Spot Bitcoin ETF segment. The issuers collectively…
Homnifi: Bridging Innovation and Global Support for Big Ideas
20.9.2024
In a world abundant with ideas, the primary challenge lies not in generating new concepts but in securing the necessary support to bring these ideas to fruition. Homnifi leads this transformation, facilitating the connection between startups, founders, and the resources required for success....
Satoshi-Era Wallets Transfer 250 Bitcoin From 2009 in First Action Since 2022
20.9.2024
Between block height 862,079 and 862,087, a group of five vintage bitcoin wallets from 2009 came out of hibernation, spending a total of 250 BTC for the first time in over 15 years. With addresses from the Satoshi era being incredibly rare, these transactions, worth $15.8 million total, marked...
Solana Mobile Unveils Seeker, Its Next Web3 Focused Phone
20.9.2024
Solana Mobile unveiled its next Web3 Phone, the successor to the Solana Saga, its first product. The phone, referred to previously as “Chapter 2,” is now called the Seeker, and has been confirmed to feature a 6.36” display, with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, “a longer...
Bitcoin miner wallets awaken after over 15 years — Is this Satoshi?
20.9.2024
Five miner wallets that received block rewards weeks after Bitcoin's launch started moving their tokens.
BingX ‘minor’ loss in suspected hack climbs to $52M
20.9.2024
BingX claims withdrawals and deposits will be restored within 24 hours
Ether Is Going to Shine Again, Steno Research Says
20.9.2024
The recent Federal Reserve interest cut will fuel increased onchain activity, and this will strongly benefit the Ethereum blockchain, the report said
Maryland Police Warn Gmail Users of Phishing Scam Demanding Bitcoin
20.9.2024
Maryland State Police have warned of a scam targeting Gmail users, using phishing tactics to extort money through unsettling threats. Scammers are sending victims emails with Google Maps photos of their homes and demanding bitcoin payments, falsely claiming they possess incriminating evidence....
'Satoshi Era' Wallets Move $16M in Bitcoin After 15 Years of Dormancy
20.9.2024
It is unclear if all these wallets belong to the same person or entity
Crypto.com Gets Bahrain License, Amber Group Approved in Dubai
20.9.2024
Crypto.com has secured a payment service provider (PSP) license from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). This license allows the crypto exchange to offer e-money and fiat-based payment services, including its prepaid cards, in the region. The approval adds to Crypto.com’s growing list...
Watch these BTC price levels as Bitcoin taps $64K
20.9.2024
Bitcoin traders are starting to entertain the idea of a retest of all-time highs, but BTC price support needs to cement first
Bitcoin Nears $64K as BTC Futures Attract Billions; BoJ's Hike Pause Bumps Risk Assets
20.9.2024
The Bank of Japan won’t rush to repeat hikes of the yen, which triggered a market meltdown in July
Seattle Airport Hit by $6M Bitcoin Ransom Demand After Cyberattack
20.9.2024
Hackers have targeted Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with a ransomware attack, demanding 100 bitcoins to buy the data back. Although the airport managed to fend off most of the damage, the attackers encrypted some data and posted stolen files on the dark web. Now, the Federal Bureau...
Louisiana Announces Crypto Payment Options for State Services
20.9.2024
The U.S. state of Louisiana has announced that residents can now use bitcoin, bitcoin lightning, and USD Coin to pay for state services through private, secure crypto wallets. “By introducing cryptocurrency as a payment option, we’re not just innovating; we’re providing...
Mastercard, Safaricom Partner on Cross-Border Payments
20.9.2024
Mastercard and Safaricom have partnered to improve payment acceptance and cross-border remittances in Kenya. The partnership will benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-Pesa and enable them to serve customers globally. This collaboration will provide faster and more reliable payment solutions...