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Financial Action Task Force of Latin America States Bitcoin Has Not Reached a ‘Significant Impact’ in El Salvador
6.9.2024
The Financial Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT) released an evaluation of the state of El Salvador regarding compliance with international anti-money laundering requirements. The institution found that, while El Salvador included bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, the crypto asset has not reached...
Head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee: National Digital Currencies to Be Considered for Bilateral Settlements Between China and Russia
6.9.2024
Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee, has discussed the use of national digital currencies for bilateral settlements between Russia and China. In a recent interview with Russian media, Aksakov stated that these instruments will be considered for such settlements...
Bullish or Bearish? What’s Next for Bitcoin Amid Mixed Market Sentiment
5.9.2024
On Sept. 5, 2024, bitcoin held steady, floating just above the $56K mark, sparking ongoing debates about its market direction. Some speculate that bitcoin might be entering a bearish phase, while others still see potential for a bullish breakout. Cryptoquant’s head of research, Julio Moreno...
Binance CEO says CZ is banned from managing or operating the exchange
5.9.2024
A plea deal filed in November 2023 asked prosecutors to consider that Changpeng Zhao was prohibited from “any present or future involvement in operating or managing” Binance
A Deep Dive Into the Top 10 L1 Chains by Daily Transfer Records
5.9.2024
In Sept. 2024, data revealed that the top ten layer one (L1) blockchains hold a combined value of $1.66 trillion, a significant chunk of the $2.03 trillion crypto economy. This year, Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two biggest L1 chains, hit all-time highs in daily confirmed transactions. Yet, despite...
Vitalik Buterin: Bullish on Google sign-in, bearish on duels to the death
5.9.2024
Buterin says prediction markets are better for settling beef, but Elon Musk says he’s packing historical heat.
Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Increases Mining Output by 10%
5.9.2024
Iris Energy has reported a 10% increase in bitcoin production during August 2024, with the company mining 245 bitcoin. The improvement is attributed to higher operational efficiency and reduced electricity costs following the company’s transition to spot pricing. Iris Energy’s Bitcoin Mining...
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Record $74 Million in Outflows, Grayscale Funds Lead Losses
5.9.2024
On Sept. 4, 2024, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $37.29 million in outflows, while their ethereum counterparts, the nine spot ether ETFs, experienced roughly $37.51 million in reductions. Grayscale’s GBTC and ETHE Lead Withdrawals Both bitcoin and ethereum ETFs...
Mastercard Unveils Crypto-Euro Debit Card with Mercuryo!
5.9.2024
Mastercard and Mercuryo, two well-established payment networking companies, have come together to work in unison and have announced…
Robinhood Fined $3.9 Million Over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions in California
5.9.2024
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by California’s Department of Justice against...
Over 600 Bitcoin ATMs went offline globally in 2 months
5.9.2024
Law enforcement authorities are proactively seeking out and closing Bitcoin ATMs that are frequently involved in extortion and scams.
Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO
5.9.2024
Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical
Central Bank of Brazil Hints at a Future Integration of AI Into Its CBDC
5.9.2024
The Central Bank of Brazil has hinted at implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and data monetization processes into Drex, its central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a recent presentation, Roberto Campos Neto, the Central Bank of Brazil’s president, stressed that the bank’s...
Polymarket Odds: Trump 53% vs Harris 46% with 2 Months to U.S. Elections
5.9.2024
The U.S. presidential elections are just two months away and according to Polymarket data, Donald Trump leads the…
Robinhood to settle $3.9 Million penalty with California DOJ
5.9.2024
Users encountered a single, common issue with Robinhood between 2018 and 2022. That was a crypto withdrawal. They…
Daily Crypto Update: Top Assets Gain Back Value After Massive Losses
5.9.2024
The crypto market’s mid-week performance follows the pattern from August. On Wednesday, the market witnessed most of the…
Death Cross Looms for Solana: Can the $125 Support Hold Amid Bearish Cycle?
5.9.2024
Ranking among the top 5 cryptocurrencies, Solana has a market cap of $61.96 billion. The altcoin has surged…
Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals
5.9.2024
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international...
Shiba Inu Army Ditching SHIB for Bitnance Token, Dodging Price Dip
5.9.2024
The Shiba Inu (SHIB) token is having a semi-productive day. The crypto formerly hailed as the ‘Dogecoin Killer’…
US Banking Regulator Calls for Stronger Oversight of Crypto Risks
5.9.2024
Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu has emphasized the importance of proactive oversight in managing crypto risks. He cited the 2022 crypto market collapse, with a $2 trillion loss, where effective supervision kept banks stable. Hsu emphasized the need for vigilant supervision as digital assets...