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Bank of Israel Launches Digital Shekel Challenge
29.5.2024
The Bank of Israel has announced the Digital Shekel Challenge, inviting various entities — private companies, public sector organizations, and academic institutions — to participate in the digital shekel’s experimental environment. The initiative aims to foster the development of innovative...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Shakes Up Voter Investment Preferences, Crypto Gains Favor: Grayscale
29.5.2024
Spot Bitcoin ETF approval has heightened the interest of the American voter in investing in Bitcoin or crypto, according to a Grayscale survey released Tuesday.
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Luxor and Bitnomial launch Bitcoin mining derivatives product
29.5.2024
The new crypto derivatives product allows investors to speculate on future hashrates and hashprices
South African Central Bank Opts Against Publishing CBDC Study Findings
29.5.2024
The South African Reserve Bank has reportedly decided not to unveil the findings of the initial phase of its central bank digital currency feasibility study. Instead, the central bank said it is currently focused on the second phase of the study and will release a report once it is satisfied with...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: QCP Capital Sees 2% Drop Below $68K as Temporary Setback
29.5.2024
QCP Capital views the recent 2% drop below $68K as a minor blip in Bitcoin's broader uptrend, highlighting robust market fundamentals.
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US Jury Convicts Two in $8M Crypto-Linked Dark Web Drug Scheme
29.5.2024
A federal jury in Salt Lake City convicted Oluwole Adegboruwa and Enrique Isong, foreign nationals, of multiple drug-related charges. From 2016 to 2019, they generated over $8 million in cryptocurrency, including bitcoin and ethereum. Adegboruwa operated under the names “King Odua”...
Ripio CEO: Brazilian Companies Are Paying Chinese Suppliers With Cryptocurrency
29.5.2024
Sebastian Serrano, CEO of Ripio, one of the largest exchanges in Latam, stated that Brazilian companies were already harnessing cryptocurrency to pay their Chinese suppliers. In an interview, Serrano asserted that Latam countries harnessed crypto in different ways and that Argentine companies...
Ethereum Futures Open Interest Hits All-Time High Following ETF Approvals
29.5.2024
Ethereum has experienced a significant increase since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a group of spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This week, ether reached a high of $3,980 per coin, which is approximately 18.4% below its all-time high. Amid fluctuating prices...
Tokyo-Listed Metaplanet to Buy Additional Bitcoin for Its Treasury
29.5.2024
Metaplanet, a publicly traded corporation listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, announced on Tuesday that its board of directors passed a resolution to purchase an additional 250 million yen (approximately $1.6 million) worth of bitcoin. For BTC held for long-term purposes, the company explained that...
BlackRock adds own Bitcoin ETF to income and bond funds
29.5.2024
One of the funds was BlackRock’s Strategic Income Opportunities Fund worth over $37.4 billion
Riot Proposes Acquisition of Bitfarms to ‘Create the World’s Largest Publicly Listed Bitcoin Miner’
29.5.2024
Riot Platforms has announced a proposal to acquire Bitfarms to create “the world’s largest publicly listed bitcoin miner.” This offer includes cash and Riot stock, representing a 24% premium. Despite the initial rejection from Bitfarms’ Board, the proposal will be directly...
Solana’s Penguiana $PENGU Token Launch On Raydium Surpasses $1M Valuation, Sets Stage For GUIANA NFT Minting
29.5.2024
In a remarkable showcase of growth and enthusiasm, Penguiana, the unique penguin-themed meme coin on the Solana blockchain, has successfully launched its $PENGU token on Raydium. Buy $PENGU here on Raydium. This milestone comes after a highly successful presale, confirming strong investor interest...
Blackrock’s IBIT Nears Grayscale’s GBTC in Bitcoin Reserves
28.5.2024
According to the latest statistics, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced ten consecutive days of positive inflows. Notably, during a third of those days, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) faced outflows and neutral activity. Conversely, Blackrock’s IBIT...
TRON Network Officially Supported By LayerZero
28.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, May 28, 2024 – The TRON DAO has officially announced LayerZero support for the TRON blockchain, making TRON the second non-EVM chain to be integrated into LayerZero’s cross-chain interoperability protocol. This significant development allows TRON...
‘Spraying’ Naira Notes Causes Depreciation, Warns Nigerian Anti-Graft Body
28.5.2024
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning against the practice of spraying naira notes at social events, emphasizing that it diminishes the dignity of the currency. In a recent post on its official X page, the Nigerian anti-graft agency urged residents to respect...
UK Digital Bank Blocks Clients From Performing Crypto Transactions
28.5.2024
The London-based digital bank Kroo has barred its clients from engaging in cryptocurrency transactions, joining other U.K.-based banks in this decision. The bank cites the increasing cases of online fraud incidents involving cryptocurrencies as the reason for this move. Kroo to Decline...
Bullish Bitcoin options dominate May’s $6.5 billion expiry
28.5.2024
Bitcoin bulls have strong incentives to push the BTC price above $70,000 on May 31, but the clock is ticking
Riot Platforms proposes $950M buyout for Bitfarms amid CEO dispute
28.5.2024
The hostile offer comes after a private offer to the board was rejected in April
Bitcoin investment inflows hit $1B as long-term holders accumulate
28.5.2024
Inflows to crypto Bitcoin funds top $1 billion as BTC price remains stuck in a range below all-time highs
South Korean Bitcoin Premium Rises to 2.23% Amid Market Volatility
28.5.2024
This week, bitcoin’s price briefly exceeded $70,000 per coin before declining after the movement of Mt Gox bitcoins, yet the premium for bitcoin in South Korea has significantly increased. Having fallen below the 1% range, the premium on South Korean exchanges has now climbed to 2.23%....