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Crypto firms contributed 48% of all corporate political donations in 2024: Report
21.8.2024
Splits in the US House and Senate coupled with many expected tight elections could allow crypto interest groups to potentially "tip control of Congress one way or the other."
Crypto firms contributed 48% of all corporate political donations in 2024: Report
21.8.2024
Splits in the US House and Senate coupled with many expected tight elections could allow crypto interest groups to potentially "tip control of Congress one way or the other."
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Acquire Stronghold Digital Mining in $125 Million Merger
21.8.2024
On Wednesday, Bitfarms Ltd. announced plans to acquire Stronghold Digital Mining Inc. in a stock-for-stock merger valued at approximately $125 million, along with the assumption of $50 million in debt. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, aims to expand Bitfarms’ energy...
Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Demand Remains Weak Despite Accumulation by Long-Term Holders
21.8.2024
Recent data from Cryptoquant researchers indicate that bitcoin demand growth continues to show signs of weakness. Despite this, the report notes that long-term holders have been accumulating bitcoin at unprecedented levels, providing some resilience to the market. Report Shows Bitcoin Demand...
Dormant Bitcoin Wallets From 2013 and 2014 Come Alive Moving $20.3M
21.8.2024
As bitcoin hovers just below the $60,000 mark, two long-dormant bitcoin wallets, untouched since 2014 and 2013, sprang to life, moving a total of 342.59 BTC, valued at $20.3 million at today’s rates. 2 Vintage Bitcoin Wallets Suddenly Awaken, Moving $20.3 Million On Wednesday, a bitcoin...
Blackrock Dethrones Grayscale Becoming World’s Largest Digital Asset Manager
21.8.2024
Five days ago, Arkham Intelligence revealed that Blackrock, the world’s largest fund manager, was on the brink of overtaking Grayscale in onchain asset value. As of Aug. 21, Blackrock has officially surpassed Grayscale, securing its position as the top digital asset manager in terms...
Can Tether’s Dirham Stablecoin Drive Crypto Adoption in UAE?
21.8.2024
Word in the crypto world has it that the UAE is set to launch a Dirham-pegged stablecoin in…
Bitfarms acquires Stronghold Digital Mining in $125M deal
21.8.2024
As part of the acquisition, Stronghold shareholders will receive 2.52 shares of Bitfarms for each share held
Bitfarms acquires Stronghold Digital Mining in $125M deal
21.8.2024
As part of the acquisition, Stronghold shareholders will receive 2.52 shares of Bitfarms for each share held
Stablecoins Hit $165B Market Cap Renewing Trust In Crypto Assets
21.8.2024
The stablecoin market has reached a new benchmark, with its overall capitalization growing to $165 billion. This comeback…
Tether plans to launch dirham stablecoin with UAE partners
21.8.2024
Tether teams up with UAE's Phoenix Group PLC and Green Acorn Investments to launch a Dirham-backed stablecoin, enhancing international trade and remittances
Daily Crypto Update: Another Mid-Week Halt for Top Cryptos
21.8.2024
The cryptocurrency market is expected to experience another decline in performance during the upcoming midweek. The industry has…
Roman Ziemian Arrested in Montenegro for Alleged $21 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud
21.8.2024
Roman Ziemian, co-founder of the cryptocurrency platform Futurenet, was arrested in Montenegro for allegedly orchestrating a $21 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme. The arrest was part of an international law enforcement operation involving Montenegrin authorities and Interpol. Ziemian, who...
El Salvador launches Bitcoin certifications for civil servants
21.8.2024
El Salvador’s government aims to upskill 80,000 employees through a comprehensive Bitcoin certification program, emphasizing strategic management and public policy
Woman Sentenced to Prison for Bitcoin-Funded Dark Web Murder Plot
21.8.2024
A Utah woman, Krista Renae Stone, 23, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for attempting to orchestrate a murder-for-hire using the dark web, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday. Stone targeted her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend, arranging to pay $5,000 in bitcoin to...
7 Arrested in Illegal Bitcoin Mining Crackdown in Malaysia
21.8.2024
Seven individuals were arrested in Malaysia during a special operation targeting illegal bitcoin mining in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi and Taman Putra Perdana. The operation, which involved coordinated efforts by law enforcement, focused on detecting and stopping bitcoin mining activities linked...
Former Bank CEO Sentenced to Prison for $47M Crypto Fraud Leading to Bank Collapse
21.8.2024
The former CEO of failed Heartland Tri-State Bank was sentenced to over 24 years in prison for embezzling more than $47 million in a fraudulent crypto scheme that caused the bank’s collapse. He funneled the stolen funds into cryptocurrency wallets linked to a “pig butchering”...
Bitfufu Reports 70% Revenue Growth in Q2 2024, Cloud Mining Clients Pay $77 Million
21.8.2024
Bitfufu Inc., a Nasdaq-listed cloud mining services company, announced a 69.7% revenue jump for the second quarter of 2024, bringing in $129.4 million. The Singapore-based firm, established in 2020 by CEO Leo Lu, credited this growth largely to a substantial increase in cloud mining revenue, which...
US regulator fines crypto fund $150K for illicit Bitcoin loan
20.8.2024
It’s part of the fallout from the industry-wide liquidity crunch triggered by FTX in 2022.
Tether to Launch USDT Stablecoin on Aptos Blockchain
20.8.2024
Tether, the issuer of USDT, the largest dollar-pegged stablecoin in the crypto market, has announced the launch of its star product on Aptos, a scalable and rapid blockchain. Tether seeks to offer rails with “extremely low gas fees” for USDT users, opening opportunities for...