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Bitcoin Mining Profitability Is Stuck at Record Lows, JPMorgan Says
4.9.2024
Miners earned an average of $43,600 per exahash a second in daily block rewards last month, the lowest rate on record, the report said
Riot Pushes for Overhaul at Bitfarms Ahead of Key Shareholder Meeting
4.9.2024
Riot Platforms Inc., the largest shareholder of bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms Ltd. with a 19.9% stake, issued an open letter calling for significant changes to Bitfarms’ governance ahead of the Oct. 29 special meeting. Riot criticized recent board changes as insufficient, emphasizing the need...
TradFi Companies 'Want to Transact in Bitcoin,' Says Cantor Fitzgerald CEO
4.9.2024
Howard Lutnick was picked by Donald Trump to chair his presidential transition team last month
Crypto scams involving Bitcoin ATMs explode by 1,000% since 2020: FTC
4.9.2024
As Bitcoin ATM scams surge, particularly targeting older adults, the FTC and industry leaders stress the importance of caution and preventive measures
Japan’s Financial Services Agency Includes Crypto in 2025 Tax Proposal
4.9.2024
The Financial Services Agency has released its tax reform requests for fiscal year 2025, highlighting the need to consider the tax treatment of virtual currency transactions as financial assets. This marks the first time virtual currencies are mentioned in such requests. Industry groups have long...
South Korea Investigates Telegram Over Deepfake Crime Allegations
4.9.2024
South Korean police are investigating Telegram for allegedly facilitating deepfake sex crimes. They plan to work with French investigators following the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France for similar investigations. “Telegram does not readily provide investigation data, such...
Bitcoin's price shows 'no clear direction' amid active address decline
4.9.2024
Bitcoin active addresses are declining due to a large amount of the market being “gobbled up” by institutional cash, says one analyst
Scottish Court Sets Precedent With Crypto-to-Cash Confiscation
4.9.2024
Prosecutors in Scotland have made legal history by converting cryptocurrency into cash under proceeds of crime legislation. John Ross Rennie, 29, has been ordered to hand over £109,601 after his BTC holdings were linked to criminal activity. The case initially proposed a settlement entirely...
Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $287M, Largest Daily Outflow in Four Months
4.9.2024
BTC traded lower as weak U.S. manufacturing data revived growth concerns
Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin may fall to $50,000, Altcoins to fall deeper
4.9.2024
In his latest article dated September 03, former CEO of crypto exchange BitMEX and crypto analyst, Arthur Hayes,…
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson on Chang Hard Fork Achievements: ‘This Dwarfs Bitcoin’
4.9.2024
Charles Hoskinson, founder of the Cardano cryptocurrency and CEO of IOHK, has shared his perspective on on the state of the Cardano ecosystem following its recent Chang update, which enhanced the blockchain to include onchain governance. Hoskinson praised Cardano, stating that it dwarfed Bitcoin...
China and South Africa Boost BRICS Ties: Key Outcomes from Xi’s Meeting With Ramaphosa
4.9.2024
China and South Africa committed to deepening cooperation within the BRICS framework during South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s second state visit to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders emphasized the importance of expanding BRICS and enhancing economic...
US Fed rate cut could push Bitcoin down 20%: Analysts
4.9.2024
Bitfinex says it’s a “challenging time” for Bitcoin traders as the US Fed’s widely expected rate cut could lead to a drop in Bitcoin’s price and not a boost as hoped by the market
Trump’s Crypto Platform Hit by Scammers Promising $15,000 Giveaways
4.9.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family-backed cryptocurrency platform has been targeted by scammers, leading to over 70,000 users being misled with fake crypto giveaways. Scammers have posted fraudulent ads on the platform’s official Telegram channel, diverting users to a fake group promising...
Bitcoin Dives Under $56K as Asian Equities See Red
4.9.2024
The August reading of the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index slumped for a fifth straight month with a rebound from July but remaining below the 50 threshold
Wazirx Fast-Tracks INR Withdrawals but Users Face 6-Month Crypto Trading Delay
4.9.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has accelerated Phase 2 of INR withdrawals after a cyberattack on July 18. Initially scheduled for Sept. 9, eligible users can now withdraw up to 66% of their INR balances. However, crypto trading on the platform will not resume for another six months. Wazirx Expedites...
Elon Musk Can’t Wait to Reform US Government Spending and Regulations
4.9.2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed his eagerness to tackle excessive waste and regulations in the U.S. government, responding to a report that former President Trump is considering him for a role in auditing federal agencies. Musk emphasized the need to reduce wasteful spending to curb inflation...
Analysts Anticipate Bitcoin Falling to $40K Level as Fed Rate Cuts Loom
4.9.2024
Bitfinex’s analysts expect bitcoin’s price to potentially drop to the low $50,000s or mid $40,000s if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates this month. The “historical price action for September also aligns with our view of a projected 20 percent drop in bitcoin prices...
Why is the crypto market down today?
4.9.2024
The crypto market opens the day in the red as disappointing US macroeconomic data is followed by a sell-off in the stock market
Turkey Seeks to Join BRICS to Strengthen Global Influence
4.9.2024
Turkey has reportedly formally requested to join the BRICS economic bloc to expand its global influence and establish new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration views the shifting geopolitical landscape as an opportunity...