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TeraWulf increases self-mined BTC in Q2 while Hut8 looks to USBTC merger
14.8.2023
U.S. miner TeraWulf expanded its Bitcoin mining capacity in 2023, resulting in 70% more BTC mined in in Q2
US Fed steps up oversight of banks' involvement with crypto firms
9.8.2023
The limitations set out in the Federal Reserve’s new Program provides additional measures to its original policy statement laid out in January
Federal Reserve Governor Hints at More Interest Rate Hikes
8.8.2023
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says additional interest rate increases will likely be needed to get inflation on a path down to the Fed’s target. “I will also be watching for signs of slowing in consumer spending and signs that labor market conditions are loosening,” the...
Microstrategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 152,800 BTC — Plans to Buy More With $750 Million Stock Sales
3.8.2023
Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy has disclosed that it now holds 152,800 bitcoins, acquired for $4.53 billion. A total of 12,800 bitcoins were acquired in the second quarter. The company also revealed that it plans to buy more bitcoin with proceeds from sales of its common stock of up to $750 million....
Iran Increases Efforts to Join BRICS, Strengthen Ties With Member Countries
1.8.2023
Iran has ramped up its efforts to become a member of the BRICS group ahead of the economic bloc’s summit. The Iranian deputy foreign minister for economic diplomacy revealed that Iran is actively pursuing opportunities to strengthen its economic ties with BRICS members, noting that it...
MakerDAO increases DAI yield in a bid to boost demand
27.7.2023
The Enhanced Dai Savings Rate is based on DSR utilization and could boost the stablecoin yield by as much as 8%
Nexo joins sanctions association as regulatory scrutiny increases
27.7.2023
Nexo looks to keep pace with regulatory requirements by implementing new certification requirements for its compliance team
Binance increases staking caps on Polkadot and Cosmos; InQubeta will be a staking game changer
3.7.2023
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, recently made headlines by increasing the staking caps on popular cryptocurrencies like Polkadot and Cosmos for its earning products. This move by Binance aims to provide users with more lucrative staking opportunities, albeit with adjusted...
2 Rate Hikes or Hold? Fed Predictions Vary From No Rate Hikes to 6% in 2023
3.7.2023
Based on projections from the U.S. Federal Reserve, it is anticipated that the central bank will implement two additional increases to the federal funds rate within the span of 2023. As indicated by Fed policymakers, they estimate the benchmark bank rate to fall within the range of 5.5% to 5.75%...
Twitter rival Mastodon active user base increases by 100+k
3.7.2023
A day after Twitter implemented new restrictions on the number of posts users can view, the rival platform Mastodon reported a major increase in traffic numbers
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Urges Federal Reserve to Raise Interest Rates Another 100 Basis Points
1.7.2023
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has urged the U.S. Federal Reserve to stay hawkish and increase interest rates another 100 basis points to protect the nation’s wealth. He stressed that there is nothing more destructive to wealth than inflation, emphasizing that the Fed “must keep their feet...
Biden Pledges to Eliminate Tax Loopholes for Crypto Traders — Vows to Make US Tax System Fair
30.6.2023
U.S. President Joe Biden has promised to make the federal tax system fair by eliminating loopholes for crypto traders and hedge fund managers. He aims to “achieve tax code fairness” by “ensuring that the burden is shared by the wealthy, super-wealthy, and large corporations while...
GBTC Volume Increases 79% in June Amid TradFi ETF Applications
28.6.2023
The trust’s trading volume increased to $45 million in June
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Reaches Unprecedented Highs Amidst Challenging Market Conditions
14.6.2023
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at block height 794,304, the Bitcoin network recorded its third consecutive mining difficulty increase since May 18. The mining difficulty climbed by 2.18%, bringing the overall difficulty to another unprecedented high at 52.35 trillion. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits...
TRX’s value increases after the DAO burns an old batch of TRX
31.5.2023
TRON DAO recently announced burning its old batch of TRX, adding up to 268,971,097. The development was a part of TRON’s strategy to elevate TRX’s market value. Moreover, the move was made to improve TRON’s overall ecosystem efficiency. The DAO released an official post to inform users about...
Banks Not Getting Anticipated Benefits From Rate Hikes, ECB Executive Admits
19.5.2023
Eurozone banks are profitable but the benefits from higher interest rates may be smaller than expected, according to the deputy head of the single currency area’s monetary authority. The official noted that while most of the tightening has been done already, more rate increases are to come. Euro...
Bitcoin price capitulation below $26K increases as Friday’s BTC options expiry looms
17.5.2023
This week’s BTC options expiry could play a decisive role in Bitcoin price potentially trading below the $26,000 level
Coinbase Faces Existential Risk as SEC Increases Scrutiny on Crypto
5.5.2023
The US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is facing an “existential risk” as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues its crackdown on the crypto industry, a financial analyst has warned.
The warning from the analyst followed renewed concerns among Coinbase investors that tokens listed...
ECB Raises Interest Rates by 25bps Amid ‘Too High’ Inflation, ‘No Pause,’ Lagarde Says
5.5.2023
The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its key interest rates by 25 basis points, slowing the pace from previous increases. However, as inflation in the euro area remains persistently high, future rate hikes may still be expected with the regulator insisting it will continue to seek a “timely...
Bitcoin Holds Near $29K as Investors Weigh Rate Increases, Banking Contagion
4.5.2023
BTC traded flat after a slight dip early Thursday. Ether also traded in a narrow range