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US Inflation Eases With 0.1% Drop in June; Biden Faces Gas Reserve Accusations
11.7.2024
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.1% in June. The decline, primarily due to reduced gasoline prices, brought the annual inflation rate to its lowest in over three years. This news comes after U.S. President Joe Biden was accused of tapping into gasoline reserves ahead of the election...
Bitget reports $700M capital inflow in Q2, adds 2.9M users
11.7.2024
The exchange reported that its BTC, USDT, and ETH holdings grew by at least 70%, highlighting a $700 million capital inflow for the quarter
German Government Offloads 9,736 BTC in 20 Hours; Reserves Could Deplete by Tomorrow
10.7.2024
Over the course of nearly 20 hours, the German government has sold 9,736 BTC valued at $564.3 million. The government’s BTC wallet currently holds 13,110 BTC worth $767 million. German Government’s Swift Bitcoin Sales Could Soon Lead to Total Reserve Depletion At 1:16 p.m. EDT on July...
China Halts Gold Buying for Second Consecutive Month
10.7.2024
China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has paused its gold accumulation for the second consecutive month, keeping its reserves steady at 72.8 million troy ounces. This pause ends an 18-month streak of continuous gold purchases that began in November 2022...
Federal Reserve’s Operating Losses Hit $176 Billion, Analysis Reveals
8.7.2024
According to an investigative report by Pam Martens and Russ Martens the owners and operators of wallstreetonparade.com, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been consistently incurring operating losses since Sept. 28, 2022, totaling $176 billion by June 19, 2024. These losses stem from the Fed paying...
Germany’s Bitcoin Wallet Dips Below 40,000 BTC After Weekend Transfer
7.7.2024
Germany has divested 1,400 bitcoin from its government reserves, reducing the total from 41,226 BTC to 39,826 BTC. Meanwhile, bitcoin has declined 1.7% against the U.S. dollar over the past 24 hours, hovering just above the $57,000 mark. Germany Reduces Bitcoin Holdings to 39,826 Bitcoin This...
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $143 Million in Inflows Amid BTC Price Drop
6.7.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their first day of inflows following two days of outflows. The 11 funds garnered $143.1 million during Friday’s trading sessions, closing out the week on a positive note. Friday’s ETF Action Bounces Back After 2 Days of Outflows...
US Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reach $21.52M as FBTC and GBTC Lead Gains
27.6.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds witnessed a second day of inflows as they captured $21.52 million on Thursday. The leader in terms of gains was Fidelity’s FBTC led the pack with a $19 million increase. Modest Inflows for Bitcoin ETFs on Thursday With Fidelity’s FBTC Leading...
Fifth Day of Outflows Hits US Bitcoin ETFs With $139 Million in Losses
21.6.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their fifth consecutive day of outflows on Thursday, losing $139.88 million. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) led the decline with a $53 million reduction, followed closely by Fidelity’s (FBTC) $51 million loss. U.S. Bitcoin...
Bitcoin miner reserves drop to lowest in 14 years
20.6.2024
Miners are holding the least Bitcoin on their balance sheets since February 2010, but the fiat value of their reserves is hovering around an all-time high
Central Banks Plan Increased Gold Reserves Amid Global Uncertainty: 2024 World Gold Council Survey
20.6.2024
The World Gold Council’s 2024 survey reveals that central banks plan to increase gold reserves amid geopolitical and financial uncertainties. Over 80% of respondents expect global bullion holdings to rise, and 29% of central banks plan to boost their own reserves. Motivations include...
Analyst: Bank of Thailand Boosts Gold Reserves to Push De-Dollarized Trading System Fueled by CBDC
19.6.2024
The Bank of Thailand might be increasing its gold reserves to power a de-dollarized trading system, according to Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold market analyst. Nieuwenhuijs states that the Bank of Thailand’s constant gold purchases might indicate the nation is preparing to address the possible...
Swiss regulator forces crypto-friendly FlowBank into bankruptcy
14.6.2024
The Swiss-based bank had ties to the TrueUSD stablecoin issuer, Techteryx, crypto asset manager CoinShares and reportedly Binance
Euro’s Reserve Currency Status Threatened as Its Share of Foreign Reserves Holdings Drops
13.6.2024
A report from the European Central Bank indicated that the euro’s share of foreign exchange reserves declined by one percentage point to 20% in 2023. According to the report, the continued diversification of global reserve portfolios into nontraditional currencies threatens to further erode...
Ghana’s Cedi Hits Record Low Against US Dollar Amid Cocoa Output Decline
12.6.2024
The Ghanaian cedi recently plunged to a record low, trading at GHS 14.9335 against the U.S. dollar, which led to its designation as the fourth-worst-performing currency globally. Additionally, a decline in cocoa production has further complicated matters for the cedi, a currency previously ranked...
China Halts Gold Buying in May, Ending 18-Month Buying Spree
9.6.2024
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) paused its gold acquisitions in May, ending 18 months of continuous buying as spot gold prices hit record highs. Despite this interruption, the value of China’s gold reserves continued to rise. China Pauses Gold Buying in May China’s central bank...
Central Banks Boost Gold Reserves by 33 Tonnes in April
8.6.2024
Global gold reserves rose by 33 tonnes in April, according to the World Gold Council. The Central Bank of Turkey was at the forefront, increasing its holdings by 8 tonnes. This addition marks 11 consecutive months of purchases, bringing the central bank’s year-to-date acquisitions to...
Bitcoin Scarcity Grows as Miner and Exchange Reserves Drop by 183,253 BTC Since January
7.6.2024
Over the past 158 days, starting from the beginning of the year, the quantity of bitcoin held by exchanges and miners has decreased by 183,253 BTC, valued at nearly $13 billion. Roughly 90.95% of this bitcoin withdrawal originated from cryptocurrency exchange reserves. Exchanges and Miners...
$2.7 Billion Reduction — Coinbase Records 40,406 BTC Outflow in 60-Day Period
1.6.2024
In recent weeks, Binance and Robinhood observed a modest influx of approximately 1,302 BTC or $88 million in bitcoin, with Robinhood acquiring the majority of these assets. Conversely, Coinbase experienced a noticeable decrease in its bitcoin reserves, witnessing an outflow of 40,406 BTC valued...
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...