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A Deep Dive Into the Top 10 L1 Chains by Daily Transfer Records
5.9.2024
In Sept. 2024, data revealed that the top ten layer one (L1) blockchains hold a combined value of $1.66 trillion, a significant chunk of the $2.03 trillion crypto economy. This year, Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two biggest L1 chains, hit all-time highs in daily confirmed transactions. Yet, despite...
Vitalik Buterin: Bullish on Google sign-in, bearish on duels to the death
5.9.2024
Buterin says prediction markets are better for settling beef, but Elon Musk says he’s packing historical heat.
Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Increases Mining Output by 10%
5.9.2024
Iris Energy has reported a 10% increase in bitcoin production during August 2024, with the company mining 245 bitcoin. The improvement is attributed to higher operational efficiency and reduced electricity costs following the company’s transition to spot pricing. Iris Energy’s Bitcoin Mining...
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Record $74 Million in Outflows, Grayscale Funds Lead Losses
5.9.2024
On Sept. 4, 2024, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $37.29 million in outflows, while their ethereum counterparts, the nine spot ether ETFs, experienced roughly $37.51 million in reductions. Grayscale’s GBTC and ETHE Lead Withdrawals Both bitcoin and ethereum ETFs...
Mastercard Unveils Crypto-Euro Debit Card with Mercuryo!
5.9.2024
Mastercard and Mercuryo, two well-established payment networking companies, have come together to work in unison and have announced…
Robinhood Fined $3.9 Million Over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions in California
5.9.2024
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by California’s Department of Justice against...
Over 600 Bitcoin ATMs went offline globally in 2 months
5.9.2024
Law enforcement authorities are proactively seeking out and closing Bitcoin ATMs that are frequently involved in extortion and scams.
Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO
5.9.2024
Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical
Central Bank of Brazil Hints at a Future Integration of AI Into Its CBDC
5.9.2024
The Central Bank of Brazil has hinted at implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and data monetization processes into Drex, its central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a recent presentation, Roberto Campos Neto, the Central Bank of Brazil’s president, stressed that the bank’s...
Polymarket Odds: Trump 53% vs Harris 46% with 2 Months to U.S. Elections
5.9.2024
The U.S. presidential elections are just two months away and according to Polymarket data, Donald Trump leads the…
Robinhood to settle $3.9 Million penalty with California DOJ
5.9.2024
Users encountered a single, common issue with Robinhood between 2018 and 2022. That was a crypto withdrawal. They…
Daily Crypto Update: Top Assets Gain Back Value After Massive Losses
5.9.2024
The crypto market’s mid-week performance follows the pattern from August. On Wednesday, the market witnessed most of the…
Death Cross Looms for Solana: Can the $125 Support Hold Amid Bearish Cycle?
5.9.2024
Ranking among the top 5 cryptocurrencies, Solana has a market cap of $61.96 billion. The altcoin has surged…
Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals
5.9.2024
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international...
Shiba Inu Army Ditching SHIB for Bitnance Token, Dodging Price Dip
5.9.2024
The Shiba Inu (SHIB) token is having a semi-productive day. The crypto formerly hailed as the ‘Dogecoin Killer’…
US Banking Regulator Calls for Stronger Oversight of Crypto Risks
5.9.2024
Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu has emphasized the importance of proactive oversight in managing crypto risks. He cited the 2022 crypto market collapse, with a $2 trillion loss, where effective supervision kept banks stable. Hsu emphasized the need for vigilant supervision as digital assets...
Amid Criticism, Central Bank of Argentina Confirms Moving Gold Abroad
5.9.2024
In a recent press release, the Central Bank of Argentina acknowledged sending part of its gold holdings abroad, stating that it had “recalibrated” the nation’s gold between its accounts. The institution faced criticism from some lawmakers who are concerned that this gold located...
South Korean Regulator Unveils Plan to Inspect Crypto Exchanges for Illegal Practices
5.9.2024
South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), will inspect crypto exchanges to identify illegal practices following stricter regulations under the Virtual Asset Users Protection Act. The review aims to ensure compliance and safeguard crypto assets, with severe...
Trump family’s DeFi project wants to ‘ensure US dollar dominance’
5.9.2024
The project has teased a partnership and collaboration with DeFi protocol AAVE, possibly indicating World Liberty Financial will be built on the Ethereum blockchain.
FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs
5.9.2024
The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets. North Korean hackers are reportedly focusing...