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Google Trends Shows Soaring Interest in Satoshi Nakamoto Ahead of HBO’s ‘Money Electric’
7.10.2024
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, HBO is set to premiere a documentary titled “Money Electric,” which reportedly claims to unveil the identity of Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Ever since the announcement, the internet has been buzzing with discussions on social media...
Bitcoin Hashrate Inches Closer to Record as Difficulty Rise Looms
7.10.2024
Bitcoin’s hashrate has been climbing steadily, closing in on its peak of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) recorded on Sept. 8. At present, it’s cruising just shy of that record, clocking in at 680 EH/s. Block times have been quicker than the typical ten-minute average, and as we approach Oct. 9,...
Bitcoin Hits $64K Mark on Monday, Crypto Market Sees $200M in Liquidations
7.10.2024
On Monday, Oct. 7, bitcoin (BTC) reached an intraday peak of $64,444, giving traders plenty to buzz about. By the end of Monday’s trading sessions, BTC had gained 2% against the U.S. dollar. The global crypto trading scene saw an impressive $92.617 billion in volume, with bitcoin grabbing...
Polymarket Odds: Trump Seizes Big Lead Over Harris in White House Race
7.10.2024
According to Polymarket’s post on the social platform X, former President Donald Trump is nearing his largest lead since Vice President Kamala Harris joined the race. As of 12:11 p.m. EDT, Trump is in front with a 53% chance, while Harris follows closely with 46.4%. Trump Grabs Strong Lead Over...
Polymarket Sees Shifts in Satoshi Nakamoto Betting Odds Ahead of HBO Film Release
7.10.2024
With the HBO documentary set to release on Wednesday, claiming to reveal the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, Polymarket bettors are actively speculating on who it might be. As of this writing, Len Sassaman, who previously led the wagers, has fallen behind, while Blockstream’s Adam Back now leads...
Crypto All-Stars Presale Raises $2M in Under Two Months – Best Meme Coin to Buy?
7.10.2024
It’s rare for a new project to grab attention like Crypto All-Stars (STARS) has. This staking platform has quickly made a name for itself, pulling in $2 million during its presale in less than two months. The big question now is: could this be just the start of something even bigger?...
SPX Tops the Charts This Week Jumping 193%, CVC and FTT Also See Gains
7.10.2024
According to recent data, bitcoin and ethereum have experienced modest improvements in the last 24 hours, but both have dropped against the U.S. dollar over the week, with losses ranging from 0.8% to 5.5%. However, several other crypto assets saw impressive gains, with spx6900 (SPX) stealing...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: Oscillators and Moving Averages Hint at Bearish Trend
7.10.2024
As of Oct. 7, 2024, ethereum is trading between $2,467 and $2,473, with its market capitalization standing at $297 billion. Over the past 24 hours, its price has moved within a range of $2,416 to $2,510, accompanied by a trading volume of $12.87 billion. The 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Uptrend Intact, But Indicators Warn of Short-Term Correction
7.10.2024
Bitcoin is trading at prices between $62,856 to $63,016 at press time, with a market cap of $1.24 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $23.87 billion. Intraday, prices fluctuated between $62,120 and $63,909, showing signs of consolidation. Despite the overall uptrend, oscillators and moving...
New York Regulator Hiring Blockchain Analyst to Tackle Crypto Crimes
7.10.2024
New York’s financial regulator has a job opening for a Virtual Currency Senior Blockchain Analytics Analyst. The permanent position focuses on preventing financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud by ensuring compliance in the growing virtual currency sector. The role involves using...
Binance Has Not Complied With 86% of Israel’s Account Block Requests
7.10.2024
Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges, has disclosed that it does not automatically comply with account blockages imposed by Israeli authorities. According to reports, the exchange failed to comply with 86% of these requests, as the accounts referenced did not appear to be involved...
Vitalik Buterin Shows Support for Tornado Cash Developer With Additional 100 ETH Donation
7.10.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has demonstrated his continued support for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm by donating an additional 100 ETH, valued at approximately $240,000, to Storm’s legal defense fund. This marks the third contribution from Buterin, bringing the total amount...
Unlocking Bitcoin’s Future: GoBTC Foundation’s Jeremy Dreier on the Crucial Role of Onchain Growth
7.10.2024
GoBTC Foundation supports innovative Layer 1 and Layer 2 projects to grow the Bitcoin onchain ecosystem. By providing investment, strategic guidance, and a platform for launching new tokens, this new foundation helps onchain projects accelerate growth and contribute to Bitcoin’s future—one that...
Telegram to Support TON-Based NFT Gifts Later This Year
7.10.2024
The founder of Telegram has announced plans to support TON-based non-fungible token (NFT) gifts later this year. This new feature will allow users to convert limited-edition animated gifts into NFTs on the TON blockchain. These tokenized gifts can be displayed on user profiles or traded...
What Is the Fantom Crypto Sonic Upgrade?
7.10.2024
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, which was originally published in Q1 2024, writer Gaz of Blocmates thoroughly examines...
Latam Insights: Bukele Offers Bitcoin Advice to Argentina, Uruguay Passes Crypto Law
7.10.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele meets with President Milei in Argentina, offering bitcoin advice to the Senate, and Uruguay passes a cryptocurrency...
IMF Urges El Salvador to Tighten Bitcoin Law and Strengthen Oversight
7.10.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to narrow the scope of its bitcoin law, strengthen regulation and oversight of the cryptocurrency, and limit public sector exposure. The IMF remains engaged with the country to support reforms and ensure bitcoin adoption does...
Crypto Fraud Ring Dismantled by Vietnamese Authorities
7.10.2024
Vietnamese authorities have reportedly dismantled a cross-border fraud ring involved in romance scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. Led by foreign criminals, the group operated from Laos and defrauded victims of tens of billions of dong. Key Vietnamese suspects, trained in digital...
UAE Introduces Retroactive VAT Exemptions for Crypto Transactions
7.10.2024
The United Arab Emirates has introduced VAT amendments that impact crypto transactions, redefining tax obligations for companies in the digital asset space. Under the new rules, businesses dealing with cryptocurrencies and other digital assets must carefully evaluate their tax positions, especially...
Australian Police Seize $9.3M in Crypto, Bust Mastermind Behind Ghost Platform
7.10.2024
The Australian Federal Police have taken a major step against organized crime by seizing $9.3 million in cryptocurrency. The operation uncovered a secret encrypted communication platform, Ghost, leading to the arrest of its alleged mastermind. Through digital forensics, authorities cracked...