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NYSE, Nasdaq withdraw 3 more requests for crypto ETF options rule changes
16.8.2024
Activity keeps heating up around Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options
NYSE, Nasdaq withdraw 3 more requests for crypto ETF options rule changes
16.8.2024
Activity keeps heating up around Bitcoin and Ether ETF options
Dormant Bitcoin Wallet From 2014 Moves $10.2M—After a Decade
16.8.2024
On Aug. 16, 2024, with bitcoin (BTC) hovering above the $58,000 mark, a bitcoin wallet that had been untouched since Jan. 8, 2014, moved 174.88 BTC for the first time in over a decade. Back when the funds were initially secured by the P2PKH (Pay to Public Key Hash) address, they were valued...
Will Bitcoin Rise To $72k Or Fall To $40k? Analysts Have The Answer
16.8.2024
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price recently raced to $62,000 following a sharp drop, leaving the crypto community wondering if this…
Wazirx: Crypto and INR Balance Solutions Top Priority, Urges Users Not to Panic
16.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has informed users that it is focusing on resolving issues related to INR and crypto balances. The exchange emphasized that both solutions require ongoing legal analysis and urged users not to panic. Wazirx acknowledged users’ frustration but cautioned that...
Bitcoin funding rates hit YTD lows, bearish trend looms: CryptoQuant
16.8.2024
Bitcoin funding rates on Binance turn negative, reflecting a surge in short positions as institutional interest wanes
Bank of Ghana unveils draft rules for cryptocurrency exchanges
16.8.2024
The Bank of Ghana introduces draft guidelines to regulate digital assets, focusing on exchanges and consumer protection measures
Paraguayan Justice System Achieves Conviction for Power Theft Crime Linked to Cryptocurrency Mining
16.8.2024
The Paraguayan justice system has reached a milestone by achieving its second conviction related to a power theft crime linked to cryptocurrency mining. Carlos Raul Rojas, the owner of a dwelling where over 1,000 cryptocurrency miners operated, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for causing over...
While Useful, Bitcoin Will Not Replace the U.S. Dollar, Russian Analyst Warns
16.8.2024
Viktor Pershikov, a Russian expert in financial markets, has explored the opportunities that crypto and bitcoin will bring to Russia following the laws approved recently by President Putin. Pershikov stated that, while some cryptocurrencies present interesting opportunities as payment tools...
Iran Escalates Crackdown on Illegal Crypto Mining Amid Severe Power Crisis
16.8.2024
Iran is aggressively cracking down on illegal cryptocurrency mining as the nation faces a severe power crisis exacerbated by an intense heatwave. Iranian authorities claim that unauthorized crypto mining has significantly strained Iran’s power grid, leading to widespread industrial...
Senate Majority Leader: Bipartisan Crypto Legislation Could Pass in 2024
16.8.2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is optimistic about passing bipartisan crypto legislation by year’s end, stressing the importance of collaboration to keep the U.S. at the forefront of innovation. At the “Crypto4Harris” event supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’...
Goldman Sachs Discloses $418 Million Bitcoin ETF Holdings
16.8.2024
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reported holdings of $418 million in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the second quarter. Its biggest position is a $238 million stake in Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). In contrast, Morgan Stanley reduced its bitcoin ETF holdings....
Chaos Labs Secures $55M Series A Funding to Bolster Defi Risk Management Solutions
16.8.2024
Chaos Labs has raised $55 million in a Series A funding round, led by Haun Ventures, to advance its onchain risk management platform for decentralized finance (defi). The company plans to use the funds to further enhance its technology, which automates real-time protocol parameter recommendations...
Newly Launched ETF Supercharges Microstrategy Bets: 1.75x Risk or Reward
15.8.2024
Defiance ETFs has introduced MSTX, the first leveraged single-stock exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Microstrategy, offering 175% long daily exposure. This ETF targets sophisticated investors seeking amplified exposure to Microstrategy’s volatile performance. Defiance ETFs Launches Leveraged...
WazirX Users Outcry on Scheduled Maintenance Post $234M Hack
15.8.2024
Last month, WazirX led crypto hacks, having been hacked for over $234 million. Now, the Indian crypto exchange…
Tough Times for Bitcoin Miners: First Half of August Yields Just a Fraction of July’s Profits
15.8.2024
With the first half of August in the rearview mirror, it’s clear that bitcoin miners are facing a challenging month, having only accumulated 36.36% of the total revenue they made in July. A combination of bitcoin’s price fluctuations and reduced onchain fees has left miners in a much...
OKX Wallet expands Blinks to EVM-compatible chains
15.8.2024
OKX Wallet now supports blockchain links (Blinks) across all EVM-compatible chains, enhancing multichain transactions without switching platforms
WazirX schedules maintenance to restore balances post $234M hack
15.8.2024
WazirX’s ability to restore balances and secure assets will shape its future and industry security
6 Malaysians Charged With Kidnap of Chinese National; Demanded $1M USDT
15.8.2024
According to the latest report by Caixin, six Malaysian nationals face serious charges for allegedly kidnapping a Chinese…
Ethereum supply surpasses 120M ETH as staking, restaking surge
15.8.2024
Despite Ethereum’s inflationary trend, staking and restaking gains momentum, boosting network security and rewards