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Bank of Ghana Unveils Proposed Virtual Asset Regulations
20.8.2024
The Bank of Ghana has released draft regulations aimed at creating a framework for the cryptocurrency industry. The rules are designed to protect consumers, prevent financial crimes, and encourage financial inclusion. Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) will be required to register and meet...
Analysts optimistic as liquidity ticks and Bitcoin ‘forced selling’ is over
20.8.2024
Bitcoin’s major sell-offs are over and now analysts see the US election and global liquidity as the next big drivers for Bitcoin
China Supreme Court revises Anti-Money Laundering law to include ‘virtual assets’
20.8.2024
Supreme People’s Procuratorate said there has been a 20-fold increase in people prosecuted for money laundering since 2019.
Seychelles Approves Bill on Virtual Asset Regulation
20.8.2024
The Seychelles National Assembly has approved a draft bill to regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The bill requires license-seeking VASPs to establish a substantial presence in Seychelles, such as having a resident director and an office with competent staff. The law aims to balance...
Kamala Harris’s Alleged ‘Crypto Reset’ Absent in Democratic Agenda
20.8.2024
While the Republican platform addresses the issue of cryptocurrency and bitcoin, the Democratic Party’s latest platform remained silent on the matter. Adding to the buzz, there are whispers that Kamala Harris’s campaign might be eyeing Gary Gensler, the current head of the U.S. Securities...
Nigeria Aims to Include Cryptocurrencies in Tax System Overhaul
20.8.2024
The Nigerian government is looking to impose taxes on the cryptocurrency industry. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to introduce a new tax law to achieve this. Despite being a major crypto market, Nigeria currently receives minimal tax income from crypto-related activities. The FIRS...
Optimism Finds Vulnerabilities in Fault Proof System, Proposes Upgrade to Patch Them
20.8.2024
OP Labs, a software development company focusing on the Optimism ecosystem, has proposed an upgrade for the Optimism rollup called Granite, which comes to fix a series of vulnerabilities in the chain’s fault-proof system. While some high-severity vulnerabilities were encountered during...
Financial Analysts Estimate Gold Might Reach $3,000 Propped up by Rate Cuts
20.8.2024
Several financial analysts predict that gold prices will continue to gain ground, supported by forecasts that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year. According to Patrick Yip of American Precious Metals, the $3,000 mark could be reached as soon as next year if geopolitical...
Bitcoin’s range-bound price action could kickstart BNB, TON, AAVE and HNT
20.8.2024
Bitcoin’s price consolidation could convince traders that it's time to play with altcoins. BNB, TON, AAVE and HNT are the ones on Cointelegraph's radar
Hash Ribbons signal end of miner capitulation: CryptoQuant
19.8.2024
On Aug. 11, Bitcoin miners recorded the lowest levels of daily revenue in 2024, highlighting the profit squeeze miners are experiencing
Tron Triumphs as Cardano Fades—ADA Drops From Crypto’s Top 10
19.8.2024
Based on recent market data, the cryptocurrency cardano (ADA) has fallen out of the top ten rankings, making way for tron (TRX) to take its place. ADA has struggled to hold its ground among the leading cryptocurrencies this year, and in the past 30 days alone, it has dropped 23% against the U.S....
Solana ETF 'still in play' despite Cboe filing removal — VanEck exec
19.8.2024
VanEck is still advocating for its Solana ETF with regulators, said Matthew Sigel
Bitcoin fund inflows offset largest SOL outflows on record: CoinShares
19.8.2024
According to CoinShares' weekly report, year-to-date flows for all digital asset investment vehicles topped $22 billion in August
Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Files Legal Complaint Against New York Regulator, Reports Q2 Earnings
19.8.2024
Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. has initiated legal action against the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, challenging the denial of its air permit renewal. The company also reported its second-quarter financial results, highlighting cost reductions and ongoing business...
Bitcoin pinned below $60K — Is BTC consolidating or preparing for more downside?
19.8.2024
Institutional spot Bitcoin ETF outflows and lowered Bitcoin miner profitability could be driving the current price drop
Bitwise Expands European Presence Through Acquisition of ETC Group
19.8.2024
Bitwise Asset Management has taken a bold step into the European market by acquiring ETC Group, a London-based provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). This strategic move increases Bitwise’s assets under management to over $4.5 billion, adding nine European-listed crypto...
US Bitcoin ETFs on the Verge of Controlling 1 Million BTC
19.8.2024
According to the latest data collected on Aug. 16, 2024, the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively hold around 910,153.83 BTC, which translates to over $53 billion at the current exchange rates. Leading the pack is Blackrock’s IBIT, holding the largest portion with 38.34%...
Price analysis 8/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA
19.8.2024
The S&P 500 Index is nearing its all-time high, but Bitcoin is struggling to rise above $60,000, pointing to further underperformance in the near term
QCP Capital Analyzes Market Sentiment Ahead of Fed Chair’s Speech at Jackson Hole
19.8.2024
QCP Capital’s latest insights report offers a fascinating blend of optimism and caution as investors eagerly anticipate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium. The firm observes a buoyant mood in equity markets, with U.S. stocks reaching record...
Michael Saylor Hints at Bitcoin “Sale” Amid Recent Price Drop
19.8.2024
Michael Saylor, the cofounder of MicroStrategy and a prominent supporter of Bitcoin, recently shared an interesting photo on…