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Blackrock Amasses $24 Billion in Bitcoin, Approaches 2% of Total Supply
27.9.2024
From Jan. 11 to Sept. 26, 2024, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, collected an astonishing 363,626.36 bitcoin, valued at just over $24 billion as of Sept. 27. This accumulation puts Blackrock’s exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, on the cusp of controlling nearly 2%...
Bitcoin ETFs See $365M Inflows as Ether Funds Slip
27.9.2024
On Thursday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw gains, while their ether-focused counterparts faced a decline during the day’s trading session. ARKB Tops Bitcoin ETF Gains as Ether Funds Fall by $675K U.S. bitcoin ETFs saw a hefty $365.57 million in positive inflows...
Swan Bitcoin Alleges Ex-Employees Conspired to Steal Mining Business
27.9.2024
A newly filed lawsuit claims that Swan Bitcoin, a financial services company focused on bitcoin, is accusing former employees of trying to hijack its “billion-dollar bitcoin mining business.” According to the suit, Swan’s subsidiary Electric Solidus alleges that Proton...
Bitcoin Tops $66K as Inflation Cools, $9.67M in Shorts Liquidated
27.9.2024
Bitcoin prices continued climbing this week, reaching an intraday peak of $66,456 per unit at 10:35 a.m. ET on Friday, marking a 2.4% boost against the U.S. dollar today and a solid 5% gain over the past seven days. Bitcoin Jumps to $66,456 Following U.S. PCE Report On Friday, Sept. 27, 2024...
Shiba Inu Price Rockets 20%, Brett and Pepe Also Pumping – Time to Buy Meme Coins?
27.9.2024
The meme coin market is heating up again, with Shiba Inu (SHIB) seeing a 20% price jump since yesterday. Not to be outdone, the Boy’s Club-inspired duo, Brett (BRETT) and Pepe (PEPE), aren’t far behind – racking up some impressive gains of their own. Meme Coin Powerhouse Shiba Inu Rallies Once More...
WBTC Hits New High on Aave, Coinbase’s Wrapped Bitcoin Supply Soars
27.9.2024
It’s been 48 days since Bitgo revealed its partnership with Bit Global on Aug. 9, 2024. Since that announcement, the supply of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) held on Aave V3 has soared to a new peak. Meanwhile, cbBTC, the bitcoin derivative token from Coinbase, has hit a market cap of $247.8...
Tether Helps Dutch and US Authorities Seize $7.8M in Crypto
27.9.2024
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, reportedly played a crucial role in a joint operation led by Dutch and U.S. law enforcement agencies to dismantle two cryptocurrency exchanges suspected of money laundering. The operation resulted in the seizure of €7 million ($7.8M) in crypto and...
NY Judge Denies Tornado Cash Developer’s Motion to Dismiss, Trial Set for December
27.9.2024
Roman Storm, a software developer of Tornado Cash, is headed to trial after a New York judge ruled against his motion to dismiss criminal charges. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla rejected Storm’s request to drop charges tied to money laundering and sanctions violations. Russian...
Kenyan Deputy President Urges Africa to Embrace AI
27.9.2024
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is urging African leaders to tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge their economies. Gachagua highlighted that tech-leading countries are already reaping the rewards of infusing AI into critical sectors like agriculture...
Speed Wallet Launches USDT on Lightning to Compete With Ethereum, TRON and SOLANA
27.9.2024
USDT’s anticipated integration into the Lightning Network has been a topic of discussion among crypto enthusiasts for years. Despite the evident advantages Lightning offers—such as instant, low-cost transactions—USDT’s transition to this layer has been over and again...
Blackrock Joins Race to Issue New Stablecoin
27.9.2024
Blackrock has announced its backing of a new stablecoin, UStb, launched by Ethena Labs. Supported by Blackrock’s BUIDL fund, UStb is designed to provide a reliable alternative in the stablecoin market, leveraging investments in U.S. dollars, short-term Treasury bills, and repurchase agreements....
Dubai Regulator Increases Scrutiny on Crypto Companies
27.9.2024
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has implemented stricter regulations for crypto companies to enhance investor protection and ensure transparency. The new rules require firms to include risk warnings in marketing materials, obtain necessary licenses, and adhere to compliance...
Worldcoin and Tools for Humanity Fined in South Korea
27.9.2024
Worldcoin, the biometric identification project, and its parent company, Tools For Humanity (TFH), have been fined by the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), South Korea’s data protection agency, for violating the Personal Information Protection Act. According to local media...
TRON DAO Unites With Global Community at TOKEN2049 Singapore
27.9.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland – September 27, 2024 – TRON DAO united with the global blockchain community as a Title Sponsor at TOKEN2049 Singapore, the world’s largest Web3 conference, held at the Marina Bay Sands. At the conference, Dave Uhryniak, Community Spokesperson...
MENA’s Crypto Market Soars With Türkiye, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar Leading the Charge
27.9.2024
According to a Chainalysis report, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as a significant player in the global crypto market, ranking seventh globally with $338.7 billion in on-chain value received between July 2023 and June 2024. Türkiye leads the region, driven by high...
US Authorities Bust Billion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Network, Charge 2 Russians
27.9.2024
Two Russian nationals have been charged with running a massive money laundering network that processed billions through cryptocurrency exchanges, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. These exchanges, including Cryptex and Joker’s Stash, enabled criminals to bypass regulations and funnel...
Bukele Highlights El Salvador’s Rebirth, Warns About Upcoming ‘New Dark Age’ at United Nations
27.9.2024
President Nayib Bukele highlighted El Salvador’s achievements since his first term, referring to the country’s economic revival and improved personal security before the United Nations General Assembly. Bukele also warned about worsening global conditions, stating that humanity...
Turkey Scraps Planned Crypto Tax, Targets Economic Reforms
27.9.2024
Turkey has decided not to move forward with a new tax targeting stock market and cryptocurrency gains, according to Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. While previously discussed, the plan has been dropped, with the government focusing instead on reducing tax exemptions. This shift follows concerns about...
Putin: BRICS Nations Developing Own Payment and Settlement System
27.9.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed plans for an independent payment system in collaboration with BRICS nations to secure foreign trade transactions. This move reflects a strategic shift aimed at increasing Russia’s and BRICS’s autonomy in global trade amid broader economic...
Paypal Rolls Out Crypto Features for Business Accounts
27.9.2024
Paypal has unveiled a new feature allowing U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency from their business accounts. Although not yet available in New York, this move caters to increasing demand from businesses. Paypal has steadily ramped up its involvement in digital currencies, including...