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Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Unveils $150M Convertible Notes Offering With 8.5% Yield
17.8.2024
Bitdeer Technologies Group has set the stage for a $150 million convertible notes offering, featuring an annual interest rate of 8.5%. The deal is scheduled to wrap up on Aug. 20, 2024. This move aligns with a broader trend in the bitcoin mining sector, where firms have collectively secured $2.1...
Eric Trump Interview Teases ‘Digital Real Estate’ Crypto Venture
17.8.2024
Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump, recently shed some light on the mysterious crypto project that he and his brother, Donald Trump Jr., have been hinting at. In an exclusive interview with the New York Post, Trump revealed that the project revolves around “digital real...
Gold’s Bull Run Inspires Bitcoin Forecasts: Insights From Fred Krueger and Jack Mallers
17.8.2024
Gold has been on an impressive streak in recent times, hinting at underlying economic worries, according to bitcoin proponent Fred Krueger’s latest analysis. He speculates that bitcoin might soon follow a similar trajectory, fueled by broader financial factors. Jack Mallers, the founder...
Holonym Foundation Emerges With $5.5 Million Seed Funding to Provide Global Digital Personhood With Human Keys
17.8.2024
PRESS RELEASE. 17th August, 2024: Holonym Foundation, an organization building the next generation of digital identity security for the decentralized web, is announcing the completion of a successful $5.5 million seed funding round. The funding round was led by Finality Capital and Paper Ventures...
Bitcoin ETFs See $36M Inflows as Ethereum Funds Shed $15M
17.8.2024
Recent data from U.S.-based bitcoin and ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collected by sosovalue.xyz reveal a mixed bag for these popular assets. On Friday, bitcoin ETFs added around $36 million, while ethereum funds experienced a $15 million dip. Mixed Results for Crypto ETFs: Bitcoin...
Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Catch Up to Theoretical Ether Profits Without Staking
17.8.2024
After Michael Saylor, Microstrategy’s executive chairman, disclosed that the company now holds 226,500 BTC valued at $13.4 billion, it turns out the firm’s bitcoin (BTC) holdings have gained 61% profit. Interestingly, while blockchaincenter.net’s ‘There Is No Second...
This Week’s NFT Sales Slump 11.66%—Will the Downtrend Turn Around?
17.8.2024
In the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have dipped by 11.66%, totaling $81.7 million. Despite this decrease, there’s been a significant uptick in market activity: the number of NFT buyers has skyrocketed by 172.98%, while NFT sellers have also seen an impressive rise of 120.51%...
Pandemic Fears Ignite as Mpox Outbreak Leads to High-Stakes Betting on Polymarket
17.8.2024
Recently, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), officially declared that the Mpox outbreak, commonly known as monkeypox, is now a public health emergency of international concern. Following this announcement, Polymarket users have started...
WazirX restores balances post-hack, withdrawal timeline unclear
17.8.2024
The delay in withdrawals has impacted individual investors and raised concerns about the overall security and reliability of cryptocurrency exchanges
WazirX restores balances post-hack, withdrawal timeline unclear
17.8.2024
The delay in withdrawals has impacted individual investors and raised concerns about the overall security and reliability of cryptocurrency exchanges
IMF Economists Suggest Electricity Tax to Lower Crypto and AI Environmental Impact
17.8.2024
International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists have warned of the environmental impact of crypto mining and AI data centers, which are projected to increase global electricity consumption to 3.5% by 2027, leading to higher carbon emissions. Proposing a targeted electricity tax, the authors estimate...
Bitcoin Spot ETFs gain investor interest despite August outflows
17.8.2024
The positive inflows into ETFs from major players like Fidelity and BlackRock highlight the growing confidence in these investment vehicles
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract investor interest despite August outflows
17.8.2024
The positive inflows into ETFs from major players like Fidelity and BlackRock highlight the growing confidence in the investment vehicles
Zimbabwe Central Bank Denies Forced Remittance Conversion Claims
17.8.2024
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has denied claims that it intends to force recipients of U.S. dollar-denominated remittances to convert their funds into local currency. The central bank clarified that it has no plans to review its diaspora remittances policy. According to the RBZ, the market...
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund Bitcoin exposure not 'intentional'
17.8.2024
If the fund was aiming to increase its Bitcoin exposure there would be more “evidence of direct exposure initiatives,” according to an analyst
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund Bitcoin exposure not ‘intentional’
17.8.2024
If the fund was aiming to increase its Bitcoin exposure, there would be more “evidence of direct exposure initiatives,” according to an analyst
US Marshals likely selling Silk Road Bitcoin, says Attorney
17.8.2024
Johnsson's claims spark questions about cryptocurrency regulation and market stability amid potential USMS sale of Silk Road Bitcoin
US Marshals likely selling Silk Road Bitcoin, says lawyer
17.8.2024
The lawyer’s claims spark questions about market stability amid the potential sale of Silk Road Bitcoin by the US Marshals
Brazilian Judge Ends Inquiry Into Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Mastermind’s Death
17.8.2024
A Brazilian federal judge has ordered criminal charges against Johann Steynberg, the late CEO of the bitcoin trading platform Mirror Trading International (MTI), to be dropped after a police investigation confirmed reports of his death. The order was handed down by Judge Silvio Gemaque, who said...
Clay County Intensifies Efforts Against Cryptocurrency Scams
17.8.2024
The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, located in Liberty, Missouri, is intensifying efforts to combat the rise in cryptocurrency-related scams. Recognizing the growing threat posed by scams related to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum, the office is organizing a specialized training...