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Quidax Becomes Nigeria’s First SEC Licensed Crypto Exchange
30.8.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Lagos, Nigeria, 29th August 2024 – On Thursday, African-founded cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax announced that it has become the first crypto exchange to receive a provisional operating license by Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Digital Assets Exchange....
$100K Bitcoin? Altcoin Bull Run Predicted, BLASTUP Poised to Soar
30.8.2024
The crypto market is buzzing with predictions. Bitcoin’s potential to reach $100,000 by year’s end is being discussed.…
A Vision for Bitcoin Mass Adoption by Mark Zalan, CEO of GoMining
30.8.2024
Since its inception in 2009, Bitcoin has evolved from a niche concept into a driving force within global financial markets. This remarkable transformation is anchored by two key pillars: a utility-driven ecosystem that offers innovative solutions, and a visionary reimagining of the future...
Bitcoin Poised to Rebound, 5 Coins Tipped for 250% Gains
30.8.2024
Market analysts are optimistic about Bitcoin’s recovery, sparking confidence in a bullish trend for specific digital assets. Highlighting…
First Mover Americas: BTC Little Changed, on Course to End August Down 8%
30.8.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 30, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
LBank Shakes Up the Crypto World: Celebrates 9th Anniversary with Bold New Moves and Leadership Shift
30.8.2024
As LBank marks its 9th anniversary, the global cryptocurrency exchange looks back on nearly a decade of impressive growth, resilience, and innovation in the ever-changing digital asset space. Since its founding in 2015, LBank has built a reputation as a trusted platform, now serving millions...
Chinese ‘CoinGecko’ investigated by local police — Report
30.8.2024
Launched in 2017, Feixiaohao is one of the many Chinese websites that remained operational even after the major cryptocurrency ban was enforced in China in 2021
Bitcoin hashprice slump echoes March 2020 BTC price launch zone
30.8.2024
Bitcoin hashprice, when compared to BTC price action, is reminiscent of conditions that preceded the 2020 breakout to new all-time highs
Mt. Gox and US gov’t could introduce $14b Bitcoin selling pressure
30.8.2024
Bitcoin’s crabwalk could extend into September, as Mt. Gox and the US government threaten to add nearly $15 billion worth of additional selling pressure
Crypto Polymarket Bets Take a Focus Shift to Bitcoin & Airdrops
30.8.2024
Polymarket has gathered investors globally to bet on events taking place worldwide. Since Satoshi Nakamoto created and launched…
Layer-1 Platform Radix Cuts Workforce by 15%
30.8.2024
The decentralized finance platform Radix Network announced a 15% workforce reduction on Aug. 28. CEO Piers Ridyard stated that the decision was made to decrease overhead costs. Ridyard said that while core projects like Flash Liquidity and MFA are expected to continue, users may experience...
Washington State Probes Alleged Crypto Fraud Linked to Fake Nasdaq Exchange
30.8.2024
The financial watchdog in Washington State is currently probing a complaint regarding a cryptocurrency platform that allegedly purports to be associated with the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. This inquiry began after an investor reportedly put in $200,000 following a solicitation on Facebook that...
Bitcoin Reserves on Exchanges Hit New Low Since January 2024
30.8.2024
Bitcoin reserves are down to 2.62 million across exchange platforms, making a new low since January 01, 2024,…
Parafi Capital Secures $120 Million for Investing in Crypto Funds
30.8.2024
The New York-based digital asset manager, Parafi Capital, has secured $120 million to invest in general partner stakes of crypto funds. These funds focus on specific market segments, strategies, or geographic locations. With this funding, Parafi Capital aims to build a portfolio of 30-50 general...
Bitcoin Drops Under $59K as BTC Demand Wanes, BlackRock’s IBIT Logs Outflows for the Second Time
30.8.2024
U.S.-listed BTC ETFs recorded $71 million in net outflows on Thursday for the third consecutive day, SoSoValue data shows, in a sign of professional funds leaving the market
South African Fintech Firm Raises $7.5 Million to Expand Financial Inclusion
30.8.2024
Omnisient, a South African fintech startup, secured a $7.5 million Series A investment from Arise to support its mission of enhancing financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. The investment will help Omnisient expand its technology to African, European, and U.S. markets. The startup is also...
JPMorgan Executive Sees Big Future for India’s CBDC Initiative
30.8.2024
Naveen Mallela, global co-head of Onyx, JPMorgan’s blockchain and digital currency unit, highlighted the rapid adoption of blockchain technology in India, particularly after the 2022 launch of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-rupee. He noted that CBDCs represent a significant...
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF registers second-ever outflow of $13.5M
30.8.2024
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has faced its second-ever day of outflows as the price of Bitcoin dipped below $59,000
Altcoin season hasn't arrived because everyone jumped 'straight to the punchline'
30.8.2024
A crypto analyst says that we haven’t seen this altcoin season because traders keep buying memecoins too early.
Economist Steve Hanke: Research Finds Crypto Owners Are Psychopaths
30.8.2024
Economist Steve Hanke cited a University of Toronto study that links cryptocurrency ownership to traits of the “Dark Tetrad,” including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. According to the research, crypto owners exhibit psychopathic tendencies, he explained. Study...