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Zambia to Outlaw Use of Foreign Currency, Criminals Could Face Jail Time for up to 10 Years
6.7.2024
The Bank of Zambia has proposed a new series of guidelines that seek to outlaw the use of foreign currency, including the U.S. dollar, for local transactions. If finally approved, the document would establish harsh penalties for infringement, including jail time for up to ten years and hefty fines....
Corruption in Paraguay: Senator States Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms Pay up to $500,000 to Operate Underground
6.7.2024
Salyn Buzarquis, a Paraguayan senator, blasted the National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE), stating that high-ranking officials charged illegal bitcoin mining farms for operating underground. Buzarquis stated these unnamed officials collected up to $500,000 in bribes monthly and called...
Crypto Theft Surge: Hackers Steal $1.38 Billion in First Half of 2024, Doubling 2023 Figures
6.7.2024
A new report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM reveals that crypto thefts in the first half of 2024 have doubled compared to 2023, with $1.38 billion stolen by June 24. Major hacks constitute 70% of losses, with private key compromises and smart contract exploits as top attack vectors. Crypto...
Analyst: Mt Gox Repayment Event Will Cause 4x the Selling Pressure for BCH Compared to BTC
6.7.2024
Peter Chung, an analyst of Presto Research, has examined the intensity of the selloff that ostensibly will be caused by the repayment of Mt Gox creditors, set to flood the market with close to 142,000 BTC between July and October. According to Chung, BCH will hurt the most with this selloff, given...
Taiwan Mobile receives VASP license, entry to crypto market
5.7.2024
Taiwan’s second-largest telecom has found a way into the crypto market, bring resources and experience with it
Cardano falls behind Hedera, Optimism, and Chainlink in this major metric
5.7.2024
Recent market data shows Cardano (ADA) falling behind popular altcoins Hedera (HBAR), Optimism (OP), and Chainlink (LINK) in a metric measuring developer activity. Experts believe this could signal shifting market innovation and provide helpful information for trading and investing. Amid...
Multicoin Capital Donates $1M Solana to Pro-Crypto Candidates
5.7.2024
Tushar Jain, co-founder of Multicoin Capital, has announced a major initiative to support pro-crypto candidates for the US Senate. Multicoin Capital has pledged to match up to $1 million in Solana donations to the Sentinel Action Fund. It is an organization focused on electing crypto-friendly...
German MP Criticizes Bitcoin Sales, Urges Government to Hold BTC as Reserve Asset
5.7.2024
A German parliament member, Joana Cotar, has criticized the government’s decision to sell seized bitcoin on a large scale, advocating for the cryptocurrency’s use as a strategic reserve. She invited key political figures, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, to a lecture...
Grayscale Ethereum Trust Hits Premium for First Time Since 2021
5.7.2024
Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) has shifted from a discount to a premium in its net asset value (NAV) for the first time since November 2021, as reported by ycharts.com metrics. This adjustment comes just before the expected debut of spot ether exchange-traded fund listings expected...
Mt Gox Initiates Bitcoin Repayments to Creditors
5.7.2024
The Mt. Gox Rehabilitation Trustee has announced that repayments in bitcoin and bitcoin cash have begun for some creditors. Further repayments will occur once several conditions are met. Mt. Gox has moved significant bitcoin amounts ahead of its planned $9 billion repayment. Bitcoin’s price...
Solana plunges 6%, dipping below $135 – Eyes on $100 support
5.7.2024
An extended bearish trend is on the horizon for Solana ($SOL), triggering speculation that a fall to $100 could be banked in the days to come. The token has lost more than 6% in the last 24 hours and 12% in the last 7 days. It is exchanging hands at $125.93. SOL must test support …
Germany’s BTC Wallet Sees Inflows, Mt Gox Moves Billions, US Gov Transfers $13.6M Unnoticed
5.7.2024
Approximately 14 hours ago, the German government sold roughly $175 million worth of bitcoin, reducing its holdings to about 40,359 BTC. However, recent activity has increased the total back to 41,226 BTC. German Bitcoin Divestment Followed by Inflows From Major Exchanges This movement, along with...
Shytoshi Kusama announces meet-and-greet with the Shib Army at IVS in Japan
5.7.2024
Shytoshi Kusama has sparked a frenzy in the cryptocurrency industry with his recent announcement of a meet-and-greet with the Shib Army at the next IVS (Infinity Ventures Summit) in Kyoto, Japan. It is not clear whether the event will symbolize the unveiling of the identity of Shytoshi Kusama,...
Hong Kong’s Bosera HashKey ETFs dominate the Asian market
5.7.2024
Bosera HashKey virtual asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced a historic moment as their assets under management surpassed $110 million for the first time. The Bosera HashKey Ether ETF (3009.HK) has maintained a comparable situation, maintaining a balance of over 6,000 ETH since...
Binance marks 7th anniversary with 200M users and new campaign
5.7.2024
The milestone takes us one step closer to the first billion Web3 users, according to Binance’s CMO
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: First Drawdown of Over 25% in 14 Months
5.7.2024
Bitcoin’s market activity on July 5, 2024, has been marked by a persistent downtrend across various time frames, with the price currently at $55,338. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price has ranged between $53,550 and $58,673, with a market capitalization of $1.08 trillion and...
Binance vs Nigeria: A timeline of events
5.7.2024
As the trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan restarts in Nigeria, Cointelegraph recaps the story so far
Wallet on Telegram Extends 50% APY for USDT Promotion
5.7.2024
Wallet on Telegram, a third-party integrated mini wallet app for Telegram messenger, has recently sent a message to its users announcing an extension of its promotion that allows users to deposit Tether’s USDT and receive a 50% APY during the first two weeks. The app also announced that...
Surge in Crypto Scams: FSMA Sees Significant Spike in Recovery Room Fraud
5.7.2024
The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), Belgium’s financial regulatory agency, has published its mid-2024 report, highlighting a significant increase in fraudulent activities, particularly involving trading platforms and cryptocurrency scams. Nearly half of the 1,332 consumer...
Russia in the Process of Regulating the Use of Stablecoins for Cross-Border Settlements
5.7.2024
Russia is considering adding the subject of stablecoins to an upcoming bill, allowing them to be used officially for completing cross-border payments. Alexey Guznov, Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia, declared that proposals have already been presented and the issue is now being discussed....