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Robinhood Moves Forward With Acquisition of Bitstamp
7.7.2024
Robinhood Markets Inc. is moving forward with its acquisition of Bitstamp Ltd., a global cryptocurrency exchange. As part of this process, Robinhood Crypto LLC has submitted a change of control application to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), which announced it received...
North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill Banning State Use of Central Bank Digital Currencies
7.7.2024
The governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina has vetoed House Bill 690, which seeks to ban state payments using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the state’s participation in the Federal Reserve’s CBDC testing. The governor argued the bill was premature and emphasized...
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts $10 Million Bitcoin and $15,000 Gold After Major Market Crash
7.7.2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts an imminent economic crash followed by a significant bull market where bitcoin could easily reach $10 million per coin, gold could reach $15,000 an ounce, and silver possibly $110 an ounce. Kiyosaki suggests this cycle is inevitable due to declining...
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Predicts ‘Pretty Sharp Rebound’ for Bitcoin — Expects to See $150K BTC This Year
7.7.2024
Fundstrat’s head of research, Thomas Lee, has doubled down on his bitcoin price prediction of $150K by year-end, post Mt. Gox distribution. He expects “a pretty sharp rebound” for bitcoin in the second half of this year, citing the resolution of the Mt. Gox overhang, potential...
Past vs. Present — Examining Bitcoin’s History of Bull Market Corrections
6.7.2024
As of now, the price of bitcoin has decreased by 23.4% from its peak of $73,737, reached on March 14, 2024, about four months ago. Metrics indicate that this is the longest period in bitcoin’s history without a 25% decline during a bull market. In contrast, both the 2017 and 2021 bull...
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $143 Million in Inflows Amid BTC Price Drop
6.7.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their first day of inflows following two days of outflows. The 11 funds garnered $143.1 million during Friday’s trading sessions, closing out the week on a positive note. Friday’s ETF Action Bounces Back After 2 Days of Outflows...
UK High Court Grants Worldwide Freezing Order Against Craig Wright
6.7.2024
The UK High Court has granted a Worldwide Freezing Order (WFO) against Craig Wright, amounting to £1.548 million (approximately $1.98 million). This decision stems from Peter McCormack’s application, which argued for the necessity of the WFO due to Wright’s fundamentally fraudulent...
Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 1,000 BTC Worth Over $56M After a Decade
6.7.2024
On Friday, July 5, 2024, at 8 p.m. EDT, as bitcoin’s price hovered around $56,500 per unit, a dormant wallet, created on Nov. 24, 2013, transferred over 1,000 BTC, valued at $56.5 million, at block height 850,855. Long-Inactive Bitcoin Wallet Transfers Over $56M At 8 p.m., or Bitcoin block...
Bitcoin’s Market Cap at Risk of Falling Below $1 Trillion for First Time in 4 Months
6.7.2024
According to recent statistics on Saturday, July 6, 2024, bitcoin’s market capitalization is nearing the $1 trillion mark. If bitcoin’s value drops by $110 billion, it will hit a low not seen since late February 2024. Bitcoin Market Cap Teeters on $1 Trillion Mark Bitcoin (BTC)...
Nigerian central bank alleges unauthorized transactions by Binance
6.7.2024
In a Nigerian court on Friday, July 5, Binance's illegal operations were highlighted, with Central Bank official testifying on lack of necessary licenses and regulatory approval
Tangem Partners With Visa to Launch Self-Custodial Crypto Payment Card
6.7.2024
Hardware wallet firm Tangem AG is collaborating with Visa to launch a self-custodial payment solution. This collaboration introduces a Visa payment card integrated with a hardware wallet, allowing Tangem users to make payments using their crypto or stablecoin balances at any Visa-accepting merchant...
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...