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Grayscale sheds $20B from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
30.7.2024
Grayscale's BTC and ETH ETFs face significant outflows, while other approved ETF participants maintain a positive balance
Daily Crypto Update: Top Cryptos Suffer While Meme Coins Rejoice
30.7.2024
After a brief bullish run, the crypto market’s latest session brought a quick dip. Now, the top 10 cryptocurrencies are suffering slightly while the meme tokens are rejoicing. Most of the top cryptos have lost value in the past 24 hours, while new meme tokens have emerged. Amid the sudden rise...
Slovenia Launches First Digital Bond in EU Sovereign History
30.7.2024
On July 25, 2024, Slovenia issued its first digital bond, marking a significant milestone as the first EU sovereign and one of the earliest worldwide to do so. The bond issuance occurred under the European Central Bank’s (ECB) wholesale central bank money settlement experimentation program....
What's next for UK crypto regulations after Coinbase's $4.5M fine?
30.7.2024
The FCA’s fine points to a “one-off” enforcement action, not a wider crackdown on the industry, according to a legal expert
Hong Kong Regulator Warns Against Proxinex for Suspected Virtual Asset Fraud
30.7.2024
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding Proxinex, an entity suspected of virtual asset-related fraud. Investors have encountered issues withdrawing virtual assets from Proxinex, later being informed that their accounts were nonexistent. The...
Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders
30.7.2024
A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws...
Binance Survey: Half of All Latin American Crypto Users Treat It as a Long-Term Investment
30.7.2024
A survey conducted by Binance revealed that more than half of all cryptocurrency users in Latin America utilize crypto as a long-term investment, choosing to hold onto their digital assets. The survey, which polled 10,000 users from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, indicates that the number...
Coindcx Urges Wazirx to Reconsider Passing 45% Losses to Customers
30.7.2024
The CEO of Indian crypto exchange Coindcx has criticized Wazirx’s approach in response to a recent $230 million cyberattack. Urging Wazirx to take responsibility, he stressed: “Making customers directly absorb the 45% losses is utter nonsense.” Wazirx is working to recover...
Bitcoin Giant Moves 777.91 Bitcoins Worth $52M After 7 Years
30.7.2024
Following the activation of a dormant bitcoin address from 2017, which transferred 210 bitcoins at block height 854,501, another inactive wallet created on April 9, 2017, moved 777.91 BTC worth over $52 million roughly 35 blocks later. Notably, the owner of the bitcoin might be the same entity that...
Interpol Issues Red Notice for ‘Coin Young Master’ Who Threw Cash From Rooftop
30.7.2024
Interpol is aiding Hong Kong officials in locating Wong Ching-kit, a cryptocurrency promoter known as “Coin Young Master,” notorious for his 2018 stunt of tossing HK$6,000 from a rooftop. Wong faces charges of fraud and theft, including involvement in a HK$3 million cryptocurrency...
Blackrock Warns of Rising Crypto Investment Scams
30.7.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager with $10.5 trillion in assets under management, has warned about cryptocurrency scams. The firm urged caution when dealing with individuals, websites, or social media platforms using its brand to offer training or investments. Blackrock noted...
Peter Schiff: US Government Will Sell All Seized Bitcoin Before Trump Takes Office
30.7.2024
Speculation is growing that the Biden administration will sell all its seized bitcoin holdings after former President Donald Trump pledged to ensure the U.S. government keeps all of its bitcoins if re-elected. Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff believes the Biden administration will sell...
First Bitcoin Capital-Funded Company Registered in Argentina
30.7.2024
A company with cryptocurrency capital has been registered in Argentina, marking the first time this has happened in the country. The company, which was registered with a capital of almost $500 in bitcoin and USDC, follows the enactment of a resolution that allows companies to receive contributions...
Bitget and Nansen Study Highlights Community Impact on Token Price Predictions
29.7.2024
Bitget and Nansen Research teams have released a comprehensive report detailing the significant role community engagement plays in predicting token prices. The collaborative study underscores the importance of combining onchain and off-chain metrics for accurate price forecasting. Bitget and Nansen...
US Authorities Split $2 Billion in Bitcoin Into 2 Wallets, Igniting Custody and Sale Speculation
29.7.2024
Following the U.S. government’s transfer of $2 billion in bitcoin, Arkham Intelligence reported that the federal agency divided the funds into two separate Bech32 bitcoin addresses: one containing 10,000 BTC and the other holding 19,799.99 BTC. Arkham speculates that the 10,000 BTC may have...
Crypto Crimes Turn Dark: Bitcoin Greed Causes a Casualty
29.7.2024
Since before Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies became mainstream investment vehicles, they have been a means of executing cyber crimes. However, crimes affiliated with cryptocurrencies took a new shape this week, which also led to a casualty. Bitcoin Costs This Man More Than Just $70,000 Earlier...
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Shows Bitcoin Can Be a Catalyst to Power Tourism
29.7.2024
Welcome To Latam Insights Encore, a deep view of Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news last week. In this edition, we discuss the positive impact bitcoin adoption had on the growth of the tourism industry in El Salvador and how this can be applied to other...
Bill targeting illicit use of crypto passes US House: Law Decoded
29.7.2024
Legislation focuses on preventing illicit cryptocurrency activities while safeguarding consumer choice
Crypto Super PAC Fairshake takes top funding spot, beats MAGA — OpenSecrets
29.7.2024
The Coinbase-led advocacy group has raised upward of $202 million so far, according to the political donations researcher
US Government Transfers $2 Billion in Bitcoin to Unknown Wallet
29.7.2024
According to onchain data, a Department of Justice (DOJ) labeled bitcoin wallet transferred 29,799.99 BTC, valued at just over $2 billion. This move by the U.S. government follows Germany’s sale of its bitcoin and a growing belief among U.S. politicians that seized coins should be held...