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Nigeria Resumes Dollar Sales to Money Changers Amid Naira’s Decline
10.9.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria resumed selling US dollars to money changers to address the falling value of the naira. This decision came after the naira-to-dollar exchange rate dropped to a low of NGN1,639 per dollar, likely due to increased demand for US dollars for travel and business. The central...
Putin Acknowledges Russia as a Bitcoin Mining Leader; 54,000 BTC Mined in 2023
10.9.2024
During his speech at the Eastern Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia had become one of the world leaders in bitcoin mining. He explained that this was made possible due to the energy surplus that can be leveraged in areas like Siberia, but also warned that these activities...
Nigerian Regulator Threatens Crackdown on Unlicensed Crypto Entities
10.9.2024
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to crack down on unlicensed cryptocurrency businesses targeting Nigerians. This comes just two weeks after approving two crypto exchanges and promising to consider similar applications. The SEC aims to protect investors without...
Kraken Adjusts Margin Product to Comply With Australian Crypto Law, Calls for Clearer Regulation
10.9.2024
The Australian Federal Court ruled that Kraken’s fiat margin extensions are subject to regulatory obligations, but crypto margin extensions are not. Kraken acknowledged the decision but stressed the need for clearer crypto regulations in Australia. Following the ruling, Kraken adjusted its margin...
SEC Warns of Bitcoin and Ether ETF Risks — Labels BTC, ETH Highly Speculative Investments
10.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a bulletin warning about the risks of bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting their speculative nature. The regulator urged investors to consider potential issues like price volatility, fraud, and lack of regulatory...
Binance-Backed Tokocrypto Achieves Major Milestone With Indonesian License
10.9.2024
Crypto exchange Tokocrypto, a part of Binance Group, has achieved a major milestone by securing the Physical Crypto Asset Trader (PFAK) license from Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti), allowing it to operate as a licensed crypto asset trader. This move highlights...
Trump Victory Could Boost Bitcoin to $90K — Harris Win Might Sink BTC to $30K Level, Says Bernstein
10.9.2024
Bitcoin may rise to $90,000 by the end of the year if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the presidential election, according to brokerage and research firm Bernstein. The firm’s analysts believe that Trump’s pro-crypto stance and regulatory reforms could boost the cryptocurrency...
FBI Reports 45% Rise in Crypto Fraud, $5.6 Billion Lost, 71% From Investment Scams
10.9.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has revealed a sharp rise in cryptocurrency fraud complaints, with over 69,000 cases and $5.6 billion in losses. Investment scams accounted for 71% of these losses, highlighting the growing exploitation of digital...
Harris Leads in Debate Betting, But Trump Dominates Swing States, Polymarket Shows
9.9.2024
A wager valued at $155K on the prediction platform Polymarket is betting on Vice President Kamala Harris emerging victorious in Tuesday’s debate against former President Donald Trump. According to the latest polls, Harris holds a commanding 76% chance of winning, with the data being updated...
Trump-Harris Debate Expected to Drive Crypto Volatility, QCP Capital Says
9.9.2024
QCP Capital notes that the highly anticipated debate between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris may have a significant impact on the crypto market. Both figures, who are among the most polarizing in recent U.S. political history, are expected to influence price...
Compass Mining Energizes 3,000 Bitcoin Mining Rigs at Iowa Facility
9.9.2024
Compass Mining has powered up 3,000 bitcoin mining machines at its newly partnered hosting facility in Iowa. The company also plans to install 1,000 more machines in September. Compass Mining Scales Iowa Facility The bitcoin mining operator Compass Mining shared that it has energized 3,000 machines...
Dormant Bitcoin Wallet From 2013 Springs to Life With $8M Transfer
9.9.2024
On Monday, as bitcoin began bouncing back from its recent dip to $52,546 just three days earlier, a dormant bitcoin wallet suddenly sprang to life. For the first time since Nov. 20, 2013, the wallet moved 146.43 BTC, a stash now valued at just over $8 million. Old Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 146...
Weekly Crypto Market Roundup: Top Gainers and Losers Revealed
9.9.2024
This week saw notable movements in the crypto market, with some assets experiencing significant gains while others faced steep declines. The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market currently stands at $1.96 trillion, reflecting a 1.53% increase from the previous week. Let’s...
Liminal Says Grant Thornton Confirms Its Security Amid Wazirx Breach Concerns
9.9.2024
Grant Thornton’s review of Liminal’s infrastructure revealed no signs of any security breach within its frontend or backend systems, according to Liminal. Following a breach at Wazirx that resulted in the theft of over $230 million, internal and third-party investigations at Liminal...
Polymarket’s Traffic and Trading Volume Soar, $137.3M in September’s First 9 Days
9.9.2024
In just over a week, the blockchain-powered prediction market platform Polymarket has generated an impressive $137.3 million in trading volume, already outpacing the total volume recorded during June and all prior months this year. Last Friday, Polymarket reached its highest daily trading volume...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Faces Pivotal Resistance
9.9.2024
On Sept. 9, 2024, ethereum’s price hovers at $2,309 as it struggles to break free from a strong downtrend, observed across multiple timeframes. The market reflects uncertainty, with oscillators showing mixed signals and moving averages signaling a bearish outlook. While there are signs...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Path to $58K Blocked by Heavy Resistance at $56,000
9.9.2024
On September 9, 2024, bitcoin is trading for $55,321, rebounding from recent lows but facing strong resistance around the $56,000 mark. Oscillators and moving averages present a mixed picture, with signals split between sell and buy actions. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s price saw a short-term recovery...
Graph Foundation Director: BTC Rally Fails to Rekindle Investor Interest in Crypto Startups
9.9.2024
According to a director of a non-profit organization, investors’ growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) may be diverting funds away from crypto startups. The director suggested that the diminished investor interest, even with a rising crypto market, supports this assertion....
Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocol Stacks Achieves New High in Smart Contract Deployments
9.9.2024
Stacks, the Bitcoin Layer-2 protocol, has achieved a new high in smart contract deployments, with a 30% month-over-month increase. This growth reflects the ongoing efforts of developers to enhance the Bitcoin ecosystem, making Bitcoin a more productive network. The increase in deployments...
Woo X Introduces Social Trading With Ability to Hedge Against Leading Traders
9.9.2024
Woo X, a crypto futures and spot trading platform, has launched its new social trading product, featuring a counter trading feature. This tool allows users to hedge against lead traders, offering additional opportunities for profit in varying market conditions. The platform also introduces a fair...