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bitFlyer Acquires FTX Japan, Plans New Crypto Business
26.7.2024
According to a tweet, bitFlyer Holdings has completed its acquisition of the defunct crypto exchange FTX’s Japan arm. bitFlyer Holdingsは本日、FTX Japanの発行済株式100％の取得を完了しましたのでお知らせいたします。 これによりFTX Japanは当社の完全子会社となりました。 今後は8/26までに社名を変更し、新たにクリプトカストディ事業を展開する予定です。詳しくはこちら。https://t.co/Ks1aexAFLm...
Over 75% of Bitcoin short-term holders in profit as BTC breaches $67K
26.7.2024
Bitcoin price is finally seeing some relief, but it faces significant resistance at the $68,000 mark, which would trigger over $700 million worth of short liquidations
Binance Completes Render Token Swap & Rebranding
26.7.2024
The largest crypto exchange, Binance, has completed the Render (RNDR) token swap and rebranded to Render (RENDER). This is part of Binance’s ongoing efforts to streamline and improve its token offerings. According to official reports, “Deposits and withdrawals for the new RENDER tokens...
Coinbase and Glassnode Report Highlights a Stabilizing Crypto Market
26.7.2024
A recent joint report by Coinbase Institutional and the onchain analytics firm Glassnode reveals a maturing and stabilizing cryptocurrency market despite recent price corrections. The analysis highlights robust trading volumes, increasing onchain activity, and significant progress in regulatory...
US Department of State Highlights Bitcoin’s Significance for Tourism in El Salvador
26.7.2024
The U.S. Department of State has highlighted the relevance of recognizing bitcoin as a legal tender for the rebirth of tourism in El Salvador. In a recently released investment climate report, the department states that this factor has given significant publicity to El Salvador, contributing to...
Bitcoin price could hit $63K amid $3.9B futures expiry
26.7.2024
Bitcoin needs to hold above the $65,000 mark for more upside, while Ether price is weighed down by a sell-the-news event, according to analysts
Lightning Labs Rolls out Taproot Assets Seeking to Bring Stablecoins to Lightning Network
26.7.2024
Lightning Labs, an institution dedicated to research and development related to the Lightning Network, Bitcoin’s second layer, has announced the rollout of Taproot Assets. This solution allows for issuing multiple tokens on top of it. The institution aims to capitalize on the popularity...
Breaking: Kamala Harris No-Show at Bitcoin Conference; DTX Exchange Presale Selling Out Fast
26.7.2024
The crypto market has been discussing the likelihood that Kamala Harris could address the Bitcoin Conference. This rumor has been put to bed by David Bailey, who said that she would not be attending. However disappointing it may sound to some people, many exciting things are still happening in this...
Japan crypto ETFs boosted by Franklin Templeton and SBI Holdings partnership
26.7.2024
The Japanese joint venture will focus on ETFs and other “emerging asset classes” including digital assets and cryptocurrency
Daily Crypto Update: Market Revives as BTC and ETH Regain Value
26.7.2024
The crypto market has made an unexpected mid-week comeback. Most of the top 10 cryptocurrencies have earned back some of their lost value. Bitcoin is leading the pack with an example, earning 4.15% value in the past 24 hours. Ethereum and Solana are also supporting the market leader with their...
Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Computer Fraud
26.7.2024
Steven Drawdy, 40, of Grovetown, Georgia, has been sentenced to 32 months in U.S. prison for wire fraud after defrauding over 40 customers in a cryptocurrency computer scheme. Drawdy, who participated in an online cryptocurrency discussion forum, received more than $1.1 million from victims between...
Washington Regulator Warns of Miami Equity Fund 005 Crypto Fraud
26.7.2024
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Securities Division, has warned about crypto investment fraud following a complaint from a resident regarding their investment in the Miami Foundation Equity Fund 005 (or Miami Equity Fund Institute 005). The investor had deposited...
Hive Announces Plans to Move Into Paraguay Amidst Bitcoin Mining Power Hike Turmoil
26.7.2024
Hive Digital, a public green bitcoin mining company, announced plans to build a 100MW site in Paraguay, having connected with President Santiago Peña and his cabinet. Hive stated that stability in government fiscal policies, such as energy pricing and taxation, will be a key factor in the expansion...
Digital Shekel Challenge: Bank of Israel Engages 14 Teams for Digital Currency Innovation
26.7.2024
The Bank of Israel has initiated the “Digital Shekel Challenge” to explore the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) system inspired by the BIS Innovation Hub’s “Project Rosalind.” Fourteen teams from various sectors have been selected to propose innovative use cases....
2.91 Million ETH Held by 9 Ethereum ETFs: A Reserve Overview
26.7.2024
Although the data for Thursday’s ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) performance, concerning inflows and outflows, remains incomplete, it is evident that trade volume was marginally lower than the first two days. The funds currently hold slightly over $9 billion in ether, with about 2.91...
SBI and Franklin Templeton Collaborate to Create Digital Asset Management Firm
26.7.2024
Japan’s SBI Holdings plans to create a new investment management company in collaboration with major U.S. asset manager Franklin Templeton by the end of the year. This joint venture will focus on managing digital assets. The new entity will be 51% owned by SBI Holdings and 49% by Franklin...
UK Regulator Fines Coinbase’s CB Payments $4.5 Million for Serving High-Risk Customers
26.7.2024
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Coinbase’s payments arm, CB Payments Limited, £3,503,546 for breaching compliance rules by serving high-risk customers despite restrictions. The regulator explained that this marks the FCA’s first enforcement action against a firm...
Skybridge Founder: Kamala Harris Open-Minded About Crypto
26.7.2024
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is open-minded about crypto. Criticizing the narrative that her administration is hostile toward cryptocurrency, he predicted that SEC Chair Gary Gensler will be fired and Senator Elizabeth Warren will...
Ripple CEO: Kamala Harris Could Reset US Crypto Regulation
26.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris “has an incredible opportunity to provide a reset on critical issues for U.S. competitiveness (like crypto regulation).” He noted that she is no stranger to Silicon Valley. Moreover, he cautioned against making...
Blackrock foresees “very little interest” in crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum — Bitcoin2024
25.7.2024
Clients see Bitcoin and Ethereum as complements, not substitutes, in crypto portfolios, according to Blackrock's head of digital assets