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Bitwise says 'we’re not bullish enough’ amid political sway to crypto
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said the idea that US politicians are even considering Bitcoin as a reserve asset is a monumental step given it felt more like a “daydream” a year ago.
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🔒 Starknet's ZKX protocol shuts down due to low users
📉 SEC likely still considers SOL a security, say crypto execs
💸 Mt. Gox moves $3B in Bitcoin – here's why the price stayed steady
📈 Spot Ethereum ETFs turn positive after $34M inflow on July 30
🐻 Bitcoin bears in control with lower highs at $70K
💰 $35T US debt could boost Bitcoin as 'hard money
💹 Tether reports record $5.2B profit in first half of 2024
💳 Digital euro to be 'most private' payment option
👩💼 Women in crypto are earning 15% more than men
🏦 More companies adding Bitcoin to balance sheets after MicroStrategy
👟 Donald Trump launches limited edition Trump Bitcoin sneakers
📊 Federal Reserve holds rates at 5.25%-5.5% amid inflation easing
The European Central Bank (ECB) claims the digital euro will be the most private electronic payment option, addressing privacy concerns as it progresses towards a potential launch in 2025.
Critics fear government overreach and question the ECB's transparency.
The ECB insists it will comply with strict privacy laws and oversight, but some believe the potential for misuse remains.
Will you use digital euro in the future?
👍 - Yes
🌚 - No
🇺🇸 NEW: Donald Trump just announced that he is launching Limited Edition Trump Bitcoin Sneakers. Each pair is numbered and can be purchased with Bitcoin or “your favorite cryptocurrency.”
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Women in the crypto space are making nearly 15% MORE than their male counterparts! 💸
Join us on this week’s Rise’n’Crypto Podcast as we unpack the latest survey from Pantera Research Lab that flips the gender pay gap on its head.
Discover how women are shattering the glass ceiling and earning top dollar in the crypto world.
Listen now! 🎧
📉 Bitcoin is struggling to break above $70K, with lower highs keeping bears in control since the March ATH of $73,800.
Traders eye $72K as the key resistance level, while support lies around $63K.
"This could just mean the ride upward is a bit more melty and grindy before things get slippery higher.”cЧитать полностью…
🧐 Mt. Gox just moved $3B in $BTC and the price barely changed.
Bitcoin traders may have finally grown tired of Mt. Gox Bitcoin “FUD,” with markets barely reacting to a new $3 billion transfer from a Mt. Gox-affiliated wallet.
Despite the significant transfer, there’s been no noticeable increase in sell pressure, indicating strong confidence and belief in Bitcoin's long-term value among these early adopters.
Starknet-based ZKX protocol shutters, blaming lack of users
The protocol's founder cited minimal user engagement, tumbling revenues, and “broader exhaustion” in the DeFi sector.
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📉 Grayscale is facing massive outflows!
Over $20 billion has left its Bitcoin and Ether ETFs since launch, with GBTC losing $18.86 billion and ETHE shedding $1.72 billion in just five days.
Meanwhile, other Bitcoin ETFs, like BlackRock’s iShares, are holding steady.
🐹 Hamster Kombat, a Telegram-based clicker game, has surpassed 300 million users and is planning the largest airdrop in crypto history with its upcoming $HMSTR token.
The HMSTR airdrop will allocate 60% of its volume to players, with the remaining 40% reserved for market liquidity, ecosystem partnerships, grants, and rewards.
“Since we have neither investment firms nor VCs backing us, there is no extra sell pressure, and the community-driven token and its value will be determined by demand, supply, and community interest.”Читать полностью…
🚨 What’s behind the $2 billion Bitcoin move?
Just days after Donald Trump promised to never sell the US’s Bitcoin stash if reelected, a massive $2 billion worth of Silk Road Bitcoin was transferred to an unknown wallet.
This move has left the crypto world buzzing with speculation.
Is this a strategic maneuver or a potential sign of a future sale? 💰
Tune in now to find out! 🎧
🚨 The SEC has dropped its request for a court ruling to classify tokens like Solana ($SOL), Cardano ($ADA), and Polygon ($MATIC) as securities in its lawsuit against Binance. This move signals a shift in the SEC's approach to crypto regulation.
🔍 Tokens previously targeted: BNB, BUSD, SOL, ADA, MATIC, ATOM, SAND, MANA, AXS, and COTI.
💡 How is AI changing crypto investments?
Join BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution Ep. 4 on the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast! 🎙️
Chandra Duggirala explores AI’s impact on crypto investing, including the benefits, risks and challenges.
[In collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin]
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Grayscale’s ETH ETF outflows could subside this week — Analyst
Ether ETFs posted a net outflow of $98 million on July 29, marking the fourth consecutive day of bleeding — but analysts predict this trend could reverse soon.
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🗞 Missed the news? Here's what's happened over the last 24 hours!
🤝 RFK Jr. on Bitcoin: Presidential candidate shares his unexpected journey into crypto.
💰 $600M XRP release adds to August's massive crypto unlocks.
⬆️ Bitcoin Nears $70K: Just 6% away from a new all-time high.
📰 Weekend Wrap: Crypto VC wins big, Trump speech sparks reaction, and more.
🔓 Dormant address containing 37 BTC activated after 11.8 years.
📈 Bitcoin futures' open interest hits $39.4B.
🤝 1% of holders control 99% of BTC supply – what's next?
🏆 PumpdotFun Beats Ethereum: 24-hour revenue generation flips in favor of PumpdotFun.
🏛 Legislator Johnny Ng considers Bitcoin for fiscal reserves in Hong Kong.
💸 CoinShares reports massive inflow with debut of spot-based Ether ETFs.
📊 Michael Saylor revises his price forecast to $13 million per Bitcoin.
Trump’s Bitcoin sneakers are already on eBay for $2,500
Scalpers are already trying to sell Donald Trump’s just-released limited edition Bitcoin-themed sneakers on eBay for $2,500.
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🚨 JUST IN: Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 5.25%-5.5% amid signs of inflation easing; maintains cautious tone on future cuts as they progress toward a 2% target.
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💰 JUST IN: According to the Tether's latest report, the company has generated a record $5.2 billion net profit in the first half of the year.
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💰 More companies are now looking to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets, following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy.
As Bill Miller IV noted at the Bitcoin Conference,
'If you continue to see Bitcoin gain adoption, which it has a 15-year track record of doing, not owning it is a bad idea.’’
🇺🇸 The US national debt has surpassed $35 trillion, sparking fears about the sustainability of fiat currencies.
This escalating debt could boost Bitcoin’s adoption as a "hard money" asset, with investors seeking safe havens like Bitcoin to protect against currency devaluation.
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📈 Spot Ethereum ETFs flipped to a daily net positive for the first time since launch day, signaling a potential turning point for $ETH ETFs.
While the $33.7M isn’t that impressive, it's the first time the funds have registered an inflow outside of its launch day.
🔥 - Go Ethereum!
SEC likely still believes SOL is a security, say crypto execs
Many crypto observers may be “overreading” the security regulator’s latest filing for its Binance lawsuit, meaning Solana and other tokens may not be off the hook yet.
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🗞 Missed the news? Here's what's happened over the last 24 hours!
🎨 Artists sue SEC over confusing security status of NFTs
📉 Grayscale’s ETH ETF outflows could subside this week
🌚 Crypto ETFs to hit ‘model portfolios’ toward year end
💡 How is AI changing crypto investments?
🚨 The SEC has dropped its request for a court ruling to classify tokens like Solana ($SOL), Cardano ($ADA), and Polygon ($MATIC) as securities in its lawsuit against Binance.
📈 Since July 23, Tron has outperformed Ethereum, generating $1.42M in 24 hours
🚨 What’s behind the $2 billion Bitcoin move?
💎 Trust Wallet has announced a partnership with TON
🐹 Hamster Kombat has surpassed 300 million users and is planning the largest airdrop in crypto history with its upcoming $HMSTR token.
🔒 Over 41.5% of Mt. Gox Bitcoin distributed as creditors continue to hodl
📉 Grayscale is facing massive outflows
🔒 Over 41.5% of Mt. Gox Bitcoin distributed as creditors continue to hodl
Despite receiving nearly $4 billion worth of Bitcoin, these creditors are not flooding the market. This cautious approach comes even as Bitcoin's value has surged by over 8,500% since the exchange's collapse.
With the Mt. Gox distribution complete, the current trend shows investors shifting back to "hodling," reflecting a broader trend of long-term commitment in the crypto market. 💎
If you received a payout from Mt. Gox, would you choose to sell or hold onto your Bitcoin?
❤️ - Sell
⚡️ - HODL
💎 JUST IN: Trust Wallet has announced a partnership with TON — aiming to make the TON and Telegram ecosystem even more accessible for all Trust Wallet users.
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📈 Since July 23, Tron has outperformed Ethereum, generating $1.42M in 24 hours compared to Ethereum's $844,276.
Despite Ethereum's $2.2B ETF inflows, Tron leads with a seven-day revenue of $8.67M, surpassing Ethereum's $8.08M.
If you could hold all your crypto in just one coin, which would it be: USDT or Ethereum? 💰
🐳 - USDT
⚡️ - Ethereum
🇺🇸 The US government holds over 183,000 Bitcoin, valued at ~$12B, making it the largest geopolitical Bitcoin owner.
On July 29, the government moved ~$2B in $BTC to a new wallet.
Donald Trump recently announced that, if elected, he would create a strategic national Bitcoin stockpile and ensure the government retains 100% of its Bitcoin holdings.
Crypto ETFs to hit ‘model portfolios’ toward year end: BlackRock
“Investors really want to get their ETH exposure,” said BlackRock’s ETF investment chief Samara Cohen.
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Artists sue SEC over confusing security status of NFTs
Attorneys representing the artists drew parallels to Taylor Swift concert tickets, which are often sold on the secondary market.
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🚀 Ethereum ETF Launch boosts market!
CoinShares reports a massive $2.2B inflow with the debut of spot-based Ether ETFs, marking one of the largest inflows to the asset since December 2022.
What’s your prediction? Will we see an $ETH price boost soon?
👍 - Hopefully!
👎 - Nope…