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Vega Protocol has launched its prediction market feature as part of the Colosseo II upgrade. This new development allows users to bet on future events using the Cosmos network infrastructure, offering both binary and non-binary settlement options. The upgrade also includes live game scoring for real-time updates and enhanced cross-chain capabilities. Vega’s prediction market aims […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/vega-protocol-launches-decentralized-prediction-market-with-colosseo-ii-upgrade/
CANTV, a Venezuelan state-owned ISP, has reportedly started blocking traffic to Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. The company, which controls a significant portion of the Venezuelan broadband market, has left thousands of Venezuelans without access to their savings and even P2P markets, which are popular among those using crypto as […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/venezuelan-government-blocks-binance-cutting-p2p-market-access-for-thousands/
Crypto.com Senior Vice President Steve Humenik has joined Coinbase by voicing opposition to a proposed rule change by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that could lead to the prohibition of prediction markets in the United States. In a letter to the CFTC, Humenik expressed concerns about the implications of the proposed regulation, urging the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-com-opposes-proposed-us-ban-on-prediction-markets-and-event-contracts/
It’s been seven months—or precisely 223 days—since 2024 kicked off, and several digital currencies have experienced impressive gains. Leading the pack are two meme coins, BOME and MOG, which have skyrocketed by 11,931% and 3,733%, respectively, over this period. Crypto’s Year-to-Date Gainers and Losers In 2024, statistics reveal that several crypto assets have achieved impressive […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/2024-crypto-rollercoaster-bome-soars-11931-as-w-slides-84/
Robert Kiyosaki declared that the much-anticipated market crash has arrived, emphasizing the significant losses and highlighting it as an opportunity for investors to buy assets like gold, silver, and bitcoin at lower prices. The Democrats are engaging with the crypto sector, launching a “Crypto for Harris” initiative to garner support for Vice President Kamala Harris. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/kiyosaki-on-market-crash-crypto-for-harris-and-more-week-in-review/
Speed, the company behind the Speed Wallet, has launched USDT-L, the first iteration of Tether, the largest stablecoin on the crypto market, on top of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (LN). The wrapped token, which takes advantage of the “taproot assets” protocol recently rolled out by Lightning Labs, seeks to bring all the benefits of LN to […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/speed-launches-usdt-l-tethers-first-iteration-on-top-of-bitcoins-lightning-network/
A Nigerian bitcoin proponent has launched a lawsuit challenging government restrictions on owning, using, and trading digital assets. The proponent said the lawsuit seeks to remove the blockade on cryptocurrency exchanges, ensuring all Nigerians have unrestricted access. Crypto Restrictions Deny Residents Access to Inflation Hedging Tools Nigerian cryptocurrency advocate James Utudor filed a landmark lawsuit […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/nigerian-files-lawsuit-to-overturn-crypto-ban-seeks-btc-commodity-status/
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission paid a $1 million whistleblower award for information leading to an enforcement action in digital asset markets. CFTC Enforcement Director Ian McGinley said whistleblower tips are increasingly crucial as more Americans fall victim to digital asset scams. Digital Asset Cases Dominate CFTC Docket The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/cftc-pays-1m-to-whistleblower-in-digital-asset-case/
A professor at Cornell University’s Dyson School, Eswar Prasad, has raised concerns about the increasing risks in the cryptocurrency market, pointing to regulatory gaps and centralization as key issues. “If anything, crypto today presents even greater risks to its investors and to our financial institutions than it did before,” he said. Cornell Professor’s Crypto Warning […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/cornell-professor-warns-of-growing-crypto-risks-amid-misleading-promises-and-hype/
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has addressed District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in the Ripple case over XRP, emphasizing the substantial financial penalties imposed on the crypto firm and its ongoing securities law violations. While Ripple celebrated the 94% reduced fine, the regulator underscored that the court acknowledged Ripple’s securities violations. SEC Reacts […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/sec-addresses-final-court-ruling-in-ripple-case-highlights-key-outcomes/
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reiterated his belief that a recession remains the most likely outcome for the U.S. economy. Dimon pointed to various uncertainties such as geopolitics, housing, and spending. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has raised the likelihood of a U.S. recession this year. Jamie Dimon Maintains Recession Likely for US Economy JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/jamie-dimon-says-us-recession-still-on-the-horizon-as-jpmorgan-increases-forecast/
The Superintendence of Banking and Insurance (SBS) of Peru, has issued a resolution that forces VASPs to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) measures as part of a compliance plan. The resolution is in line with FATF recommendations and seeks to control and avoid criminals to use these platforms for illicit purposes. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/peru-issues-vasp-regulation-strengthens-aml-tf-requirements/
Over the past week, there’s been a buzz among market watchers about solana’s performance against BTC, especially when compared to ether. Since the year kicked off, ether has tumbled over 20% against the leading cryptocurrency, while solana has gained more than 5%. Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin — Dominance Competition Heats Up Among Crypto Giants In […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/solana-gains-ground-on-ethereum-and-bitcoin-in-2024/
During Friday's trading sessions, U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced significant outflows, shedding millions in value. This trend raises concerns about market sentiment and the future performance of these digital assets.
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In recent days, as bitcoin edged past the $60,000 mark after dipping below $50,000 on Monday, Aug. 5, a couple of intriguing dormant bitcoin transfers have surfaced from wallets established in 2013. The first case involved an individual who moved 250 BTC—worth just over $15 million—from a long-inactive address created on May 12, 2013. In […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/over-a-dozen-11-year-old-bitcoin-wallets-awaken-transferring-millions/
According to data from cryptoquant.com, bitcoin reserves on centralized exchanges have plummeted to a level not seen since Nov. 19, 2018. The amount of bitcoin held by these digital trading platforms has been steadily declining since early June 2022. Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Dip to 2018 Levels Over the past month, starting from July 11, 2024, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-reserves-on-exchanges-hit-5-year-low-with-5-96b-withdrawn-in-30-days/
Bitcoin's mining difficulty is projected to decrease by 4% to 5.3% on August 14, marking a significant shift for miners. This change comes as part of the Bitcoin network's ongoing adjustments in response to hash rate fluctuations.
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Following the latest difficulty change 11 days ago when the metric increased by 10.5%, Bitcoin’s difficulty is estimated to shift downward between 4% to 5.3% on Aug. 14. Bitcoin’s All-Time High Difficulty Faces Estimated Reduction Bitcoin miners may get some relief in three days when the difficulty retarget shifts following the largest difficulty rise so […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-difficulty-reduction-incoming-miners-brace-for-a-major-shift-on-aug-14/
In the last 27 days, ether liquid staking derivatives have experienced an influx of 150,000 ETH, valued at $390 million, flowing into various protocols. Notably, since July 14, 100,000 ETH made its way to Lido, the world’s leading liquid staking platform by market share. Ethereum Liquid Staking Spikes to 13.59 Million Ether, Lido Nears 10 […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/150000-ether-floods-liquid-staking-platforms-in-27-days/
Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd. recently announced a partnership with a crypto payments provider to advance blockchain education in South Africa. The collaboration aims to both demonstrate the benefits of stablecoin payments and build trust in digital financial solutions. Building Trust in Digital Financial Solutions Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd. partnered with Xion Global to […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/tether-partners-with-crypto-firm-to-boost-blockchain-education-in-south-africa/
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Ideanomics Inc. and three of its senior executives with fraud for misleading financial disclosures from 2017 to 2019. Former Chairman and CEO Zheng (Bruno) Wu, current CEO Alfred Poor, and former CFO Federico Tovar were implicated in overstating the company’s financial performance and failing to disclose […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/sec-cracks-down-on-ideanomics-for-fraud-in-misleading-crypto-and-revenue-disclosures/
Connecticut State Police (CSP), in collaboration with the Statewide Prosecution Bureau, said on Wednesday that they have successfully recovered over $63,500 for a victim of a cryptocurrency phishing scam. The incident, reported in April by a Cheshire resident, involved the loss of over $68,000 in cryptocurrency through a fraudulent scheme offering new tokens. Utilizing blockchain […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/connecticut-police-recover-63500-in-cryptocurrency-scam/
Seven individuals have reportedly been indicted on charges of grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft for stealing $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens auto body shop owner. The victim’s 5.75 BTC, originally valued at $92,000, was taken by 20-year-old Aaron Peterson Jr. in November 2022 and later used to purchase luxury items, including a […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/queens-bitcoin-heist-seven-charged-with-grand-larceny-and-money-laundering/
Elon Musk argues that inflation is predominantly caused by government overspending and excessive regulation. His comments highlight the critical connection between fiscal policy and economic stability.
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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and Spacex, has expressed his view that inflation is primarily driven by government overspending, which he emphasized as “the vast majority of the problem.” He also noted that excessive regulation worsens the situation, underscoring that the issue stems from the government, not the private sector. Elon Musk on Inflation, Government […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/elon-musk-how-government-overspending-and-excessive-regulation-fuel-inflation/
Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated framework for mining operations, limiting participation from entities associated with electricity and prohibiting the promotion of cryptocurrencies. It also allows the circulation of mined cryptocurrency […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/putin-signs-law-to-regulate-crypto-mining-in-russia/
Economist Art Laffer, known for his work on supply-side economics, has expressed concerns over the future of the U.S. dollar in a recent interview. Laffer argues that current U.S. economic policies are leading to the dollar’s decline, making it less attractive as a global reserve currency. Laffer Warns of U.S. Dollar Decline Amid Economic Policy […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/economist-art-laffer-slams-us-economic-policies-warns-of-dollars-decline-as-global-reserve-currency/
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled an updated Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, introducing key changes that may address past criticism and privacy issues. This new version, reportedly set to be partially implemented in 2025, removes several contentious elements from earlier drafts. IRS Revamps Crypto Reporting Form On Aug. 8, 2024, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/irs-unveils-overhauled-crypto-tax-form-with-no-address-disclosure-requirements/
During Friday’s trading sessions, U.S. spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant outflows, with $89.73 million exiting the BTC ETFs and $15.71 million flowing out of the ETH ETFs. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Reductions Data from sosovalue.xyz revealed that the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs collectively saw $89.73 million in outflows on Friday, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/spot-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etfs-shed-millions-in-friday-trading/
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has decided to reverse all trades made after withdrawals were halted following the recent cyberattack. The exchange announced that this process will take place over the next few days, with all users’ portfolio balances on the platform being restored to their July 18 post-hack levels. Wazirx to Reverse Trades Following Withdrawal […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/wazirx-to-reverse-all-trades-made-after-withdrawal-freeze/