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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has officially introduced the BITCOIN Act in the Senate, aiming to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve as an additional store of value to strengthen America’s balance sheet. The initiative seeks to position the U.S. as a leader in financial innovation by proposing the purchase of 1 million bitcoins and ensuring robust […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-senator-officially-introduces-bitcoin-act-to-establish-strategic-btc-reserve/
Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of the Bank of Russia, declared that she expects the digital ruble, the Russian CBDC, to achieve a high level of acceptance due to the benefits it offers to Russian citizens. During a speech at the Federation Council, Nabiullina stated that it would be widely adopted within five to seven years. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bank-of-russia-expects-wide-adoption-of-digital-ruble-within-5-to-7-years/
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), a United Arab Emirates-based bank, has launched dedicated accounts for virtual asset service providers to manage client funds. CEO Bernd van Linder said the move aligns with CBD’s core banking services and supports the bank’s plans to foster the digital economy. VASP Accounts Align With Bank’s Vision Commercial Bank of […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/uae-bank-launches-vasp-focused-accounts-for-managing-user-funds/
On Wednesday, the list of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) grew from 11 to 12 with the introduction of Grayscale’s Mini Bitcoin Trust. The day’s trading session saw these funds attracting a modest $298,930 in net inflows. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Report Modest Inflows During Tuesday’s trading session, only two spot bitcoin ETFs experienced inflows. Blackrock’s […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/spot-bitcoin-etfs-see-light-inflows-as-grayscale-adds-mini-bitcoin-trust/
On Wednesday, U.S.-based spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a day of outflows, with $77.21 million withdrawn from the funds. While six ETFs reported inflows, Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) saw a substantial reduction of $133.33 million. Over $77 Million Withdrawn From U.S. Spot Ethereum ETFs The nine spot ether ETFs collectively recorded a trading volume […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-spot-ethereum-etfs-record-77-21m-outflow/
Throughout July, bitcoin has climbed 2.5% against the U.S. dollar, despite a midweek dip to $64,350 per coin. This month has been marked by notable events, including movements by Mt Gox and the U.S. government transferring billions. Additionally, 76 transactions from dormant bitcoin wallets, created between 2010 and 2017, spent 6,536.17 BTC, amounting to $424 […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/76-sleeping-bitcoin-wallets-activated-in-july-unlocking-424m/
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has revealed that as of June, there were five million digital rupee users and 420,000 merchants participating in the retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot. The RBI emphasized that the digital rupee is designed to complement cash and existing payment systems, serving both wholesale and […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/indias-digital-rupee-surpasses-5-million-users-rbi-discloses/
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has successfully integrated 42 million car titles onto the Avalanche blockchain network, which uses the cryptocurrency AVAX as its native token. This innovative system, developed by Oxhead Alpha, enables users to transfer vehicle titles within minutes, significantly reducing the traditional two-week processing time. This initiative is part of […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/california-dmv-revolutionizes-vehicle-title-transfers-with-avalanche-blockchain-integration/
Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold analyst specializing in Chinese markets, alleges that China has continued to secretly buy gold without reporting it to the market, benefiting from a price cool-off. Nieuwenhuijs states that the strategy of the PBOC is to purchase gold through UK bullion banks, which goes unreported by using non-traditional bank conduits. Report Alleges […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/report-reveals-china-continues-to-secretly-grow-its-gold-stash-misleading-market-to-cause-price-cool-off/
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has raised $25 million from the crypto industry and bitcoin whales since he began accepting donations in cryptocurrencies. He has made several promises to support the crypto sector if elected, including the replacement of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler. Trump Raises $25 Million […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/trump-has-raised-25m-from-crypto-industry-and-bitcoin-whales/
Bitcoin miners are witnessing a resurgence in activity as the network’s hashrate approaches all-time highs, according to the latest research from Cryptoquant. This recovery is attributed to improved revenues, which have led to a reduction in selling pressure from miners. Miners Hold Steady: Bitcoin Hashrate Rises, Selling Pressure Decreases The latest onchain market activities report […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/cryptoquant-insights-bitcoin-miners-see-revenue-boost-as-hashrate-soars/
The U.S. Federal Reserve has opted to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 5.25-5.5%, according to the latest report from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The committee noted that while inflation has eased over the past year, it remains somewhat elevated, with the overarching goal being to bring inflation down to the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/no-rate-cuts-yet-fed-maintains-rates-at-historic-highs/
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced through a recent post on Truth Social that he is launching a line of Bitcoin-themed sneakers. “Just spoke at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. It was GREAT! Get your Bitcoin Sneakers now. These are Limited Edition, they are each numbered, and you can now pay with […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-president-high-tops-trump-reveals-limited-edition-bitcoin-sneakers/
On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced net outflows of approximately $18.3 million, contrasting with inflows observed in their ethereum counterparts. The most significant gain was recorded by Blackrock’s IBIT, while Grayscale’s GBTC suffered the largest losses. $18.3M Net Outflows in U.S. Bitcoin ETFs; GBTC Hit Hardest The total reduction across the 11 […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-bitcoin-etfs-record-18-3-million-in-net-outflows/
On Tuesday, U.S. spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a day of inflows, ending four days of outflows. The nine ETFs collectively absorbed $33.67 million, though the figure could have been higher if not for Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE), which offloaded $120.28 million. Ether ETFs Bounce Back After 4-Day Outflows The ether-based ETFs in the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/ethereum-etfs-snap-losing-streak-grayscales-outflows-weigh-in/
Hamster Kombat, the popular tap-to-earn game built on the TON network, has announced the release of its whitepaper and an updated development roadmap. Through social media, the project revealed that, due to players’ contributions to its success, it has allocated 60% of its upcoming airdrop for community distribution. Hamster Kombat Updates Roadmap, Discloses Community Distribution […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/hamster-kombat-releases-whitepaper-allocates-60-of-upcoming-airdrop-to-community-distribution/
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, August 1st, 2024 – SUN.io, a leading DeFi platform built on the TRON blockchain, is thrilled to announce the launch of SUN DAO. This strategic initiative aims to enhance SUN.io’s decentralized governance and community autonomy. By expanding the real-world use cases of the SUN token, SUN DAO will support the development and […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/sun-io-launches-sun-dao-to-enhance-decentralized-governance-and-drive-ecosystem-innovation/
Best Wallet has just launched an airdrop campaign for its native BEST token. But this isn’t just another free token giveaway. Instead, it’s a ticket to a complete Web3 toolkit that could give users a head start in the DeFi space. Best Wallet – Your Ultimate Web3 Companion Best Wallet is aiming to be the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/best-wallet-launches-airdrop-campaign-offering-free-best-tokens/
In a surprising turn of events, Tron founder Justin Sun has announced that the highly anticipated fight between Elon Musk and Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, could take place at the Grenada National Stadium. Sun, who was appointed as Grenada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization in 2021, has offered to cover all […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/justin-sun-offers-to-host-musk-vs-maduro-fight-in-grenada/
PRESS RELEASE. Taipei, Taiwan – 1st August, 2024 — Web3 Game Con, the largest Web3 gaming expo in Asia, is set to take place from August 6-8 at ABS2024. This landmark event, organized by GEDA Esports in conjunction with the Asia Blockchain Summit (ABS), will be hosted at a 1,500 square meter zone at the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/web3-game-con-the-worlds-largest-web3-game-show-debuts-at-abs2024-in-taipei/
PRESS RELEASE. Buenos Aires, Argentina – August 1st, 2024 – UQUID, a pioneer in Web3 shopping platforms, has introduced a new feature allowing users to top up their SUBE cards using USDT on the TRON blockchain. This new functionality aims to streamline how Argentine commuters manage their public transportation expenses, leveraging cryptocurrency for everyday transactions. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/uquid-integrates-usdt-on-tron-for-seamless-public-transport-payments-in-argentina/
A subsidiary of Animoca Brands has launched the open beta of its new Web3-centric action game, Cosmic Bomber. Developed by industry veterans from Sony, Electronic Arts, Nintendo, Lucas Arts, and Blizzard, the game is now available to over 1.77 million holders of Moca ID, the identity layer of Animoca Brands’ network. Cosmic Bomber offers strategic […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/veterans-from-ea-nintendo-blizzard-and-more-launch-bomberman-style-web3-game/
The Bitcoin Core project has disclosed two security vulnerabilities that could have affected the stability of the Bitcoin network. The first one, classified as having a high severity level, could have caused an assertion crash of the network via a message spam attack. The second one, with a low severity level, was linked to Miniupnp, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-core-discloses-two-security-vulnerabilities/
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has discussed former President Donald Trump’s bitcoin plan, which includes creating a national bitcoin stockpile. The lawmaker expects to see several legislative proposals beyond what Trump announced. He believes this move will establish credibility for the currency and demonstrate national support for it. Senator Hagerty Discusses Trump’s Bitcoin Strategy U.S. Senator […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-senator-discusses-trumps-bitcoin-plan-and-national-btc-stockpile/
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman claims that bitcoin has remained “economically useless.” He criticized the support bitcoin and crypto have from former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Moreover, he stressed: “Tech-bro support for Trump and Vance also seems to have a lot to do with one specific issue: cryptocurrency.” Paul Krugman Criticizes Bitcoin’s […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/nobel-laureate-paul-krugman-says-bitcoin-is-economically-useless-criticizes-trumps-crypto-support/
Recent analysis from QCP Capital highlights the intensifying macroeconomic volatility, driven by various factors including equity market sell-offs, unwinding currency trades, and fluctuating commodity prices. QCP Capital’s researchers foresee further turbulence ahead, particularly in light of upcoming Federal Reserve actions. QCP Capital Cites Heightened Volatility Ahead of Key Federal Reserve Decisions QCP Capital reports that […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/market-volatility-surges-amid-global-uncertainty-says-qcp-capital/
Tether Holdings Limited reported a record-breaking net profit of $5.2 billion for the first half of 2024, according to its latest assurance opinion for the second quarter. The report, conducted by BDO, highlighted Tether’s increased exposure to U.S. Treasury bills and a significant rise in group equity. Tether Reveals Mid-Year Financials The largest stablecoin issuer […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/tether-posts-5-2-billion-profit-in-first-half-of-2024/
While bitcoin briefly reached the $70,000 mark on July 29, the price has since declined. Over the past week, BTC has decreased by 0.6%. During the last 18 days, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) has transitioned from “extreme fear” back to “greed.” From ‘Extreme Fear’ to ‘Greed’ in 18 Days Approximately 18 days […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-fear-and-greed-index-shows-greed-despite-bitcoins-price-drop/
A new project is shaking things up in the crypto education space. As its presale comes to an end, 99Bitcoins Token (99BTC) is primed to transform how we learn about the blockchain – all while offering crypto rewards. 99Bitcoins Token Transforms Crypto Education Through Learn-to-Earn 99Bitcoins has been a cornerstone of crypto education since 2013, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/new-crypto-launch-to-watch-99bitcoins-token-2-5m-presale-ends-in-five-days/
The Bitcoin network has recently experienced its most significant difficulty adjustment since October 2022, with a 10.5% increase driving the metric to a record 90.67 trillion. This heightened challenge, combined with falling bitcoin prices, is intensifying the strain on miners. Miners Struggle as Bitcoin Difficulty Reaches New Peak On Wednesday, at block height 854,784, Bitcoin’s […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-network-faces-toughest-mining-difficulty-increase-since-2022/