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U.S. senators received over 2,200 letters within 48 hours advocating for Senator Cynthia Lummis’ bill to make bitcoin a strategic reserve. The bill proposes the U.S. government acquire a significant bitcoin reserve to bolster the U.S. dollar and pay down national debt, aiming to position the U.S. as a global leader in financial innovation. Senators […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-senators-flooded-with-2200-letters-advocating-bitcoin-as-strategic-reserve/
Whatsapp, the social media platform owned by Meta Inc., has stated that it would be impossible to comply with additional demands from Nigeria’s consumer protection agency. The social media platform argues that the Nigerian agency’s order compelling it to pay a $220 million fine contains multiple inaccuracies and misrepresents how the platform operates. The fine […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/whatsapp-warns-it-may-leave-nigeria-over-order-to-pay-a-220-million-fine/
The Orissa High Court in India has reaffirmed that cryptocurrency trading and transactions are neither banned nor deemed illegal in India. Citing the legality of crypto, the court granted bail to Sandeep Chowdhury, CEO of Yes World, who was accused of defrauding investors through a Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency business. Orissa High Court […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/indian-court-reaffirms-legality-of-cryptocurrency-grants-bail-to-yes-world-ceo/
In July, bitcoin miners earned $951.11 million, marking the lowest monthly revenue of the year. Out of this total, $24.9 million was generated from transaction fees, reflecting a trend of low onchain fees. July Bitcoin Mining Revenue Plummets to a 2024 Low The month was particularly challenging for bitcoin miners, as earnings hit their lowest […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-mining-squeeze-july-revenue-hits-lowest-monthly-intake-of-the-year/
Based on Polymarket predictions, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is currently favored to be Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential pick for her 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. Polymarket participants currently give Shapiro a 72% likelihood of being chosen as the running mate. Betting Markets Show Josh Shapiro Poised to Be Kamala Harris’s VP As of now, Kamala Harris […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/polymarket-bets-big-on-josh-shapiro-is-he-kamala-harriss-secret-vp-pick-for-2024/
The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has defended the decision to float the birr and insisted that this move does not amount to the devaluation of the currency. Ahmed stated that the intention is to unify the official and parallel market exchange rates. Reports suggest that Ethiopia’s decision to float the birr was promptly rewarded […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/ethiopian-premier-defends-currency-float-decision-rejects-devaluation-claims/
The Ohio Department of Commerce has ordered crypto exchange Coinzoom to cease operations in the state effective Aug. 1 following a regulatory examination. Current customers can still withdraw their assets, but the exchange cannot accept new business. The suspension follows a multi-state examination revealing financial discrepancies. Coinzoom is seeking an administrative hearing to address the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/coinzoom-operations-suspended-in-ohio-following-regulatory-examination/
The head of strategy at crypto investment firm 21shares has explained that the broad-based bitcoin selloff following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged was partly due to increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fears of conflict escalation, leading to a temporary flight to safety. He also noted that anticipated interest […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-and-crypto-to-gain-as-falling-rates-expand-global-liquidity-says-21shares-vp/
Prosecutors are urging a judge to imprison Jatinder Singh, who spent millions of dollars accidentally refunded by Crypto.com. The issue began when Singh attempted to deposit $100 into his Crypto.com account in May 2021. Due to a discrepancy between account names, the transaction was rejected, but an error by a Bulgarian employee led to a […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/judge-urged-to-jail-man-who-spent-10m-mistakenly-sent-by-crypto-com/
Paypal, a leading payment platform, has announced a global hackathon for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering 40,000 PYUSD in prizes. This initiative follows the launch of the Paypal stablecoin on Solana. Running from Aug. 12 to Sept. 16, the hackathon aims to foster innovation and the adoption of PYUSD on Solana. Paypal Announces Global PYUSD Hackathon […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/paypal-launches-global-hackathon-with-40000-pyusd-in-prizes/
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses, to enhance the detection and prosecution of corporate crimes. Whistleblowers who provide non-public information leading to forfeitures over $1 million are eligible for awards. DOJ […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/doj-launches-whistleblower-awards-program-to-tackle-crypto-crimes/
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, announced that it has processed over $1.16 billion in loans during the first half of 2024. This includes a notable 29.8% quarter-over-quarter growth in retail lending, driven by investor strategies and market dynamics such as the recent Bitcoin halving and the rise of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Asia. Institutional […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-lender-ledn-processes-over-1-billion-loans-in-first-half-of-2024/
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced its exit from the French market, citing increasing regulatory pressures from French authorities. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) had previously issued a warning against Bybit, advising investors to avoid trading on the platform. Starting August 2, 2024, Bybit will restrict French users’ accounts to “close-only” mode, allowing them only […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bybit-exits-french-market-amid-regulatory-pressures/
PlayDoge (PLAY), the latest meme coin sensation, is on the verge of hitting a major milestone. This retro-style project is nearing the $6 million mark in its limited-time presale. Both investors and gamers are eager to get in on the action – and the excitement around PlayDoge’s prospects is growing fast. PlayDoge Combines 90s Nostalgia […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/playdoge-ico-nears-6m-as-retro-style-p2e-meme-coin-goes-viral/
In July, the non-fungible token (NFT) market experienced a 36.6% drop in sales compared to June. Over the month, NFT sales reached $429.46 million, while the number of NFT buyers fell by 46.24% from the previous month. NFT Market Sees Continued Decline in July With Fewer Buyers and Sellers July marked the second consecutive month […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/july-nft-sales-plummet-for-second-consecutive-month/
On Friday, U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced $54.27 million in outflows, a stark contrast to Thursday’s net inflow of $26.7 million, as indicated by recent data. Meanwhile, Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) has seen a reduction of over $2 billion in ethereum since July 23. U.S. Ether ETFs Shed $54.27 Million on Friday The […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/grayscales-ethe-hemorrhages-2-billion-in-just-9-trading-days/
QCP Capital has reported a significant reversal in the crypto market, with bitcoin (BTC) prices retracing from recent highs. This shift comes amid an influx of bitcoin supply and worsening macroeconomic conditions. QCP Analysts Highlight Market Correction Driven by Bitcoin Supply Surge and Bearish Macro Sentiment In its recent market note, QCP Capital observed that […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/qcp-capital-bitcoin-price-drop-due-to-supply-surge-and-macroeconomic-woes/
WienerAI (WAI) has proven to be one of the biggest crypto projects of the summer, with investors flocking to the token as the presale draws to a close. With WAI raising over $9 million ahead of its initial DEX listings on Monday 5th August, excitement is building around this new AI meme coin. Last Chance […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/analysts-bullish-on-wienerai-as-it-crosses-9m-in-ico-2-days-ahead-of-dex-launch/
PRESS RELEASE. Taipei, Taiwan —The Open Summit, the largest TON summit this summer, is set to be a landmark event for the global TON community. Powered by TONX and supported by the global TON community, the summit will take place from August 6-8, 2024, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center TaiNEX2, as a part of […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/the-open-summit-set-to-transform-asias-web3-landscape-as-the-largest-ton-event-this-summer-2/
The seemingly fundamentals-defying surge of Solana’s native token, SOL, may reflect the project’s potential rather than its current technical performance, according to Chris Zhu, the CEO of Sonic. To support this assertion, Zhu highlights Solana’s ecosystem growth despite recent outages. Solana Stress Tests Lead to Upgrades and Improvements Nevertheless, in his written responses shared with […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/solana-tokens-rally-reflects-protocols-potential-says-web3-advocate/
Iran plans to support Russia’s initiatives on creating a BRICS single currency and expanding national currency payments within the bloc, according to Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali. The BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are exploring the creation of a new currency to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and mitigate […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/iran-backs-russia-on-brics-single-currency-initiative/
An Airbnb host, Ashley, shared her experience on Tiktok about guests who accumulated a $1,500 electricity bill by setting up an electric vehicle station and mining cryptocurrency during their three-week stay. Despite leaving the property in excellent condition, the guests’ excessive energy use, captured on external security cameras showing them bringing in 10 computers, prompted […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/airbnb-host-imposes-no-mining-rule-after-guests-rent-her-property-to-mine-crypto/
The New York County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a full-time cryptocurrency analyst for its Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau. This role involves analyzing cryptocurrency theft complaints, conducting blockchain transaction analyses, and providing expert testimony. NY District Attorney Seeks Cryptocurrency Analyst The New York County District Attorney’s Office has put up a job posting for […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/new-york-das-office-hiring-full-time-crypto-analyst-for-cybercrime-bureau/
Following a heinous jobs report, questions are arising about whether the United States will experience a soft landing or if a full-fledged recession is on the horizon. All five major U.S. stock market indices saw notable declines on Friday, and the crypto economy fell by 5.82% to reach $2.2 trillion. Crypto Economy and U.S. Stocks […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/markets-in-freefall-us-stocks-plummet-and-crypto-crashes-after-shocking-jobs-report/
Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the Financial Market Committee of the State Duma, the Russian equivalent to the U.S. House of Representatives, has predicted that bitcoin and digital ruble exchanges will become a reality in the coming years. Aksakov also foresees the need for digital ruble-based P2P markets to serve this goal in the future. Russians […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/state-duma-financial-market-committee-leader-envisions-bitcoin-and-digital-ruble-exchanges/
Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy acquired 12,222 bitcoins in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 226,500 BTC. CEO Phong Le and CFO Andrew Kang expressed optimism about future bitcoin support and emphasized the company’s financial strategies. Despite net losses, Microstrategy remains committed to its bitcoin strategy. Microstrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) reported its […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/microstrategy-boosts-bitcoin-holdings-to-226500-btc-with-q2-acquisitions/
Chivo Wallet, the official Bitcoin wallet of the Salvadoran government, has been operating without presenting any of its financial balances to the National Registry Center (CNR). While Chivo is a private company managed by El Salvador’s government and is not legally required to disclose its activities, it has failed to file its balances annually as […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/el-salvadors-chivo-wallet-has-not-presented-any-financial-balances-since-its-creation/
MARA, a leader in digital asset compute, reported a significant revenue increase of 78% to $145.1 million for the second quarter of 2024. Despite this growth, the company faced a substantial net loss of $199.7 million, driven by a $148 million fair value loss on digital assets. MARA Reports Q2 Earnings: Revenue Rises 78% Despite […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/mara-reports-q2-2024-earnings-revenue-surges-amid-rising-losses-and-hashrate-increase/
Gold prices reached historic highs on August 1, breaking the $2,500 mark on the New York Comex exchange. The precious metal reached a price of $2,502.6 for the first time in its history, influenced by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, geopolitical risks, and the constant demand from central banks. Gold […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/gold-breaks-2500-per-ounce-reaching-historic-highs-powered-by-feds-decision-and-geopolitical-risks/
The Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 (ABS2024) will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. ABS2024, powered by BlockTempo, combines multiple blockchain events, summits, and conferences into a three-day packed international technology movement. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a two-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actor, will also be speaking in person at ABS2024. The […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/abs2024-taipei-becomes-asias-hub-for-pioneers-of-web3-and-ai/