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The BRICS economic bloc is considering Iran’s proposal to link all member nations’ payment systems, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko. The proposal aims to enhance BRICS countries’ financial sovereignty by establishing a resilient and sanctions-resistant payment infrastructure. Discussions include integrating financial markets, payments in national currencies, and new mechanisms for mutual financial […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/brics-considers-irans-proposal-to-link-payment-systems-of-all-member-countries-says-russian-official/
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Microstrategy, believes the U.S. government should hold the majority of the world’s bitcoin, arguing this would strengthen the U.S. dollar. Drawing parallels to historic acquisitions, he views bitcoin as a critical asset for the future. Saylor emphasized: “The country gotta look to the future, and the future of the country […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/michael-saylor-us-government-should-own-majority-of-bitcoin-in-the-world/
According to the blockchain-based prediction market Polymarket, there is an 84% likelihood that former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris will debate before the election. Trump has shown hesitation to debate Harris until her official nomination, citing significant confusion within the Democratic party. High Stakes: $142,846 Wager on Trump-Harris Debate Before Election […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/polymarket-bettors-predict-84-chance-of-trump-harris-debate-before-election/
According to the latest U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 13-F filing from Ark Invest’s and 21shares’ ARKB fund, the State of Michigan Retirement System (SMRS) acquired approximately $6.59 million in ARKB shares. This news follows an announcement by Steven Fulop, the mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey, that the city’s pension fund will invest […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/michigan-retirement-system-invests-6-59m-in-ark-invests-bitcoin-fund/
Based on Thursday’s data, the 11 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another day of net inflows following Wednesday’s increases. Statistics indicate that $31.16 million was absorbed primarily by Blackrock’s IBIT, although the amount would have been higher if not for the reduction seen by Grayscale’s GBTC. Bitcoin ETF Market Prints $59B Total Value […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-bitcoin-etfs-report-31-16m-inflows-on-thursday/
Just when you thought the crypto market had seen it all, along comes a project that’s part meme, part Olympics tribute. The Meme Games (MGMES) is generating enormous traction in its presale phase – and just passed the $250,000 milestone. Meme Culture Meets Sports with The Meme Games This project is like someone tossed the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/is-this-the-official-olympics-token-the-meme-games-token-pumps-past-250k-in-presale/
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 frameworks. Crypto Market Matures Amid Price Corrections: Coinbase and Glassnode Report The study shows the third quarter […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-and-glassnode-report-highlights-a-stabilizing-crypto-market/
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 its popularity as a tourist destination. U.S. Department of […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-department-of-state-highlights-bitcoins-significance-for-tourism-in-el-salvador/
PRESS RELEASE. Swapuz, a leading platform for cryptocurrency swaps, proudly announces the integration of its proprietary liquidity for swap processing. This strategic initiative is set to significantly enhance the platform’s operational efficiency and reliability, providing users with an optimized experience in digital asset transactions. Revolutionizing Financial Transactions with Digital Innovation The integration of globalized approaches […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/swapuz-starts-using-its-own-liquidity-for-swaps-processing/
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 funds on the now-inaccessible Vims.one platform through a Whatsapp group led by “Mark” […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/washington-regulator-warns-of-miami-equity-fund-005-crypto-fraud/
The Libyan dinar’s recent devaluation has been blamed on a flood of illicit banknotes exchanged for U.S. dollars. A report identified the Russian state money printer as a potential source of the banknotes, which the Central Bank of Libya has labelled counterfeit. Russia Linked to Illicit Libyan Banknotes A June 24 Reuters report said the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/russia-linked-banknotes-blamed-for-libyan-dinar-plunge/
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 million ether secured. Ether ETFs Manage $9.25 Billion in Reserves As of […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/2-91-million-eth-held-by-9-ethereum-etfs-a-reserve-overview/
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 facilitating cryptoasset trading. The violations involved significant transactions undetected for almost two years. FCA Fines Coinbase’s […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/uk-regulator-fines-coinbases-cb-payments-4-5-million-for-serving-high-risk-customers/
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 assumptions based on political affiliation, warning that it could hold the crypto […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-ceo-kamala-harris-could-reset-us-crypto-regulation/
According to onchain data, a significant whale holding over 92,500 ether moved the funds to an unidentified wallet. Arkham Intelligence data suggests the funds may have been linked to the Ethereum Foundation, though this is not confirmed. Originally, the funds were transferred to a mysterious wallet on Sept. 1, 2015. Significant Ether Transfer Worth $288M […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/whale-with-ethereum-foundation-link-transfers-92500-eth-worth-288m/
Gold advocate Peter Schiff has conducted two polls regarding bitcoin’s value and investors’ actions if the crypto’s price falls significantly. Despite his consistent criticism of bitcoin, the majority of respondents expressed strong commitment to holding their BTC even if the price drops drastically. Schiff maintains that bitcoin’s value proposition is flawed and anticipates a significant […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-investors-wont-sell-btc-even-if-price-drops-to-3k-peter-schiffs-poll-shows/
Zimbabwe’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), has injected over US$50 million into the interbank foreign exchange market to stabilize the economy. This move comes as the parallel market exchange rate is significantly higher than the official rate, causing economic instability. The RBZ aims to increase foreign currency supply, reduce pressure on banks, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/zimbabwe-injects-50m-in-forex-market-to-stabilize-currency/
The price of the Salvadoran basic goods basket, a group of foods and vegetables considered essential, rose to all-time high levels in June. The increase was pushed due to the price hikes in vegetables, going over the $260 barrier and reaching $262.17. President Bukele recently expanded the action of the Farmers’ Markets and slashed import […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/salvadoran-basic-goods-basket-rose-to-historic-highs-in-june/
Bitcoin (BTC) is poised for substantial price increases in the coming years, according to a recent survey by Finder. The survey, conducted in July 2024, gathered insights from 32 crypto industry specialists, predicting that bitcoin could reach $87,169 by the end of 2024 and surge to $383,514 by 2030. Crypto Specialists Predict Bullish Long-Term Outlook […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-to-reach-87k-in-2024-and-383k-by-2030-finder-survey-predicts/
Before former President Donald Trump’s appearance at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, the price of bitcoin (BTC) climbed to an intraday peak of $67,991 per unit. This increase led to the liquidation of approximately $55.21 million in bitcoin short positions, out of a total of $79.10 million in short bets across the crypto economy […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-peaks-at-67991-ahead-of-trumps-bitcoin-conference-appearance/
On Thursday, U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another day of net outflows following Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) outpacing gains observed by other funds. According to sosovalue.xyz, the nine ETFs saw $152.3 million exit during Thursday’s trading sessions. Grayscale ETHE’s Third Day of Outflows Contributes to $178M Negative Net Inflow Grayscale’s ETHE marked its […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-ethereum-etfs-see-continued-outflows-led-by-grayscales-ethe/
PRESS RELEASE. In a monumental development for the digital entertainment landscape, Carrieverse is thrilled to announce its new content licensing agreement with the Walt Disney Company Korea, LLC. This landmark partnership marks Disney’s official entry into the Web3 space, integrating its iconic characters and stories into the Carrieverse metaverse. Disney Reveals Metaverse Partner As a […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/disney-officially-enters-metaverse-market-through-carrieverse/
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 and volume of stablecoins to establish bitcoin as the global routing currency. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/lightning-labs-rolls-out-taproot-assets-seeking-to-bring-stablecoins-to-lightning-network/
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 August 2021 and April 2022, promising to deliver cryptocurrency mining […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/georgia-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-cryptocurrency-computer-fraud/
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 and completion of these plans, likely referring […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/hive-announces-plans-to-move-into-paraguay-amidst-bitcoin-mining-power-hike-turmoil/
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. The challenge aims to integrate digital shekel with other payment systems and […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/digital-shekel-challenge-bank-of-israel-engages-14-teams-for-digital-currency-innovation/
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 Templeton. This move aligns with the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/sbi-and-franklin-templeton-collaborate-to-create-digital-asset-management-firm/
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 be sidelined as financial services czar in a Harris administration. “Let’s keep crypto […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/skybridge-founder-kamala-harris-open-minded-about-crypto/
While U.S. spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced outflows on Wednesday, bitcoin ETFs saw inflows totaling $44.51 million. Blackrock’s IBIT led with gains of $65.99 million, followed by Ark Invest’s and 21shares’ ARKB with $3.29 million. While Blackrock Captures Nearly $66M, Grayscale Outflows Weigh in Again During Wednesday’s trading sessions, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs accumulated […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-bitcoin-etfs-draw-44-51m-in-inflows-gbtc-sees-another-round-of-outflows/
BitcoinOS (BOS) has successfully verified a zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) on the Bitcoin mainchain, marking a significant technological advancement. This development introduces scalability and enhanced functionality to Bitcoin without altering its base layer. BOS Verifies ZK Proof on Bitcoin BOS, a protocol for trustless and interoperable Bitcoin rollups, disclosed to Bitcoin.com News that it had accomplished […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-rollup-protocol-bos-verifies-zero-knowledge-proof-on-mainnet/