Euro Stablecoin Market Thrives Under New MiCA Regulations
The European Union’s comprehensive Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework is progressively being implemented, reshaping the landscape for digital assets across the region. The first phase of this regulatory framework,…
Robinhood Halts 24-Hour Trading for an 8-Hour Period
The stock trading app Robinhood, known for its cryptocurrency-friendly platform, experienced an 8-hour suspension of its 24-hour market, executed through Blue Ocean ATS (BOATs), on August 6. This temporary halt…
Kamala Harris Unveils Running Mate Tim Walz at Energetic Philadelphia Rally
In a display of Democratic unity and excitement, Kamala Harris introduced her vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz, at a spirited rally in Philadelphia, describing him as “the kind of vice-president America…
U.S. Lawmakers Call for CFTC Action to Prohibit Betting on Presidential Elections
Five U.S. Senators and three Representatives have intensified their appeal to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to enforce a ban on wagering activities related to the 2024 presidential election.…
Trump Advises Against Selling U.S. Bitcoin Holdings
In a recent dialogue with streamer and influencer Adin Ross, former President Donald Trump shared insights on the strategic importance of retaining the United States’ Bitcoin holdings. He emphasized the…
Europe’s Fourth-Largest Hedge Fund Invests Nearly $500M in Bitcoin ETFs, According to Filing
Capula Management, ranked as Europe’s fourth-largest hedge fund, has significantly invested in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), channeling nearly $500 million into this digital asset class, as revealed in recent public…
Arizona Primary with $1.3M Crypto Super PAC Funding Hangs in the Balance
After more than a week of counting ballots, the Democratic primary in Arizona‘s 3rd Congressional District is proving to be exceptionally tight and could potentially be decided by a single…
Justin Sun Refutes Liquidation Speculations During Market Unrest
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and Huobi (HTX), has rebutted allegations suggesting that leveraged futures positions at HTX were liquidated during the recent sharp downturn in the market, asserting…
Robinhood Confirms Its 24-Hour Trading Service is Operational
Amid swirling rumors of a service disruption, Robinhood has confirmed that its 24-hour trading platform remains fully functional. This statement comes in response to multiple reports suggesting otherwise. Clarification Amidst…
Xapo Bank Introduces Interest-Earning Bitcoin and Fiat Accounts in the UK
Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank has officially launched its services in the United Kingdom after obtaining a local banking license. This move allows the bank to offer new services tailored for users…
Crypto Investment Products Lose $528M Due to Recession Concerns, Reports CoinShares
A new report by CoinShares highlights a troubling trend in the cryptocurrency market, with significant capital outflows recorded last week, pointing to growing investor anxiety. These outflows coincide with increasing…
Global Market Downturn Leads to Over $1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations
On August 5, the cryptocurrency market experienced a steep decline, contributing to significant financial losses for investors and traders. This downturn was largely influenced by the global economic slowdown and…
Crypto Hackers Capitalize on Ethereum Price Drop with Stolen Funds
The recent plummet in Ethereum‘s price has presented a ripe opportunity for hackers holding stolen funds to make significant purchases at a discount. On August 5, amidst a sharp 20%…
Memecoin Value Surges After Vitalik Buterin Offloads Unexpected Airdrop
On August 4, a relatively obscure memecoin attempted to leverage Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin‘s fame by airdropping 4% of its total supply to him, thereby making him the token’s largest…
Australian Federal Police Investigate 2,000 Compromised Crypto Wallets
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is currently investigating significant financial losses affecting at least 2,000 crypto wallets owned by Australians, following a widespread phishing scam operation. This probe, dubbed Operation…
Legislation Seeks to Enhance Secret Service Authority in Crypto Crime Investigations
On August 2, Senators Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and Charles Grassley of Iowa introduced a significant legislative proposal titled the “Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2024.”…
Bitcoin Falls Below $50K as Crypto Market Sees 17% Decline
Bitcoin’s price has recently dipped below the $50,000 mark for the first time since February, touching a low of $49,351 before showing signs of recovery toward the $51,000 level. This…
$500 Billion Vanished: Crypto Experiences Its Largest Three-Day Decline in a Year
The cryptocurrency market has just undergone its most drastic three-day sell-off in nearly a year, erasing approximately $510 billion in total market capitalization since August 2. This significant downturn in…
Galaxy Research Highlights Long-Term Sustainability Challenges for Bitcoin Layer-2 Rollups
A recent report from Galaxy Research has cast doubt on the long-term sustainability of Bitcoin layer-2 scaling networks, specifically focusing on “rollups.” Despite their current popularity and potential to make…
Imminent Update to Enhance Dogecoin Core Reproducibility
Dogecoin, the leading memecoin, is poised for a significant upgrade with the forthcoming release of Dogecoin Core 1.14.8. This update is geared towards enhancing the reproducibility of the compilation process—a…