Lionel Messi Promotes Solana Memecoin on Instagram
International soccer legend Lionel Messi has joined the meme coin craze, promoting a Solana-based memecoin called WaterCoin (WATER) through his Instagram Stories. WaterCoin’s Mission and Roadmap According to WaterCoin’s documentation,…
Bitcoin ‘Potentially Reached’ Local Bottom, Bitfinex Says
After facing a massive sell-off in June, Bitcoin might have potentially reached a local bottom, according to a new report by analysts from the Bitfinex exchange. Bitcoin’s price plummeted below…
German Gov’t Shifts Additional 3K BTC in 1 Hour
The German government has transferred over 3,000 Bitcoin since 11:11 am UTC, bringing the total BTC volume moved by the government over the last 24 hours to a five-figure amount.…
Tether CEO Advocates for Localized AI Models to Prevent Hacks
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of blockchain platform Tether, emphasizes that only localized AI models can ensure the protection of people’s privacy. He advocates for AI models that are executable locally, which…
Japanese Public Firm Metaplanet Buys Another $2.5M of Bitcoin
Metaplanet, a publicly-listed investment and consulting firm in Japan, is significantly increasing its Bitcoin holdings despite a recent dip in BTC prices, injecting additional capital to purchase the cryptocurrency. Latest…
Canada to Sanction LiquiTrade for Securities Act Violation
A panel established by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has found LiquiTrade guilty of operating an illegal exchange in Canada. Violation of Canada’s Securities Act LiquiTrade’s Latoken crypto exchange…
Coinbase-Posing Scammers Steal $1.7M from a User Amid a String of Attacks
At least three Coinbase users and one additional crypto user have reported being targeted by scammers impersonating Coinbase representatives in the past week, with one victim losing a staggering $1.7…
Germany Transfers $80M in BTC, Vitalik Donates 100 ETH, and Other Highlights
The German government has made another significant transfer of Bitcoin, moving 1,400 BTC—worth $80 million at current prices—in its latest string of Bitcoin movements. On July 6, a wallet address…
$1M Bug Bounty for Solana Firedancer Client Goes Live This Week
Solana developers will soon have the opportunity to earn up to $1 million by identifying bugs in the upcoming “Firedancer” independent validator client. The bug bounty program begins on Wednesday,…
Binance.US ‘Prepared’ for SEC Legal Showdown
Binance.US, the United States-based branch of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is gearing up for an extended legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to an announcement…
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Criticizes Agency’s Approach to Crypto Filings as ‘Problematic’
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda has expressed concerns about his agency’s approach to crypto disclosure rules, describing the generic application to crypto asset filings as “problematic.” In a statement released on…
Crypto ‘Relief Rally’ May Be Just Beginning, with Sellers Exhausted
The cryptocurrency markets may be poised for a “relief rally” following a tumultuous June, with analysts suggesting that selling pressure on exchanges has eased. Crypto intelligence platform Santiment posted an…
Bitcoin Miner Northern Data Eyes $16B IPO for US Cloud and Mining Units
German Bitcoin miner and cloud computing firm Northern Data AG is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) for two of its entities in the United States, aiming for a…
Experts Say Latest SCOTUS Opinions Will Limit SEC Power Over Crypto
In the past week, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has issued two landmark opinions that may profoundly influence how the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforces…
Robinhood Users to Receive AI Tools to Enhance Trading
Robinhood users will soon gain access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at making more informed trades, following the firm’s acquisition of AI-powered investment research company Pluto Capital. Robinhood…
Roaring Kitty Fraud Lawsuit Over GameStop Dropped After 3 Days
A GameStop investor who sued Keith Gill, popularly known as Roaring Kitty, for alleged securities fraud, dropped his lawsuit just three days after filing it. Plaintiff Martin Radev voluntarily dismissed…
South Korea Crypto Body Says Mass Token Delistings ‘Unlikely’ Amid New Laws
A group of 20 South Korean crypto exchanges has eased concerns that the country’s new digital asset regulations would lead to a mass delisting of tokens. The Digital Asset Exchange…
Circle Becomes First Licensed Stablecoin Issuer Under MiCA
On July 1, Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO of Circle, announced that the firm had achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first stablecoin issuer in the European Union to…
Coinbase to Custody Digital Assets for US Marshals Service
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) has selected Coinbase Prime, the institutional investing arm of Coinbase, to manage the custody of certain digital assets. In a notice released on July…
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Faster Ethereum Transactions with Single-Slot Finality
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is aiming to significantly accelerate transaction times on the Ethereum network. In a blog post published on June 30, titled “Epochs and Slots All the Way…