Australia’s Main Stock Exchange to Get Second Spot Bitcoin ETF
Blockchain-focused asset manager DigitalX has received regulatory approval to launch its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which will be the second Bitcoin ETF to trade on the Australian Securities Exchange…
Dubai Customs Launches Blockchain Platform Amid Smart City Effort
Dubai Customs has announced the launch of a new blockchain platform designed to reduce supply chain friction within Dubai and across its borders. Strategic Initiative for a Smart City The…
US Senate Recommends Blockchain for National Security Tests
The United States Senate Committee on Armed Services has directed the Secretary of Defense, Retired General Lloyd Austin, to explore potential applications of blockchain technology for supply chain management and…
Ethereum to Launch First $2M Protocol-Wide ‘Attackathon’
Ethereum is gearing up to launch its first-ever hackathon, dubbed the “Attackathon,” with a reward pool of $2 million. This event aims to be the largest crowdsourced security audit of…
Ronaldinho Joins Messi in Promoting Water-Themed Solana Memecoin
Ronaldinho Gaúcho has become the latest soccer legend to promote the Solana-based token Water Coin (WATER) on Instagram, following a similar endorsement from Lionel Messi. Ronaldinho’s Instagram Promotion On July…
Invesco Ether ETF Sets Fees at 0.25% as Competition Among Issuers Heats Up
On July 9, asset managers Invesco and Galaxy announced the management fees for the Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF (QETH) at 0.25% in an amended filing to United States regulators. This…
Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits Lowest Level Since January 2023
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a metric that tracks relative market sentiment, has plummeted to its lowest levels since January 2023, reaching 27 on July 9, according to data…
Crypto Adoption in Argentina Soars Amid 276% Inflation Spike
Cryptocurrency adoption in Argentina has reached record levels as the country grapples with a skyrocketing inflation rate. Leading the Western Hemisphere in Crypto Adoption Argentina has been leading the Western…
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…