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conference
fintech
regulation

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 event announced

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 event announced

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  • Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 set for October 9-10 at Westergas venue.
  • Event brings together European Bitcoin innovators, investors, and policymakers.
  • Four stages will cover various aspects of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
  • Side events include art gallery, pitch day, and TAP protocol hackathon.
  • Discussions on EU's MiCA regulation to be a key focus.
6 months ago
BTC
ETF
market sentiment

Bitcoin surges past $57,000 as ETFs end losing streak

Bitcoin surges past $57,000 as ETFs end losing streak
7 months ago
WazirX
Crypto
Hack

Extremely Unlikely WazirX Customers Will Be Made Whole in Crypto Terms: Legal Advisers

WazirX Customers Unlikely to Recover Full Funds
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6 months ago
conference
fintech
regulation

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 event announced

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 event announced
  • Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 set for October 9-10 at Westergas venue.
  • Event brings together European Bitcoin innovators, investors, and policymakers.
  • Four stages will cover various aspects of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
  • Side events include art gallery, pitch day, and TAP protocol hackathon.
  • Discussions on EU's MiCA regulation to be a key focus.
6 months ago
BTC
ETF
market sentiment

Bitcoin surges past $57,000 as ETFs end losing streak

Bitcoin surges past $57,000 as ETFs end losing streak
  • Bitcoin price rises to $57,000, gaining 3% in 24 hours.
  • U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs record $28.7 million inflows, ending outflow streak.
  • Traders remain cautious due to historical post-Fed rate cut market behavior.
  • Nansen acquires StakeWithUs, expanding into non-custodial staking services.
  • AI and liquid staking tokens show significant gains in Asian markets.
7 months ago
SOL
cryptocurrency

Is Solana price dropping under $100 in September?

Solana Price Update
  • SOL price closed below the 200-day EMA for the first time since September 2023.
  • Solana’s funding rate has remained negative for a week, indicating bearish sentiment.
  • Weekly DEX volume on Solana has dropped to a 6-month low of $7.7 billion.
  • Analysts warn that SOL/BTC chart looks bearish, potentially leading to more declines.
  • Critical support level for SOL is at $127, with a potential retest of the $100 zone looming.
7 months ago
WazirX
Crypto
Hack

Extremely Unlikely WazirX Customers Will Be Made Whole in Crypto Terms: Legal Advisers

WazirX Customers Unlikely to Recover Full Funds
  • Legal advisers state WazirX customers are unlikely to recover full funds in crypto terms after the hack.
  • Customers stand to lose at least 43% of their funds, with a best case scenario being a 55%-57% return.
  • The Singapore High Court will hear WazirX's request for six months' protection while it restructures its liabilities.
  • WazirX lost $234 million in a hack, representing 45% of customer funds.
  • The outcome depends on possible recovery methods and a resolution of the ownership dispute with Binance.
7 months ago
crypto
exchange
trading

Crypto Exchange Trading Volumes Continued Upward Trend in August

Crypto Exchange Volumes Continue to Climb
  • August saw a 6.6% increase in trading volumes on centralized cryptocurrency exchanges.
  • The volume totalled $1.2 trillion, up from $1.12 trillion in July
  • Binance had the largest market share with a trading volume of $448.45 billion in August.
  • North American-based exchanges like Coinbase saw a significant rise, with volumes reaching $166.84 billion, a 21.6% increase from July.
  • Bitcoin's trading volume continues to surpass Ether's, with a 7-day moving average of $10.27 billion vs. $6.52 billion for Ether.
7 months ago
election
Trump
Harris

Donald Trump Leads Kamala Harris on Polymarket Betting Odds

Trump Leads in Polymarket Betting
  • Trump has a 51% chance of winning the U.S. presidency.
  • Traders have placed $99 million on Trump and $95 million on Harris.
  • Harris' odds slipped due to her proposal to tax unrealized gains.
  • Trump's odds increased with his promotion of a decentralized finance project.
  • Polymarket traders have favored Trump over Harris in recent weeks.
7 months ago
Quidax
SEC
Crypto

Quidax Launches as Nigeria’s first SEC licensed Crypto Exchange

Quidax SEC License
  • Quidax received a provisional operating license by Nigeria’s SEC as a Digital Assets Exchange.
  • This license allows Quidax to operate as a registered crypto exchange in Nigeria.
  • CEO Buchi Okoro praised SEC for bringing regulatory oversight to the crypto industry.
  • The license enables cooperation with banks, subject to Central Bank's approval.
  • Quidax reaffirms its commitment to innovation, security, and compliance.
7 months ago
DOGE
memecoins
network activity

Dogecoin transaction activity spikes, analysts bullish

Dogecoin transaction activity spikes, analysts bullish
  • Dogecoin network transactions exceeded 1.93 million in the past week.
  • DOGE outperforms other memecoins in transaction volume.
  • Increased activity suggests growing user engagement and potential price rise.
  • Futures bets remain steady, with open interest around $500 million.
9 months ago
SEC
Consensys
Regulation

SEC has a Weak Case Against Consensys

SEC vs. Consensys
  • The SEC sued Consensys, alleging MetaMask is an unregistered broker and securities program.
  • Experts argue MetaMask is non-custodial and doesn't fit the broker-dealer definition.
  • SEC's similar claim against Coinbase Wallet was previously dismissed by a judge.
  • Consensys and Coinbase seek clarity through independent lawsuits against the SEC.
  • MetaMask's role as an intermediary in staking services is also questioned.
0 year ago
Cryptocurrency
Market Correlation
Blockchain Activity

Crypto market remains correlated to stocks amid macro events

Crypto market remains correlated to stocks amid macro events
  • Cryptocurrency market underperforms risk assets due to weakening demand.
  • Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experience outflows, indicating reduced investor interest.
  • Blockchain activity decreases or stagnates across major networks.
  • Crypto market expected to stay highly correlated with equities.
  • Stablecoin market cap grows despite overall market weakness.
1 year ago
BTC
Fed
altcoins

Bitcoin nears $64K as crypto market rallies

Bitcoin nears $64K as crypto market rallies
  • Bitcoin briefly crossed $64,000, extending weekly gains to 10%.
  • U.S. Federal Reserve's rate cut and Bank of Japan's hold boosted risk assets.
  • Open interest in Bitcoin futures jumped by nearly $5 billion since Tuesday.
  • Altcoins and memecoins surge, with Solana, Ethereum, and Bonk leading gains.
  • Traders warn rally could be short-lived due to economic and geopolitical concerns.
1 year ago
Binance
Changpeng Zhao
DOJ

Binance CEO shifts focus to education amid DOJ plea deal

Binance CEO shifts focus to education amid DOJ plea deal
  • Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao faces lifetime ban from day-to-day management.
  • Zhao retains influence as majority shareholder, can nominate board members and replace executives.
  • Legal experts note ambiguity in plea deal language regarding Zhao's involvement.
  • Zhao launches Giggle Academy, an educational platform for underprivileged children.
  • New venture uses gamification and NFT badges, but avoids cryptocurrencies.
1 year ago
CYBRO
Solana
Sei

Cryptocurrencies with potential for significant growth in 2024

Cryptocurrencies with potential for significant growth in 2024
  • CYBRO's presale surpasses $2.5 million, offering potential 1200% ROI.
  • Solana (SOL) emerges as a scalable platform for decentralized applications.
  • Sei Coin aims to revolutionize trading with fast transaction finality.
  • TRON (TRX) empowers content creators through decentralized distribution.
  • Helium (HNT) innovates IoT communication with decentralized networks.
1 year ago
Kamala Harris
Cryptocurrency
Ripple

Ripple co-founder endorses Harris for president

Ripple co-founder endorses Harris for president
  • 88 corporate leaders, including Ripple's Chris Larsen, endorse Kamala Harris for president.
  • Harris campaign uses Coinbase Commerce to accept cryptocurrency donations.
  • Endorsement suggests potential shift in Democratic Party's stance on cryptocurrency.
  • Crypto community's support for Harris may signal changing regulatory attitudes towards digital assets.
1 year ago
XRP
Grayscale
CME

XRP outperforms major cryptocurrencies, gains institutional traction

XRP outperforms major cryptocurrencies, gains institutional traction
  • XRP rises 5% while other major cryptocurrencies decline.
  • CME and CF Benchmarks introduce XRP indices, potentially boosting institutional adoption.
  • Grayscale launches XRP Trust for accredited investors in the U.S.
  • Bitcoin struggles to maintain $60,000 level, falling to $57,000.
  • German state of Saxony transfers $600 million worth of Bitcoin to exchanges.
1 year ago
Commerzbank
Bitcoin
Ether

Commerzbank to offer Bitcoin and Ether trading

Commerzbank to offer Bitcoin and Ether trading
  • Commerzbank partners with Crypto Finance to offer crypto trading to corporate clients.
  • The service will initially focus on Bitcoin and Ether trading for German-based clients.
  • Commerzbank will provide custody services, leveraging its recently acquired crypto custody license.
  • This move follows a similar agreement between Crypto Finance and Zürcher Kantonalbank.
1 year ago
Pectra
hard fork
EIP-7702

Ethereum developers split upcoming 'Pectra' upgrade

Ethereum developers split upcoming 'Pectra' upgrade
  • Ethereum's Pectra upgrade to be divided into two parts to reduce complexity and risk.
  • First package, including wallet improvements, planned for early 2025.
  • Second package to focus on Ethereum Virtual Machine upgrades and PeerDAS implementation.
  • Decision aims to minimize potential bugs and allow faster deployment of both forks.
  • Developers agree smaller forks are less risky for the blockchain.
1 year ago
ETH
BTC
SOL

Analyst compares Ethereum to Microsoft, predicts price reversal

Analyst compares Ethereum to Microsoft, predicts price reversal
  • Ethereum's underperformance may reverse by year-end, according to Bitwise report.
  • ETH remains unchanged year-to-date, while Bitcoin and Solana have seen significant gains.
  • Ethereum dominates in stablecoins, DeFi assets, and developer activity despite challenges.
  • Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan likens Ethereum to Microsoft in the blockchain space.
  • Analysts suggest Ethereum could be a contrarian investment opportunity as US election approaches.
1 year ago
BTC
altcoins
market correction

Bitcoin stalls at $65k as altcoins experience losses

Bitcoin stalls at $65k as altcoins experience losses
  • Bitcoin's surge halted below $66,000, causing popular altcoins to suffer reversals.
  • JasmyCoin, Daddy Tate, and Reef saw significant drops from their recent highs.
  • Total cryptocurrency market cap retreated by 2% to $2.4 trillion.
  • Santiment warns Bitcoin may struggle to reach all-time high due to social media sentiment.
  • Profit-taking and large token transfers to exchanges contribute to altcoin declines.
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency
Presales
DeFi

New crypto projects gain traction amid market fluctuations

New crypto projects gain traction amid market fluctuations
  • Intel Markets presale raises over $225k, aims to compete with Solana and Ethereum.
  • DTX Exchange rallies after launching gas-free VulcanX feature, raising over $2 million.
  • Shiba Shootout presale attracts Floki investors, raising $1 million so far.
  • Pepe Unchained presale surpasses $12 million, drawing attention from Bitcoin whales.
  • Rollblock predicted to outperform Dogecoin and Tron in race to $1 value.
1 year ago
prediction markets
US election
perpetual futures

SynFutures launches 2024 US election prediction markets

SynFutures launches 2024 US election prediction markets
  • SynFutures introduces perpetual contracts for betting on the 2024 US presidential election.
  • Traders can speculate on Trump vs Harris win rates with up to 10x leverage.
  • Contracts are paired with USDC and track Polymarket predictions for the election outcome.
  • Current predictions show Harris with a 52% chance of winning, Trump at 47%.
1 year ago
cybercrime
social engineering
asset recovery

Miami police arrest crypto scammers behind $243 million theft

Miami police arrest crypto scammers behind $243 million theft
  • Two suspects arrested for $243 million social engineering attack on Genesis creditor.
  • Scammers impersonated Gemini customer support to swindle nearly $250 million in crypto.
  • Stolen funds split across multiple exchanges and cryptocurrencies to obfuscate trail.
  • Online sleuths and blockchain experts aided investigation, leading to arrests and asset recovery.
1 year ago
Bitcoin
PubKey
World Liberty Financial

Donald Trump reportedly buys burgers with Bitcoin at NYC crypto hangout

Donald Trump reportedly buys burgers with Bitcoin at NYC crypto hangout
  • Trump sends Bitcoin transaction at PubKey, a crypto-themed bar in Manhattan.
  • Former president becomes first U.S. leader to publicly use Bitcoin network.
  • Trump's crypto involvement includes support for World Liberty Financial project.
  • He promises to make U.S. the 'crypto capital of the planet' in presidential campaign.
1 year ago
Stablecoins
Cross-border transfers
Japanese banks

Japanese banks to test cross-border stablecoin transfers via SWIFT

Japanese banks to test cross-border stablecoin transfers via SWIFT
  • Three major Japanese banks will trial stablecoin transfers using SWIFT's API.
  • Project Pax aims to enable 24/7 cross-border transactions with reduced operational costs.
  • The initiative will support transfers across different blockchains using Inter-Blockchain Communication protocols.
  • Progmat and Datachain are key players in Japan's stablecoin infrastructure development.
  • Full commercialization of the project is expected by 2025.
1 year ago
Crypto
Startups
Venture Capital

Crypto startup valuations face tough market conditions

Crypto startup valuations face tough market conditions
  • Misjudging crypto startup valuations can lead to wasted time and unfavorable fundraising outcomes.
  • Crypto venture capital sentiment has reached its lowest point since late 2022.
  • Setting valuation expectations too high can waste significant time and resources.
  • VC-backed tokens are struggling, with 80% losing value since listing on Binance.
  • Market dynamics, not VC dumping, are likely causing token price drops.
1 year ago
API3
DeFi
Oracle

API3 launches new oracle solutions for DeFi efficiency

API3 launches new oracle solutions for DeFi efficiency
  • API3 unveils new solutions to enhance DeFi speed, efficiency, and sustainability.
  • The Oracle Stack addresses Miner Extractable Value issues in DeFi transactions.
  • API3 surpassed $1 billion in Total Value Secured, marking significant growth.
  • New solution helps developers reclaim value lost during data processing.
  • API3 offers over 160 data feeds across 37 networks for improved DeFi integration.
1 year ago
XRP
SEC
Hinman

William Hinman emails impact XRP price and community

William Hinman emails impact XRP price and community
  • Hinman emails release briefly boosted XRP price by 7.4%.
  • Ripple argues emails show Hinman ignored warnings about his 2018 speech.
  • XRP supporters claim token is 'sufficiently decentralized' like Ethereum.
  • Critics debate Ripple's relationship to XRP creation and issuance.
  • XRP price fluctuates with sentiment around Ripple's SEC case developments.
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