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Bitcoin price 'explosive move' puts old $69K all-time high in sight
Bitcoin aims to close the week up more than 10% as BTC price and crypto market optimism races higher.
What we know about Kamala Harris’ views on crypto
Kamala Harris hasn’t publicly stated her views on crypto, but based on the context, we can glean three possible scenarios.
Biden family memecoins tank 60% after Biden exits presidential race
Memecoins linked to US President Joe Biden and family members Jill and Hunter fell over 60% after Biden withdrew from the 2024 election.
Ether’s ‘most obvious bullish setup’ is set for H2 2024, says former Wall Street trader
Other analysts are also expecting a new Ether all-time high after the ETF launch, but the price is struggling to decisively breach the $3,500 mark.
Gary Gensler will likely resign in 2025 after Biden exit — 10x Research
SEC Chair Gary Gensler could resign within the first two months of 2025 if former President Donald Trump is elected in November.
US leads $1.35B weekly surge in digital asset inflows: CoinShares
CoinShares reports $1.35 billion in digital asset inflows within a week, reflecting a bullish market sentiment. Short-Bitcoin ETPs saw outflows of $1.9 million.
TSMC becomes first Asian company to reach $1T as AI demand surges
TSMC has become the first Asian firm to reach a market capitalization of $1 trillion thanks to surging demand for its semiconductors during the current artificial intelligence boom.
New zero energy storage tech could lead to immortal blockchains
Recent research into zero energy, long term storage brings into focus the possibility for an immortal blockchain that can be frozen in place for future deployment.
US Bitcoin ETFs see record $17B in net inflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs set a new record with over $17 billion in net inflows, led by BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC...
Trump's Odds of Winning Soar, OTC Volume Surges 95% in H1, and More — Week in Review
Trump's odds of winning soar, OTC volume surges 95% in H1, Ripple CEO and Legal Chief reflect on victory, and more in this week in review.
Crypto Biz: Tether to track USDT usage, Cipher gets takeover offer, and more
The US SEC is on the brink of greenlighting several spot Ether ETFs, with analysts predicting a potential debut by July 23.
Binance.US gets greenlight to invest customer assets in Treasury Bills
Crypto exchange Binance received approval from a United States court to invest customer funds into US Treasury bills.
‘10:1’ odds against US Bitcoin strategic reserve by 2028: BlockTower Capital
Chief information officer at BlockTower Capital, Ari Paul, thinks it’s "possible" that a United States Bitcoin Strategic Reserve is unlikely to happen in the next four years.
WazirX launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
WazirX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange in India, has launched a bounty program to freeze and recover stolen assets following a major cyberattack...
Shiba Inu Skyrockets 2,649% On-Chain as Price Makes Interesting Moves
Dog-themed cryptocurrency Shiba Inu has skyrocketed 2,649% in on-chain key metric that depicts net flows of large holders regarded as whales.
Study: Europe Leads in Global Crypto Transaction Volume; Binance Remains Most Used Exchange
Binance, with a trading volume of $2.77 trillion, holds the title of the "most influential and widely used exchange globally."
King Charles lays out Labour gov’t plan for UK, with crypto unmentioned
In a July 17 speech, King Charles said the UK government’s priorities would include encouraging investment in “new technologies” but did not explicitly mention crypto.
Bitcoin miner Cipher receives takeover offer, considers sale: Report
Bitcoin mining company Cipher is reportedly exploring options to sell the company after receiving a takeover offer and consulting with advisers.
Bitcoin sale nets German government $2.8B
The German government confirmed on July 17 the emergency sale of 49,858 Bitcoin between June 19 and July 12, 2024.
Mark Cuban speculates Bitcoin may become a global reserve asset
Mark Cuban imagines a situation in which Bitcoin becomes a safe haven currency used as the worldwide standard for savings and settlement.
SEC approves Grayscale, ProShares spot Ethereum ETFs for trading on NYSE Arca
SEC approves Grayscale and ProShares spot Ethereum ETFs for trading on NYSE Arca. The issuers must still await signoff on the ETFs' S-1s.
BlackRock sets spot Ether ETF fee at 0.25% amid rush of S-1 filings
BlackRock has set its spot Ether ETF fee at 0.25% as several issuers filed amended S-1 forms to the SEC ahead of a potential launch next week.
Bitcoin’s next leg could hit $110K, despite ‘lower highs and lower lows’
Michael van de Poppe remains optimistic about Bitcoin reaching $110,000, but other traders fear that recent price lows could prevent it from reaching a six-figure price tag.
Proof-of-funds technology seeks to replace exchanges’ reserves reports
Web3 company Tres has developed an automated onchain asset tracking tool for crypto exchanges and custodians.
Polygon launches upgraded ZK proving system Plonky3
Discover Polygon Labs’ Plonky3, a next-gen zero-knowledge proving system offering enhanced scalability and flexibility for Ethereum developers.
Institutions are more bullish on Ether than retail ahead of ETH ETF launch
Institutions are more bullish on Ether than retail ahead of the ETH ETF launch, predicting a potential price doubling by 2025.
Elon Musk says X and SpaceX headquarters will move to Texas
Elon Musk says he is moving his companies out of California due to the passage of California Bill AB1955 and an anti-business climate.
BlackRock's IBIT draws $260M as Bitcoin ETFs notch 8th day of inflows
United States spot Bitcoin ETFs raked in $422.5 million in inflows on July 16 — with more than half, or $260 million, coming from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust.
EU blockchain projects shifted ‘beyond the hype’ to practical applications: Report
The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) released a report highlighting that European Union blockchain projects have moved beyond the hype...
New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled
The EEA has released Version 1 of its DeFi Risk Assessment Guidelines to help identify and mitigate risks in decentralized finance protocols...
DePin Helium Mobile releases first post-roadmap progress update
Decentralized wireless provider Helium Mobile has released its first progress update since the network revealed its roadmap in June 2024.
BlackRock’s Larry Fink says he was wrong, calls Bitcoin digital gold
CEO of BlackRock Larry Fink backtracked on earlier comments in a CNBC interview, reiterating his belief that Bitcoin is a legitimate financial instrument.
Donald Trump picks crypto-friendly JD Vance as running mate
Ohio Senator JD Vance joins Donald Trump on a possible Republican presidential ticket in the 2024 US elections.
Crypto stocks surge alongside Bitcoin price rally
Crypto stocks rallied on July 15, amid unexpected political developments and market conditions that alleviated some selling pressures.
Bitcoin indicators flash ‘greed and FOMO’ as ETF inflows top $300M
Crypto sentiment trackers have flipped from “extreme fear” to “greed” in just three days, as ETF inflows continue to solidify and Donald Trump inches closer to the White House.
Binance’s BNB Chain introduces layer-2 testnet powered by Optimism
BNB Chain has launched an Optimism-based layer-2 network called opBNB to scale the network and provide additional security.
FHE and confidential computing will unlock $1T in crypto capital
Confidential computing could be the fourth layer of blockchain technology, which was the missing element for mass institutional adoption.
136 Million XRP in Three Hours – What’s Going On?
Popular blockchain tracker Whale Alert, which tracks down large cryptocurrency transfers and shares their details on the X platform, has reported that...
Ethereum ETF Approval Might Change Crypto Market in Unusual Ways
Since May, the crypto ecosystem has been anticipating the approval of S-1 registration for the spot Ethereum ETF...
SEC drops investigation of Bitcoin Stacks developer Hiro — Filing
The SEC has dropped a three-year investigation into Bitcoin layer-2 developer Hiro Systems, marking the second crypto investigation dropped this week.
Trading platform Abra purchased Valkyrie’s crypto trusts: Report
Crypto trading platform Abra reportedly purchased some of Valkyrie’s trusts amid a recent settlement deal with certain US jurisdictions.
SEC vs. Ripple: One year on since landmark ruling
The ruling was a significant victory for Ripple and set a precedent for classifying cryptocurrencies.
Marathon Digital Bitcoin Mine Manager Acquitted of Noise Violations In Texas
David Fischer, a plant manager for a Bitcoin mine owned by Marathon Digital, has been acquitted on noise violations charges in North Texas.
FDIC nominee Goldsmith Romero says banks can custody digital assets
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation nominee Christy Goldsmith Romero testified before Congress about her eligibility to be head of the FDIC.
Judge has ‘strong views’ about Coinbase inquiry into Gensler’s private msgs
Coinbase lawyers argued in federal court that they should be able to access Gary Gensler’s private messages before and during his time as SEC Chair.
Crypto trading volume to exceed $108T in 2024, with Europe in the lead
Crypto trading volume is projected to surpass $108 trillion in 2024, with Europe leading in global transaction value and Binance being the most dominant exchange worldwide.
Genesis Trading-labelled address moves $720M BTC to Coinbase, pointing to the start of asset liquidations
Genesis Trading transferred over 12,600 Bitcoin to Coinbase over the past 30 days, two months after reaching a settlement with the state of New York.
Bitcoin mining to boost UK’s renewable energy grid
Bitcoin mining could be the saving grace for the UK’s renewable energy grid and address electricity demand, according to a new paper from Bitcoin Policy UK.
TON ecosystem scams on the rise: How to stay safe
Amid record-breaking growth of the TON ecosystem, security experts and the TON Foundation addressed the issue of security risks for users and how to handle them.
Jack Dorsey’s Block to supply 3nm mining ASICs to Core Scientific
Jack Dorsey’s Block will supply its new 3 nanometer (3nm) mining ASIC to Bitcoin miner Core Scientific.