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Kraken’s Jesse Powell Donates $1 Million to Trump
Crypto industry leader Jesse Powell has made a significant donation of $1 million, primarily in ethereum, to Donald Trump’s...
Fake Crypto Fund Operator Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors
Michael Joseph McElhiney, age 37 and formerly of Spokane, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Department of...
Bitcoin and Crypto Were Not Mentioned Once During the Trump-Biden Debate
Prior to the highly anticipated presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, many on social media were speculating...
Asian Currencies Hit 19-Month Low: Devere CEO Predicts Continued Weakness
Asian currencies have reached their lowest levels in over 19 months as the U.S. dollar strengthens, driven by expectations of...
Interpol Disrupts Scam Networks: 6,745 Bank Accounts Frozen, $2M Crypto Seized, 3,950 Arrested
Interpol’s Operation First Light, a global initiative involving 61 countries, has disrupted online scam networks by freezing...
SEC Revokes Lufkin Advisors’ Registration Amid Fraudulent Crypto Activities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instituted administrative proceedings against Lufkin Advisors LLC on Wednesday....
Binance CEO Shares Key Tips for Investors Getting Into Crypto
Binance CEO Richard Teng has given some advice for investors interested in getting into cryptocurrency. He provided three key tips...
SOL price soars after VanEck files for Solana ETF
Solana (SOL) price rose more than 8% after news that asset manager VanEck had filed for a Solana ETF. The VanEck Solana Trust is...
Federal Reserve Stress Test Projects $685 Billion in Losses for Large Banks
The Federal Reserve Board’s annual stress test results reveal that large banks are expected to face nearly $685 billion in...
Bitcoin wobbles on sell fears as US moves $240M worth of Bitcoin to Coinbase address
The US government seized 3,940 Bitcoin (worth $240 million) from a Silk Road vendor after a trial in January 2024. The wallet...
Chainlink Data Streams Activate on Avalanche Blockchain With GMX Integration
Chainlink, a decentralized computing and oracle protocol, Avalanche, known for its layer one (L1) blockchain technology, and GMX, a...
CleanSpark acquires Bitcoin miner GRIID for $155 million
CleanSpark announced on June 27 that it had acquired GRIID Infrastructure, a US-based Bitcoin miner for $155 million. The company...
Marathon Digital Expands Mining Operations to Include Kaspa
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. has diversified its mining activities by adding kaspa (KAS), a proof-of-work digital asset, to its...
Chainlink launches Data Streams product on Avalanche Network
Chainlink launches Data Streams on Avalanche to enhance real-time data access. Data Streams introduces pull-based oracles for...
Steady Above $60K: Bitcoin Weathers Government Sell-Offs, Says QCP Capital
Despite a brief dip below $60,000 on June 23, bitcoin has demonstrated formidable resilience by closing above this pivotal level...
Kadena Announces Nitin Gaur as Advisor
New York, New York, June 27th, 2024, Chainwire Kadena, the industry’s only scalable Proof of Work blockchain, welcomes Nitin Gaur,...
US Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reach $21.52M as FBTC and GBTC Lead Gains
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds witnessed a second day of inflows as they captured $21.52 million on Thursday. The leader...
Despite Fee Reduction, Bitcoin Network Faces Stubborn Transaction Backlog
Bitcoin transaction fees have stayed below $7 since Jun. 9, 2024, and have fallen under $3 in the last five days. Even with this...
Maker price surges 7% amid $1.35 million audit contest
Maker price rose more than 7% to lead altcoin gainers alongside Kaspa and Injective. Gains for MKR came as new upside momentum...
Tron Founder Justin Sun Wins Landmark Defamation Case Against Chinese Media Group
A court in China has ruled in favor of Justin Sun in his defamation lawsuit against the Chongqing Business Media Group. In its...
CryptoSlots Celebrates $1 million Jackpot Trigger Winner and Releases new High Life Slot
CryptoSlots unveils its new High Life slot and celebrates its second Million-Dollar Jackpot Trigger winner by a player known as...
Shapeshift Founder Erik Voorhees Claims Revolut Shut Down His Account for Interacting With Crypto
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Erik Voorhees has publicly criticized Revolut, claiming the fintech company shut down his account due...
How Canaan Researches and Develops Green Bitcoin Mining Technology – Tony Li, VP of Canaan
Established in 2013, Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), is a technology company focusing on ASIC high-performance computing chip design,...
Bitstamp delists Euro Tether (EURT) as MiCA rules are rolled out
Bitstamp delists Euro Tether (EURT) to comply with EU’s new MiCA regulations. MiCA requires stablecoins to be fully backed by...
Crypto Theft Mastermind Convicted in US for Home Invasions, Kidnappings, and Robberies
A Florida man has been convicted in the United States for orchestrating an international scheme that involved violent home...
Bitwise CIO says Ethereum ETPs will attract $15B net flows in first 18 months
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Ethereum ETPs could see $15 billion in net flows in the first 18 months. Hougan suggests that a...
Binance’s Local Exchange Receives Dubai License, Initiates UAE User Migration
Binance is transitioning UAE resident accounts to its new regulated local entity, Binance FZE, following a Virtual Asset Service...
German’s BKA transfers more Bitcoin to exchanges including Kraken and Bitstamp
German Government transferred 250 Bitcoin worth approx. $15.4M to Kraken and Bitstamp on June 26. The government has transferred a...
Landmark Federal Case: Jury Declares Crypto Price Manipulation as Securities Fraud
In a landmark federal case, two men were sentenced for manipulating the price of a cryptocurrency and defrauding investors, marking...
Solana rolls out new features for trading Crypto on regular social media apps
Solana rolled out the Blinks and Action feature, allowing users to buy crypto, tip vendors, and transact directly on the blockchain...
Ripple CEO Blasts SEC Chair’s Crypto Remarks — Says ‘Gensler Will Cause Biden to Lose the Election’
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s recent statements on the crypto industry, calling them...
Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital is mining Kaspa (KAS)
Marathon Digital (MARA) has disclosed its mined 93 million KAS worth $15 million. The Bitcoin miner says the operation is part of...
Analyst Says Speculators and Bitcoin Miners Responsible for BTC’s Recent Plunge Below $60,000
A combination of speculators continuously opening new long positions and miners dumping נitcoin to pay for hardware upgrades...
Cryptocurrencies waver as focus shifts to BitBot token claim
Cryptocurrency prices have crashed hard in the past few weeks. The crash happened as Bitcoin supply increases and as hopes of a Fed...
BetFoxx: Revolutionizing Online Gambling with Innovative Crypto Gaming
PRESS RELEASE. As a pioneer in the world of cryptocurrency casinos, Betfoxx is transforming the online gambling landscape with its...
US government transfers 3,940 BTC worth $241 million to Coinbase
US government moved 3,940 Bitcoin (BTC), which was worth over $241 million at the time, to Coinbase. This comes amid another...
US Government Transfers $243 Million in Seized Bitcoin to Coinbase
On June 26, 2024, the U.S. government transferred 3,940 bitcoins, valued at $243 million, originating from a darknet market dealer....
PancakeSwap and Allora Network launch an AI prediction market on Arbitrum Network
PancakeSwap partners with Allora Network to launch AI prediction market on Arbitrum. Users can earn up to 60,000 ARB rewards with...
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Break Outflow Trend With $30M in Inflows
On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reversed their continuous outflow trend, attracting $31.01 million in...
zkSync (ZK) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) plummet, investors turn to Bitbot ahead of listing
zkSync (ZK) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) face steep declines amid volatile crypto market conditions. Investors seek stability and...
US Dollar Retains Global Dominance Despite BRICS Efforts, Reveals Atlantic Council Report
Despite concerted efforts by the BRICS nations to decrease global dependence on the U.S. dollar, the fiat currency remains the...
MAGA and TREMP lead bounce ahead of Trump vs. Biden debate
MAGA Hat (MAGA) traded at $0.0003611, more than 20% up in the past 24 hours. Donald Tremp (TREMP) was changing hands at $0.7933,...
EU Targets Crypto Asset Providers Accused of Aiding Russia in Warfare Against Ukraine
The most recent European Union sanctions against the Kremlin prohibit Eurozone operators from engaging with crypto asset providers...
Smidge (SMIDGE) price plunge makes investors to turn to Solciety (SLCTY) for gains
Smidge (SMIDGE) plunges 71% in 24 hours, reflecting volatile meme token risks. Solciety (SLCTY) presale nears $500K, attracting...
Strike Expands Bitcoin and Lightning Services to the UK
Strike has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom. This move allows individuals and businesses in the UK to access...
CryptoQuant Integrates TRON Data to Empower Users with Enhanced Blockchain Analytics
PRESS RELEASE. Seoul, South Korea, June 26, 2024 – CryptoQuant, a leader in blockchain analytics, is excited to announce the...
Donor Gifts 8 BTC to Aid Julian Assange’s Journey to Freedom
Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has finally embarked on his journey to freedom. The actual flight, however, comes with a...
“Meowing America Great Again” – This new cat-meets-Trump PolitiFi memecoin launches today
New MAGA Puss memecoin launches during intense US election campaign, which some analysts believe could continue to drive viral...
Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 Mulls Offering Ether Futures
B3, the Brazilian stock exchange, is considering extending its native cryptocurrency trading options to offer ether futures...
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Exploited Defi Protocol Alex Lab for $4.3 Million, Probe Reveals
Bitcoin layer-two developer Alex Lab revealed that an investigation linked the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group to the $4.3 million...
ECB Publishes Digital Euro’s First Progress Report
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its first progress report on the digital euro preparation phase, highlighting key...
India’s Digital Rupee Usage Drops Drastically After Initial Surge
India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rupee, has experienced a significant decline in usage, decreasing to a...
Minutes Network closes in on its first 1.2 billion users with Smart Energy Water
London, United Kingdom, June 25th, 2024, Chainwire Minutes Network is pleased to announce a ground-breaking collaboration that is...
Peter Schiff Predicts Further Bitcoin Plunge Ahead of Mt Gox Payouts — Declares BTC in Official Bear Market
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has highlighted bitcoin’s recent decline, declaring the cryptocurrency “back...
GolfN Tees Up Play-to-Earn Golf Following $1.3M Pre-Seed Raise
Chicago, United States, June 25th, 2024, Chainwire GolfN is the first golf app to use the power of tokenization and digital...
Digital Euro Holding Limit: Debate Continues
The president of Germany’s central bank has highlighted the ongoing debate about the holding limit for the digital euro,...
Crypto Security Tool Harpie Expands Theft Protection to Three New Blockchains
New York, NY, United States, June 25th, 2024, Chainwire The company expands flagship Ethereum mainnet support to accommodate rising...
Ethereum Foundation Warns of Compromised Mailing List Leading to Phishing Emails
The mailing list provider used by the Ethereum Foundation for updates was compromised, resulting in a phishing email. Hackers are...
US Congressman introduces bill to allow IRS accept Bitcoin for tax payments
US Congressman Matt Gaetz has introduced legislation that would require the IRS to accept tax paid with Bitcoin. If enacted into...
Tether Announces Shift to ‘Community Driven Support’ Regarding USDT in Eos and Algorand
Tether, the company that manages the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin of the crypto market, has announced a shift in its...
Introducing FatBoy: Exciting Token Presale and Reward Opportunities Ahead
PRESS RELEASE. FatBoy, the project boosting the Talking Tom concept by offering real-world rewards, is excited to announce the...
Bybit Rises to Second Place in Global Crypto Exchange Rankings, Kaiko Report Reveals
According to a recent report by Kaiko, Bybit has surged to become the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by...
Bitget Wallet Integrated on Eigenpie, Amplifies Restaking Services
Victoria, Seychelles, June 25th, 2024, Chainwire Eigenpie, a leading liquid restaking platform for Ethereum, has officially...
From $3 Billion to $2.83 Billion: German Government Transfers Another Cache of Bitcoin
According to data from Arkham Intelligence, since Jun. 23, 2024, the German government has moved 820 BTC, valued at slightly above...
Crypto Fear and Greed Index hits 30, lowest level in 18 months
Crypto Fear and Greed Index is currently in the “fear” zone with a score of 30. This is the lowest sentiment measure for Bitcoin...
Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn: Mt Gox Bitcoin Distributions Unlikely to Disrupt Market
After a decade-long wait, creditors of the defunct Mt Gox exchange are set to receive in-kind distributions of bitcoin and bitcoin...
Bitget Proof-of-Reserves (PoR) in June portrays a 46% increase in user assets for Ethereum (ETH)
Victoria, Seychelles, June 25th, 2024, Chainwire Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has shared...
Former Soccer Star Ronaldinho: Time for Crypto to Go Mainstream
In a now-deleted message posted on June 23 on X, former Brazilian soccer superstar Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, known as Ronaldinho,...
Promontory Technologies Goes Live for External/LP Investors
Road Town, British Virgin Islands, June 25th, 2024, Chainwire Promontory Technologies is excited to announce the launch of its...
Crypto Industry Future: Insights From Marathon Digital’s CEO on Trump and Biden
Marathon Digital’s CEO has shared his insights on the future of the crypto industry and the potential impact of the upcoming...
Iran Officially Unveils Central Bank Digital Currency Project
Iran officially unveiled its central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Sunday during a ceremony attended by Central Bank of Iran...
Korean Researcher Says Benefits of Spot Crypto ETFs Are Outweighed by Potential Harm
A researcher with the Korean Institute of Finance has warned South Korea against introducing spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded...
Tencent Tests Use Cases for Trading Settlements Using Digital Yuan and Mbridge
Tencent, the Chinese tech giant, was revealed to be participating in the tests that the Chinese institutions have completed using...
The Two-Class System of Regulation Plaguing Europe
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital finance, the emergence of crypto assets has introduced unprecedented challenges as...
Bitcoin dips to $60k as Solciety’s presale rakes in $400k in a week
Key takeaways Bitcoin briefly dropped below $59k on Monday as Mt. Gox plans to repay some of its clients. Solciety has raised $400k...
Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Freed From Prison — Set to Plead Guilty in US Deal
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison after serving five years, following a plea agreement with the U.S....
Metaplanet doubles down on Bitcoin, eyes additional $6.2 million purchase
Japanese firm Metaplanet announces 1 billion yen ($6.2 million) BTC purchase. Funds will come from proceeds of a bond issuance....
Robert Kiyosaki on Bitcoin Crash: Most People Should Sell — He’s Waiting to Buy More, Follow Warren Buffett’s Strategy
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says most people should sell bitcoin now that the price of the cryptocurrency is...
Light Protocol and Helius Labs launch ZK Compression on Solana to reduce storage costs
The ZK Compression uses zero-knowledge proofs for data compression. The ZK Compression slashes Solana on-chain storage costs by...
JPMorgan: Bitcoin Miners’ Market Cap Jumps 22% Following AI Hosting Deal
Global investment bank JPMorgan has observed a notable surge in investor interest in bitcoin miners after Core Scientific announced...
Bitcoin drops below $60k amid fresh sell-off pressure
Bitcoin (BTC) price fell more than 5% to drop below the $60,000 threshold. The declines came after news that Mt.Gox will start...
Market Turbulence Continues as Crypto Outflows Reach $1.2 Billion
As digital asset markets continue to navigate turbulence, the latest report from Coinshares outlines significant capital outflows,...
ZKsync opens second round of ZK token airdrop claims
ZKsync’s second wave of ZK token claims is now live ZK Nation announced participants can check eligibility if they are Protocol...
Metaplanet Directors Approve BTC Acquisition Plan; Company’s Stock up by Nearly 500% YTD
The directors of Tokyo-based investment and consulting firm Metaplanet Inc. have approved the company’s proposal to purchase...
BODEN, TREMP and SLCTY eye bounce despite Bitcoin’s struggles
Solciety (SLCTY) is a new PolitiFi token on Solana. BODEN and TREMP are two of the top PolitiFi meme coins that could experience...
Transak and Privado ID Announce Partnership to Enhance Decentralized KYC Procedures
Crypto payments gateway solution Transak has teamed up with Privado ID to launch a new “Reusable KYC” service aimed at...
Security breach reports send Farcana (FAR) crushing 60%
Farcana (FAR) token has plunged 60% due to a reported wallet hack. Farcana has responded to the breach reports and urged caution,...
Week of Woe: Major Crypto Assets Suffer, Some AI Coins Buck Trend
Over the past week, bitcoin has slid 6.6% while ethereum has lost 5.5% against the U.S. dollar, but a large handful of alternative...
Tether announces cease of USDT minting on Algorand and EOS
Tether ceases USDT minting on EOS and Algorand starting June 24, 2024. Tether will redeem USDT on EOS and Algorand for the next 12...
Kenya Concludes Worldcoin Investigation
Kenyan police have reportedly closed their investigation of Worldcoin, allowing the latter to resume its activities in the East...