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Mysterious Bitcoin Maximalist Mircea Popescu Allegedly Found Dead
Mpex founder and Bitcoin evangelist Mircea Popescu reportedly drowned off the coast of Costa Rica, adding to the mystery surrounding the...
Report: South Africa Bars Transfer of Locally Acquired Cryptocurrencies to Overseas Exchanges, Offenders Face Jail Time
Fresh reports from South Africa suggest that the transfer of locally acquired cryptocurrencies to overseas crypto exchanges will now be...
JPMorgan Says Crypto Market Is Healing, Expects More Price Decline Before Capitulation
JPMorgan Chase has released an investor note stating that the cryptocurrency market appears “to be beginning the process of...
Bears back off, but Bitcoin price still wavers below $35K
Although bulls made a show of force in the morning trading hours, Bitcoin (BTC) price is still pinned under the $35,000 resistance and...
Elon Musk Says ‘Important to Support’ Dogecoin Fee Change Proposal
A fee change proposal for Dogecoin has been submitted and Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that it is “important to support” it....
Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Moves From Bitcoin to Ethereum — Says ‘It’s More of a Currency’
The host of the “Mad Money” show, Jim Cramer, has bought ether after dumping almost all of his bitcoin. “I like ethereum...
Jefferies’ Equity Strategist Expects Accommodating US Crypto Regulation Unlike China’s Authoritarian Model
The head of global equity strategy at Jefferies, an investment bank and asset management firm, says that cryptocurrency regulation in the...
Bitfinex shorts crumble, bears capitulate after Bitcoin holds above $30K
On June 25, the amount of Bitcoin (BTC) margin shorts at Bitfinex increased by 22,000, equivalent to $726 million. At the time,...
Key Bitcoin price indicator flashes its ‘fifth buy signal in BTC history’
The cryptocurrency market found itself in a state of cautious optimism on June 28 after Bitcoin (BTC) price briefly spiked above $35,500,...
DeFi Yield Protocol (DYP) Continues to Expand Its Ecosystem
DeFi Yield Protocol has emerged as one of the fastest-growing crypto projects with an expanding ecosystem. DYP allows DeFi users to...
Price analysis 6/28: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, DOGE, XRP, DOT, UNI, BCH, LTC
Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to stage a relief rally but analysts at JPMorgan Chase believe that the short-term setup looks challenging....
Mysterious John McAfee Website Appears for Two Days — Whackd Token Climbs Over 700%
Following the death of the former antivirus tycoon John McAfee, an ERC20 token called whackd (WHACKD) has seen its valuation rise...
Bitcoin Hashrate Drops 35% Intraday — Mining Difficulty to Drop by 23%
Bitcoin’s hashrate experienced a large drop of almost 35% in a single day. The hashrate plummeted from 108 exahash per second (EH/s)...
Internet Computer (ICP) logs revenge recovery after crashing 95% since launch
Internet Computer (ICP) rose to spotlight among day-traders after rising 41.69% on Sunday. The ICP/USD exchange rate closed the session at...
Huobi Prohibits Chinese Residents From Leveraging Cryptocurrency Derivatives
The Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange originally founded in China, Huobi, has officially banned Chinese residents from swapping...
Olyseum Launches Experiential NFT Platform to Strengthen Celebrity-Fan Engagement
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, June 28, 2021 — Olyseum, a blockchain-powered social ecosystem that rewards fan engagement, is...
China’s Oldest Exchange Exits Bitcoin Business Amidst Regulatory Pressures
BTCC, ostensibly the first cryptocurrency exchange established in China, exited the bitcoin trading business last week. According to...
Polygon-Based Defi Stablecoin Safedollar Plunges to Zero — Team Is Investigating Exploit
The algorithmic decentralized finance (defi) stablecoin safedollar (SDO) has been attacked, according to statements published on its...
Ethereum looks to retake $2K days before London hard fork — Big breakout ahead?
Ether (ETH) prices reclaimed $2,000 on Monday, increasing expectations that the latest rebound would serve as a cue for further upside...
As Bitcoin’s Yearly Inflation Rate Dips to 1.77%, BEA Data From May Shows US Inflation Fears Are Legitimate
The U.S. economy is looking stagnant according to data stemming from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, as core personal consumption...
PORT Network: DApp to Harness Sustainable Processing Power for Both Cloud and Volunteer Computing
PRESS RELEASE. With an ever-increasing demand for computing power, PORT Network launches the first dApp to merge both Cloud and Volunteer...
Biggest ever mining difficulty drop: 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week with a key weekly close under its belt and everything to play for — can it hold higher? After the weekend...
Korean Banks to Be Relieved of Liability for Crypto-Related Crime, Report Suggests
Banking institutions in South Korea have reportedly requested to not be held accountable for crimes linked to cryptocurrencies such as...
Europol Cracks Down on Vitae Belgian Ponzi Scheme, Recovers €1.5 Million in Crypto
Europol, the EU law agency, cracked down on Vitae, a Belgian Ponzi scheme. Europol raided 17 locations related to the website, promoted as...
Bank of Tanzania Hints at Possible Crypto Ban Reversal as Spokesman Confirms Bank Is ‘Working on the Directives Given’
In a hint that Tanzania might soon reverse its 2019 crypto ban, an unnamed spokesperson of the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) recently suggested...
Despite regulatory uncertainty, Indian crypto investment surges 19,900% in one year
Despite India’s uncertain regulatory climate regarding crypto assets, nationwide investments in digital assets have increased by roughly...
Cryptowisser : Crypto Taxes Will Continue to See a Regulations Increase as Adoption Rises
PRESS RELEASE. June 2021, leading Crypto service comparison site – Cryptowisser, attempts to dissipate the cloud of confusion...
Oracle Vinny Lingham Still Envisions $100K This Year if Bitcoin ‘Continues to Hold $30K’
The former CEO of Gyft and the cofounder of the project Civic, Vinny Lingham has been called an ‘oracle’ at times for...
Mexico’s Third Richest Man Recommends Bitcoin, His Bank Is Working to Accept BTC, Says Fiat Money Is a Fraud
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Mexico’s third-richest man and founder of Grupo Salinas, sees bitcoin as an asset with extraordinary...
John McAfee’s Hideout Was a Secret Bitcoin Mining Farm
John McAfee was reportedly hiding out in a Spanish “ghost hotel” with a bitcoin mining farm in the basement prior to his...
4 ways investors use support and resistance levels to make better trades
Trading should just be a simple process of buying low and selling high but for many investors the process is more akin to rocket science....
Crypto Industry Will Benefit From Tighter Regulation, Says Law Professor
The chairman of International Banking Law and Finance at the University of Edinburgh, professor Emilios Avgouleas, says that tighter...
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, ADA, SOL, MATIC, KLAY
The U.S. core personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index increased 0.5% in May, below market estimates of 0.6%. However, when...
Boston Fed President Says the ‘Exponential Growth’ of Stablecoins Could ‘Disrupt’ Money Markets
Boston Federal Reserve president Eric Rosengren discussed stablecoins in a recent presentation on June 25. Rosengren stressed that...
CME Group’s Micro Bitcoin Futures Reach 1 Million Contracts Traded
CME Group’s(Chicago Mercantile Exchange) micro-bitcoin futures have already traded more than one million contracts. This instrument...
CME Micro Bitcoin futures surpass 1M contracts as institutional speculation grows
Institutional exposure to cryptocurrencies via derivatives continued to grow in the second quarter, as CME Group’s newly launched Bitcoin...
Despite BTC’s Price Drop, Bitcoin Held on Exchanges Is 28% Lower Than Last Year
While the price of bitcoin is more than 40% lower than it was 90 days ago on March 29, the number of bitcoin held on exchanges has also...
‘Absolutely right’ to think of Bitcoin as the new gold — Mexico’s 3rd richest man
Bitcoin (BTC) is definitively the “new gold” for the third richest man in Mexico, Ricardo Salinas Pliego. In a tweet on June...
Regulators in UK, Japan Issue Warnings on Binance Amid Crackdown on Unauthorized Crypto Exchanges
Top financial regulators in England and Japan have independently issued warnings on Binance for offering crypto exchange services to...
Indian Banks Halting Services to Crypto Industry Post RBI Clarification
Several Indian banks have reportedly halted services to customers dealing in cryptocurrencies despite the central bank, the Reserve Bank...
Bitcoin bounces off $30K amid ‘possibility’ of exit to mid-$40K range
Bitcoin (BTC) rose from a fresh $30,000 support challenge on June 27, continuing uncertain ranging which has worried traders. BTC/USD...
Ontario Crackdown on Crypto Exchanges Continues With Binance Leaving the Province
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will no longer provide services in the Canadian province of Ontario. The decision comes amid ongoing...
The Crypto Climate Accord Walks a Fine Line Between Self-Interest and the Greater Good
As the spotlight turns once again towards the environmental impact of blockchain technologies, support for the Crypto Climate Accord has...
Africrypt Directors Deny Allegations They Fleeced Clients as Doubts Over Actual Value Missing Bitcoins Grows
According to new reports, Raees and Ameer Cajee, the two young directors of the recently collapsed crypto investment firm, Africrypt, have...
French Court of Appeals Upholds Alexander Vinnik’s Sentence
A court of appeals in France has upheld the verdict in the case against BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik. His lawyers vowed to continue the...
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Recoups Some Loss, 2021’s Largest Mining Difficulty Drop Expected Next Week
On Saturday, Bitcoin’s SHA256 hashrate managed to climb back above the 100 exahash per second region after it slid to a low of 91...
3 reasons why Quant (QNT) price rallied 125% this week
Real-world use cases and delivered value are important when evaluating the long-term prospects of a cryptocurrency project, and this is...
Iran Counts 30 Crypto Mining Farms Licensed to Mint Digital Currencies
Iranian authorities have so far authorized 30 facilities for cryptocurrency mining. The crypto mining farms are spread across several...
Tesla’s Elon Musk and Twitter’s Jack Dorsey Agree to Have ‘the Talk’ at Bitcoin Event ‘B Word’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey have agreed to have “the talk” at the bitcoin event called “The B...
Guggenheim CIO Predicts ‘Real Bottom’ of Bitcoin, Warns BTC Price Could Fall to $15,000
The chief investment officer of asset management firm Guggenheim, Scott Minerd, thinks he knows where the real bottom of bitcoin’s...
Data fails to conclude that Bitfinex shorts are depressing Bitcoin price
One of the most common errors traders make when analyzing cryptocurrency markets is taking an exchanges’ bid and ask data and traded...
Crypto Travel Rule Working Group Launches 2.0 Protocol ‘Solving the Discoverability Problem’
Just before the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published the organization’s 12-month review, a working group called the Travel...
Beating Bitcoin: Why some traders don’t care about USD prices
There are always two components to each altcoin’s price. One is the coin’s own characteristics: Fundamentals, investor sentiment toward...
Federal Reserve official: Stablecoin growth is ‘exponential,’ deserves ‘attention’
While a presentation yesterday from Boston Federal Reserve President Eric Rosengren has some members of cryptoTwitter spooked at the idea...
John McAfee tributes, El Salvador’s bold plans, altcoin fears: Hodler’s Digest, June 20–26
Coming every Saturday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst)...
Blockchain Surveillance Firm Chainalysis Raises $100 Million, Company’s Valuation Now $4.2 Billion
The blockchain intelligence and surveillance firm Chainalysis announced the company has raised $100 million in Series E funding from...
Mayoral Front-Runner Vows to Make New York City the Bitcoin Center in One Year
The New York City mayoral candidate in the lead, Eric Adams, has promised that in one year New York will be “the center of all...
John McAfee’s Death Ignites ‘Dead Man’s Switch’ Theory — Widow Says He ‘Was Not Suicidal’
At age 75, the former antivirus tycoon and cryptocurrency advocate, John McAfee, passed away by reported suicide. McAfee was a wild and...
Ethereum, altcoins risk more downside than Bitcoin if BTC losses $30K, warns analyst
Altcoin traders and investors should look for cover if Bitcoin (BTC) undergoes major price declines. So believes Filbfilb, an independent...
Omni Is Bringing the Future of Music via NFTs
At its core, social media is a web-based communication tool that facilitates constant and instant interaction and sharing of information...
US Man Selling Bitcoin Without License Faces 5 Years in Prison
A New Orleans resident has been charged for selling bitcoin without registering with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). If...
Major Auction House Christie’s Accepts Bitcoin for Painting Worth Estimated $6 Million
British auction house Christie’s will accept bitcoin and ether for a painting worth an estimated $6 million. The digital wallet used...
Cryptocurrency Firms Face a Talent Shortage as the Space Grows Crowded
Cryptocurrency companies and exchanges are currently facing significant hurdles when recruiting talent. This is because the crypto space...
Palestinians Ponder Digital Currency as Move for Monetary Independence
The Palestine Monetary Authority is exploring the possibility of issuing its own digital currency. For Palestinians, the minting of a...
Marvel Entertainment to Launch NFTs — Fans Can Soon Hunt for Rare NFT Comic Books
Marvel Entertainment has announced the company is stepping into the realm of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The wholly-owned subsidiary of...
NFT Roundup: Beeple’s We.new Platform, DeLorean DMC-12 NFTs, Jerry Garcia’s Music Art
Over the last seven days, there have been close to 18,000 non-fungible token (NFT) primary sales worth over $12.7 million. This week also...
SEC Delays Robinhood IPO Over Questions Concerning the Company’s Crypto Business: Report
Robinhood Markets Inc., the American financial services company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, has seen its initial public...
Altcoin Roundup: Stablecoin pools could be the next frontier for DeFi
In times like these, when the entire cryptocurrency market is down and there is nary a sector-wide runup to be found, traders have to dig...
First Bitcoin ETF in Latam Debuts on Brazil Stock Exchange
The first Bitcoin ETF in Latin America made its debut yesterday on the Brazil Stock Exchange. Presented by QR Capital, a Brazilian...
FATF’s Annual Crypto Review Highlights ‘Continued Use of Anonymity Tactics’ and ‘Lack of Effective’ Regulation
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published the organization’s 12-month review and the research highlights that only 45% of...
Crypto traders say negative funding rates are buy signals, but are they?
Perpetual contracts, also known as inverse swaps, have an embedded rate usually charged every eight hours. This fee ensures there are no...
Dogecoin Sheds 67% Since Price High — Meme Token’s 12 Month Market Stats Still Outshined BTC
The notorious meme crypto asset dogecoin has seen better days, as the digital currency tapped an all-time high (ATH) two months ago at...
10,000 Financial Institutions Can Now Let Customers Buy, Sell, Hold Bitcoin Through Their Bank Accounts
Banks and credit unions of all sizes can now facilitate the buying, selling, and holding of bitcoin within their banking platforms thanks...
Bitcoin, dollar plunge while S&P 500 rallies after US inflation hits 3-decade high
Bitcoin (BTC) and the U.S. dollar fell in tandem while the S&P 500 refreshed its record high at open on Friday as the Federal...
Price analysis 6/25: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, DOGE, XRP, DOT, UNI, BCH, LTC
Bitcoin (BTC) price remains jittery and throughout this week, every relief rally is being sold into. This is a classic bear market...
Athena Bitcoin to Install 1,500 Bitcoin ATMs in El Salvador as BTC Becomes Legal Tender
Bitcoin ATM operator Athena Bitcoin has unveiled its plan to install 1,500 bitcoin ATMs in El Salvador. Initially, the company will...
Ross Stevens – MacroMinds | NYDIG – The Beauty of Bitcoin
Video interview with Ross Stevens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkZLm_0ynXQ&t=1559s
Scotland Yard Seizes Record £114 Million in Cryptocurrency
British police have carried out U.K.’s largest crypto seizure to date. Detectives working on a money laundering case found a...
Bitcoin sheds $2.5K amid warnings of a repeat BTC price dip
Bitcoin (BTC) fell precipitously on Friday after a rejection above $35,000 sparked a rout toward familiar support. BTC/USD 1-hour candle...
Finance Redefined: Alchemix rugpull remuneration, and Aave v. 2.5! June 16-23
After close to a month of consulting with industry experts and journalists within Cointelegraph and without, we’re proud to unveil a new...
Citigroup Launches Digital Assets Group to Provide Clients Access to Cryptocurrencies
Citigroup has reportedly set up a “digital assets group” to offer clients access to cryptocurrencies, which will operate...
Free Bitcoin: El Salvador Giving Away $30 in BTC to Everyone Using Government Wallet
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has announced a bitcoin giveaway to promote the cryptocurrency’s use as legal tender in the...
SafeEarth Announces $200k+ in Charity Donations This Year
PRESS RELEASE. SafeEarth creates access to DeFi and at the same time, helps restore the world’s ecosystem and help humanity through...
Africrypt Ponzi Scheme Collapse: South Africa Regulator Says Its ‘Not in a Position to Take Any Regulatory Action’
Following Africrypt’s collapse, South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), released a statement...
Report: Nigerian NFT Artists Thrive Despite Bubble Fears and Ongoing Central Bank Anti-Crypto Restrictions
Nigerian artists are now increasing their net worth by leveraging the art world’s lucrative pivot to non-fungible tokens (NFT)....
World’s first Bitcoin ETF adds $3M per day throughout BTC price dip
The world’s first regulated Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) actually benefited from the recent price dip, data shows. As on-chain...
Mica Law Draft Designates CNMV and Bank of Spain as Crypto Watchdogs
The latest Mica (Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) revision designates the CNMV and the Bank of Spain as the main...
Bogota’s $2.8 Billion Program to Finance Blockchain Companies With up to $50 Million
The city of Bogota in Colombia just announced it will finance blockchain companies through a blockchain investment program. The program,...
New Visa Card Allows Bakkt Users to Spend Bitcoin in Stores and Online
Customers using the Bakkt app can now apply for a debit card which will enable them to pay with bitcoin at merchants that don’t...
Bitcoin of America Makes It Big: The Team Behind One of the Largest Bitcoin ATM Operators Worldwide
PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin of America, a popular virtual currency exchange, is known for their 1200+ ATMs across 31 US states. Bitcoin of...