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Bitfarms Reveals Leadership Changes Amid Ongoing Conflict With Riot Platforms

Bitfarms Ltd. has announced significant changes to its board of directors and executive team as the company continues to navigate a takeover bid and governance dispute with Riot Platforms Inc. The latest leadership updates include the appointment…

Massive $593.5M Bitcoin Move: US Government Shifts Silk Road Stash to Coinbase Prime

A transaction unearthed by Arkham Intelligence revealed that bitcoins linked to the Silk Road have been moved to Coinbase Prime. “10K Silk Road BTC ($593.5M) moved to Coinbase Prime,” Arkham posted on X. The firm further explained…

Blackrock’s Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds Dominate Tuesday’s ETF Inflows

On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced an inflow of $38.94 million, while spot ether ETFs attracted $24.34 million. Tuesday’s Inflows Boost Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs The positive momentum continued for spot…

Exodus Expands Wallet Capabilities With Blockchain.com On-Ramp Integration

Exodus Movement, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Blockchain.com to integrate Passkeys Wallet with Blockchain.com’s fiat on-ramp services. The integration aims to streamline the process of creating and funding cryptocurrency…

Metamask Partners With Mastercard to Launch Crypto-Backed Debit Card in Europe

Metamask has teamed up with Mastercard and Baanx to launch a debit card that lets users spend their crypto assets directly from their self-custody wallets. Consensys, the firm behind the project, views this new card as a pivotal step in weaving…

CPI Report Sparks Fed Rate Cut Hopes as Inflation Slows to 2.9%

On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rolled out its latest consumer-price index (CPI) report, revealing a 2.9% increase over the past 12 months through July—falling just short of economists’ 3% forecast. This data nudged CME…

$67M Shifted—August Sees Tepid Activity in Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Movements 

Between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14, more than 1,109 BTC, worth around $67 million, moved from long-dormant bitcoin wallets that had been inactive for years. The bulk of this activity came from 17 distinct wallets, all originating in 2017, making this the…

7 Indicted in $300,000 Queens Bitcoin Theft, Say Prosecutors

Seven individuals have been indicted for stealing over $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens resident. The charges against them include grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft, stemming from a lengthy investigation into a cryptocurrency…

Police Warn of Bitcoin Scammers Posing as Bank Representatives

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in the U.S. state of Georgia has issued a warning about a cryptocurrency scam. Scammers are posing as representatives of financial institutions, informing individuals that their accounts have been compromised…

Bitcoin Scam Targets US County Residents With Fake Warrants

A scam email targeting residents of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is falsely soliciting Bitcoin payments to resolve supposed arrest warrants. The fraudulent emails claim to be from authorities like the “FDIC government office warrant…

Ripple and SBI Digital Community Partner to Advance Web3 With XRP Ledger

SBI Digital Community Co. Ltd. has partnered with Ripple Labs Inc. to promote the use of the XRP Ledger in the Web3 space. The partnership will also involve issuing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the XRP Ledger and rewarding creators in XRP, aiming…

BRICS Countries Deem US Dollar Less Important in Global Trade, Says Indian Expert

The vice chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sameep Shastri, has highlighted the economic bloc’s shift away from reliance on the U.S. dollar, opting instead to trade using their national currencies like the Russian ruble…

Binance to Convert Delisted Crypto to USDC — Advises Users to Withdraw Affected Tokens Before Deadline

Crypto exchange Binance has announced the conversion of several delisted tokens into stablecoin USDC. Users are advised to withdraw affected crypto tokens by Sept. 1, as they will no longer be accessible afterward. After this date, withdrawals of…

Bitfinex Report Examines Bitcoin’s Local Bottom Amid Market Rebound

Crypto exchange Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report examines various key metrics, providing insights into whether bitcoin may be approaching a local bottom. “Overall, these metrics underline the deep bearish sentiment and stress among…

Arthur Hayes Predicts $100K Bitcoin by Year-End — Expects ‘Glorious’ Crypto Bull Market in 2025 With BTC Reaching $1M

Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts bitcoin will reach $100K by late 2024 and could hit $1 million by 2025. He attributes this to U.S. Treasury liquidity injections and anticipates a “glorious” crypto bull market in 2025. Hayes has…

Elon Musk Offers to Assist Donald Trump Boost Government Efficiency

Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has offered to assist former U.S. President Donald Trump in managing government spending if Trump is re-elected, proposing the creation of a government efficiency commission. Trump endorsed the idea, praising Musk as…

Bitcoin Holders Tighten Their Grip, Glassnode’s Latest Report Reveals

The latest onchain report from the analytics firm Glassnode highlights a resurgence in the holding (referred to as ‘HODLing’ in the report) behavior among bitcoin market participants, particularly long-term holders, despite the…

Economist Editorial Claims 2024 Recession Is Inevitable—Is America Ready?

A U.S. recession in 2024 appears to be on the horizon, according to a recent editorial piece by the Economist. The article surfaces as warnings of an economic downturn grow louder, with the author asserting that “there is no escaping the squeeze…

Bukele Announces Private Investment of $1.61 Billion in Third Phase of Economic Overhaul Plan for El Salvador

President Nayib Bukele used his personal X account to present the third phase of his economic plan for El Salvador. Titled “Logistics,” this new phase will entail raising private investments to modernize the country’s port…

Bitcoin Skyrockets Past $61K—Over $23M in Shorts Wiped Out 

On Tuesday, bitcoin’s price climbed to $61,600 after dipping below the $60,000 mark over the weekend. The leading cryptocurrency recorded a 2.9% increase against the U.S. dollar, boosting its seven-day gains to 6.9%. Crypto Chaos: Bitcoin…

Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Announces $350 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering

Core Scientific, Inc., a prominent digital infrastructure provider for bitcoin mining, has revealed its intent to issue $350 million in convertible senior notes. This offering is anticipated to close in September 2029, with the raised capital…

Coinbase Expands Crypto Services to Hawaii Following Regulatory Changes

The publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced its expansion into Hawaii, allowing residents to access a range of crypto services. The move comes after the state clarified its regulations, enabling Coinbase to offer its platform…

Cleanspark Secures 26,000 Bitmain Immersion Miners in $167.7M Deal

Cleanspark, a publicly-listed bitcoin mining company, recently shared in its 10-Q report that it has acquired 26,000 units of Bitmain’s S21 XP immersion-cooled bitcoin mining machines. These types of cutting-edge immersion miners, known for their…