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Korea Blockchain Week 2024 Names Movement Labs the Official Conference Partner, Unveils New Headline Speakers and Sponsors

PRESS RELEASE. SEOUL, KOREA — 24 July 2024 — Korea Blockchain Week (“KBW”), Asia’s premier Web3 festival taking place from 1-7 September 2024, announced Movement Labs as the official conference partner for its flagship two-day “IMPACT” confe

US Ethereum ETFs Hold $10.24B in Reserves Following $106M in Inflows

Based on the recent data, the nine newly introduced ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $106.78 million in inflows on Tuesday. Blackrock took the lead with $266.55 million in trading volume throughout the day. Blackrock Dominates Inflows as…

US Vice President Kamala Harris Reportedly Mulling Bitcoin 2024 Conference Appearance

Kamala Harris, Vice President of the U.S. and favorite to be nominated as a Democratic candidate for the presidency, is mulling making an appearance at the upcoming Bitcoin 2024 Conference where former President Donald Trump will also appear. David…

Tokyo Stock Exchange-Listed Metaplanet Completes 1 Billion Yen Bitcoin Purchase

Metaplanet Inc. announced on July 22 the purchase of an additional 200 million yen worth of bitcoin, amounting to 20.381 BTC. This latest acquisition completes the company’s 1 billion yen ($6.4 million) bitcoin purchase plan, which was…

Sam Altman Sponsored Study Found UBI Increases Spending on Basic Needs and Philanthropy

A multi-year study sponsored by Openai’s Sam Altman examined the effects of a UBI stipend on the spending patterns of the beneficiaries, finding that most of the money was spent on basic needs. The study, which gave $45 million to thousands…

Paraguay’s President Dismisses Complaints About Power Fee Hikes From Bitcoin Mining Companies, Asserts High Interest Remains

Santiago Peña, the President of Paraguay, recently dismissed the complaints that bitcoin mining farm operators have voiced against the power fee hikes that ANDE has enacted for these activities. Peña stated that these price increases don’t need to…

Robert Kiyosaki Forecasts $105,000 Bitcoin and $3,300 Gold if Trump Wins

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts that if Donald Trump is re-elected as U.S. president, the dollar will weaken, leading to increased prices for gold, silver, bitcoin, and other assets. He forecasts gold will rise from $2,400 to…

Altcoin Resurgence Expected if Ether ETFs Drive Sharp Uptick in ETH, Says Two Prime’s Blume

A managing partner at SEC-regulated Registered Investment Advisor Two Prime has discussed the potential impact of spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) launches on the cryptocurrency market. He explained that early demand could be greater than when…

Stonex Bullion’s Analyst Predicts Gold Increase Due to Heightened Political Confusion

Gold prices are poised to rise due to the current political uncertainty in the United States, according to Rhona O’Connell, head of market analysis at Stonex Bullion. This comes as economic indicators suggest potential changes in monetary…

Multi-Billion-Dollar Asset Manager Hamilton Lane Pioneers Private Credit Fund Launch on Solana

Hamilton Lane has become the first asset manager to introduce a private credit fund on the Solana blockchain, broadening its presence in the digital asset sector. By collaborating with Web3 protocol Libre, the firm aims to make its Senior Credit…

Ethereum Market Stagnation Marks Tepid Trading Day Despite ETF Launch

Ethereum’s price exhibited volatility on Tuesday, coinciding with the launch of U.S. spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Wall Street. At around 5 a.m. EDT, ETH surged to an intraday high of $3,540 per coin but later dropped to…

Single Entity Risk Questioned as Coinbase Dominates ETH and BTC ETF Reserve Storage

The day before the spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were introduced, Coinbase posted on X to clarify its position regarding spot BTC and ETH ETFs. The company mentioned that it holds assets for ten out of 11 spot bitcoin ETFs and eight out…

Bitwise Reveals ENS Subnames for Ethereum ETF Reserve Wallets

On Tuesday, Bitwise Investments disclosed a collection of Ethereum Name Service (ENS) subnames for its ethereum reserve holding wallets. Bitwise emphasized that this level of transparency is unique to cryptocurrency, allowing the public to easily…

India Maintains Crypto Tax Regulations in 2024/25 Budget

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2024-25 Union Budget keeps the existing cryptocurrency tax regulations unchanged, disappointing local crypto advocates. They argue that reducing the 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) is essential for…

Speculation Grows on Joe Biden’s Whereabouts; Polymarket Bets 57% Chance of Tuesday Address

Following U.S. President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 election, many Americans are curious about his whereabouts since he has not spoken to the nation following his letter posted to X on Sunday. On Tuesday, a Polymarket bet is predicting…

Wazirx Claims INR Funds Unaffected by Cyberattack, Platform Secure

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the recent cyberattack resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty stated that the exchange is exploring various strategies to restore platform deposits…

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record $533.57M Inflows Ahead of Ether ETF Launch

Ahead of the spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launch, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced their 12th consecutive day of inflows, accumulating $533.57 million on Monday. This influx marked the highest gains for the 11 funds since June 4…