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Mt Gox Funds Arrive at Kraken: Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Distributions Expected Soon

According to a recent update from Kraken, the centralized cryptocurrency exchange has received funds from the Mt Gox trustee. Consequently, bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin cash (BCH) payouts will be distributed to creditors’ accounts within 7 to…

US Spot Ether ETFs to Launch on July 23 Pending Final SEC Approval, Analyst Says

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally gotten back to issuers concerning the final approvals for spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Preliminary approval has reportedly been granted for at least three of the eight…

From Microstrategy to Gamestop — Backed Introduces 5 New Tokenized Equities

Backed, a firm specializing in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has launched five new tokenized equities. The newly introduced tokens represent stocks of prominent companies, offering non-U.S. investors exposure to these assets via blockchain…

Judge Refers Craig Wright for Criminal Prosecution in Bitcoin Case

Craig Wright has been referred for criminal investigation in Britain for alleged perjury. Wright claimed to have authored the foundational 2008 Bitcoin white paper under the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto.” He pursued litigation globally…

Cambodian Firm Receives $150K in Crypto From North Korean Hackers

A major payments firm in Cambodia, Huione Pay, received over $150,000 in cryptocurrency from a digital wallet used by the North Korean hacking group Lazarus, according to blockchain data reviewed by Reuters. The crypto was sent to Huione Pay…

Mt Gox Estate Transfers $3B in Bitcoin, $53M in Bitcoin Cash Ahead of Distribution

According to onchain data, at 4:12 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, 48,641 bitcoin worth just over $3 billion were transferred by the Mt Gox estate ahead of the forthcoming distribution. Mt Gox Estate Moves Large Holdings Before Distribution After the price of…

Australian Court Convicts Bitconnect Promoter for Providing Unlicensed Advice

John Bigatton, the Australian promoter of Bitconnect, has been convicted by the Sydney District Court for providing unlicensed financial advice, violating section 911B(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian Securities and Investments…

Santa Monica City Council Unanimously Approves Landmark Bitcoin Initiative

The Santa Monica City Council has unanimously approved the creation of a Bitcoin Office. Proposed by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete and in partnership with The Proof of Workforce Foundation, the program aims to boost Bitcoin education, economic recovery…

Peter Brandt Anticipates Bullish Move for Bitcoin, Says ‘Bears Are Trapped’

Veteran trader Peter Brandt’s recent bitcoin analysis suggests a bullish momentum, noting that a bear trap is confirmed by the July 13 close. However, this outlook is contingent on bitcoin staying above $56,000. Brandt recently predicted a…

Market Trends Favor Ethereum as ETF Launch Nears, Finds Bybit and Block Scholes Study

A recent report from Bybit and Block Scholes reveals shifting investor sentiment in the crypto derivatives market, favoring ethereum over bitcoin. This insight, derived from analysis of market trends across various trading formats, highlights an…

Bitcoin Miner Northern Data AG Announces 20% Capital Increase With a $233M Investment From Tether

On Monday, Northern Data AG said it has resolved to increase its share capital by 20%, planning to raise €214 million ($233 million) through the issuance of new shares. The company aims to enhance its cloud platform and expand its data…

Digital Asset Funds Achieve Record $17.8B Inflows in 2024, Reports Coinshares

Digital asset investment products experienced significant buying activity last week, resulting in inflows of $1.44 billion. This brings the year-to-date total to a record $17.8 billion, far exceeding the 2021 figure of $10.6 billion, according to…

Report Uncovers North Korean Hackers’ Crypto Job Board Infiltration

North Korean hackers are infiltrating crypto job boards, posing as fake applicants to steal sensitive data, hack systems, and gather assets, according to a DL News investigation. More than 4,000 North Koreans have been directed to penetrate the…

Trump’s Election Odds Continue to Surge Post-Assassination Attempt: Polymarket Bets Hit 71%

Immediately following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, prediction market odds on Polymarket saw Trump’s chances of winning the election rise to 68%. Days after the event, Trump’s odds have continued to rise with the…

Crypto Market ‘Pricing in a Trump Win,’ Says QCP Capital

QCP Capital reports that the cryptocurrency market is anticipating a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming U.S. election in November 2024. QCP drew a parallel to the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan in 1981. QCP Capital: Unusual Bitcoin…

This Week’s Top Crypto Market Performers: Mog Coin Leads With 54.9% Gain

Over the past week, bitcoin and ethereum each gained 10% against the U.S. dollar. Several other crypto assets saw double-digit increases, with the meme token mog coin (MOG) leading the pack with a 54.9% rise. The week’s largest decliner was…