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National Power Administration ANDE Employees Allegedly Involved in Setting up Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms in Paraguay

National Power Administration (ANDE) employees have been accused of participating directly in setting up illegal bitcoin mining farms in Paraguay. According to local sources, seven engineers of the institution would have been installing bitcoin…

Analyst Updates Spot Ether ETF Launch Date Prediction Citing Slow SEC Review

Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has updated his prediction regarding the launch of ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), noting delays due to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s review process during the holiday week. Despite the…

The Six-Digit Struggle: What if Bitcoin Falls Short of $100K?

As bitcoin continues to lead the cryptocurrency market, its notable climb beyond previous peaks has drawn the interest of investors and supporters alike. The dominant cryptocurrency’s latest performance suggests it might approach a triple…

Polymarket Bet on Biden Dropping Out Rises to 50% as Camp David Retreat Fuels Speculation

This weekend, following the first presidential debate of 2024, the prediction market Polymarket, powered by Polygon, saw a shift in the wager regarding whether incumbent President Joe Biden will withdraw from the race. Just two days prior, the odds…

Kiyosaki Recommends Most People to Sell BTC, Vivek’s VP Prospects Spike 1,100%, and More — Week in Review

Robert Kiyosaki advises selling bitcoin amid its crash, yet plans to buy more, likening his approach to Warren Buffett’s “buy and hold forever” strategy. Vivek Ramaswamy’s chances of becoming Trump’s vice…

Nigeria’s Naira Rated Worst-Performing Currency in H1 of 2024; Kenyan Shilling Named Best Performer

In the first half of 2024, the Nigerian currency depreciated by nearly 40%, making it the worst-performing currency during that period. Meanwhile, the Kenyan shilling appreciated by 20.7%, ranking it as the best performer. The depreciation of the…

Bitcoin Tops Michael Dell’s Poll on X, Outshining AI and Love With Over 64,000 Votes

Dell CEO Michael Dell recently conducted a poll asking people to identify the most important factor among artificial intelligence (AI), love and relationships, and the crypto asset network Bitcoin. The poll concluded with Bitcoin receiving a…

Crypto ATM Installations Rise in 2024, Adding 2,564 New Machines Globally

In June, the number of cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) saw a slight decline, yet 377 new ATMs were installed during the month. Since January 2024, data shows a total of 2,564 crypto ATMs have been deployed globally. 2024 Sees Steady…

Robert Kiyosaki Cautions Against Bitcoin ETFs — Prefers Owning ‘Real Bitcoin’

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has cautioned against investing in bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). He prefers investing in actual bitcoin, calling bitcoin ETFs fake bitcoin. He recently revealed that he buys bitcoin every month and…

Spot Ether ETF Approval Expected to Enhance Crypto Asset’s Legitimacy and Utility, Says Hedera Council President

While lobbying is likely to play an important role in shaping crypto policy, just as it has done in the early days of most industries, Charles Adkins, President of the Hedera Council, believes showcasing the tangible benefits of blockchain…

Firm Behind Pudgy Penguin NFTs Acquires Frame to Build Abstractchain for Consumer Crypto

Igloo Inc., the team behind the Pudgy Penguins non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has announced the acquisition of Frame, aiming to enhance the consumer crypto experience by developing Abstractchain. This move is expected to address limitations in current…

Supreme Court’s Chevron Ruling Seen as ‘a Game Changer’ for Crypto Industry

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Chevron deference, a doctrine that allowed federal agencies broad discretion in interpreting ambiguous statutes. This decision is seen as a pivotal shift towards greater regulatory clarity and judicial…

Blackrock’s IBIT Leads as Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $73M in Daily Net Inflow

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) trading in the United States experienced their fourth straight day of net inflows on Friday. Data from sosovalue.xyz shows $73.05 million was added during the trading sessions, with Blackrock’s IBIT…

Bitcoin Miners See 100 EH/s Exit Network as Prices and Revenues Fall

With bitcoin’s price declining 5% over the past week, miners have been experiencing reduced revenue as the hashprice has dropped to a level not seen since May. Currently, the hashprice, which is the estimated daily value of 1 petahash per…

Several Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Reactivate After Years of Inactivity

According to data, several longtime holders have recently reactivated wallets containing hundreds of bitcoins for the first time in years. One inactive address, created on April 1, 2013, transferred 126.65 BTC valued at $7.63 million, marking its…

Consensys to Challenge SEC in Court: Confident SEC Lacks Authority to Regulate Software Interfaces Like Metamask

Consensys Software has issued a statement addressing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges accusing the company of unregistered securities offerings through Metamask staking and swaps. Consensys contends the SEC’s actions are…

Ledn Co-Founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo States Crypto Will Be a Determinant Factor on Latam Elections: ‘People Want Bitcoin’

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, co-founder and CSO of Ledn, a Canada-based bitcoin lending platform, stated that Latam citizens are shifting to elect governments supporting bitcoin as a better money alternative. In an interview with Bitcoin News, Di…