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Gold Rush Hits Seoul Streets: Gold Bars Now Sold in Vending Machines

Vending machines in Seoul, South Korea, are revolutionizing the traditional concept of buying gold by offering gold bars in various sizes. Situated within convenience stores throughout the affluent Gangnam district and other areas, these machines…

Indian Authority Busts Cryptocurrency Fraud Ring Targeting Foreign National

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has cracked down on a cryptocurrency fraud ring targeting a foreign national. The accused persuaded the victim to transfer $400,000 to a cryptocurrency account set up using unauthorized remote access. The…

Donald Trump Vows to Be the ‘Crypto President’ — Pledges to End Biden-Gensler Crypto Policies Within One Hour

Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to become “the crypto president” if re-elected. He vowed to terminate the anti-crypto policies introduced by Joe Biden and U.S. Securities and Exchange…

Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $100K Pre-Election, $150K if Trump Wins

Standard Chartered expects bitcoin to climb to $100,000 as the U.S. presidential election approaches and potentially reach $150,000 if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins. The bank’s head of digital asset research cites Trump’s…

Bitmex Founder Arthur Hayes Advises to ‘Go Long on Bitcoin’ as G7 Central Banks May Slash Rates

Arthur Hayes, the founder and former CEO of Bitmex, recently shared his insights on the future of global financial markets in a blog post. Hayes delves into the impact of central bank policies on the global economy, emphasizing the role of interest…

Roaring Kitty Livestream Draws 700,000 Viewers Despite Gamestop’s Plunge

On Friday, the prominent investor Keith Gill, known by his online alias “Roaring Kitty,” conducted a livestream, arriving 25 minutes late and covered in bandages. Gamestop shares tumbled 39.38% on Friday after being halted multiple times during his…

Bitcoin Hedge Fund Shorts Reach New High Amid Price Fluctuations

Amid Friday’s downturn, following bitcoin’s decline to $68,450, the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) report from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) indicates that hedge funds are placing substantial bets against…

BTC’s ‘Strange’ Session: Economic Data, Roaring Kitty Livestream Drive Market Fluctuations, Says QCP Capital

Following bitcoin’s dip in price, QCP Capital highlighted a “doubly strange session” overnight, driven by unexpected economic data and a widely viewed Roaring Kitty livestream. Analysts Highlight Market Chaos Following Bitcoin…

Liberty Dollar vs. Bitcoin: Why the US Government Shut Down One but Not the Other

The U.S. government successfully shut down the Liberty Dollar, a private currency created by Bernard von NotHaus, while Bitcoin, established by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, continues to thrive outside governmental control. This discrepancy…

Vitalik Buterin Criticizes Celebrity Crypto Projects — Offers Blueprint for Respectable Ventures

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current wave of celebrity crypto projects, emphasizing their lack of meaningful societal contributions. He highlighted projects like Stoner Cats, which actually fund…

Bitcoin Dips Below $70K, Reaches $68,450 Low, $86M in BTC Longs Liquidated

The price of bitcoin fell on Friday afternoon after spending several days above the $70,000 mark. The value dropped to $68,450 on Bitstamp, currently down $1,700 from its intraday high. Bitcoin’s Sudden Drop Impacts Entire Crypto Economy…

US Authority Seizes 70 Crypto Scam Sites Targeting Russian Community

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office has seized 70 domains used to scam the Russian community. The scam involved deceptive Facebook ads featuring a deepfake of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Over 20 Brooklyn residents and additional victims…

European Central Bank Cuts Rates by 0.25%, Confirms Data-Driven Approach for Path Ahead

The European Central Bank announced cuts of 0.25% (or 25 basis points) on three of its main interest rates: the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit facility. President Christine Lagarde emphasized that future…

Crypto Exchange Bybit Announces Trading Support for Overseas Chinese

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has opened its platform to overseas Chinese residents for trading. The Dubai-based company’s decision is part of a strategy to draw new users while navigating the complexities of global regulatory scrutiny…

Russian State Duma Official: International CBDC Settlements to Become ‘Common Practice’ in 5 Years

Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Russian State Duma Financial Markets Committee, has predicted that international trade will migrate to CBDC for settlements during the next five years. Aksakov stressed that not many countries have made progress…