Insider trading allegations hit Mystiko Network airdrop
Mystiko claims that the two wallets that airdropped substantially more tokens were early protocol contributors.
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Revolut secures UK banking license after three-year wait
Revolut secured a UK banking license after a three-year regulatory process, marking a significant milestone in its expansion and solidifying its position in the home market.
Bitcoin whales go on ‘unprecedented’ $23B July buying spree — New data
Bitcoin permanent holders boost their balances by 358,000 BTC in a firm commitment to current price levels.
India cracks down on darknet drug deals using crypto tracking
India’s NCB forms a special task force and initiates digital forensics training to tackle the growing misuse of cryptocurrencies in drug trafficking.
Ethereum ETF sell-off signals more trouble — 10x Research
According to insights from 10x Research, the recent launch of Ethereum ETFs triggered a sell-off and revealed shifting market dynamics.
Bitcoin mainnet receives first-ever verified ZK-proof
BitcoinOS successfully verified the first ZK-proof on the BTC mainnet, signaling a new era for Bitcoin as a platform for decentralized applications.
Bitcoin dip under $65K is not ‘likely’ due to Mt. Gox sell-off
There could be seasonal, political and other reasons why Bitcoin has dipped below $65,000, but Mt. Gox Bitcoin sales aren’t one of them, say analysts.
Spot Ethereum ETFs post $113M of outflows on second day of launch
The “newborn” eight ETFs didn’t manage to outrun the $327 million of outflows from Grayscale’s recently converted Ethereum Trust.
Riot Platform buys Kentucky-based Block Mining for $93M
Riot says the deal will immediately add one exahash per second to its self-mining hashrate and expands its footprint in the United States.
HSBC Australia to block all payments to crypto exchanges, citing scams
At least six big Australian banks have taken such action now — a trend one industry executive says is stripping Aussies of their “financial rights” to participate in the digital economy.
Bitfarms forced to stop ‘poison pill’ strategy amid Riot takeover attempt
The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal terminated Bitfarm’s attempt to “poison pill” Riot Farm’s takeover attempt of their firm.
Crypto bank Sygnum posts profit after doubling crypto trading volumes
Signum Bank says it's now eyeing further expansion into the European market, aiming to become fully MICA compliant by the first quarter of 2025.
Traders see ETH’s $3.2K pullback as a ‘buy’ while ETFs build steam
Analysts believe Ether will see “tremendous” price action once their spot ETFs build momentum, similar to Bitcoin after the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin rewards app Fold to go public on Nasdaq via SPAC deal
The Bitcoin-based cashback app will go public on the Nasdaq after a SPAC deal that’s expected to wrap up by the end of this year.
Hashdex files S-1 for ETF to hold Bitcoin, Ether and potentially others
The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF could see other cryptocurrencies added down the track, subject to all the necessary approvals.
MEW, WIF and Solana memecoins soar amid increasing network activity
Memecoins in the Solana ecosystem continue to outperform the wider crypto market by generating double-digit weekly gains.
Tiny 500Gh home Bitcoin mining device produced a block, earning over $200K BTC
The device, called a ‘Bitaxe,’ successfully mined a block even though its chances were only 1 out of 1 billion every ten minutes.
Stand With Crypto PAC has received $14K since launch, not $179M
Money from cryptocurrency advocates could play a role in the 2024 election cycle, so why does the Stand With Crypto PAC seem to be obfuscating its numbers?
OpenAI could lose $5B this year and run out of cash in 12 months: Report
The ChatGPT maker reportedly will spend some $7 billion on AI testing this year.
Bitcoin traders back in profit even as price slows alongside spot BTC ETF inflows
Despite this week’s Bitcoin price sell-off, the rally to $68,000 put short-term traders back in profit and onchain metrics remain bullish.
Decentralized finance is growing up: How DeFi is becoming ‘NewFi’
Traditional institutional giants like BlackRock, which has $10.6 trillion under management, have entered the cryptocurrency space.
Bullish Bitcoin traders better positioned for Friday’s $5.5B options expiry
Bullish Bitcoin options traders expect a hefty profit from Friday’s expiry now that Germany and Mt. Gox wallets have been emptied
Ethereum ETFs start strong but lag epic Bitcoin ETF launch — Analysts
Analysts worry ETH will prove a harder sell than BTC to traditional investors.
Pixelverse sends tokens to NFT holders, ApeCoin holders mull hotel proposal: Nifty Newsletter
An ApeCoin DAO member proposed the renovation of an existing hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, with Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection as its theme.
Bitstamp will begin Mt. Gox creditor repayments on July 25
After a decade of waiting, Mt. Gox customers will find their crypto assets worth much more than when the exchange collapsed.
Ethereum's future rests on 10,000 blockchains
Ethereum layer-2s are proliferating, which means Ethereum will start looking like a much better prospect for new projects in the year ahead.
Crypto think tank launches voting project to support ‘right candidates’
The Digital Future project did not endorse specific candidates or political parties, but its CEO ran as a Republican in a 2022 congressional campaign associated with FTX.
Price analysis 7/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Bitcoin bulls are trying to protect the $65,500 level, but if they fail, a drop to $62,000 is possible.
Polymarket clinches MoonPay payments partnership amid US election betting frenzy
Polymarket now accepts most fiat payments as well as crypto purchases with PayPal, according to MoonPay.
MonoSwap has been hacked, warns users not to deposit funds
The platform warned users not to deposit any new funds or open new positions at this time, as the future of the platform remains unknown.