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Bitcoin’s Reign Unchallenged: Altcoin Season Continues to Fade Into Obscurity

Market data reveals that bitcoin’s market capitalization now stands at 56%, representing a 47.36% growth since Nov. 2022. Although the crypto markets have been showing positive trends this week, the likelihood of an ‘altcoin…

Wazirx Defends Restructuring Decision — Founder Assures ‘Not Bankruptcy or Liquidation’

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has defended its restructuring strategy in response to the July 18 cyberattack that led to the theft of over $230 million. The company emphasized that this approach is the quickest and most legally sound way to address…

NFT Sales Soar 24% as Ethereum Takes the Lead This Week

Based on the metrics collected from Aug. 17 to Aug. 24, 2024, the non-fungible token (NFT) market experienced a lively 24.33% boost in sales compared to the previous week. Sales reached an impressive $99.05 million, with Ethereum-based NFTs leading…

Bitcoin ETFs Soar With $252M Influx, Ether ETFs Experience Another Day of Losses

At the end of the day on Friday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reported a substantial $252 million in net gains. In contrast, ether ETFs continued their downward trend, losing another $5.7 million. Bitcoin ETFs Shine with $252M…

Kraken Crypto Exchange Fined by Australian Court

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd., operating crypto exchange Kraken in Australia, failed to meet regulatory obligations for its margin trading product. The product was offered without a required market determination…

Solana Eyes Price Surge To $220: Breaking Through This Resistance Is The Key

Solana (SOL), currently positioned as the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is mirroring Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent pattern of recovery, exhibiting a positive trajectory over the past couple of weeks.  Friday’s recent…

Binance Unveils Plan to Hire 1,000 Employees This Year, Prioritizing Compliance Amid Regulatory Pressure

Crypto exchange Binance plans to hire 1,000 new employees this year, primarily for compliance roles, as regulatory spending exceeds $200 million. CEO Richard Teng highlighted the company’s commitment to bolstering its compliance operations amid…

China and Russia Push for Increased Local Currency Use in Trade, Deepen BRICS Cooperation

China and Russia solidified their cooperation in currency, finance, and within the BRICS framework following a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. They committed to local currency use, payment…

India Expected to Release Consultation Paper on Cryptocurrency Regulations in Coming Months, Report

The Indian government, through a panel headed by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), is expected to release a consultation paper on cryptocurrency regulations. The paper, scheduled for release between September and October…