Cardano releases 'Node 9.0,' paving way for upcoming Chang hard fork
The Cardano node GitHub page was updated with the new version, Node 9.0, which can be used to implement the upcoming hard fork.
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German Government Liquidates $741M in Bitcoin Holdings
VanEck, 21Shares Solana ETF Plan Confirmed in Cboe Filing
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has officially asked the SEC to let asset managers VanEck and 21Shares bring a Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the market.
Crypto exploits near $1.4B this year as hackers target CeFi — report
According to data from cybersecurity firm Cyvers, stolen funds on centralized exchanges increased 900% year over year in the second quarter.
German gov’t transfers another $900M in Bitcoin, adding to BTC’s selling pressure
Repeated Bitcoin transfers to centralized exchanges suggest the German government plans to sell the remaining $1.3 billion in BTC holdings.
Nigerian Witness Says Binance Users Operate Under False Identities
A witness in the ongoing Nigerian money laundering trial against Binance has alleged that many local users of the cryptocurrency exchange platform are operating under false identities. The witness further claimed that by allowing users to withdraw…
US Republicans under Trump include crypto in official party platform
The party, which vowed to oppose a CBDC and defend Bitcoin mining, is scheduled to meet on July 15-18 and select a nominee for U.S. President.
Bitcoin bulls refuse to flip bearish despite the $53,300 retest
BTC derivatives continue to show moderate bullishness, creating a positive outlook for reclaiming $60,000 soon.
Crypto-Friendly Sen. JD Vance's Odds as Trump VP Pick Double on Polymarket
Traders on the crypto-based prediction market now see a 29% chance that the Ohio Republican will be former President Trump’s running mate, up from 14% a week ago.
BlackRock's BUIDL Fund Tops $500M as Tokenized Treasury Market Soars
The overall market of tokenized U.S. Treasury products has reached $1.8 billion, up from $780 million in January, rwa.xyz data shows.
Core Scientific trades debt for equity, reduces $260M debt load
Core Scientific’s stock performance triggers mandatory conversion of $260 million in secured convertible notes due in 2029.
Bitcoin Analyst Thinks Prices Must First Breach $50,000 Before Rallying
Bitcoin flash crashed on July 4 and 5, extending losses from all-time highs to about 30%. Though there was a relief bounce over the weekend, forcing the world’s most valuable coin up by nearly 11%, BTC remains within a bearish formation…
2024 Republican Platform Defends Bitcoin Mining and the Right to Self-Custody Crypto
Trump's Official Republican Platform Pledges to Halt Crypto 'Crackdown'
Former President Donald Trump's Republican Party has officially adopted a platform that would seek to support cryptocurrency innovation, according to the document released Monday by the Republican National Committee.
Why is Cardano (ADA) price up today?
Steady network growth and Charles Hoskinson’s network update are boosting Cardano’s prices at the start of this week.
TRON DAO Announces HackaTRON Season 6 Winners and Season 7 Preview
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, July 8, 2024 – TRON DAO proudly announces the distinguished teams from HackaTRON Season 6, co-hosted by HTX DAO, BTTC, and JustLend DAO. With over a thousand participants building innovative projects in…
Lionel Messi promotes Solana memecoin on Instagram
The soccer legend touted Watercoin, a memecoin purportedly focused on raising awareness and providing solutions for ecological issues.
VanEck and 21Shares send amended Ether ETF filings to SEC
Some experts are still speculating that the final approval of spot Ether exchange-traded funds could allow listing and trading as early as July.
Republican National Committee Endorses Pro-Bitcoin Platform in Party Draft
Today, a Republican National Committee panel approved a draft of its 2024 party platform, that strongly supports Bitcoin. On page nine, the draft explicitly states, "We will defend the right to mine Bitcoin, and ensure every American has the right…
Phaver’s Japan Lead Ace Shares Insights on Navigating the Japanese Web3 Market
This week, I had the opportunity to speak with Ace, the Japan lead for Phaver, a rapidly growing Web3 social platform. During our conversation, Ace shared insights into his journey into crypto, Phaver’s strategic focus on the Japanese market…
Mt. Gox begins repayments in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash: Law Decoded
The Mt. Gox rehabilitation plan, approved in 2021, moves forward with BTC and BCH repayments, and North Carolina’s CBDC ban was vetoed by the governor.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Crashes 5% To Lowest Level In 3 Months, What Happens Next?
Recent data shows that the Bitcoin mining difficulty is on the decline and has hit its lowest since May. This is significant considering what this could mean for the Bitcoin ecosystem, specifically Bitcoin’s price. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops…
Price analysis 7/8: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA
Bitcoin is facing intense selling pressure, but the positive divergence on the RSI suggests a recovery is possible in the near term.
Play-to-Earn Is Dead. Why Tap-to-Earn Marks a Big Shift
Clicker giants like Notcoin, TapSwap, Yescoin and Hamster Kombat have shown how blockchain games can reach millions of users, says Alena Shmalko, Ecosystem Lead at TON Foundation.
Metaplanet Announces Bitcoin Purchases Totaling Nearly $2.5 Million
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed public company, has disclosed it has completed bitcoin purchases amounting to 400 million yen (almost $2.5 million). The company, which vowed to use bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset to navigate the uncertainties of…
Longest Yield Curve Inversion in US History Continues Past 2-Year Mark
The 10-2 Year Treasury Yield Spread (I:102YTYS) has been inverted since July 7, 2022, marking the longest period of inversion in U.S. history at over two years, surpassing the previous record of 624 days set in 1978. An inverted yield curve occurs…
Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust Returns to Discount as Spot Ether ETF Listings Loom
Based on recent data, Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) has returned to trading at a discount to its net asset value (NAV) after experiencing a premium briefly on July 3. Grayscale Ethereum Trust: From Premium to Discount in 2 Days The…
Bitcoin ‘Extreme Greed’ Is Almost Here: Price Bottom Now Close?
Federal Reserve’s Operating Losses Hit $176 Billion, Analysis Reveals
According to an investigative report by Pam Martens and Russ Martens the owners and operators of wallstreetonparade.com, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been consistently incurring operating losses since Sept. 28, 2022, totaling $176 billion by June…
VC Founders Summit Takes Over Singapore: Shaping the Future of Innovation
PRESS RELEASE. [Singapore, 2024] – Venture capitalists and industry leaders are gearing up for the much-anticipated VC Founders Summit on September 21st, promising to elevate discussions, foster collaboration, and chart the future course of…