Ethereum co-founders reflect on 10-year anniversary — EthCC
Ethereum co-founders Vitalik Buterin and Joseph Lubin reflect on the state of the network a decade after its creation.
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Bitcoin ETFs Capture $216M in Third Consecutive Day of Inflows
The 11 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw inflows for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, bringing in $216.33 million. Blackrock’s IBIT was the top performer, securing $121.03 million during the trading sessions…
Vitalik Buterin Reflects On Strengths, Weaknesses of Ethereum, 'Hardening' the Blockchain
The co-founder and intellectual leader of the largest smart-contracts blockchain ecosystem addressed a packed room at the EthCC conference in Brussels.
Big Rally Coming For Chainlink? Analyst Predicts Double-Digit Surge
For Chainlink (LINK), the waters of the bitcoin market are moving in its favor. Inspired by recent accumulation from big investors and forecasts of an upward trend, the asset is exhibiting signs of life following a period of slow performance…
Starknet staking will hit mainnet in Q4 — EthCC
Starknet plans to introduce staking through a new protocol launching on the testnet before a mainnet release in Q4.
Israel Decision on Digital Shekel Won't Occur Before the EU's Call on Digital Euro: Reuters
The Bank of Israel won't decide whether to launch a central bank digital currency before the European Union does, Deputy Governor Andrew Abir told Reuters.
The City of Santa Monica is Opening a Bitcoin Office
The City of Santa Monica is making history by opening an official Bitcoin office. The city council unanimously voted to pilot the office in partnership with the nonprofit Proof of Workforce at no cost to the city.The office has four key goals, as…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $59K, but Rally Could Be Short-Lived
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 10, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Cyprus calls for collective crackdown against crypto terror financing
The alert serves as a reminder of the critical role financial professionals play as gatekeepers in the fight against financial crime.
Wallets Linked to Global Scams on Cambodia's Huione Guarantee Collect $11 Billion: Report
Huione Guarantee, a Cambodian online financial platform linked to the nation's ruling family, is a marketplace enabling the global scam economy, particularly pig-butchering scams, to the tune of $11 billion, a report by Wired alleges.
Study: Gen Z Prefers Digital Assets in Uncertain Times; Gold Remains Popular
Avalanche Aims Higher As Price Continues To Gain Pace Above $23.50
After recently surpassing the $23.50 mark, the price of Avalanche (AVAX) has continued to show resilience moving higher with good momentum towards the $30.34 resistance level. This upward movement has signaled bullish sentiment among market…
Bitcoin.com Relaunches Discord Community Channel With Exciting Prizes
Bitcoin.com is relaunching its Discord community channel. To celebrate, Bitcoin.com is hosting weekly contests with various prizes. Join the community to participate in quizzes, discussions, and more for a chance to win. Join the Community and Win…
Bitcoin Steady at $58.5K as German State Saxony Moves Over $600M in BTC
BTC held largely steady amid the continued divestment of coins, having failed to keep gains above $59,000 during the Asian hours.
German gov’t $354M BTC sell-off: Yet more volatility incoming?
The German government is ramping up its Bitcoin sell-off, preparing to offload an additional $342 million worth of BTC.
CoinStats exploiter moves almost $1M to Tornado Cash
CoinStats said in a July 5 update that it’s still investigating the incident and is taking action to secure its new infrastructure.
Up Network Unveils ‘Up Mobile’: A Web3 Smartphone Built on Facebook’s Move
Up Network has unveiled ‘Up Mobile,’ a smartphone that integrates artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. The device is built on Facebook’s Move programming language and aims to enhance user security and privacy. The blockchain…
Tulip Siddiq Appointed as UK City Minister With Responsibity for Financial Services, Crypto
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Tulip Siddiq as the City Minister, a role that oversees financial services including crypto.
Elliptic exposes $11B scam network via Huione Guarantee
Elliptic’s report reveals how the Huione Guarantee marketplace facilitated massive money laundering and cyber scams using Tether (USDT) transactions.
Polygon Records Over 1 Million Active Addresses – Impact On MATIC Price
Crypto for good: Why blockchain can bring financial inclusion worldwide
John Wingate of BankSocial and Azeem Khan of Morph tell The Agenda podcast how crypto and blockchain can make the world a better, more equitable place.
Standard Chartered’s Zodia Markets in Talks to Acquire Alan Howard-Backed Crypto Firm
Standard Chartered’s crypto subsidiary, Zodia Markets, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Elwood Capital Management, a digital-asset business backed by billionaire hedge fund manager Alan Howard. The acquisition, expected to be…
Whale transfers $50M in ETH amid ETF anticipation
With the approval of the spot Ether ETF in the US approaching, attention turns to its potential impact on Ethereum’s trajectory in the coming weeks.
Trump's New Crypto Enthusiasm Could Help Him Win More Votes: Poll
Former President Donald Trump's recent embrace of cryptocurrency after his long-standing skepticism may win him some votes among reluctant Republicans as he seeks a return to the White House in November, according to an industry-sponsored poll…
Soccer Stars Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho Promote Water Meme Coin
Lionel Messi, the Argentine soccer player who has won the Ballon d’Or eight times, and Ronaldinho, the former Brazilian soccer star, have promoted WATER, a Solana-based meme coin, to their almost 600 million followers on Instagram. The…
Bitcoin sellers are trying to keep BTC price below $60K
BTC price upside momentum is building, but liquidity is bunching at $60,000 in an attempt to keep the market from reclaiming lost ground.
Clandestine Bitcoin Mining Survives Government Ban in Venezuela, Albeit at Small Scale
According to local reports, clandestine bitcoin mining is thriving again in Venezuela, albeit at a small scale after the government ordered to disconnect all Bitcoin mining operations from the power grid. Local ASIC stores are still selling miners…
Bitcoin Miners Are Attractive Partners to Build Artificial Intelligence Data Centers: Bernstein
The broker initiated coverage on miners Iren Energy and Corz Scientific with outperform ratings.
Bitcoin transfer costs fall to 2020 lows
Bitcoin transaction fees hit a four-year low on July 7, falling to $38.69. Miners remain profitable due to reduced network difficulty and lower computational power needs.
8 Reasons Why The Bitcoin Bear Phase Is Just A ‘Boogeyman’: Fund Manager
While the Bitcoin price hasn’t reclaimed the crucial $60,000 level to reenter the previous 4-month trading range, Ikigai Asset Management Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Travis Kling thinks that the current bearish phase is not more than a…