Asia's First: Hong Kong May Approve First Spot Bitcoin ETFs Next Week
Hong Kong may announce the first approvals of spot Bitcoin ETFs next week, which would make the Chinese special administrative region the first in Asia to offer BTC ETFs.
Most Of Ripple-Owned Metaco's Execs, Marketing Staffers Have Left Crypto Custody Firm: Report
Metaco, which saw its CEO depart the company earlier this year, has lost most of its executives and marketing department members, a new report revealed.
Middle East Conflict: 3 Sons Of Hamas Leader Haniyeh Killed In Israeli Strike
On Day 187 of the war in Gaza, tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate as more countries are voicing support for a two-state solution that has been at center of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Bitcoin ETF Issuers VanEck, CoinShares Pessimistic SEC Will Approve Ethereum Applications
Like Bloomberg analysts who believe the SEC's silence is a bad omen, VanEck and CoinShares aren't confident the regulator will actually approve spot Ether ETF applications as it did with Bitcoin ETFs.
US Bitcoin Skepticism Decreasing, But Some Believe BTC Will Plummet To $20K: Survey
Doubts regarding Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the U.S. are decreasing as the world's most popular digital asset had a stellar bull run in the first quarter of 2024.
'Opposite Usually Occurs': Ex-BitMEX CEO Predicts Bitcoin Slump Around Halving
Arthur Hayes believes the upcoming Bitcoin halving event will drive BTC prices down – a prediction different from what Bitcoin enthusiasts have been saying about the once-in-four-years event.
Worldcoin Iris Codes Can Now Be Deleted Amid Growing Global Scrutiny
Worldcoin, which has been under growing scrutiny from various governments, has decided to update its iris code terms, now allowing for the deletion of such data upon request.
Grayscale Moves Over $400M Worth Of Bitcoin Amid Recent BTC Reserves' Continuous Outflows
Grayscale was seen moving over $400 million worth of BTC Tuesday amid a Bitcoin exodus within its spot BTC ETF that has left the crypto community wondering what the future holds for GBTC.
Middle East Conflict: Netanyahu Says Date Set For Invasion Of Overcrowded Rafah
On Day 186 of the war in Gaza, Netanyahu said the Rafah ground incursion will happen even as his government is under increasing pressure to agree to a ceasefire following the killing of seven humanitarian aid workers in an IDF airstrike last week.
Russian Parliament's Top Crypto Expert Suggests Prioritizing Mining In Regulation Talks
Russia's first crypto regulations may focus on the mining sector, as the Russian parliament's chief crypto expert said that mining activities should be the first in line when crafting the country's regulatory framework for the sector.
'Terrible Product': Blockstream CEO Slams MicroStrategy's New ETF
Blockstream's Adam Back believes investing in MicroStrategy's new Defiance 2X Short MSTR ETF will only make investors bleed out their capital fast.
Ripple CEO Sees Crypto Market Cap Topping $5 Trillion This Year
Despite the SEC's crackdown, Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse is very optimistic of the crypto market's growth as he sees the sector's total market growing nearly doubling by the end of the year.
Robinhood BTC Stash Grows By 14% In The Last 6 Months: Arkham Data
Robinhood has grown its Bitcoin holdings significantly in the last six months, placing it just behind Bitfinex and Binance in single cold wallets with the largest known BTC.
MicroStrategy's Saylor, Bitcoiners On X Hail 'Revolution' As BTC Passes $72K
Bitcoin climbed above $72,000 Monday, with Michael Saylor and other Bitcoin enthusiasts celebrating the digital coin's move near its all-time high last month.
Middle East Conflict: Israel Kills Hezbollah Field Commander, Army Withdraws From Southern Gaza
On Day 185 of the Israel-Hamas war, tensions are fast escalating in the Israeli-Lebanese border after the Israeli army killed a Hezbollah Radwan Force commander in an airstrike early Monday in southern Lebanon.
Major Twist: Crypto Critic Goldman Sachs Named AP In BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF
Goldman Sachs has been added into the list of "authorized partners" for BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, marking a significant shift in the banking giant's view of Bitcoin and the crypto market as a whole.
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor Trusts 'Timechain' As Bitcoin Bounces Back To $69K
Michael Saylor's Sunday post on X has given the Bitcoin community another opportunity to learn and re-learn from the notes of the master of "blockchain" technology, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Blockchain For All: Waterfall Network Launches New Desktop App For Windows, MacOS
Waterfall Network has just launched a new app for Windows and macOS that gives almost anyone the power to participate in the blockchain, even those who aren't tech-savvy.
Middle East Conflict: UN Rights Body Adopts Resolution On Israel's Possible War Crimes
On Day 182 of the war in Gaza, pressure on Israel is piling up as the world monitors how it will change its military campaign in the enclave following the Israeli army airstrike that killed seven humanitarian aid workers, six of them foreign nationals.
IMF Discusses Bitcoin Risks in El Salvador Funding Talks
The IMF signaled that it remains interested in financing a program for El Salvador, but it also reiterated that risks associated with Bitcoin need to be addressed first.
Paraguay Introduces Bill To Curb Crypto Mining As Power Grid Struggles
Paraguayan lawmakers have moved to cripple the cryptocurrency mining industry in the country following incidents of power outages that specifically affected swathes of the Alto Paraná region in recent weeks.
EXCLUSIVE: Diamond Standard Set To Revolutionize Remittance With CARATS, Eyes Asia Expansion
Diamond Standard Co.'s CARATS, the natural diamond commodities that can be sent conveniently via SMS messaging, just could be what Asia needs to see a revolution in its remittance sector.
MicroStrategy's Saylor Says Everything Before Bitcoin Will Be 'BS' In Time
The time will come when "everything" before Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin will be "BS," Michael Saylor said early Thursday, drawing the attention of Bitcoiners on X.
SEC Enforcement Head Slams 'Significant Non-Compliance' In Crypto Sector
Grewal criticized non-compliance in the crypto sector and reiterated that there are many risks involved in cryptocurrency investments – as was proven by the Sam Bankman-Fried case.
Nigeria Reportedly Working With Interpol To Extradite 'Escaped' Binance Executive
Nigeria is collaborating with the Interpol to extradite Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance executive who allegedly "escaped" detainment in the country.
Franklin Templeton Hails Bitcoin Ordinals As 'Renaissance' Driver In BTC Community
Bitcoin Ordinals have been on the roll in recent months and have since gained the attention of investment titan Franklin Templeton.
Middle East Conflict: Biden 'Outraged' Over Aid Workers' Deaths; Israeli Army Chief Admits 'Mistake'
The war in Gaza has entered its 180th day – Israel is under mounting pressure following the deaths of seven humanitarian aid workers in an Israeli army airstrike that targeted a WCK food convoy Monday.
FixedFloat Suffers Another Exploit By The Same Hackers; Tether Blacklists Hack-Linked Addresses
FixedFloat suffered another exploit by the same hackers that took $26 million in BTC and ETH from the exchange.
Paradigm Reportedly In Talks To Raise Up To $850M For Crypto Venture Fund
Paradigm, which invested $278 million into the collapsed FTX, is reportedly in talks to raise up to $850 million for a new crypto fund that could further propel the web3 ecosystem forward.
US Moves $2B In Seized Bitcoin From Silk Road: On-Chain Data
The U.S. has once again moved Silk Road Bitcoin, just weeks after it transferred over $900 million of Bitcoin seized from the massive Bitfinex hack in 2016.