Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Argentina and Brazil are part of the top ten countries with the most crypto ownership, according to a recent report issued by Triple-A, a provider of digital currency white-label payment solutions. Argentina took the fourth place in the list, with 18...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Tren de Aragua (Aragua’s Train), a criminal gang with Venezuelan origins, has been sanctioned by OFAC as a transnational organization engaging in kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and other illegal behavior. The U.S. Department of the T...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
President Nayib Bukele has announced a new measure in his battle against speculation and price gouging in El Salvador, eliminating import duties for certain basic foods and supplies for a decade. While some of these products did not pay duties due to...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the over $230 million security breach in its multisig wallet, which involved Liminal’s custody services. The exchange detailed the incident and ongoing recovery efforts, promising...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Tangem announced the launch of its Tangem Ring cryptocurrency hardware wallet on Wednesday, touting it as “the world’s first ring-shaped crypto wallet,” designed to “transform how people interact with cryptocurrencies.”...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
The TON Foundation has announced the upcoming launch of TON Teleport BTC, a bridge designed to facilitate trustless and secure transfers of bitcoin to and from The Open Network (TON). This initiative aims to expand bitcoin’s utility by enablin...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
The bitcoin market recently saw a significant sell-off, absorbing over 48,000 BTC from the German government. Amidst this and upcoming Mt Gox distributions, a report from Glassnode researchers explores how these sell-side forces and exchange-traded f...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Bitcoin prices may have reached a local low, as suggested by researchers at cryptoquant.com. The firm’s recent institutional insights report says large sellers appear to have depleted their selling power, and key valuation metrics point to pot...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
The Meme Games (MGME) is the latest project everyone’s buzzing about. It’s benefiting from the hype around the 2024 Paris Olympics and has raised almost $150,000 in the first week of its presale. With a hilarious design and some huge st...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) achieved their ninth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday, amassing $53.35 million. Blackrock’s IBIT garnered $110.37 million in inflows, whereas Grayscale’s GBTC experienced $53.86 millio...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its interest rates on Thursday, indicating that domestic price pressures and elevated inflation levels will persist into next year. After a recent rate cut, the ECB adopted a cautious stance, suggesting more...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a security breach affecting one of its multisig wallets, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Cryptocurrency and INR withdrawals have been halted as the team investigates the incident, with blockcha...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
German authorities have announced the completion of an emergency sale of nearly 50,000 bitcoins, raising about 2.6 billion euros. They explained that this sale was mandated to avoid a potential value decline due to the crypto’s price volatilit...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Venture capital firms DFS Lab and Digital Currency Group (DCG) recently invested $300,000 in Turnstay, a South African travel-focused fintech startup. Turnstay aims to simplify payment procedures for international travelers by leveraging a global net...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
PRESS RELEASE. The Undeads team is thrilled to announce the first public beta for their flagship game, Undeads, a gripping battle royale experience available on Steam. Players will compete to be the last one standing, choosing to survive as either a...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
The German government has officially acknowledged its involvement in selling 49,858 bitcoin linked to the movie2k case. In a press release, German authorities reported that the sales were completed due to what is stipulated in Section 111p of the Cod...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
On July 16, a Nigerian court issued an arrest warrant for a prison doctor who failed to provide jailed Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s medical report as demanded. The court also ordered prison officials to take Gambaryan to a local hospital for...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
The Arthur Hayes-linked Bitcoin-supporting entity Maelstorm has launched a grant program to assist with the technical development of Bitcoin. Developers who wish to receive grants—ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 each—must submit applications on or b...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Okx, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its decision to discontinue services in Nigeria starting from August 16, 2024. The company cited unfavorable policies by the Nigerian government as the reason for this move. Okx said Nigerian user...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has reported multiple complaints about cryptocurrency scams on Whatsapp and Telegram involving fake “professors.” These scams lure investors through social media ads and fals...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci criticized the support of billionaires for former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump, reflecting on his own experience. He joined the Trump administration in July 2017. However, his ten...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for cryptocurrency, emphasizing: “If we don’t do it, China is going to pick it up” and dominate the industry. He revealed that he will launch another...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advised against basing political support solely on a candidate’s pro-crypto stance. He emphasized the importance of broader values like individual freedoms and technological advancement. “Crypto-friendl...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the politicization of cryptocurrency in the U.S., stressing the necessity of a bipartisan approach and clear regulatory guidelines. He condemned the partisan divide in crypto innovation, particularly addres...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 11 months ago
Ethereum prices are poised to reach new all-time highs, according to Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise. Hougan’s analysis suggests that the introduction of spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will significantly impact eth...
