Stablecoin issuer Tether has slammed the”baseless” claims that it illegally liquidated Celsius Network’s bitcoin collateral. Tether accused the crypto lender of trying to “improperly impose the costs of Celsius’ mismanagement and failure on Tether.” Shameless Litigation Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd. has rejected the “baseless” claims by the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network that the […]
A U.S. district court has ordered FTX and Alameda Research to pay $ 12.7 billion to fraud victims due to their misuse of customer funds and fraudulent practices. Ian McGinley, Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement, emphasized that this multibillion-dollar recovery is the largest recovery in CFTC history. FTX and …
Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, has revealed that he continues to add to his personal bitcoin holdings, which total at least 17,732 BTC. He disclosed this amount four years ago and has not sold any since, continuing to buy more. Saylor views bitcoin as an ideal investment for individuals, families, corporations, and countries. Meanwhile, Microstrategy […]
In his latest social media posts, Tron Founder Justin Sun addressed rumors about the liquidation of their positions, firmly denying any truth to these claims. Sun emphasized that they rarely engage in leveraged trading strategies, as they do not see significant benefits for the industry. Instead, they focus on activities that support the industry and […]
On Friday, U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced $ 54.27 million in outflows, a stark contrast to Thursday’s net inflow of $ 26.7 million, as indicated by recent data. Meanwhile, Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) has seen a reduction of over $ 2 billion in ethereum since July 23. U.S. Ether ETFs …
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, announced that it has processed over $ 1.16 billion in loans during the first half of 2024. This includes a notable 29.8% quarter-over-quarter growth in retail lending, driven by investor strategies and market dynamics such as the recent Bitcoin halving and the rise of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in …
Coinbase posted $ 1.4 billion in total revenue for the second quarter of 2024, marking a period of continued growth and progress in the crypto industry. The company’s earnings report said it also made strides toward regulatory clarity in the U.S., a key development for the broader crypto economy. Coinbase Publishes Q2 2024 Earnings …
Tether Holdings Limited reported a record-breaking net profit of $ 5.2 billion for the first half of 2024, according to its latest assurance opinion for the second quarter. The report, conducted by BDO, highlighted Tether’s increased exposure to U.S. Treasury bills and a significant rise in group equity. Tether Reveals Mid-Year Financials The largest …
Following the U.S. government’s transfer of $ 2 billion in bitcoin, Arkham Intelligence reported that the federal agency divided the funds into two separate Bech32 bitcoin addresses: one containing 10,000 BTC and the other holding 19,799.99 BTC. Arkham speculates that the 10,000 BTC may have been sent to an institutional custody service. Arkham Reports …
According to onchain data, a Department of Justice (DOJ) labeled bitcoin wallet transferred 29,799.99 BTC, valued at just over $ 2 billion. This move by the U.S. government follows Germany’s sale of its bitcoin and a growing belief among U.S. politicians that seized coins should be held as reserves. DOJ-Labeled Wallet Transfers More Than …
The stablecoin economy is experiencing renewed growth. Over the past week, the market capitalization of all stablecoins increased by $ 1.52 billion. The growth over the past seven days was primarily driven by tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin by market valuation, with its supply expanding by 1.2 billion coins. Stablecoin Economy Sees Growth Again …
Revolut, the crypto-friendly digital bank, is reportedly planning to sell $ 500 million of employee shares, targeting a staggering valuation of $ 45 billion. This move is seen as a significant step towards a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO). Revolut’s progressive approach to cryptocurrencies, combined with its innovative banking solutions, continues to disrupt …
The European Union (EU) is set to provide Ukraine with 1.4 billion euros ($ 1.52 billion) in military aid, sourced from the interest on frozen Russian assets. This decision, announced by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell during a Council on Foreign Affairs meeting, will see the first transfer …
Metaplanet Inc. announced on July 22 the purchase of an additional 200 million yen worth of bitcoin, amounting to 20.381 BTC. This latest acquisition completes the company’s 1 billion yen ($ 6.4 million) bitcoin purchase plan, which was initially disclosed on June 24. With this final purchase, Metaplanet’s total bitcoin holdings now stand at …
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 volatility. The funds are now secured for criminal proceedings at the Leipzig Regional Court. 2.64 Billion Euros Raised […]