Bitcoin (BTC) reached an all-time high of $ 95,023 on Bitstamp today, gaining 4% against the U.S. dollar in the past 24 hours and 5.2% over the past week. With a market capitalization of $ 1.87 trillion, bitcoin now ranks as the seventh most valuable global asset, trailing Amazon. Bitcoin Hits $ …
Rumors swirl around the potential for nation states to acquire large reserves of bitcoin (BTC), sparking debates on the risks and benefits for the cryptocurrency’s future. Could Nation States Holding Bitcoin Spark Hyperbitcoinization? In recent days, rumors have emerged about nation state accumulating substantial amounts of bitcoin, with some speculation even suggesting a coordinated effort […]
Dogecoin (DOGE) has surged to become the sixth most valuable cryptocurrency, experiencing an impressive 80% increase in just seven days. The popular meme-inspired digital currency has surpassed Ripple’s XRP and USDC, achieving a market capitalization of over $ 41 billion, with a staggering daily trading volume exceeding $ 20 billion. At its peak, …
The Central Bank of Argentina has opened its doors to host a cryptocurrency-themed art exhibition for the first time. The show, titled “Art, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Economy,” includes a series of bitcoin mining machines, several spheres that display ether and bitcoin prices, and another sphere filled with destroyed physical money. Alberto […]
David Bailey, one of former President Trump’s cryptocurrency aides and CEO of BTC Inc., predicted that we are just months away from a significant bitcoin adoption movement by one or a few nation-states. Bailey believes that the next step is to establish bitcoin reserves. Trump’s Cryptocurrency Aide David Bailey Predicts Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption Explosion David […]
The government of Hong Kong is on the verge of completing stablecoin regulations to become a more friendly hub for cryptocurrency investments. In addition, authorities stated that they have been considering extending crypto tax cuts to more investors. Hong Kong to Finalize Stablecoin Regulation, Talks New Tax Breaks for Cryptocurrency Investors Hong Kong is poised […]
The 2024 US Election is almost here, and it’s shaking up the market. Traders are speculating on what the outcome will mean for the economy and crypto regulation. But one project encapsulates this, providing a means of speculation while offering hilarious satirical escapades and captivating blockchain innovations. The project is called FreeDum Fighters ($ …
The volume of cryptocurrency transactions in Brazil has yet again registered record numbers. According to figures offered by the Brazilian IRS equivalent, volumes grew 24.2% compared to last year, reaching over $ 43.5 billion between January and September 2024. Stablecoin volumes were significant, with Tether’s USDT leading the charge. The leading stablecoin registered volumes …
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, a payments and cryptocurrency service provider, has praised the state of cryptocurrency regulation in Brazil, one of the largest crypto markets in Latam. In an interview with Valor Economico, Garlinghouse highlighted the central bank’s work to make Brazil an enticing destiny for crypto companies. “Brazil is one of the fastest-growing […]
Ireland’s Finance Minister Jack Chambers has announced plans to draft urgent legislation aimed at updating financial regulations to include cryptocurrency and digital asset firms. According to the Irish Examiner, this legislation is crucial to ensure compliance with new European Union money laundering and financing of terrorism laws, which are set to take effect on December […]
Hunter Horsley, co-founder and CEO of Bitwise, a $ 4 billion crypto fund manager, believes that banks will accelerate the participation of many investors in the cryptocurrency market. Horsley predicted that in 12 months, the stance of many crypto adopters will change, declaring that banks will be regarded as “the best thing that ever …
A London resident has denied charges of operating an illegal cryptocurrency ATM business and laundering criminal proceeds. The individual is accused of converting £300,000 into digital currencies without Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorization. The regulator stressed that there are no legal crypto ATM operators in the country. London Man Denies Running Illegal Cryptocurrency ATMs Habibur […]
Six members of a Texas-based drug ring have been sentenced for their roles in a dark web drug operation, which laundered up to $ 50,000 per month in cryptocurrency. The group, operating as “Loverbois,” sold nearly 12 kilograms of meth. They processed about 20 drug orders daily between July 2019 and December 2020. Sentences …
Eighteen individuals and entities have been charged with fraud and market manipulation in the cryptocurrency industry. The charges involve deceptive practices such as wash trading and pump-and-dump schemes that inflated token prices, resulting in the seizure of $ 25 million in cryptocurrency. As part of “Operation Token Mirrors,” the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) …
Analysts believe that, in the future, outflows derived from cryptocurrency purchases could affect the domestic exchange rate in Brazil. The Central Bank of Brazil indicates that crypto assets and recreational services account for $ 14.7 billion that flowed out of Brazil through August, hinting at the use of virtual assets as payment tools. Cryptocurrency …