On Aug. 16, 2024, with bitcoin (BTC) hovering above the $ 58,000 mark, a bitcoin wallet that had been untouched since Jan. 8, 2014, moved 174.88 BTC for the first time in over a decade. Back when the funds were initially secured by the P2PKH (Pay to Public Key Hash) address, they were valued …
In mid-August, bitcoin’s price dipped below $ 60,000, hitting a low of $ 56,646 per BTC on Thursday. Currently, BTC is hovering just above $ 58K, sitting at $ 58,267, which is about 20.2% lower than its all-time high (ATH) of $ 73,737 reached on March 14. While BTC has …
New Jersey’s Attorney General, the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Bureau of Securities have urged investors to immediately withdraw funds from crypto platform Abra. This follows a multi-state investigation into the platform’s alleged violations of state securities laws. Affected investors will receive refunds, with crypto assets being converted to U.S. dollars. New Jersey Investors […]
During the first week of August 2024, Bitcoin’s hashprice—a key metric that gauges the daily value of one petahash per second (PH/s) of hashpower—dipped to its lowest point in history, sliding below $ 38 per PH/s. In this fiercely competitive bitcoin mining arena, only the most resilient operations can thrive, with the best-performing machines …
Coinshares, a digital asset investment firm, has reported a significant $ 528 million outflow from its crypto products last week, driven by growing recession fears. This substantial withdrawal reflects the heightened market uncertainty and investor caution amid economic downturn concerns. Despite this setback, Coinshares remains committed to its long-term strategy and continues to expand …
A subsidiary of Animoca Brands has launched the open beta of its new Web3-centric action game, Cosmic Bomber. Developed by industry veterans from Sony, Electronic Arts, Nintendo, Lucas Arts, and Blizzard, the game is now available to over 1.77 million holders of Moca ID, the identity layer of Animoca Brands’ network. Cosmic Bomber offers strategic […]
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has raised $ 25 million from the crypto industry and bitcoin whales since he began accepting donations in cryptocurrencies. He has made several promises to support the crypto sector if elected, including the replacement of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler. Trump Raises …
Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain has announced a private placement of its ordinary shares and accompanying warrants to an institutional investor. The transaction is expected to generate gross proceeds of approximately £6.5 million ($ 8.3 million). Argo Blockchain Announces $ 8.3 Million Private Placement According to the announcement, the bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain (Nasdaq: …
Interpol is aiding Hong Kong officials in locating Wong Ching-kit, a cryptocurrency promoter known as “Coin Young Master,” notorious for his 2018 stunt of tossing HK$ 6,000 from a rooftop. Wong faces charges of fraud and theft, including involvement in a HK$ 3 million cryptocurrency deception. An Interpol red notice has been issued …
On July 28, 2024, bitcoin was trading at $ 67,872 per coin when a dormant bitcoin address created in 2017 transferred 121.63 BTC, now valued at $ 8.25 million, after more than seven years. Dormant Bitcoin Address Transfers $ 8.25M This Sunday, at block height 854,349, btcparser.com’s Bitcoin blockchain parser identified a …
Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for stricter regulations to address the risks of foreign-owned cryptocurrency mining facilities in the U.S. She highlighted the environmental and national security threats, especially from Chinese-owned operations, and stressed the importance of stronger laws to regulate crypto mining and prevent foreign exploitation. Senator Warren Raises Concerns Over Foreign-Owned Crypto Mining […]
With bitcoin prices declining by 3.7% in the past 24 hours, a dormant bitcoin wallet, created on May 20, 2013, or just over 11 years ago, moved 750 BTC, valued at roughly $ 48 million at current exchange rates. Vintage Bitcoin Wallet From 2013 Transfers 750 BTC Amid Market Dip On Thursday, a wallet …
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 …
Santiago Peña, the President of Paraguay, recently dismissed the complaints that bitcoin mining farm operators have voiced against the power fee hikes that ANDE has enacted for these activities. Peña stated that these price increases don’t need to be consulted with the operators and that more companies in the industry are waiting to enter the […]
Dylan Meissner, 31, of Westport, has pleaded guilty to fraud in Hartford federal court, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. Meissner, a former Vice President of Finance at a cryptocurrency research firm, admitted to stealing over $ 4 million from his employer. Starting in January 2022, Meissner secured a $ 170,000 loan …