India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is reportedly reviewing four offshore cryptocurrency exchanges for potential approval to resume operations following the lifting of bans on Binance and Kucoin. The focus is on ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, including transaction transparency and reporting of suspicious activity. FIU-India May Permit More Offshore Crypto Exchanges Next Year India’s Financial […]
Telegram CEO Arrested, Coinbase CEO Bullish on Crypto Payments, and More — Week in Review
The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France has sent shockwaves through the crypto community. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed optimism about the future of crypto payments, predicting it as the next big boom driven by advancements in technology. The SEC has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, potentially classifying NFTs as securities. Economist […]
Semler Scientific Acquires More Bitcoin, Citing Institutional Adoption Growth
Semler Scientific has purchased 83 more bitcoins for $ 5 million, bringing its total holdings to 1,012 BTC. The company expressed optimism about the increasing institutional adoption of bitcoin, emphasizing: “We believe this increasing institutionalization will drive value for both bitcoin prices and for our stockholders.” Semler Scientific Expands Bitcoin Holdings Amid Growing Institutional …
Harris Backs Plan to Tax Unrealized Gains, Kiyosaki Says Prepare for Crash Landing, and More — Week in Review
Vice President Kamala Harris supports President Biden’s proposal to increase taxes on unrealized gains for the wealthy. Financial author Robert Kiyosaki warns of an impending market crash, urging investments in gold, silver, and bitcoin for safety. Economist Peter Schiff calls for higher interest rates, even at the risk of triggering a recession. Meanwhile, bitcoin ETFs […]
Goldman Sachs’ Bitcoin ETF Holdings, Hamster Kombat Rejected VCs, and More — Week in Review
Goldman Sachs disclosed substantial holdings of $ 418 million in bitcoin ETFs in Q2. Hamster Kombat rejected multiple venture capital investments to protect players from becoming exit liquidity. A Nigerian bitcoin proponent filed a lawsuit to overturn the government’s crypto ban. WBTC’s custody change has raised concerns in the defi community. Ripple’s legal chief …
MARA Announces $250M Private Offering of Convertible Senior Notes to Buy More BitcoinÂ
Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc., now simply known as MARA, is rolling out a plan to offer $ 250 million in convertible senior notes set to mature in 2031. This move, targeting qualified institutional buyers, aims to generate funds for corporate ventures and the purchase of more bitcoin. MARA to Purchase More Bitcoin Following Private …
Kiyosaki on Market Crash, Crypto for Harris, and More — Week in Review
Robert Kiyosaki declared that the much-anticipated market crash has arrived, emphasizing the significant losses and highlighting it as an opportunity for investors to buy assets like gold, silver, and bitcoin at lower prices. The Democrats are engaging with the crypto sector, launching a “Crypto for Harris” initiative to garner support for Vice President Kamala Harris. […]
Coinwire Report: Latam to More Than Double Its Crypto Trading Levels This Year
A recent report by Coinwire, a cryptocurrency research portal, predicts that cryptocurrency adoption levels in Latam will more than double in 2024. The report, which examined trading movements on trusted centralized exchanges according to Coingecko, forecasts that crypto trading volumes in the region will reach $ 7.82 trillion in 2024, with Brazil and Chile …
Markets in Freefall, Coinbase Reports Great Q2 Revenue, and More — Week in Review
The U.S. stock market experienced significant declines, and the crypto market fell by 5.82% following a disappointing jobs report, sparking concerns about a potential recession. Meanwhile, Coinbase reported $ 1.4 billion in Q2 revenue, highlighting growth and regulatory progress in the crypto sector. In Zambia, the central bank aims to enforce the kwacha as …
Veterans From EA, Nintendo, Blizzard and More Launch Bomberman-Style Web3 Game
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 […]
Kiyosaki Says BTC and Gold Rise if Trump Wins, Spot ETH ETFs Launch, and More — Week in Review
Robert Kiyosaki forecasts significant rises in asset prices, including gold, silver, and bitcoin by August 2025 if Donald Trump is re-elected. The U.S. SEC has approved spot ethereum ETFs, with Blackrock’s Ishares ethereum Trust ETF launching on Nasdaq on July 23, 2024. In Nigeria, the central bank sold dollars to Bureaux de Change to stabilize […]
Excessive Greed: More Bitcoin Mining Companies Are Abandoning Paraguay for Brazil
The recent power hikes that ANDE has enacted for Bitcoin mining companies are already impacting their operations in Paraguay. According to recent reports, the Penguin Group, a cryptocurrency mining operator, has already signed a contract to secure 400MW of energy in Brazil. This could be a potential destination that other companies are considering. Paraguayan Bitcoin […]
Trump’s Odds of Winning Soar, OTC Volume Surges 95% in H1, and More — Week in Review
Former U.S. President Donald Trump experienced a surge in prediction market odds for winning the presidential election after an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. Ripple’s CEO and legal chief celebrated their firm’s landmark legal victory against the SEC, affirming that XRP is not a security. Valentina Matvienko, a Russian Senate leader, discussed the potential […]
AI and Metaverse Combo Could Create More Interactive, Personal Virtual Worlds, Says Tech Veteran
According to Paul Thomas, a seasoned technologist and founder at Somnia, artificial intelligence (AI), like the metaverse before it, is currently experiencing hype. This hype cycle will continue to be in vogue before eventually waning. Thomas argues that combining the metaverse with AI can potentially “make virtual environments interactive and personal.” AI Hype Cycle Expected […]
Tokyo-Based Metaplanet Adds Almost 22 More Bitcoin to Its Treasury
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based public company, has revealed that it has acquired more bitcoin for its treasury holdings. According to disclosure statements, Metaplanet acquired 21.877 bitcoin, spending about $ 1.26 million (200 million Japanese yen) for this purpose. Now, Metaplanet holds 225.61 bitcoin, having paid a little over $ 14.17 million for the cryptocurrency …