Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Investors are taking notice as Base Dawgz (DAWGZ), a new meme coin on the Base chain, approaches the end of its presale. With only two days left, investors are rushing to take part – with many comparing DAWGZ to the ultra-successful Brett (BRE...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also accused Abra of opera...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office has disclosed the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained at Le Bourget airport on August 24, 2024. Durov is currently in police custody as part of an extensive judicial investigation. The probe, laun...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Renowned NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden gave his take regarding the recent arrest in France of Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Snowden blasted the French government’s actions, stating that these constituted an “assault on the basic human...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
According to the blockchain-powered prediction market Polymarket, bettors are giving Telegram founder Pavel Durov a 36% chance of being released this month. Durov was taken into custody by French judicial police at Le Bourget airport in France, facin...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
PRESS RELEASE. Playbet.io is set to make waves in the crypto gambling community with the launch of their “Win 1 BTC” Raffle, running from August 26th to November 26th, 2024. Offering players a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to w...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
On Aug. 26, Paypal’s PYUSD stablecoin hit the $1 billion mark for the first time since its launch in August 2023. Initially rolled out on Ethereum, PYUSD has seen a significant shift, with most of its tokens now issued on Solana. Paypal’...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
In 2024, the Bitcoin network has hit some significant milestones, including reaching an all-time high price, achieving peak hashrate and difficulty, and recording the highest onchain fees ever. On top of these metrics, the blockchain also saw its bus...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Coinshares, led by researcher James Butterfill, reports a significant uptick in bitcoin inflows following recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The investment surge reflects the market’s response to potential interest rate...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has initiated the first phase of INR withdrawals, permitting eligible users to withdraw up to 33% of their INR balances. Co-founder Nischal Shetty noted that the timeline for the second phase remains uncertain due to sev...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
On August 26, 2024, ethereum’s price hovered around the $2,739 mark, reflecting a cautious market sentiment as traders weigh the potential for further gains against looming resistance. Technical indicators across multiple timeframes reveal a mi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
PRESS RELEASE. SINGAPORE — 26th August 2024 — TOKEN2049, the world’s largest crypto event, is set to make history again by shattering all previous records for its 2024 edition. Taking place September 18-19 at the Marina Bay Sands ahead of the Formula...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
On Aug. 26, 2024, bitcoin is navigating a crucial juncture, with prices hovering around $63,908. Despite a recent recovery attempt, the cryptocurrency faces significant resistance between $64,000 and $65,000. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s 1-hour chart reve...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Egyptian fintech startup Lucky has raised $3 million in a convertible note round to expand its credit services and contribute to Egypt’s financial inclusion goals. The funding will support Lucky’s growth plans and help it achieve sustaina...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Wyoming plans to launch a dollar-based stablecoin, the Wyoming Stable Token, in Q1 2025. The digital asset aims to provide faster and cheaper transactions for individuals and businesses in the state. Governor Mark Gordon emphasizes the importance of...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Chris Pavlovski, founder and CEO of Rumble, an independent online video platform, has reported that he left Europe after the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Pavlovski criticized the measures taken against Durov, stating that France had “cro...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Thai authorities successfully raided an illegal bitcoin mining operation in Ratchaburi on August 23. The raid came after residents reported frequent power outages. The bitcoin mining operation was found to be consuming electricity that the occupants...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
This year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and nine spot ether ETFs. Here’s a deep dive into the distinctions between spot and futures crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETP...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
A Russian cybercriminal, Deniss Zolotarjovs, has been charged in the U.S. with crimes related to his involvement in a cybercrime organization known for extorting victims and laundering cryptocurrency. The 33-year-old Moscow resident was indicted in C...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue: El Salvador will offer bitcoin certification for public servants, Mercado Libre launches an in-house developed...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The TON community has reaffirmed its commitment to freedom of speech and decentralization, showing strong support for Telegram founder Pavel Durov following his arrest in France. The community emphasized Durov’s dedication to an open internet a...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
On Aug. 23, 2024, the Ethereum Foundation made a significant transaction by transferring 35,000 ETH, valued at approximately $96.9 million based on current ether rates. The transaction sparked some criticism from the crypto community, with a few voic...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
ETH Kipu Foundation, an organization focused on supporting and developing the Ethereum ecosystem in Latam, has partnered with the Ministry of Education of the City of Buenos Aires in Argentina to include Ethereum and blockchain as part of high school...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Sony Block Solutions Labs, an initiative by Sony Group, recently introduced Soneium, an Ethereum layer two (L2) blockchain. Designed to seamlessly connect Web3 and Web2, Soneium promises enhanced scalability, efficiency, and a developer-friendly envi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Bitcoin’s hashrate is on the rise once again, edging closer to the peak levels seen at the end of July. Despite a recent 4.19% dip in difficulty during the last retarget, current projections suggest that this drop might soon be history. On Aug...
