Crypto ATMs, designed to facilitate converting cash to cryptocurrencies, are increasingly being exploited by scammers, according to a recent investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and the Miami Herald. The findings reveal a troubling surge in fraud facilitated by these machines across the US, which have become ubiquitous — appearing in …
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink reaffirmed his supportive stance on Bitcoin, describing it as “digital gold” and emphasizing its potential as a key asset in diversified investment portfolios. Fink made the statement during a July 15 CNBC interview. His latest endorsement comes on the heels of BlackRock’s robust second-quarter earnings, which surpassed analysts’ expectations. The firm …
Wirex and Visa have partnered to launch Wirex Pay, aiming to bring seamless crypto payments to millions of merchants worldwide, enhancing accessibility and convenience. “This partnership is set to revolutionize the way we use digital assets,” said Wirex Pay, emphasizing that Wirex and Visa are teaming up to “drive innovation in web3 payments.” Wirex and …
A recent report from Bybit and Block Scholes reveals shifting investor sentiment in the crypto derivatives market, favoring ethereum over bitcoin. This insight, derived from analysis of market trends across various trading formats, highlights an optimistic outlook for ether, especially with the impending launch of spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. Shift …
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced Senator JD Vance as his running mate. Vance has advocated for clear cryptocurrency regulations and criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) enforcement-based regulatory approach. His crypto stance aligns with Trump’s, who has positioned himself as the “crypto president,” expressing support for Bitcoin and …
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On Monday, Northern Data AG said it has resolved to increase its share capital by 20%, planning to raise €214 million ($233 million) through the issuance of new shares. The company aims to enhance its cloud platform and expand its data centers in Europe and the United States. Bitcoin Miner Northern Data AG Reveals Capital …
Digital asset investment products experienced significant buying activity last week, resulting in inflows of $1.44 billion. This brings the year-to-date total to a record $17.8 billion, far exceeding the 2021 figure of $10.6 billion, according to Coinshares. Record Inflows in Digital Asset Funds Amid Price Weakness, Report Shows This week, James Butterfill, lead analyst at …
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North Korean hackers are infiltrating crypto job boards, posing as fake applicants to steal sensitive data, hack systems, and gather assets, according to a DL News investigation. More than 4,000 North Koreans have been directed to penetrate the tech industry, including crypto, by concealing their identities. This scheme reportedly generates up to $600 million annually …
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Immediately following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, prediction market odds on Polymarket saw Trump’s chances of winning the election rise to 68%. Days after the event, Trump’s odds have continued to rise with the chances of winning the 2024 general election up to 71%. Trump’s Polymarket Odds Reach 71% Days After Attempted …
More than $88 million is held in the top 100 Bitcoin wallets, which are classified as containing a “minuscule amount” of BTC.
A closely followed crypto analyst says Bitcoin (BTC) is giving off a reading that previously signaled the start of a nearly 3X surge. Crypto strategist Ali Martinez tells his 67,100 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin owners who bought their coins within the last one to three months witnessed significant losses after …
Presidential candidate Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt over the weekend, triggering a surge both in memecoins and his chances of winning the 2024 election. According to crypto betting site Polymarket, Trump currently has a 72% chance of winning the presidency, while Biden only has an 18% chance of victory. Since the assassination attempt, Trump’s …
Stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen the USDT held by a Tron (TRX) network address linked to an online bazaar reportedly used by scam operators in Southeast Asia. Blockchain data analysis firm Bitrace says it has confirmed that the wallet holding over 29.62 million USDT has ties to Huione Guarantee, an online marketplace owned by a …
Digital assets manager CoinShares says that institutional crypto products raked in major inflows last week despite relative price weakness. In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows report, CoinShares says digital asset investment products enjoyed $1.44 billion in inflows last week. “Digital asset investment products saw further buying on price weakness with inflows of US$1.44bn inflows …
Fresh insights from crypto data aggregator CoinGecko show that sentiment among market participants is split following the most recent Bitcoin (BTC) halving. In a new survey, CoinGecko polled 2,558 crypto participants from around the world between June 25th and July 8th, the majority of them saying they are long-term digital asset investors. According to the …
