Gold prices reached historic highs on August 1, breaking the $2,500 mark on the New York Comex exchange. The precious metal reached a price of $2,502.6 for the first time in its history, influenced by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, geopolitical risks, and the constant demand from central banks. Gold …
Monthly archives: August 2024
July NFT Sales Plummet for Second Consecutive Month
In July, the non-fungible token (NFT) market experienced a 36.6% drop in sales compared to June. Over the month, NFT sales reached $429.46 million, while the number of NFT buyers fell by 46.24% from the previous month. NFT Market Sees Continued Decline in July With Fewer Buyers and Sellers July marked the second consecutive month …
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ABS2024: Taipei Becomes Asia’s Hub for Pioneers of Web3 and AI
The Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 (ABS2024) will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. ABS2024, powered by BlockTempo, combines multiple blockchain events, summits, and conferences into a three-day packed international technology movement. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a two-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actor, will also be speaking in person at ABS2024. The …
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Montenegrin Court Upholds Extradition of Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon to South Korea
In a significant legal development, a Montenegrin appeals court has upheld the decision to extradite Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, to South Korea. Kwon, who has been in custody in Montenegro since March 2023 for attempting to travel with a fake passport, faces criminal charges in South Korea related to the $40 billion collapse …
Ditobanx and ICP Hub Mexico Launch Initiative Promoting Cryptocurrency Use at Universities
Ditobanx and ICP Hub Mexico recently partnered to launch an initiative promoting the use of cryptocurrencies at Mexican universities. As part of this program, over 4,000 students received $5.42 (100 pesos) worth of Ckbtc, the so-called bitcoin twin, to use at campus cafes, restaurants, and copy shops. Boosting Cryptocurrency Usage at Mexican Universities Salvadoran fintech …
Crypto Trader Says Dogecoin Poised To ‘Do Pretty Well’ and Test Higher Levels – But There’s a Catch
A crypto trader and analyst is expressing an overall bullish outlook on Dogecoin (DOGE) as the memecoin consolidates. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 11,300 YouTube subscribers that DOGE could eventually break out and soar to as high as $0.50. However, the analyst warns that DOGE has a relatively large market cap that could limit …
Top Trader Says Wider Crypto Market Downturn Incoming, Outlines Path Forward for Bitcoin and Solana
A widely followed cryptocurrency trader and analyst is expressing bearish sentiment on the broader digital assets market. The trader pseudonymously known as Bluntz tells his 266,600 followers on the social media platform X that the crypto assets space is likely to experience a “minimum two weeks of broader market downturn.” The widely followed trader also …
Crypto Analyst Says Large-Cap Memecoin Primed for a Massive Plunge, Updates Outlook on Ethereum and XRP
A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst is issuing a warning on a leading memecoin while outlining the path forward for Ethereum (ETH) and XRP. The analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 405,000 followers on the social media platform X that the memecoin Pepe (PEPE) has held up “quite well” amid a wider market downturn. …
Bybit to exit France amid regulatory hurdles, hopes for future return
Crypto exchange Bybit is ending operations in France due to recent regulatory issues, according to an Aug. 1 statement. Bybit attributed this move to new regulatory developments from the French regulator, hinting at licensing issues. The exchange expressed hope for a return to the French market once it secures the necessary licenses. It stated: “We …
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Coinbase denies violating campaign finance laws with $25M donation
Crypto exchange Coinbase has rejected claims that it breached campaign finance laws. Alleged violations On July 30, crypto researcher Molly White alleged that the crypto trading platform’s $25 million donation to Fairshake, a crypto Super Political Action Committee (PAC), might have violated campaign finance rules. According to the researcher, the donation occurred around a period …
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Grayscale BTC attracts $191 million inflow amid continued outflows in other Bitcoin ETFs
Quick Take Bitcoin Farside data reveals inflows into the Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Aug. 1 with the overall net inflow being $50.6 million. Grayscale BTC, the more affordable option at 15 basis points, attracted a substantial $191.1 million inflow. Conversely, the pricier GBTC, at 150 basis points, experienced an outflow of $71.3 million, contributing …
Polymarket $3.8 Million Venezuelan Presidential Election Bet Still Undecided
Polymarket, the cryptocurrency-based prediction markets platform, has not been able to resolve the bet on the outcome of the Venezuelan presidential election. While the country’s electoral authority, the Electoral National Council (CNE), proclaimed President Nicolas Maduro as the winner, the opposition forces contested the election. This is due to the lack of a complete breakdown …
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Bahamas Enacts Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act
The Bahamas has enacted the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024), establishing itself as a leader in digital asset regulation. Announced by the Securities Commission, DARE 2024 builds on the DARE Act, 2020, introducing significant reforms to address the evolving digital asset landscape. Christina Rolle, Executive Director of the Securities Commission, emphasized …
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Bitcoin.com’s First VERSE Airdrop Goes Live
Active users of the Bitcoin.com Wallet app can now claim their VERSE tokens. Bitcoin.com, a pioneer in the cryptocurrency space since 2015, has announced that the initial airdrop of Bitcoin.com’s ecosystem token VERSE is now live. As approved by the results of a community-led proposal, active Ethereum users of the Bitcoin.com Wallet app are now …
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Hong Kong’s Largest Online Broker Launches Retail Crypto Trading for 22 Million Users
Futu Securities International, Hong Kong’s largest online broker with 21.64 million users, has launched retail cryptocurrency trading. Hong Kong residents can now trade bitcoin and ether in either Hong Kong or U.S. dollars directly through Futu’s platform. “We are actively working on expanding our crypto offerings in the near future,” the company said. Last month, …