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MARA, a leader in digital asset compute, reported a significant revenue increase of 78% to $145.1 million for the second quarter of 2024. Despite this growth, the company faced a substantial net loss of $199.7 million, driven by a $148 million fair value loss on digital assets. MARA Reports Q2 Earnings: Revenue Rises 78% Despite […]View the full article

PlayDoge (PLAY), the latest meme coin sensation, is on the verge of hitting a major milestone. This retro-style project is nearing the $6 million mark in its limited-time presale. Both investors and gamers are eager to get in on the action – and the excitement around PlayDoge’s prospects is growing fast. PlayDoge Combines 90s Nostalgia […]View the full article

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 […]View the full article

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 […]View the full article

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: ARBK) will issue 57.8 […]View the full article

The World Gold Council’s Q2 2024 report highlights a year-on-year increase in gold demand, marking the highest second-quarter demand since 2000. This surge is fueled by central bank purchases and OTC investments, with central bank gold buying up by 6% and technology sector demand rising by 11%. Q2 2024 Sees Record Gold Demand The World […]View the full article

The University of Wyoming has launched a Bitcoin research institute to produce high-quality peer-reviewed publications about bitcoin from all academic disciplines. The institute’s director highlighted the need for informed research, criticizing previous work for its lack of fundamental understanding of bitcoin. University of Wyoming Launches Bitcoin Research Institute The University of Wyoming (UW) has launched […]View the full article

Russia plans to launch international cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year to counter Western sanctions, according to the governor of the Bank of Russia. The central bank is prepared to be flexible and is already discussing the conditions of this initiative with various ministries, agencies, and businesses. In addition, Russia’s State Duma, the […]View the full article

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s inconsistent regulatory practices after the regulator revealed its intention to amend its complaint against Binance concerning the security status of certain crypto tokens. He highlighted the contradiction between SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s statements and the agency’s actions, emphasizing the need for clear, consistent […]View the full article

Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, predicts that by 2045, bitcoin’s price could range from a bear case of $3 million to a bull case of $49 million, with a base case of $13 million. He highlighted bitcoin’s role in revolutionizing the global economy, advocating for its adoption as a primary treasury asset to ensure economic […]View the full article

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon clarified his stance on bitcoin during a CNBC interview, where his prior skepticism and the recent political focus on bitcoin were discussed. Although he acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility and speculative nature, Solomon stated he had “never been on the other side as to whether or not bitcoin would be something that’s […]View the full article

The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to convene its monthly Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to evaluate the state of the economy and determine if the central bank should adjust the federal funds rate. The prevailing market sentiment suggests that the FOMC members are likely to maintain the current rate this week, with a […]View the full article

Binance’s head of VIP & Institutional views the U.S. discussion on a national bitcoin reserve as a positive sign for the crypto market. The executive notes the growing recognition of bitcoin by politicians and industry leaders, anticipating greater regulatory clarity. She stressed the importance of politicians and industry leaders explicitly acknowledging bitcoin’s value in the […]View the full article

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Nader Al-Naji, founder of Bitclout (now Decentralized Social), with running a multi-million-dollar fraudulent crypto scheme. Al-Naji allegedly raised over $257 million through unregistered sales of Bitclout tokens (BTCLT) and used the funds for personal expenses. He attempted to evade regulatory scrutiny by portraying Bitclout as decentralized […]View the full article

This week, the open-source bitcoin explorer and onchain parser, mempool.space, unveiled its new bitcoin transaction accelerator. The team shared on X that it has collaborated with several major mining pools that contribute significantly to the network’s overall hashrate. Mempool.space and Several Mining Pools Launch Bitcoin Transaction Accelerator In the past few days, the average BTC […]View the full article

The crypto exchange Bybit has introduced a digital rupee (eRupee) as a new payment method for Indian rupee transactions. The launch aims to provide a secure alternative for INR users on its platform. Bybit Aims to Enhance INR Payments With Launch of Digital Rupee Bybit, a digital currency trading platform, announced the introduction of the […]View the full article

Meme coins are everywhere these days, but Pepe Unchained (PEPU) is looking to set itself apart. This frog-themed token has just passed the $6 million mark in its presale. And by promising a Layer-2 network built just for meme coins, it’s easy to see why investors are so excited about PEPU’s prospects. Pepe Unchained Presale […]View the full article

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $124.13 million on Monday, elevating the total net inflows to $17.71 billion. Data indicates that $2.68 billion was traded during Monday’s sessions, with Blackrock’s IBIT emerging as the only gainer. Blackrock’s IBIT Emerges as Monday’s Sole Gainer On Monday, sosovalue.xyz stats show the 11 U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs […]View the full article

According to the latest data, the nine U.S.-based ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their fourth consecutive day of outflows on Monday, amounting to a $98.29 million reduction. These outflows have pushed the cumulative net inflow into the negative, amounting to a sum of -$439.64 million since July 23. U.S. Ethereum ETFs Experience Continued Outflows, Driven […]View the full article

PRESS RELEASE. The DeFi industry is about to experience a significant transformation with the launch of PAW Chain’s public mainnet. PAW Chain brings the world’s first Layer 3 centric blockchain into the spotlight, focusing on scalability, security, and interoperability. Unprecedented Processing Speeds & Scalability PAW Chain’s new blockchain technology delivers unprecedented processing speeds, ensuring swift […]View the full article

Nigeria’s central bank digital currency, known as the eNaira, was the first of its kind in Africa. However, it currently represents only about 0.36% of the total currency in circulation. Nigerian experts attribute the slow adoption of the e-naira to its perceived lack of significant benefits compared to the traditional naira. E-Naira Adoption Lags Despite […]View the full article

Bitcoin.com will soon launch V-Card, enabling anyone to spend their cryptocurrency, just like cash, anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. The waitlist for the V-Card is now open at verse.bitcoin.com/card, and early sign-ups have the chance to win a free V-Card (€75 value). “Self-custody holders of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies via the Bitcoin.com Wallet app will now […]View the full article

Polymarket, the cryptocurrency-based prediction markets platform, explained its position regarding the bet on the Venezuelan presidential election. While opposition forces alleged that voting fraud had been committed, President Nicolas Maduro, who led the bet most of the time, was proclaimed on June 29 by National Electoral Council authorities. “People deserve honest answers about the future […]View the full article

On July 25, 2024, Slovenia issued its first digital bond, marking a significant milestone as the first EU sovereign and one of the earliest worldwide to do so. The bond issuance occurred under the European Central Bank’s (ECB) wholesale central bank money settlement experimentation program. The settlement was executed on-chain in wholesale central bank digital […]View the full article

Four Ukrainian residents suspected of kidnapping and ultimately murdering a foreign national over his bitcoins have been detained, according to Kyiv police. During an operation to apprehend the suspects, police recovered money, the vehicle used in the kidnapping, and other material evidence. Police Recover Body of Slain Foreign National The Ukrainian police announced on July […]View the full article