Cryptocurrency News
New Zealand to Put OECD Crypto Tax Framework in Place by April 2026
Coin Desk - 27 Aug 2024 18:32
New Zealand-based crypto-asset service providers will have to collect information on users' transactions starting April 1, 2026.
Centralized Exchanges See $26B in Bitcoin and Ethereum Outflows Since January
Bitcoin.com - 27 Aug 2024 18:05
Over the past seven months, data from cryptoquant.com reveals a staggering $26 billion worth of bitcoin and ethereum has been pulled from centralized crypto exchanges. During the same period, trading platforms have seen ...
Russia Seeks Clarification From France on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's Arrest
Bitcoin.com - 27 Aug 2024 03:30
The Russian Foreign Ministry has disclosed that its embassy in France has sought clarification on the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. The embassy stated that it aims to protect his rights, but France has been unco...
Maker, Now Rebranded to Sky, Draws Ire From DeFi Community on Controversial Stablecoin Change
Coin Desk - 28 Aug 2024 01:20
MakerDAO co-founder Rune Christensen said the feature won't be live when the USDS token goes live and the old DAI token will remain in circulation unchanged.
Bitcoin Loses Footing as Price Slips Below $62K Threshold
Bitcoin.com - 28 Aug 2024 01:20
Bitcoin took a tumble on Tuesday, hitting a low of $61,455 per coin after peaking at $65,103 just three days prior. The crypto market downturn resulted in a shake-up, with $20.28 million in bitcoin long positions and $40...
Flare Network Integrates Polyhedra's ZK Bridge for Enhanced Cross-Chain Security
Bitcoin.com - 28 Aug 2024 01:10
Flare Network has integrated with Polyhedra's ZK Bridge, allowing developers to build secure cross-chain applications. This collaboration leverages Layerzero's interoperability while benefiting from the robust security o...
BlackRock Lists Ethereum ETF on the Brazilian Stock Exchange
Coin Desk - 28 Aug 2024 00:42
The company earlier this year listed its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF in the South American country.
Ondo's USDY yield coin expands to Arbitrum
Coin Telegraph - 28 Aug 2024 00:40
Tokenized treasury products are gaining widespread adoption on blockchain networks.
Tether CEO Criticizes Durov's Arrest, States Europe Is 'Falling Into Dark Ages'
Bitcoin.com - 28 Aug 2024 00:05
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, one of the largest companies in the cryptocurrency industry, has criticized the arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov. On social media, Ardoino stated this development was concernin...
Crypto Betting Pioneer Cloudbet Gets a Makeover, Promises "Big Moves"
Bitcoin.com - 28 Aug 2024 00:00
PRESS RELEASE. [Cloudbet] has unveiled a comprehensive site redesign along with a new all-cash rewards program, the latest in a series of major strategic moves to capture a bigger slice of the fast-growing crypto gaming ...
Arkham Intelligence Partners With Coingecko for Enhanced Trading Analytics
Bitcoin.com - 27 Aug 2024 23:03
Arkham Intelligence has announced an expanded partnership with Coingecko and Gecko Terminal, integrating their market data into Arkham’s platform. This collaboration aims to enhance the crypto analytics experience by c...
French President Emmanuel Macron Dismisses 'False Information' on Pavel Durov's Arrest; 'It Is in No Way a Political Decision'
Bitcoin.com - 27 Aug 2024 22:05
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, has disregarded what he qualified as “false information” regarding the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. In a social media post, Macron stressed that the arrest was part of an ...
Nasdaq aims to list Bitcoin Index options in US
Coin Telegraph - 27 Aug 2024 21:59
The announcement follows withdrawals of older applications, signaling progress with regulators.
Bitcoin's Rough September Price History Raises Questions for 2024
Bitcoin.com - 27 Aug 2024 21:10
As August draws to a close with just four days left, bitcoin has slipped by 2.74% this month, leaving market watchers eager to see if September will bring better news. History hasn’t been kind to bitcoin in September; ...
What Sets Utherverse Apart From Other Metaverse Offerings With Founder and CEO Brian Shuster
Bitcoin.com - 27 Aug 2024 21:00
Utherverse has operated the most successful Metaverse platform in history, with more than 50 million uses worldwide since the launch of their first generation metaverse in 2004. They are now in Beta testing of their thir...
Blockchain Data Warehouse Space and Time Raises $20M Series A to Accelerate Development of AI Tools
Coin Desk - 27 Aug 2024 20:58
The funding round, which takes SxT's total backing to $50 million, was led by Framework Ventures, Lightspeed Faction, Arrington Capital and Hivemind Capital.
Trump Unlikely to Drop Out of ABC Debate With Harris Despite Threats: Polymarket Traders
Coin Desk - 27 Aug 2024 20:20
The mics likely won't be muted, the market believes.
SOON closes funding round for Solana-based layer 2
Coin Telegraph - 27 Aug 2024 20:15
Backers hail from Solana Labs, Coinbase Ventures and Celestia, among others.
CME to launch bite-sized Bitcoin 'Friday' futures in bid for retail
Coin Telegraph - 27 Aug 2024 20:11
Each futures contract is sized at one-50th of 1 BTC.
Bitcoin Mining Is So Rough a Miner Adopted Michael Saylor's Successful BTC Strategy
Coin Desk - 27 Aug 2024 20:10
Marathon Digital, the largest publicly traded miner, is buying bitcoin in the open market, despite acquiring the digital assets at a discount via mining.
Bitcoin exchanges are witnessing 3rd-biggest net daily outflow of 2024
Coin Telegraph - 27 Aug 2024 20:07
Bitcoin dip-buying is a top priority for some exchange users as BTC price highs give way to sell-offs elsewhere.
The Fed Under Fire: Elizabeth Warren Pushes for Unprecedented Rate Cut
Bitcoin.com - 27 Aug 2024 20:05
As the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gears up for its meeting on Sept. 18, anticipation is building for a rate cut. Market participants are placing their bets, with expectations leaning to...