Hive Announces Plans to Move Into Paraguay Amidst Bitcoin Mining Power Hike Turmoil
Hive Digital, a public green bitcoin mining company, announced plans to build a 100MW site in Paraguay, having connected with President Santiago Peña and his cabinet. Hive stated that stability in government fiscal policies, such as energy pricing and taxation, will be a key factor in the expansion and completion of these plans, likely referring […]
Russia-Linked Banknotes Blamed for Libyan Dinar Plunge
The Libyan dinar’s recent devaluation has been blamed on a flood of illicit banknotes exchanged for U.S. dollars. A report identified the Russian state money printer as a potential source of the banknotes, which the Central Bank of Libya has labelled counterfeit. Russia Linked to Illicit Libyan Banknotes A June 24 Reuters report said the […]
2.91 Million ETH Held by 9 Ethereum ETFs: A Reserve Overview
Although the data for Thursday’s ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) performance, concerning inflows and outflows, remains incomplete, it is evident that trade volume was marginally lower than the first two days. The funds currently hold slightly over $9 billion in ether, with about 2.91 million ether secured. Ether ETFs Manage $9.25 Billion in Reserves As of […]
Digital Shekel Challenge: Bank of Israel Engages 14 Teams for Digital Currency Innovation
The Bank of Israel has initiated the “Digital Shekel Challenge” to explore the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) system inspired by the BIS Innovation Hub’s “Project Rosalind.” Fourteen teams from various sectors have been selected to propose innovative use cases. The challenge aims to integrate digital shekel with other payment systems and […]
SBI and Franklin Templeton Collaborate to Create Digital Asset Management Firm
Japan’s SBI Holdings plans to create a new investment management company in collaboration with major U.S. asset manager Franklin Templeton by the end of the year. This joint venture will focus on managing digital assets. The new entity will be 51% owned by SBI Holdings and 49% by Franklin Templeton. This move aligns with the […]
UK Regulator Fines Coinbase’s CB Payments $4.5 Million for Serving High-Risk Customers
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Coinbase’s payments arm, CB Payments Limited, £3,503,546 for breaching compliance rules by serving high-risk customers despite restrictions. The regulator explained that this marks the FCA’s first enforcement action against a firm facilitating cryptoasset trading. The violations involved significant transactions undetected for almost two years. FCA Fines Coinbase’s […]
Ripple CEO: Kamala Harris Could Reset US Crypto Regulation
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris “has an incredible opportunity to provide a reset on critical issues for U.S. competitiveness (like crypto regulation).” He noted that she is no stranger to Silicon Valley. Moreover, he cautioned against making assumptions based on political affiliation, warning that it could hold the crypto […]
Skybridge Founder: Kamala Harris Open-Minded About Crypto
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is open-minded about crypto. Criticizing the narrative that her administration is hostile toward cryptocurrency, he predicted that SEC Chair Gary Gensler will be fired and Senator Elizabeth Warren will be sidelined as financial services czar in a Harris administration. “Let’s keep crypto […]
Bitcoin Rollup Protocol BOS Verifies Zero-Knowledge Proof on Mainnet
BitcoinOS (BOS) has successfully verified a zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) on the Bitcoin mainchain, marking a significant technological advancement. This development introduces scalability and enhanced functionality to Bitcoin without altering its base layer. BOS Verifies ZK Proof on Bitcoin BOS, a protocol for trustless and interoperable Bitcoin rollups, disclosed to Bitcoin.com News that it had accomplished […]
Whale With Ethereum Foundation Link Transfers 92,500 ETH Worth $288M
According to onchain data, a significant whale holding over 92,500 ether moved the funds to an unidentified wallet. Arkham Intelligence data suggests the funds may have been linked to the Ethereum Foundation, though this is not confirmed. Originally, the funds were transferred to a mysterious wallet on Sept. 1, 2015. Significant Ether Transfer Worth $288M […]
