ECB Maintains Interest Rates Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns
The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its interest rates on Thursday, indicating that domestic price pressures and elevated inflation levels will persist into next year. After a recent rate cut, the ECB adopted a cautious stance, suggesting more evidence is needed before making another move. The ECB highlighted that while corporate profits are mitigating some […]
US Bitcoin ETFs Record Ninth Consecutive Day of Gains, Adding $53.35 Million
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) achieved their ninth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday, amassing $53.35 million. Blackrock’s IBIT garnered $110.37 million in inflows, whereas Grayscale’s GBTC experienced $53.86 million in outflows. Blackrock’s IBIT Boosts Reserves to $21B Amid $110.37M Inflows On July 17, the 11 spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.79 billion in trade […]
Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Suspends Withdrawals Amid $230M Security Breach
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a security breach affecting one of its multisig wallets, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Cryptocurrency and INR withdrawals have been halted as the team investigates the incident, with blockchain investigators Zachxbt and Mudit Gupta offering insights into the sophisticated hack. Wazirx Security Breach Halts Withdrawals After […]
German Authorities Announce Bitcoin Sale Completion, Net €2.6 Billion
German authorities have announced the completion of an emergency sale of nearly 50,000 bitcoins, raising about 2.6 billion euros. They explained that this sale was mandated to avoid a potential value decline due to the crypto’s price volatility. The funds are now secured for criminal proceedings at the Leipzig Regional Court. 2.64 Billion Euros Raised […]
South African Travel Fintech Turnstay Secures Funding for Regional Expansion from DCG, DFS Lab
Venture capital firms DFS Lab and Digital Currency Group (DCG) recently invested $300,000 in Turnstay, a South African travel-focused fintech startup. Turnstay aims to simplify payment procedures for international travelers by leveraging a global network of compliant companies. New Investment to Fund African Expansion Drive The South African fintech startup Turnstay recently secured $300,000 (over […]
Undeads Game Beta Playtest Starts August 10
PRESS RELEASE. The Undeads team is thrilled to announce the first public beta for their flagship game, Undeads, a gripping battle royale experience available on Steam. Players will compete to be the last one standing, choosing to survive as either a Zombie or a Human. As a token of appreciation for their ongoing commitment and […]
German Government Officially Acknowledges Involvement in 50,000 Bitcoin Sell-off
The German government has officially acknowledged its involvement in selling 49,858 bitcoin linked to the movie2k case. In a press release, German authorities reported that the sales were completed due to what is stipulated in Section 111p of the Code of Criminal Procedure, classifying this move as an “emergency sale.” Bankhaus Scheich Wertpapierspezialist AG, the […]
Maelstrom Launches Bitcoin Grant Program Aiming to Support Developers
The Arthur Hayes-linked Bitcoin-supporting entity Maelstorm has launched a grant program to assist with the technical development of Bitcoin. Developers who wish to receive grants—ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 each—must submit applications on or before August 25. Enhancing Bitcoin’s Resilience and Censorship Resistance Maelstorm, an entity focused on Bitcoin’s technical development, has launched a Bitcoin […]
Nigerian Prison Doctor Faces Arrest Over Jailed Binance Exec’s Health Report
On July 16, a Nigerian court issued an arrest warrant for a prison doctor who failed to provide jailed Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s medical report as demanded. The court also ordered prison officials to take Gambaryan to a local hospital for 24 hours of medical care. Prison Doctor Fails to Appear in Court A Nigerian […]
Okx Quits Nigerian Market, Users Urged to Withdraw Funds Before Deadline
Okx, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its decision to discontinue services in Nigeria starting from August 16, 2024. The company cited unfavorable policies by the Nigerian government as the reason for this move. Okx said Nigerian users are advised to withdraw their funds from the platform before the specified date. This decision is similar […]
