Paraguayan Senate Passes Law Imposing up to 10 Years of Jail Time on Crypto Miners for Electricity Theft
The Paraguayan senate has passed a series of reforms that changed penalties for energy and cryptocurrency mining-related energy theft. Now, individuals and companies found to be stealing energy for cryptocurrency mining activities will face jail time for up to 10 years, while energy theft for other purposes will face penalties for up to three years. […]
German Government Is Now out of Bitcoin, Arkham Data Shows
The German government has sold its entire bitcoin holdings, according to data from crypto intelligence firm Arkham. “The German government is now out of bitcoin,” the firm wrote. This divestment began in June, with funds transferred to exchanges and institutional services. German Government Divests All Bitcoin Holdings The German government has sold all its bitcoin […]
‘Going Full Hugo Chavez’: Bukele Expands Farmers’ Markets in El Salvador to Fight Price Gouging Practices
President Nayib Bukele compared himself to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after announcing that Farmers’ Markets, an initiative of the Agriculture Ministry of El Salvador focused on offering lower prices to Salvadorans in selected items, will be permanently open. These markets are the latest weapon brandished by Bukele to bring prices down, having accused […]
Arthur Hayes on Bitcoin’s Political Clout: Can Crypto Voters Influence the 2024 Election?
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex, argues that the upcoming U.S. presidential election presents a unique opportunity for crypto advocates to leverage their voting power. With both major political parties vying for a narrow margin of swing voters, Hayes believes the crypto community could play a decisive role in determining the outcome. Arthur Hayes on Crypto’s […]
Riot Platforms’ Bid Spurs Special Shareholders Meeting at Bitfarms
Bitfarms Ltd. has scheduled a special shareholders meeting for Oct. 29, 2024, in response to a requisition from Riot Platforms, Inc. The announcement on Friday claims Riot aims to disrupt Bitfarms’ ongoing strategic review process and acquire the company. The special committee of independent directors, after extensive deliberation and advice from financial and legal advisors, […]
Coinbase Report: Crypto Market Shook by German BTC Sales; Recovery Expected by September Despite US Economic Slowdown
The third quarter of 2024 has been tumultuous for the crypto market, with significant selling pressures and regulatory uncertainties affecting bitcoin and other digital assets. Coinbase Institutional reports that indiscriminate selling by the German government and the Mt Gox Rehabilitation Trust repayments have contributed to market volatility. Coinbase Institutional Highlights Bitcoin Sales Impact on Crypto […]
WienerAI Presale Countdown Begins With 19 Days Left to Invest After Raising Over $7M
WienerAI (WAI) has entered the final stretch of its presale phase. With just 19 days left, WienerAI’s presale has raised over $7.3 million – and counting. The project’s mix of humor and advanced tech has resonated, drawing attention from both newcomers and market veterans alike. 19 Days Left for Investors to Secure WAI Tokens at […]
Digital Assets Thrive in H1 2024, CME and Glassnode Report Finds
Digital assets showed significant growth in the first half of 2024, driven by increased institutional interest and the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs. According to a report from CME Group and Glassnode, these factors have cemented digital assets as a crucial asset class with unique opportunities and inherent risks. Institutional Interest Drives Digital Asset Growth […]
US Bitcoin ETFs Continue Inflow Streak, Funds Now Hold 4.47% of BTC’s Market Cap
The U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another day of net inflows on Thursday, marking five consecutive trading days of positive movement. The ETFs accumulated $78.93 million, with Blackrock’s IBIT leading by bringing in $72.09 million. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Record Fifth Consecutive Day of Inflows Among the 11 spot bitcoin ETFs trading in the […]
Hiro Systems Applauds SEC Decision to Close Stacks Investigation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Stacks, a Bitcoin scaling network, and its original developer, Hiro Systems, with no recommended enforcement actions. This investigation began in 2021 despite claims by network contributors that Stacks’ token sale was SEC-qualified. Hiro Systems praised the SEC’s decision, reaffirming its commitment to regulatory […]
