CFTC Chair Pushes for Federal Legislation to Regulate Bitcoin and Ether as Commodities
During his Senate testimony, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) emphasized the necessity of federal legislation to regulate digital commodities such as bitcoin and ether. Citing market volatility and fraud, the chairman advocated for expanded regulatory powers to safeguard investors and maintain financial stability. He also referenced a recent court ruling that […]
Malaysia Loses Over $700 Million Worth of Electricity to Illegal Crypto Miners, Says Minister
According to a government minister, Malaysia lost $727 million worth of electricity stolen by illegal crypto miners between 2018 and 2023. The minister also warned that power companies have methods to detect unauthorized mining activity. Illegal Crypto Mining Detrimental To Malaysians Says Minister Between 2018 and 2023, the theft of electricity by illegal cryptocurrency miners […]
Worldcoin Launches World Chain Developer Preview, Targets Increased Scalability
Worldcoin, the biometric ID and UBI project, has announced the launch of the developer preview of World Chain, a new blockchain that will allow it to scale beyond the numbers currently achieved. This developer preview will serve as a platform for developers to reach 10 million users across 160 countries, starting to build apps before […]
Celer Network Thwarts Attempted Domain Takeover
Celer Network, a blockchain and cross-layer platform, said on July 11, 2024 (9:38 am EST), that it thwarted an attempt to take over its domains. The platform claimed it recovered all the Domain Name System (DNS) records. An investigation found the attack vector likely involved third parties beyond Celer Network’s control. Celer Network assured users […]
Greenidge Expands Bitcoin Mining Operations in Mississippi
Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. has expanded its bitcoin mining operations with a new site in Mississippi. The site, which went live on July 1, 2024, features 2,400 bitcoin miners and is expected to increase capacity further in the coming months. Greenidge Adds 2,400 Bitcoin Miners to New Mississippi Facility Greenidge (Nasdaq: GREE) acquired the 12-acre […]
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Achieve Fourth Day of Consecutive Inflows
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) marked their fourth consecutive day of inflows, capturing $147.37 million on Wednesday. Fidelity’s FBTC led by drawing in $57.79 million during the trading sessions. Bitcoin ETFs in U.S. Report $147.37M Inflows, Led by Fidelity’s FBTC Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. garnered an additional $147.37 million yesterday, marking the […]
From 50,000 to 4,925 BTC: Germany’s Bitcoin Sell-off Continues
Germany now holds fewer than 5,000 bitcoin following its recent divestment on Thursday. Since 9 a.m. EDT that day, wallets operated by the German government transferred 5,000 BTC, reducing its holdings to 4,925 BTC. Germany’s Bitcoin Reserves Drop Below 5,000 As of 1 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 11, 2024, the German government holds 4,925 […]
HTX Completes Millions in Compensation to Users Affected by the pGALA Token Incident
PRESS RELEASE. HTX announces that millions in compensation to users affected by the pGALA token incident has been completed this week, including cash payouts, in-platform benefits, and Gala nodes. In April 2023, HTX announced an agreement with Gala Games to compensate users affected by the pGALA token incident, with the total compensation amounting to millions. […]
Is This the Next Meme Coin to Explode? Shiba Shootout Surges Past $500K in Presale
Shiba Shootout (SHIBASHOOT) has gone viral after passing the $500,000 mark in its presale phase. This Wild West-themed meme coin is attracting investors worldwide and offers features unlike anything else on the market. Shiba Shootout – The Digital Wild West with P2E Mechanics Ever wondered what would happen if you mixed crypto with cowboys? That’s […]
Coinbase Launches New Wallet Web App to Streamline Onchain Activity
San Francisco crypto firm Coinbase has introduced a new web application for its wallet, designed to provide users with a unified platform for managing onchain assets. The application aims to simplify the experience for users by offering a comprehensive view of their crypto holdings across various wallets and chains. Coinbase Unveils Web App to Bolster […]
