Trump Leads Harris by 7%, Wins Majority of Swing States, Polymarket Betting Shows

According to recent Polymarket data, former President Donald Trump is ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris by seven percentage points as of Sept. 5, 2024. Polymarket’s betting on six key swing states shows Trump leading in four, including Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Nevada. Trump Holds 7% Lead Over Harris on Polymarket, General Polls Show a […]

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Record $74 Million in Outflows, Grayscale Funds Lead Losses

On Sept. 4, 2024, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $37.29 million in outflows, while their ethereum counterparts, the nine spot ether ETFs, experienced roughly $37.51 million in reductions. Grayscale’s GBTC and ETHE Lead Withdrawals Both bitcoin and ethereum ETFs saw money flowing out on Wednesday, with nearly identical divestments. According to […]

Pepe Unchained Presale Sees Whale Activity as it Crosses $12M Line

The meme coin craze might not be over. Pepe Unchained (PEPU) has surged past the $12 million mark in its presale as investors pile in for discounted PEPU tokens. And with the project beginning to attract the attention of crypto whales, many believe PEPU’s launch later this year will be explosive. Pepe Unchained Attracts Enormous […]

Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles to Launch New Crypto Exchange With a Focus on Transparency

Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the infamous Mt. Gox exchange, is set to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange named Ellipx later this month. Based in Poland, Ellipx aims to prioritize transparency and compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The platform will initially operate as a crypto-only exchange, with plans to […]

Central Bank of Brazil Hints at a Future Integration of AI Into Its CBDC

The Central Bank of Brazil has hinted at implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and data monetization processes into Drex, its central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a recent presentation, Roberto Campos Neto, the Central Bank of Brazil’s president, stressed that the bank’s innovation agenda had four blocks: Pix, Drex, Currency Internationalization, and Open Finance. However, he […]

US Court Imposes $209 Million Penalty in Crypto Ponzi Scheme

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has ordered an Oregon resident and his entities to pay over $209 million in penalties for running Ponzi schemes disguised as crypto and carbon investment programs. This includes restitution, disgorgement of illegal profits, and a civil penalty. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recovered […]

Robinhood Fined $3.9 Million Over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions in California

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by California’s Department of Justice against a cryptocurrency firm. As part of the settlement, Robinhood must allow customers to withdraw cryptocurrencies to their own […]

Polygon Completes MATIC to POL Upgrade

Polygon has officially upgraded from MATIC to POL as its network token, marking a significant milestone in its evolution. This community-driven upgrade, effective from September 4, 2024, transitions POL to be the native gas and staking token for the Polygon proof-of-stake network. Users holding MATIC on Ethereum can seamlessly migrate to POL through the Polygon […]

UAE to Boost Global South Growth Through BRICS Membership

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is committed to supporting the economic development of the Global South through its membership in the BRICS group, according to Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. The UAE aims to foster cooperation among BRICS countries to achieve shared goals like financial stability, sustainable development, and enhanced […]

Swiss Bank ZKB Partners With Crypto Finance to Launch Crypto Asset Brokerage

Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), Switzerland’s largest cantonal bank, has partnered with Crypto Finance AG to offer crypto asset brokerage services. By partnering with Crypto Finance AG, ZKB gains access to an experienced and regulated partner with deep industry expertise in the crypto space. This partnership marks a significant step towards the broader acceptance of cryptocurrencies in […]