Blackrock’s Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds Dominate Tuesday’s ETF Inflows
On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced an inflow of $38.94 million, while spot ether ETFs attracted $24.34 million. Tuesday’s Inflows Boost Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs The positive momentum continued for spot bitcoin and ether ETFs on Tuesday, with both groups enjoying fresh inflows. Spot bitcoin ETFs raked in $38.94 million, led […]
Massive $593.5M Bitcoin Move: US Government Shifts Silk Road Stash to Coinbase Prime
A transaction unearthed by Arkham Intelligence revealed that bitcoins linked to the Silk Road have been moved to Coinbase Prime. “10K Silk Road BTC ($593.5M) moved to Coinbase Prime,” Arkham posted on X. The firm further explained, “Wallet bc1ql received 10K BTC from a known US Government wallet 2 weeks ago. This BTC has just […]
Metamask Partners With Mastercard to Launch Crypto-Backed Debit Card in Europe
Metamask has teamed up with Mastercard and Baanx to launch a debit card that lets users spend their crypto assets directly from their self-custody wallets. Consensys, the firm behind the project, views this new card as a pivotal step in weaving digital currencies into everyday life. Mastercard and Metamask Team Up to Launch Crypto Debit […]
Wazirx Moves Funds to New Wallets After $230M Crypto Theft
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is in the process of migrating the remaining assets from custodian Liminal to new multisig wallets following a security breach that resulted in the theft of over $230 million. Wazirx claims that while its own systems remain secure, the custodian’s interface was compromised, prompting this precautionary measure. Wazirx Updates on Cyberattack […]
Crypto-All Stars Kicks Off Presale, Launches Innovative Staking Feature for Top Meme Coins
A new meme coin presale has just begun – and it’s already going viral. Crypto All-Stars (STARS) launched its presale four days ago, and everyone’s buzzing about the clever “MemeVault” feature. With enormous staking APYs on offer, could the MemeVault be what sets STARS apart from its peers in the meme coin space? Relive the […]
CPI Report Sparks Fed Rate Cut Hopes as Inflation Slows to 2.9%
On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rolled out its latest consumer-price index (CPI) report, revealing a 2.9% increase over the past 12 months through July—falling just short of economists’ 3% forecast. This data nudged CME futures metrics upward, reflecting growing market sentiment that the latest BLS figures strengthen the case for a Federal […]
$67M Shifted—August Sees Tepid Activity in Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Movements
Between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14, more than 1,109 BTC, worth around $67 million, moved from long-dormant bitcoin wallets that had been inactive for years. The bulk of this activity came from 17 distinct wallets, all originating in 2017, making this the largest movement of previously idle bitcoin from any single year of origin shifted […]
7 Indicted in $300,000 Queens Bitcoin Theft, Say Prosecutors
Seven individuals have been indicted for stealing over $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens resident. The charges against them include grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft, stemming from a lengthy investigation into a cryptocurrency wallet hack. Using advanced hacking techniques, the group allegedly stole the bitcoin and now face potential sentences of five to […]
Crypto.com Becomes Global Cryptocurrency Partner of UEFA Champions League in Multi-Year Deal
Crypto.com and UEFA have announced a multi-year partnership, making Crypto.com the first and exclusive global cryptocurrency platform partner of the UEFA Champions League. This collaboration aims to enhance fan engagement by integrating cryptocurrency into the football experience, featuring in-stadium activations, broadcast integrations, and advertising campaigns. The partnership will be officially unveiled at the UEFA Super […]
Bitcoin Scam Targets US County Residents With Fake Warrants
A scam email targeting residents of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is falsely soliciting Bitcoin payments to resolve supposed arrest warrants. The fraudulent emails claim to be from authorities like the “FDIC government office warrant division” and include misleading subject lines such as “Montgomery County Sheriff office false claims division.” These emails contain fake documents, including a […]
