Crypto Fund Settles With NFA Over $2.5M Bitcoin Loan

Cryptocurrency fund Ikigai Strategic Partners has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine to the National Futures Association (NFA) following allegations of an illicit bitcoin loan, according to an Aug. 20 decision by an NFA hearing panel. The fine addresses the fallout from the industry-wide liquidity crisis triggered by the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in […]
Bitcoin Bulls Charge Toward $62K as Fed’s Minutes Triggers Market Frenzy

Bitcoin’s price hit $61,838 per coin by 3:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, after spending much of the day lingering below the $60,000 mark. The crypto market mirrored the upward movement seen in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which both rallied just before the closing bell. This newfound optimism is largely being credited to the Federal […]
Terraform Labs’ Fate Hinges on Sept. 19 Bankruptcy Hearing

The Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization hearing for Terraform Labs Pte. Ltd. and Terraform Labs Limited is set for Sept. 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. EDT. This hearing will be pivotal in shaping the future of the crypto company, which has encountered substantial hurdles since the Terra ecosystem’s collapse in 2022. Terraform Labs Faces Pivotal Bankruptcy […]
Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Currency Sees Gains, but US Dollar Remains Dominant

Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency, the ZIG, has seen a significant increase in usage since its introduction in April. While the U.S. dollar remains the dominant currency for most citizens, the ZIG is used for 40% of payments and 80% of government transactions. The government aims to eventually replace the U.S. dollar with the ZIG as the […]
Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Demand Remains Weak Despite Accumulation by Long-Term Holders

Recent data from Cryptoquant researchers indicate that bitcoin demand growth continues to show signs of weakness. Despite this, the report notes that long-term holders have been accumulating bitcoin at unprecedented levels, providing some resilience to the market. Report Shows Bitcoin Demand Craters Amid Weak Market Signals Bitcoin demand has seen a significant decline since early […]
Dormant Bitcoin Wallets From 2013 and 2014 Come Alive Moving $20.3M

As bitcoin hovers just below the $60,000 mark, two long-dormant bitcoin wallets, untouched since 2014 and 2013, sprang to life, moving a total of 342.59 BTC, valued at $20.3 million at today’s rates. 2 Vintage Bitcoin Wallets Suddenly Awaken, Moving $20.3 Million On Wednesday, a bitcoin wallet that had been inactive since Aug. 18, 2014—almost […]
Nexus Interactive Secures $2M Funding for Web3 Gaming Expansion

Nexus Interactive has raised $2 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round, marking a significant step in its efforts to expand its web3 gaming operations. The funds will be directed toward developing new game titles and enhancing Nexus Interactive’s existing ecosystem, which has already seen substantial community engagement and revenue generation. Key investors in this […]
Kaspa and Alephium Mining Gain Traction as Bitcoin’s Hashprice Remains Low

While Bitcoin is widely recognized as a proof-of-work (PoW) network, it’s not necessarily the most profitable PoW asset to mine. With Bitcoin’s hashprice being relatively low, miners have been increasingly turning their attention to mining alephium (ALPH) and kaspa (KAS). These two digital currencies currently offer the highest profitability for miners, according to the latest […]
Blackrock Dethrones Grayscale Becoming World’s Largest Digital Asset Manager

Five days ago, Arkham Intelligence revealed that Blackrock, the world’s largest fund manager, was on the brink of overtaking Grayscale in onchain asset value. As of Aug. 21, Blackrock has officially surpassed Grayscale, securing its position as the top digital asset manager in terms of onchain reserves. World’s Largest Fund Manager Just Surpassed Grayscale in […]
PlayDoge’s $6M+ Presale Has Only 5 Days Left – Analysts are Expecting it to Explode

Crypto investors are buzzing about PlayDoge (PLAY) as its presale enters the final stretch. The project has already managed to raise over $6 million in funding. And with only five days left before the presale closes, investors are rushing to secure PLAY tokens before they hit exchanges. Last Call for PlayDoge’s Red-Hot Presale PlayDoge’s presale […]