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Bitcoin Miner Genesis Digital Assets Launches Heat Repurposing Project in Sweden
6.8.2024
Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA) has embarked on a new project in Norsjö, Sweden, utilizing surplus heat from one of its bitcoin mining data centers to warm a local garage. This collaboration with Swedish company Muttern Fastigheter showcases an innovative approach to enhancing energy...
Valour to launch digital asset ETPs in Kenya
6.8.2024
Valour is moving out of Europe to the green pastures of Africa by way of passporting
World's largest Bitcoin miner increased BTC holdings by $124M in July
6.8.2024
Marathon Digital holds over $1.1 billion worth of Bitcoin after the company decided to go full ‘HODL.’
Egyptian AI Startup Gets $2M for GCC, Africa Expansion
6.8.2024
Egyptian artificial intelligence firm Synapse Analytics has secured $2 million to expand into the Gulf Cooperation Council region and Africa. The company has partnered with major banking product providers such as AWS, Crealogix, and TUMM. Using AI to Simplify Access to Finance The Egyptian...
UK body proposes property category for crypto assets, SEC sued over status of NFTs: Law Decoded
6.8.2024
The Law Commission's final report urges UK government to reclassify crypto assets, addressing current legal gaps
Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Walmart-Backed Phonepe Eye Entry Into RBI’s Digital Rupee Program
6.8.2024
Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Walmart-backed Phonepe are reportedly seeking to join India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative led by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Other fintech firms like Cred and Mobikwik are also seeking participation. These companies aim to facilitate...
French Regulator Begins Accepting Crypto Service Provider Applications Ahead of MiCA Regulation
6.8.2024
The French financial regulatory authority has begun accepting applications for authorization as a crypto asset service provider under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, ahead of its implementation in December 2024. This regulation mandates prior authorization for market...
Market Panic: Bitwise CIO Reflects on Bitcoin’s Resilience Amid Market Turmoil
6.8.2024
The chief investment officer at asset management firm Bitwise has addressed the current market downturn, drawing parallels with the market crash on March 12, 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic caused global panic. “People smash the sell button for liquid assets during broad-based panics....
Following the Crypto Downturn, Market Observers Predict a 2020-Style Comeback
5.8.2024
Over the past 24 hours, as market values have declined significantly, many observers have begun discussing the current crypto market cycle and the potential for digital currency prices to recover. Data indicates that hundreds of billions of dollars have exited the crypto economy, but some believe...
Xapo Bank Enters UK Market, Offers Interest-Bearing USD and Bitcoin Account
5.8.2024
Xapo Bank has entered the UK market, becoming the only licensed banking group to offer a combined interest-bearing USD and bitcoin account. “We’re proud to announce we have successfully passported our banking license into the UK. This means we are allowed to offer our banking services...
Double-Digit Crypto Losses Sweep the Market—Over 60 Coins in Freefall
5.8.2024
Presently, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant downturn, with bitcoin dropping 24% this week and ethereum shedding 30% against the U.S. dollar. While these losses are notable, some digital currencies have fared even worse, with only a handful managing to buck the trend. Dozens...
New Senate Bill Empowers US Secret Service to Combat Digital Asset Cybercrimes
5.8.2024
U.S. senators have introduced legislation to empower the Secret Service to combat cybercrimes involving digital assets. This legislation addresses the growing use of cryptocurrencies for illicit activities and mandates the Government Accountability Office to evaluate law enforcement’s...
US Lawmaker Hosts Meeting to Help Kamala Harris Gain Crypto Industry Support
4.8.2024
U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna will host a meeting to help Vice President Kamala Harris improve her relationship with the cryptocurrency industry. This is the second event of its kind in two months to aid Harris’ campaign efforts amid the Biden administration’s tough stance on crypto...
Several 2017 Wallets Reactivate in August: $28.2 Million in Bitcoin on the Move
4.8.2024
In July, numerous dormant bitcoin wallets, established in 2017, showed substantial activity. This trend continues into August, with 467.63 BTC spent so far, amounting to approximately $28.2 million. Millions on the Move: What’s Behind the Reawakening of 2017 Bitcoin Wallets? Last month...
Trump Suggests Paying off $35 Trillion National Debt With Bitcoin — Wants US to Be Leader in Crypto
4.8.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of the U.S. leading in cryptocurrency, suggesting that the government could pay off its $35 trillion national debt with bitcoin. He described crypto as “a different form of currency” that is already “prominent”...
BRICS Advances Toward Independent Digital Payment Platform, Russian Official Says
4.8.2024
The BRICS economic bloc is progressing towards a digital payment platform, Russia’s Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko has revealed. The initiative, named BRICS Bridge, aims to establish an independent financial system. This system could mitigate dependency on Western...
Morgan Stanley’s 15,000 Financial Advisors Can Start Pitching Bitcoin ETFs to Clients Next Week: Report
3.8.2024
Morgan Stanley is set to offer spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to select clients through its 15,000 financial advisors starting next week. This marks a significant first for a major Wall Street bank. Advisors can pitch Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity’s Wise...
US Senators Flooded With 2,200 Letters Advocating Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve
3.8.2024
U.S. senators received over 2,200 letters within 48 hours advocating for Senator Cynthia Lummis’ bill to make bitcoin a strategic reserve. The bill proposes the U.S. government acquire a significant bitcoin reserve to bolster the U.S. dollar and pay down national debt, aiming to position...
Indian Court Reaffirms Legality of Cryptocurrency, Grants Bail to Yes World CEO
3.8.2024
The Orissa High Court in India has reaffirmed that cryptocurrency trading and transactions are neither banned nor deemed illegal in India. Citing the legality of crypto, the court granted bail to Sandeep Chowdhury, CEO of Yes World, who was accused of defrauding investors through a Ponzi scheme...
Crypto leaders, Harris campaign officials set for roundtable
3.8.2024
The upcoming roundtable hosted by Ro Khanna represents a crucial opportunity for the cryptocurrency industry to influence the policy direction of the next administration