Metaplanet, a publicly traded Japanese company, has purchased another ¥500 million ($3.7 million) worth of bitcoin. This latest buy comes after the firm secured a ¥1 billion loan last week to acquire Bitcoin. Metaplanet bought 57.273 bitcoins at an average price of ¥8.73 million per bitcoin. This brings its total Bitcoin holdings to 360.368 bitcoins acquired…
NFT sales experienced a dip this week, dropping 8.78% compared to the previous seven days. Total sales amounted to $77.46 million, with a sharp decrease in both buyers (down 64.47%) and sellers (down 66.40%). Bitcoin NFTs Surge 29.36% as Overall NFT Sales Dropped Over the past week… » …Read More
Established security practices have failed to accommodate a growing segment of the Bitcoin user market… » …Read More
Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Alexander Babakov proposed creating a unified BRICS exchange using blockchain and virtual currency for inter-bloc settlements. Babakov stated that such an organization “will be the key to the economic sovereignty and independence of our countries,” while sidestepping the use of third-party payment networks… » …Read More
BlackRock released a new report explaining why Bitcoin is a unique portfolio diversifier detached from other assets. The world’s largest asset manager continues embracing Bitcoin as adoption gains mainstream acceptance… » …Read More
BOB, also known as “Build on Bitcoin,” has partnered with blockchain service provider Everstake to introduce a one-click bitcoin staking solution. The integration offers access to staking, aiming to appeal to both retail and institutional investors. Everstake to Gradually Roll out BOB’s One-Click Bitcoin Staking According to the announcement… » …Read More
Viktor Pershikov, a Russian expert in financial markets, has explored the opportunities that crypto and bitcoin will bring to Russia following the laws approved recently by President Putin. Pershikov stated that, while some cryptocurrencies present interesting opportunities as payment tools, ultimately, no cryptocurrency can currently substitute for the U.S… » …Read More
The shutdown of a Bitcoin mining facility in Norway caused a 20% increase in electricity bills for the town’s residents. The loss of the mining operation’s revenue forced the local power company to raise rates to offset costs… » …Read More
Based on recent data, after a period of inflows, nine U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced withdrawals totaling $133.16 million on Wednesday. The majority of these withdrawals came from Grayscale’s ETHE, which saw a significant $326.86 million in outflows on July 24. Wednesday Sees $133M Exit U.S… » …Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a sharp rise in scams involving bitcoin ATMs, with fraud losses increasing nearly tenfold from 2020 to 2023 and exceeding $65 million in the first half of 2024. These scams often involve impersonations and target vulnerable populations, such as older adults… » …Read More