Blackrock’s digital asset chief sees bitcoin as a “risk-off” asset even though it has shown a pattern aligned with U.S. stocks. He drew parallels between bitcoin and gold, pointing to its decentralized structure and limited supply as crucial factors setting it apart. Blackrock’s increasing engagement with bitcoin is also reflected in the strong performance of…
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Digital asset investment products recorded inflows of $321 million in the second consecutive week of positive activity, according to a report by Coinshares. The surge in inflows is largely attributed to the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points (bps). Coinshares: U.S. Leads Digital Asset Inflows According to…
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Over the past decade, a significant amount of bitcoin has made its way into centralized trading platforms, public and private corporations, governments, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and derivative token projects like WBTC. With roughly 100 days remaining in 2024 after the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in January, this analysis dives into the top ten entities…
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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele met with Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk at the Texas Gigafactory, discussing AI, robotics, and humanity’s future. The two exchanged views on innovation, and Musk praised Bukele’s leadership. Their conversation emphasized how cutting-edge technologies could shape global progress, aligning with El Salvador’s forward-thinking stance. Bukele and Musk Discuss AI,…
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While Nigerian authorities have generally been perceived as having an anti-crypto stance, recent developments on the regulatory front suggest a shift toward supporting crypto businesses. Buchi Okoro, CEO of the digital asset exchange Quidax, which recently obtained an operating license, believes these developments could lead to broader adoption of crypto assets in Nigeria. Quidax Wins…
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In the past month, the stablecoin market has kept its upward momentum, with four out of the top five U.S. dollar-pegged tokens increasing in supply. Since Sept. 15, the stablecoin economy has expanded by $1.04 billion, all within just six days. Tether, USDC See Supply Boosts as Stablecoin Market Grows by $1B in Less Than…
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Bingx said it has resumed withdrawals for “mainstream” cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, tether and ethereum among others. However, the exchange has warned of potential delays due to security reviews. The crypto exchange said it will gradually restore withdrawal services for other cryptocurrencies but has canceled pending requests. The exchange’s chief product officer expressed concern about the…
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William Koo Ichioka has been ordered to pay over $36 million after admitting to a forex and digital asset fraud scheme. His scam, which started in 2018, involved falsifying financial documents and misusing investor funds for personal luxuries like cars and jewelry. In addition to financial penalties, Ichioka faces prison time. The Commodity Futures Trading…
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The AI-powered sleuth Spot On Chain dropped a bombshell on X today: the Ethereum Foundation just offloaded 300 ETH, pocketing a cool 763,092 DAI. “Overall, since the beginning of September, the Ethereum Foundation has sold 950 ETH ($2.27M) at an average price of $2,392, with sales occurring every 4-7 days,” Spot On Chain dished out…
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Commerzbank, one of Germany’s largest banks, has partnered with Deutsche Börse subsidiary Crypto Finance to offer secure bitcoin and ether services to its corporate clients. The collaboration focuses on seamless trading and custody solutions, ensuring regulated access to digital assets for select clients in Germany. This marks an important step towards broadening institutional crypto services…
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