The Bank of Zambia has proposed a new series of guidelines that seek to outlaw the use of foreign currency, including the U.S. dollar, for local transactions. If finally approved, the document would establish harsh penalties for infringement, including jail time for up to ten years and hefty fines. Zambia to Punish Illegal Use of…
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The cryptocurrency market continues to navigate choppy waters, with many digital assets experiencing significant price drops. However, XRP seems to be charting a different course. While the broader market sentiment remains cautious, large investors, often referred to as “whales,” have been quietly accumulating XRP. This bullish behavior by whales, coupled with positive technical indicators, has…
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A new report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM reveals that crypto thefts in the first half of 2024 have doubled compared to 2023, with $1.38 billion stolen by June 24. Major hacks constitute 70% of losses, with private key compromises and smart contract exploits as top attack vectors. Crypto projects are advised to adopt comprehensive…
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Peter Chung, an analyst of Presto Research, has examined the intensity of the selloff that ostensibly will be caused by the repayment of Mt Gox creditors, set to flood the market with close to 142,000 BTC between July and October. According to Chung, BCH will hurt the most with this selloff, given its weaker investor…
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With almost $180 million in SOL tokens moved to cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Solana, the fast-moving blockchain network, has become entangled in whale activity. Investors feel chilly from this large fund movement, which begs the question of where the price of the currency will go in the future. Whales Making Waves The transfers, identified by blockchain…
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A German parliament member, Joana Cotar, has criticized the government’s decision to sell seized bitcoin on a large scale, advocating for the cryptocurrency’s use as a strategic reserve. She invited key political figures, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, to a lecture on bitcoin’s advantages for nation-states, aiming to shift policy toward embracing cryptocurrency as a reserve…
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Dogecoin (DOGE) is getting battered by the recent crypto market downturn. The meme-based cryptocurrency took a significant hit this Thursday, dropping 14% in value in the last 24 hours. Long Positions Liquidated According to Coinglass, a crypto derivatives data platform, DOGE saw a whopping $4.8 million in long positions liquidated. This signifies that investors who…
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The winds of change are swirling around Polkadot (DOT). After a month-long slump that mirrored a broader cryptocurrency market downturn, DOT finds itself at a critical juncture. Technical indicators hint at a bullish reversal, with some analysts predicting a significant price surge for the interoperable blockchain darling. However, a recent spending spree by the Polkadot…
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Wallet on Telegram, a third-party integrated mini wallet app for Telegram messenger, has recently sent a message to its users announcing an extension of its promotion that allows users to deposit Tether’s USDT and receive a 50% APY during the first two weeks. The app also announced that it would yield additional bonuses until the…
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Bitcoin’s market activity on July 5, 2024, has been marked by a persistent downtrend across various time frames, with the price currently at $55,338. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price has ranged between $53,550 and $58,673, with a market capitalization of $1.08 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $54 billion. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s 1-hour…
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