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Ethereum Underperforms Bitcoin 2 Years After The Merge, According to Cryptoquant Data

Ethereum has underperformed bitcoin by 44% since The Merge, according to research from Cryptoquant. Despite significant upgrades and the recent approval of ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the cryptocurrency continues to face challenges relative to bitcoin. Cryptoquant: Ethereum Underperforms Bitcoin by 44% Ethereum’s transition to a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain, known as The Merge, took place…
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Bitcoin ETFs Lose $211 Million as Ethereum Funds See Modest Outflows

Thursday’s trading session saw spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced outflows totaling $211.15 million, while ethereum ETFs faced a much smaller decline of $152,720. $211 Million Exits Bitcoin ETFs, Ethereum Funds Slip by $152K On Sept. 5, bitcoin and ethereum ETFs both took hits, with bitcoin ETFs leading the way in outflows. According to data…
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Bullish or Bearish? What’s Next for Bitcoin Amid Mixed Market Sentiment

On Sept. 5, 2024, bitcoin held steady, floating just above the $56K mark, sparking ongoing debates about its market direction. Some speculate that bitcoin might be entering a bearish phase, while others still see potential for a bullish breakout. Cryptoquant’s head of research, Julio Moreno, weighed in on the discussion, stating the drop in bitcoin’s…
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Bitfarms Hits Back at Riot Platforms’ Alleged Misleading Claims

Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms has responded to Riot Platforms’ allegedly misleading statements about a special meeting and potential acquisition. Bitfarms claimed that Riot refused to engage constructively and is attempting to buy Bitfarms at a discount for its own shareholders’ benefit. The board will review Riot’s proposal but shareholders do not need to take any…
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Libertarian Javier Milei: ‘Only Entrepreneurs Can Create Wealth’

The libertarian President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has shared his perspective on how wealth should be created efficiently and who should be responsible for its creation. During a visit to Mercado Libre’s offices on Thursday, Milei stated that while a president can create conditions that make investing attractive and profitable, the only ones who can…
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Head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee: National Digital Currencies to Be Considered for Bilateral Settlements Between China and Russia

Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee, has discussed the use of national digital currencies for bilateral settlements between Russia and China. In a recent interview with Russian media, Aksakov stated that these instruments will be considered for such settlements as soon as the regulatory and technological platforms for this task are…
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India’s FIU Considers Approving More Offshore Crypto Exchanges

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is reportedly reviewing four offshore cryptocurrency exchanges for potential approval to resume operations following the lifting of bans on Binance and Kucoin. The focus is on ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, including transaction transparency and reporting of suspicious activity. FIU-India May Permit More Offshore Crypto Exchanges Next Year India’s Financial…
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Financial Action Task Force of Latin America States Bitcoin Has Not Reached a ‘Significant Impact’ in El Salvador

The Financial Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT) released an evaluation of the state of El Salvador regarding compliance with international anti-money laundering requirements. The institution found that, while El Salvador included bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, the crypto asset has not reached a ‘significant impact’ or elevated transactional volumes. Financial Task Force of…
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FTC Urges Caution as Bitcoin ATM Fraud Cases Skyrocket

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, with significant financial impact. FTC Warns of…
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A Deep Dive Into the Top 10 L1 Chains by Daily Transfer Records

In Sept. 2024, data revealed that the top ten layer one (L1) blockchains hold a combined value of $1.66 trillion, a significant chunk of the $2.03 trillion crypto economy. This year, Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two biggest L1 chains, hit all-time highs in daily confirmed transactions. Yet, despite their progress, BTC and ETH still lag…
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