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Crypto Trends Q2 2024: Meme Coins and AI Lead the Way

The second quarter of 2024 in the crypto world was dominated by meme coins, Real World Assets (RWA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), maintaining a strong market presence at 35.7%, similar to the first quarter.

21.07.2024 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Meta Slashes Reality Labs Budget by 20% – Here is Why

Meta is set to slash its Reality Labs budget by 20% by 2026, a strategic move aimed at realigning the division’s focus and managing costs.

21.07.2024 10:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trading Company Eyes $2 Billion Funding Boost with Tencent’s Backing

Wintermute Trading Ltd., a key cryptocurrency trading firm, is reportedly aiming to secure up to $2 billion in funding.

21.07.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Top American Banks Report Billions in Losses Due to Rising Bad Debts

Major U.S. banks are grappling with significant financial losses due to rising unpaid debts. Bank of America, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs have reported combined losses of $4.1 billion.

21.07.2024 8:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Court Allows Binance US to Invest Customer Funds in Treasury Bills

A US court has approved Binance US’s request to invest customer fiat funds held at BitGo into US Treasury Bills.

20.07.2024 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance CEO Urges Patience Amid Bitcoin’s Bull Cycle

The adage “the stock market rewards the patient” extends beyond traditional finance and applies to the cryptocurrency realm as well.

20.07.2024 9:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Here is What Led to the Recent Global IT Outage

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz recently addressed the company’s downtime, assuring customers that it was not due to a security breach or cyberattack.

20.07.2024 8:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether CEO Advocates for Decentralization After Global IT Outage

The incident was traced to a technical fault in CrowdStrike’s centralized software, which led to widespread issues including system crashes on Windows devices. CrowdStrike’s head, George Kurtz, clarified that the problem was not a cyberattack but a technical glitch that has since been addressed. He urged affected parties to consult the support portal for further […]

19.07.2024 23:17 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

You Want to Meet Donald Trump – Here is How Much Bitcoin You Will Need to Pay

Former President Donald Trump is seeking substantial contributions from his crypto-supporter base, setting a steep price of $844,600 for a private roundtable at the Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville.

19.07.2024 22:45 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tornado Cash Sees Unexpected Deposit Surge Despite Sanctions

Tornado Cash, the crypto mixer under sanction, has experienced a notable increase in deposits despite its legal and regulatory issues.

19.07.2024 20:45 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Winklevoss Twins Donate $1 Million in Bitcoin to Support Senate Bid Against Elizabeth Warren

On July 18, Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of the Gemini crypto exchange, announced a notable political donation of $500,000 worth of Bitcoin to support John Deaton’s Senate campaign in Massachusetts.

19.07.2024 15:45 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Global IT Crash Shocks the World – Here is What You Should Know

A series of technical problems caused disruptions to services at airlines, banks and the London Stock Exchange on Friday, marking an unusual string of outages that spread from the United States to Asia following the disruption of online services reported by Microsoft Corp.

19.07.2024 14:43 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

OKX Establishes MiCA Hub in Malta Amid European Expansion

OKX has designated Malta as its hub for Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) compliance, aligning with European Union regulations.

19.07.2024 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Increase as Traders Adjust Holdings

Bitcoin has seen a notable increase in exchange balances recently, with around 64,000 BTC, equivalent to about $4.1 billion, moving onto exchanges in the past month, based on Glassnode data.

19.07.2024 10:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

BlockFi to Begin Returning Customer Funds Through Coinbase

Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi is gearing up to return funds to its customers this month, with Coinbase handling the distribution.

19.07.2024 10:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BREAKING: Joe Biden Allegedly Stepping Down From the Presidential Race

The presidential battle between Joe Biden and Donald Trump may be coming to an end.

19.07.2024 1:36 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Meta and Apple Pause AI Releases in EU Over Regulatory Concerns

Meta, following Apple’s lead, has decided to halt the release of new artificial intelligence (AI) features in the European Union (EU) due to regulatory uncertainty.

18.07.2024 23:59 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cash App Exits UK, Kraken and Strike BTC Enter Market

Jack Dorsey’s decision to suspend Cash App services in the United Kingdom after six years of operation underscores regulatory challenges faced by the Bitcoin-friendly platform.

18.07.2024 23:24 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

American Company Bets Against Trump Media Day Before the Assassination Attempt – Coincidence?

Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, shares of Trump Media (DJT) surged approximately 70% in premarket trading on the first trading day following the incident.

18.07.2024 17:44 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Cipher Mining Considers Sale as Bitcoin Competition Intensifies

Bitcoin miner Cipher Mining is reportedly exploring a potential sale following interest from potential buyers, according to Bloomberg.

18.07.2024 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cryptocurrency Miners Find New Cash Flows in AI Sector

Cryptocurrency miners are turning to AI for new revenue streams due to challenges in their traditional operations.

18.07.2024 13:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Here is Who Trump Considers for Treasury Secretary

After the recent shooting during a republican rally, Donald Trump’s chancec of being elected as president of the US have skyrocketed.

18.07.2024 11:15 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Why Vitalik Buterin Cautions Against Solely Pro-Crypto Political Support

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advises against voting solely based on candidates’ pro-crypto stance in a recent article.

18.07.2024 11:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

UK Plans to Regulate Advanced AI Models

The UK’s new government has outlined plans to regulate advanced AI models, marking a departure from previous policies as highlighted in King Charles’ recent legislative agenda speech encompassing over 35 bills.

18.07.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Insider Trading Scandal: Meme Coins Surge After Trump Assassination Attempt

Following the July 13 assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the cryptocurrency market saw a surge in meme coins like $FIGHT.

18.07.2024 10:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Top Crypto Exchange OKX Halts Services in Nigeria Due to Regulatory Changes

OKX, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the cessation of its operations in Nigeria.

18.07.2024 1:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BRICS: Russia Issues Crypto Mining Warning

BRICS and Russia in particular has raised concerns about the impact of cryptocurrency mining on power infrastructure, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations.

18.07.2024 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Uniswap Launches Chrome Wallet Extension After Six-Month Wait

Uniswap Labs has officially launched its wallet browser extension for Google Chrome after a wait of over six months, during which more than 793,000 users joined the waitlist.

18.07.2024 7:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Supports John Deaton’s Senate Bid Against Elizabeth Warren

John Deaton, known for his advocacy in the crypto community and his legal battles involving Ripple, is now backed by Ripple itself in his bid for the Massachusetts Republican senatorial primary.

17.07.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Craig Wright Admits He Is Not Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto

On July 16, Craig Wright posted a legal disclaimer on his website, stating unequivocally that he is not the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.

17.07.2024 9:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Agrees to Settle With CFTC for $12.7 Billion

The failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have reached a $12.7 billion settlement, awaiting approval by a Delaware judge.

17.07.2024 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto User Loses 90% of Assets Due to Cross-Chain Transaction Issues

A Degen Chain user recently lost a significant portion of their assets, totaling 785,000 DEGEN, during a cross-chain transaction.

17.07.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Top Cryptocurrency Exchange Teams up With a Premier League Team

Kraken announced on July 16 that it is partnering with Tottenham Hotspur football club.

17.07.2024 11:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Vitalik Buterin’s Stark Warning on Crypto Investments

Vitalik Buterin recently voiced concerns about excessive investment practices, particularly in infrastructure that may not necessarily require such funding.

17.07.2024 7:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Stripe Expands Crypto Purchases in Europe with Card Integration

Stripe has expanded its cryptocurrency integration in Europe, enabling customers across the EU to purchase Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies using their Stripe-issued credit or debit cards.

16.07.2024 14:43 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Russia Proposes Traditional Exchanges for Digital Asset Trading

Russia’s Ministry of Finance is proposing a new regulatory approach that could allow established financial exchanges to manage digital asset trading for a limited group of investors, as reported by Interfax on July 10.

16.07.2024 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cathie Wood’s Top Growth Stocks to Watch

Cathie Wood, the founder of Ark Invest, remains a significant figure in the world of growth investing despite her flagship Ark Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK) declining nearly 6% over the past five years, even as the S&P 500 surged 85%.

08.07.2024 7:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Swiss State Bank Adds New Crypto Services

While Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency markets are experiencing a period of stagnation, PostFinance, a bank wholly owned by the Swiss government, has provided some positive news for 5 altcoins.

03.07.2024 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Wall Street Analysts Predict Major Declines for Top AI Stocks

AI, in essence, refers to software and systems performing tasks typically handled by humans, with the remarkable capability of learning and improving without human intervention.

07.07.2024 7:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

MicroStrategy Stock Soars 15% Amid Bitcoin Rally

MicroStrategy saw its stock rise 15% on Monday, following Bitcoin’s surge to $65,000 with double-digit gains.

16.07.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Selected His Running Mate, Who Has Previously Disclosed Crypto Holdings

Former President Donald Trump, the likely Republican candidate for the 2024 U.S. presidential race, has selected Sen. J.D. Vance, a supporter of cryptocurrency, as his running mate.

15.07.2024 22:56 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Giant Moves $720 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase Amid Regulatory Fallout

Genesis Trading has moved over 12,600 BTC, valued at approximately $720 million, to Coinbase within the past month.

15.07.2024 18:20 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BlackRock’s AUM Hits New High, Boosted by ETF Growth

Financial titan BlackRock reached a significant milestone by managing over $10.6 trillion in assets.

15.07.2024 17:15 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Investors Should Prepare for Prolonged Crypto Consolidation, According to Coinbase

Coinbase Institutional, the institutional arm of the US-based digital asset exchange platform, anticipates further consolidation in the crypto market this quarter.

15.07.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Freezes Almost 30 Million USDT Linked to Criminal Activities

Tether took froze 29.62 million USDT tokens associated with criminal activities involving Cambodia’s Huione Group.

15.07.2024 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto’s Transformative Impact Without Mass Adoption

Venture capitalist Arthur Cheong envisions a successful future for cryptocurrency even without widespread adoption.

15.07.2024 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Suspected Shooter Killed in Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump announced on social media that he was grazed by a bullet during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

14.07.2024 7:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BREAKING: Shots Fired at Donald Trump

Reuters reported that shots were fired during Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, resulting in the former president being escorted off the stage by security officials.

14.07.2024 1:47 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Crypto Market Poised for 90% Increase in Trading Volume by 2024

Cryptocurrency trading worldwide is seeing a significant upswing, with CoinWire forecasting that trading volumes will hit $108 trillion by the end of 2024, marking a 90% rise since 2022.

14.07.2024 7:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Here is How Crypto Can Help Global Economic Growth

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has emphasized the potential impact of AI and crypto technologies on driving US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.

14.07.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FTX Nears $4 Billion Settlement with CFTC Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

FTX, a defunct crypto exchange, has reached a preliminary agreement to settle with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), marking a significant step in its bankruptcy proceedings since its abrupt collapse in 2022.

14.07.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bullish Santiment Remains Strong, Despite Recent Price Slump

Despite recent price challenges, optimism prevails among crypto investors, as per a CoinGecko survey.

14.07.2024 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Biden Administration Participates in Crypto Meeting with Industry Leaders

On June 10, Democratic Representative Ro Hanna of California hosted an important meeting on crypto in Washington, DC.

13.07.2024 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Investors May be Disappointed in Q3, According to Coinbase Analysts

Coinbase analysts David Duong and David Han suggest that a major crypto rally is unlikely in Q3 2024, anticipating unstable market conditions for the quarter.

13.07.2024 8:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Morgan Creek Digital to Invest $500 Million in Blockchain and AI

Morgan Creek Digital plans to invest $500 million in AI, blockchain, semiconductor chips, and data through a new venture capital fund aimed at Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions.

12.07.2024 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Popular Economist and Crypto Critic Predicts Gold Surge, Remains Skeptical of Bitcoin

Peter Schiff, a well-known economist and Bitcoin critic, has predicted that gold will outperform BTC amidst shifting market dynamics.

12.07.2024 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitget’s Q2 2024: $700M Influx and Sports Partnerships

Bitget reported significant growth in Q2 2024, including a 50% surge in website traffic and the addition of 2.9 million new users.

12.07.2024 9:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase Ventures Makes Significant Crypto Investment

Coinbase Ventures, the investment branch of Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., has made a notable investment in Aerodrome Finance (AERO).

12.07.2024 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

MicroStrategy Announces Stock Split and Expands Bitcoin Holdings

MicroStrategy announced a 10-for-1 stock split of its Class A and B common stock on July 11.

11.07.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump to Headline Bitcoin 2024 Conference, Backs US Crypto Sector

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will speak at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 27.

11.07.2024 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov