Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
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 tha...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Bitcoin.com, a pioneer in the cryptocurrency space since 2015, announced today that its ecosystem token VERSE will be accepted as a payment method on Jetvoy.com, a cutting-edge travel booking platform. “This integration marks a significant step forwa...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Mastercard has announced the launch of a new crypto debit card in Europe through a partnership with Mercuryo. This innovative card allows users to spend over 40 different cryptocurrencies directly from their self-custodial wallets at more than 100 mi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
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...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
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...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
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-mo...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the recovery of an international crypto wallet and stated that the funds will be returned to a Kansas resident defrauded in a crypto scam. This followed a lawsuit against Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a Nigerian...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
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...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
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 instrum...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
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. Cry...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Nexo, a crypto lending platform known for offering instant crypto-backed loans and high-yield interest accounts, has resumed new user registrations in the United Kingdom after a 10-month hiatus, implementing enhanced user protections to comply with t...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Eigen Foundation has launched its Season 2 stakedrop, offering EIGEN tokens to stakers, ecosystem partners, and community members who contributed to the Eigenlayer network. Token claims will open on or before September 17, 2024, with rewards base...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
On Thursday, the crypto market mirrored the stock market’s downturn ahead of Friday’s anticipated U.S. jobs report. All major U.S. stock indices slipped into the red, with bitcoin (BTC) tumbling 3.6% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, gol...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
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...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Given the volatility of the crypto market, the opportunity for cryptocurrencies to skyrocket in value comes with an equally significant risk of them plummeting. This reality forces investors and users to identify tokens that are less likely to lose t...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Iris Energy has reported a 10% increase in bitcoin production during August 2024, with the company mining 245 bitcoin. The improvement is attributed to higher operational efficiency and reduced electricity costs following the company’s transition to...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
According to recent Polymarket data, former President Donald Trump is ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris by seven percentage points as of Sept. 5, 2024. Polymarket’s betting on six key swing states shows Trump leading in four, including Arizona, G...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The meme coin craze might not be over. Pepe Unchained (PEPU) has surged past the $12 million mark in its presale as investors pile in for discounted PEPU tokens. And with the project beginning to attract the attention of crypto whales, many believe P...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
On Sept. 4, 2024, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $37.29 million in outflows, while their ethereum counterparts, the nine spot ether ETFs, experienced roughly $37.51 million in reductions. Grayscale’s GBTC and ETHE Le...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the infamous Mt. Gox exchange, is set to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange named Ellipx later this month. Based in Poland, Ellipx aims to prioritize transparency and compliance with the European Union’s Markets in...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by California̵...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has ordered an Oregon resident and his entities to pay over $209 million in penalties for running Ponzi schemes disguised as crypto and carbon investment programs. This includes restitutio...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Central Bank of Brazil has hinted at implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and data monetization processes into Drex, its central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a recent presentation, Roberto Campos Neto, the Central Bank of Brazil’s...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Polygon has officially upgraded from MATIC to POL as its network token, marking a significant milestone in its evolution. This community-driven upgrade, effective from September 4, 2024, transitions POL to be the native gas and staking token for the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is committed to supporting the economic development of the Global South through its membership in the BRICS group, according to Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. The UAE aims to foster c...
