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According to recent data, the premium for bitcoin in South Korea briefly turned into a discount last week, a rarity since October 2023. While the premium quickly bounced back, it’s still hovering just below 1%. Bitcoin Sees Steep Discount in South Korea, Premium Quickly Rebounds but Stays Below 1% On Sept. 23, bitcoin (BTC) in […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-price-in-south-korea-sees-largest-discount-since-october-2023/

On Monday, former President Donald Trump announced that the whitelist for World Liberty Financial (WLF) is now open to eligible individuals. Addressing his 91 million followers on X, he called it their “chance to be part of this historic moment.” Trump’s Latest Crypto Venture World Liberty Financial Whitelist Goes Live The know-your-customer (KYC) process for […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/trump-opens-kyc-whitelist-for-new-world-liberty-financial-crypto-project/

Recent data reveals that bitcoin wallets holding between 0.1 and 1 BTC have grown by an impressive 9,563 since the year began. Meanwhile, the number of crab wallets containing 1 to 10 BTC has shrunk by 7,783. Bitcoin dolphins, sharks, and whales, those with between 100 to 10,000 BTC, made a noticeable splash, with 101 […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/61-new-bitcoin-addresses-holding-1000-to-10000-btc-emerge-in-2024/

According to data from the Central Bank of Bolivia, operations with crypto assets rose in the last three months after the institution lifted a blanket ban on using the banking system for these transactions. Volumes doubled on average, with stablecoins leading the way and transaction numbers also rising. Bolivia Experiences a Crypto Renaissance After Lifting […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-trading-volumes-double-after-lifting-of-ban-in-bolivia/

Bitcoin miners are finally catching a break after a sluggish September, with hashprice climbing 10.33% in the past 30 days. A solid 8.93% of that bump came within the last four days alone. Hashprice Jumps Nearly 9% in 4 Days: Bitcoin Miners Catch a Break as September Nears End On Aug. 29, 2024, mining revenues […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/hashprice-gains-give-bitcoin-miners-a-much-needed-boost-after-sluggish-month/

In a recent interview with Kitco News, Jp Cortez, the executive director of the Sound Money Defense League, discussed the growing sound money movement across the United States. Cortez emphasized the significance of legislative wins, such as the removal of sales taxes on precious metals in 45 states, and highlighted the increasing trend of de-dollarization. […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/sound-money-defense-league-executive-gold-protects-against-inflation-fiat-risks/

According to a weekend market insights analysis provided by QCP Capital, risk assets experienced a notable rally this week, driven by central bank stimulus measures and key political developments. Analysts from QCP highlighted multiple factors contributing to the uptick, including economic support from China and interest rate expectations in the United States and Japan. Global […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/qcp-capital-risk-assets-rise-on-global-stimulus-outlook/

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has devalued the Zimbabwe Gold (Zig) by 44%, causing the currency to plummet from 13.98 to 24.3 against the U.S. dollar. This drastic move addresses rising exchange rate volatility and inflationary pressures that have plagued the economy since August. According to RBZ Governor John Mushayavanhu, the decision was necessary […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/zimbabwe-devalues-gold-backed-currency-by-44/

In the past week, meme coins have been on a roll, with shiba inu (SHIB) leading the top five pack, gaining 35.5% against the U.S. dollar over seven days. However, the real standout was MOODENG, the meme token inspired by a baby pygmy hippopotamus from Thailand. The newly launched Solana-based coin hit its all-time high […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/meme-coins-shine-shib-climbs-35-moodeng-rises-to-305m-market-cap/

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Mango DAO, Blockworks Foundation, and Mango Labs LLC for offering unregistered securities. The case centers around the sale of MNGO tokens and the operation of Mango Markets without proper registration. Mango Markets Hit With SEC Charges The SEC alleges that since August 2021, Mango […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/sec-fines-mango-dao-for-unregistered-mngo-tokens/

According to recent data, the Solana-powered meme token moo deng (MOODENG) has jumped 98% in the past 24 hours and shot up a stunning 1,398% over the last week. With this massive boost, the meme token has claimed the top spot as the day’s biggest winner, boasting a global trade volume of $147 million in […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/adorable-baby-hippo-inspires-moo-deng-token-soars-1398-in-a-week/

From Jan. 11 to Sept. 26, 2024, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, collected an astonishing 363,626.36 bitcoin, valued at just over $24 billion as of Sept. 27. This accumulation puts Blackrock’s exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, on the cusp of controlling nearly 2% of bitcoin’s total supply. A Look at How Blackrock Quickly Accumulated Billions […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/blackrock-amasses-24-billion-in-bitcoin-approaches-2-of-total-supply/

On Thursday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw gains, while their ether-focused counterparts faced a decline during the day’s trading session. ARKB Tops Bitcoin ETF Gains as Ether Funds Fall by $675K U.S. bitcoin ETFs saw a hefty $365.57 million in positive inflows on Thursday, with Ark Invest and 21shares’ ARKB leading the charge. […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-etfs-see-365m-inflows-as-ether-funds-slip/

Crypto.com has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to aid developers in integrating natural language capabilities with blockchain functions. The new software development kit (SDK) aims to streamline development within the Web3 ecosystem by enabling easier interactions with Crypto.com’s services and blockchain protocols. AI Meets Blockchain: Crypto.com’s Latest Tool for Developers According to […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-com-unveils-ai-powered-sdk-for-blockchain-developers/

Bitdeer Technologies Group has successfully completed prototype testing for its SEAL02 bitcoin mining chip, marking a pivotal advancement in the company’s technological development. The chip exhibited a power efficiency ratio of 13.5 joules per terahash (J/T) when operated in low-voltage mode, a key achievement in Bitdeer’s roadmap. Bitdeer’s SEAL02 Chip Achieves 13.5 J/T Efficiency in […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/bitdeer-completes-testing-of-seal02-bitcoin-mining-chip/

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs enjoyed another day of inflows, bringing in $105.84 million, while spot ether funds also added $43.23 million. Blackrock’s IBIT Leads Bitcoin ETFs, While Grayscale’s Mini Ether Trust Gains the Most Ether Inflows Wednesday marked another active trading session for the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs and the nine spot ether ETFs. The […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/spot-bitcoin-etfs-add-105m-as-ether-etfs-pull-in-43m-on-busy-trading-day/

Curve Finance is evaluating a proposal to reduce its reliance on the stablecoin TUSD following the resolution of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges against Trusttoken Inc. and Truecoin LLC, the companies behind the dollar-pegged token. TUSD Faces Removal From Curve Finance Pegkeeper The proposal, authored by Wormhole Oracle, suggests slashing the debt ceiling […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/curve-finance-proposal-eyes-reducing-tusd-exposure-after-sec-settlement/

In a recent interview, Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, emphasized the significant role of hedge funds in gold’s ongoing price surge. McGlone shared his insights on the impact of macroeconomic factors, including China’s economic slowdown and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies, on the commodities market. Gold Eyes $3,000 Mark Amid Hedge Fund […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/mike-mcglone-hedge-funds-push-gold-toward-3k-amid-global-market-uncertainty/

According to QCP Capital’s latest analysis, macroeconomic conditions are becoming increasingly favorable for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Central bank policies, particularly from China and the U.S. are playing a crucial role in shaping market sentiment. QCP Capital: Central Bank Moves Boost Outlook for Crypto QCP Capital‘s analysis on Wednesday highlights a series of macroeconomic developments […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/qcp-capital-analyzes-bullish-macro-trends-impacting-bitcoin-and-risk-assets/

Bitcoin has recaptured its Short-Term Holder (STH) cost basis of $61,900 following the Federal Reserve’s recent 0.5% interest rate cut, according to Glassnode’s recent analysis. Despite the market’s ongoing consolidation, the report suggests new investors have demonstrated notable confidence in the long-term market outlook. Report Shows Despite Consolidation, New Bitcoin Investors Display Strong Market Confidence […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-bounces-back-above-key-averages-glassnode-sees-new-investor-resilience/

Jim Rickards, a renowned economist and author of several best-selling books, has explained that the recent Federal Reserve 0.5% interest rate cut shows that the institution has fallen behind the curve and is “in a little bit” of a panic mode, with a recession coming according to several technical indicators. Jim Rickards Warns About Coming […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/economist-jim-rickards-feds-narrative-is-wrong-recession-coming/

Animoca Brands, a company specializing in digital property rights and gaming, alongside The Sandbox, a decentralized virtual world, and Smobler, a metaverse architecture firm, have launched the virtual Universal Peace Sanctuary. The project, hosted in The Sandbox metaverse, aims to foster global peace and cultural understanding. Virtual Peace Sanctuary Debuts in The Sandbox Metaverse, Backed […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/animoca-brands-the-sandbox-and-smobler-launch-virtual-peace-sanctuary-in-metaverse/

PRESS RELEASE. ONE WEEK, ONE BTC, UP TO 100 BITCOINS! FREEROLL! Indeed, one Bitcoin every week! This is the Bitcoin tournament to be launched by the MTT Sports project in October, which attracted significant attention at Token 2049 in Singapore. Best of all, it’s entirely free for participants. What exactly is MTT Sports? Over the […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/mtt-sports-shines-at-token-2049-play-and-earn-btc/

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 […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/feds-50bps-reduction-triggers-321m-in-digital-asset-inflows-coinshares-reports/

After the arrest and subsequent release of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France, his Telegram channel shared that the messaging platform has updated its terms of service and privacy policy. According to these changes, the platform may disclose the IP addresses and phone numbers of users who violate laws or Telegram’s rules “to relevant authorities.” […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/telegrams-privacy-overhaul-ips-and-phone-numbers-of-lawbreakers-to-be-shared/

Tau Net, a novel layer 1 AI blockchain, is designing a mainnet to be entirely developed and controlled by all of its users. Leveraging advanced and fully accurate AI reasoning, Tau Net simplifies the software development process by enabling ALL users to focus solely on “what” the blockchain, platform, tokenomics and governance functionality should be […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/tau-net-layer-1-ai-blockchain-releases-testnet-architecture-and-ai-reasoning-language-update/

The BRICS bloc might have already overcome its dollar-dependence problem, as the volume of settlements in the national currencies of its member nations has already surpassed the USD-based exchanges. Using the U.S. dollar can lead to expenses that can be avoided when paying with other currencies, BRICS Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/brics-beats-dollar-dependence-national-currency-settlements-exceed-usd-payments/

After the fall of Samourai Wallet’s founders, a new platform emerged from a mysterious group who forked the project, naming it the Ashigaru Open Source Project. The team behind Ashigaru has shared their vision, stating, “Anyone should be able to engage in peaceful, voluntary and private commerce on the internet without tracking, surveillance or censorship.” […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/ashigaru-emerges-from-the-shadows-forking-samourai-wallet-in-privacy-push/

Lynette Zang, CEO of Zang Enterprises, asserts that hyperinflation is already underway, predicting a further decline in the U.S. dollar’s value. According to Zang’s recent interview with Kitco, the current financial trends indicate that the dollar’s purchasing power will reach zero, leading to a significant economic crisis by 2025. Zang Warns of Hyperinflation as U.S. […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/lynette-zang-hyperinflation-looms-as-us-dollars-purchasing-power-dwindles/

In a recent decision, a Texas court dismissed Consensys’ lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which was filed in April 2024 to protect the Ethereum ecosystem from regulatory overreach. The court’s dismissal was based on procedural grounds, without addressing the merits of Consensys’ claims. Despite this setback, Consensys highlighted a significant win […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/texas-court-dismisses-consensys-lawsuit-against-sec-over-ethereum-investigation/

Metrics reveal that although BTC prices climbed 6.97% in September, Bitcoin’s hashprice—the anticipated daily revenue from 1 petahash per second (PH/s)—remains ultra-low. This suggests that miners are still dealing with extremely thin profits. With just nine days left in the month, miners have already earned a hair over 62% of what they brought in during […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/the-5-month-halving-hangover-bitcoin-miners-continue-to-face-revenue-struggles/

The spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a second consecutive day of inflows, as both categories of funds posted gains. On Friday, spot bitcoin ETFs drew in $92 million, while spot ether ETFs collected $2.87 million. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Add $92M as Ether ETFs Navigate Mixed Market Publicly listed, physically settled bitcoin and […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/spot-bitcoin-and-ether-etfs-record-second-day-of-inflows-leading-to-gains/

Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) surged for a third consecutive day, supported by strong inflows into spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a weekend analysis by QCP Capital. The firm reported that bitcoin retested the $64,000 mark, while ether reclaimed $2,500 during the rally. ‘Uptober’ Gets a Head Start in Mid-September QCP Capital‘s weekend analysis […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/qcp-capital-crypto-rally-extends-supported-by-etf-inflows/

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) had quite the boost this week, with sales climbing by 7.33% compared to the previous one, totaling $77.13 million. The number of NFT sellers skyrocketed by 95.68%, while buyers surged 137.48%, giving the market a noticeable lift. NFT Gains: Digital Collectible Buyers Increase by 137% as Sales Hit $77.13M After several weeks […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/nft-sales-climb-7-33-mythos-blast-and-solana-lead-the-charge/

Real-world-asset (RWA) tokenization infrastructure provider Securitize has chosen Wormhole as its official interoperability provider to facilitate cross-chain transfers for all tokenized assets on its platform. The partnership aims to enhance liquidity and accessibility for tokenized assets while bridging traditional and decentralized finance systems. Securitize Enhances Tokenized Asset Liquidity Through Wormhole Integration According to the announcement […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/securitize-selects-wormhole-as-official-blockchain-interoperability-provider/

This week, Bitmain introduced its latest bitcoin mining machine, which packs an impressive punch with a reported output of 860 terahash per second (TH/s). To put that in perspective, this new rig churns out 81.81% more hashpower than its predecessor, the Antminer S21 XP Hydro. And if we go way back, it’s a mind-blowing 477,677% […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/hashpower-evolution-bitmains-new-asic-packs-477677-more-power-than-the-2013-s1/

According to the latest figures, bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) brought in $158.21 million in inflows on Thursday, while ether ETFs saw $5.24 million in deposits. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Show Positive Inflows as Reserves Climb Leading the charge on Thursday, Ark Invest and 21shares’ ARKB fund attracted a hefty $81.07 million. Fidelity’s FBTC followed closely, reeling […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/etf-inflows-surge-bitcoin-rakes-in-158m-ether-funds-add-5m/

Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. has unveiled a non-brokered private placement aimed at raising up to C$2.5 million ($1.85 million). The funds will be used for bitcoin purchases, infrastructure expansion, and general corporate needs. Cathedra Bitcoin’s Bold Private Raise Cathedra (TSX-V: CBIT; OTC: CBTTF) has recently shifted its focus away from bitcoin mining, opting to prioritize bitcoin […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/cathedra-bitcoin-announces-non-brokered-life-offering-to-purchase-btc/

The DLT Science Foundation (DSF) has announced its support for the launch of the MiCA Crypto Alliance, with Hedera, Ripple, and Aptos Foundation as founding members. This industry association aims to streamline and enhance compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, fostering a sustainable and compliant crypto ecosystem. The MiCA regulation, set […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/blockchain-industry-players-launch-mica-crypto-alliance-in-the-eu/

On Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) soared to a peak of $63,882, marking a 7.8% increase against the U.S. dollar over the past month. During this same period, approximately $6.36 billion worth of BTC was pulled from crypto exchanges, hitting levels not seen since early November 2018. More Than 100,000 Bitcoin Removed From Digital Currency Trading Platforms […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-rockets-to-63-8k-6-36b-in-btc-pulled-from-exchanges-in-30-days/

Crypto-friendly digital bank Revolut is set to launch its own stablecoin, marking a significant expansion of its crypto offerings. This move positions Revolut alongside major players like Paypal, Ripple, and Bitgo in the highly competitive stablecoin market. The London-based fintech company, which holds a UK banking license, aims to ensure compliance and safety with this […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-friendly-digital-bank-revolut-set-to-launch-its-own-stablecoin/

On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time since March 2020. The Sept. 18, 2024 rate cut amounted to 50 basis points (bps), a notably bigger adjustment than many analysts anticipated. According to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) press release, the central bank remains focused on reaching […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/fed-slashes-benchmark-interest-rate-by-50bps-in-first-cut-since-2020/

Bitcoin’s market is currently experiencing a period of stagnation, characterized by minimal capital inflows and outflows. According to an onchain analysis from Glassnode, researchers highlight that this inactivity may lead to heightened volatility in the near future. Glassnode Analysis Warns of Potential Volatility Glassnode’s report with researchers Ukuria OC and Cryptovizart reveals that demand for […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-market-stagnation-signals-potential-for-future-volatility-report-shows/

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a $1.95 million settlement with Prager Metis CPAs LLC and its affiliate over serious allegations related to their audits of crypto exchange FTX. The case highlights critical oversights and violations of key industry standards, raising questions about the firm’s practices and the risks it missed. “Prager’s […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/sec-fines-prager-metis-1-95m-over-negligent-ftx-audits/

According to the latest crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) data, spot bitcoin ETFs snagged $12.9 million in gains on Monday, while spot ethereum ETFs faced a $9.51 million loss. Bitcoin ETFs Continue to Grow, While Ethereum Funds Lose Ground Leading the charge among the 12 bitcoin funds was Blackrock‘s IBIT, which pulled in $15.82 million in […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-etfs-rise-with-12-9m-gains-while-ether-etfs-struggle/

PRESS RELEASE. Limitless Labs, the R&D network behind prediction market Limitless, has announced the successful closure of a pre-seed round. A total of $3M was raised in a round led by prominent venture capital firm 1confirmation, which has backing from tech veterals such as Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen and Mark Cuban. Notable investors such as […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/prediction-market-limitless-raises-3m-in-pre-seed-round-led-by-1confirmation/

Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold market analyst, claims that Saudi Arabia has been covertly buying gold since 2022, trying to get its hands on physical gold due to its neutral and sanction-proof traits. According to his figures, 160 tonnes have been acquired without disclosure, likely to avoid upsetting the U.S. government for these actions. Analyst Alleges […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/analyst-claims-saudi-arabia-has-covertly-bought-160-tonnes-of-gold-since-2022/

As the U.S. central bank members prepare for their meeting on Wednesday, just a day ago, the likelihood of a 25-basis point (bps) rate cut versus a 50bps cut was evenly split at 50-50. Fast forward to today, and the odds are now tipping in favor of a larger 50bps reduction. Predictions from betting market […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/cme-futures-and-polymarket-predict-jumbo-50bps-rate-cut-will-the-fed-deliver/

PRESS RELEASE. Singapore – September 16 — The Open Art, hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society and co-hosted by CoinGecko, All At Once, TonBit, and Google Cloud during Token2049 Singapore, is set to be an evening where innovation meets freedom of expression. With over 7000+ registered attendees, the event will take place on September […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/the-open-art-at-token2049-an-evening-of-innovation-and-expression-with-blum-tonx-and-ton-society-over-7000-registered-attendees/

Over the last seven days, bitcoin (BTC) has seen a 3.6% increase, while ethereum (ETH) slipped by 1.9%. During this period, several other digital assets experienced both stronger and weaker performances compared to these two giants. The meme token baby doge coin (BABYDOGE) leaped by 102%, and nervos network (CKB) saw a rise of 88.99%. […] source https://news.bitcoin.com/this-weeks-crypto-highlights-baby-doge-coin-jumps-rocket-pool-tumbles/