21Shares – which is part of 21Shares AG – has announced the integration of Chainlink Proof of Reserve on the Ethereum mainnet. It improves the transparency of the Ethereum reserves backing the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH), which is physically backed by Ether and tracks its performance. The Zurich-based financial institution said that the latest […]
Kyiv police have detained four men, aged between 24 and 29, for the abduction and murder of a 29-year-old foreigner. The crime was driven by the motive to steal nearly 3 bitcoins (BTC), valued at approximately seven million hryvnias ($170,000). Details of The Abduction and Murder According to a report from the National Police of […]
This week, the U.S. national debt surpassed $35 trillion for the first time ever. Moreover, America has added around $12 trillion in federal debt since 2020. To put it into perspective, the U.S. has added an average of $280 billion of federal debt every month since January 2020. The country now has around $105,000 in […]
Bitcoin has lost 5.7% over the past 12 hours or so, dumping $4,000 in a fall from $70,000 to just below $66,000 during early Asian trading on Tuesday, where it found support. However, it remains within a five-month rangebound channel that formed at the end of February. Analysts have been searching for clues to explain […]
American multinational investment giant – BlackRock – has recently reported a significant increase in investment-related scams, particularly those that direct individuals to crypto investment websites or social media platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. The company has cautioned its investors when engaging with individuals, websites, or social media platforms using BlackRock’s brand to offer training or […]
The proposal came during a speech by the Republican representative for Wyoming at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville on July 27. “We can create a brighter future for generations of Americans by diversifying into Bitcoin and being the first developed nation to create a strategic reserve,” she said. US Bitcoin Reserve The pro-crypto politician […]
Hong Kong native and crypto promoter Wong Ching-kit has entered the radar of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) for his suspected role in several criminal cases, the latest being a cryptocurrency scam involving over HK$3 million ($384,310). According to a report from the South China Morning Post, Interpol has issued a red notice against […]
On-chain analytics platform Nansen believes bitcoin (BTC) investors should adopt a risk-on strategy amid the market’s current condition because all tactical signals are flashing green. According to the firm’s weekly research report, crypto narratives are currently positive and increase the likelihood of higher risk-adjusted crypto returns in the near term. Bitcoin Investors Should Become Risk-On […]
Bitcoin has remained the most used cryptocurrency by criminals, even with the rise of privacy coins like Monero. According to the recent Europol Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment report, financial crimes are also still the main illicit crypto use. Bitcoin’s Popularity with Criminals Sparks Concerns Bitcoin has been the preferred asset for ransomware groups due […]
Italian luxury sports car manufacturer – Ferrari – announced plans to expand its cryptocurrency payment system to its network of European dealers from the end of July. Ferrari also intends to extend its crypto transaction options to additional countries in its global dealership network where digital currencies are legally recognized, by 2024-end. In its official […]