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2024

UK introduces new bill clarifying crypto as personal property

UK’s new bill recognises Bitcoin and other digital assets as personal property. Under the new law, crypto owners will enjoy greater legal protection. The UK parliament has introduced a new bill that clarifies digital assets ownership by recognizing Bitcoin and other crypto assets as personal property. The new draft law, the Property (Digital Assets etc) […]

Coinbase faces legal setback as judge allows shareholder lawsuit to proceed

Judge allows parts of Coinbase’s shareholder lawsuit to proceed on negligence claims. Plaintiffs allege Coinbase misled about regulatory risks; some claims dismissed. Coinbase remains confident and committed to defending against the remaining allegations. In a significant legal development, US District Judge Brian Martinotti has partially a motion filed by Coinbase to dismiss a class action lawsuit […]

Toncoin bounces back above $5, next target at $6.19

Toncoin rebounds above $5 after Pavel Durov’s release and public reassurance. Trading volume has surged by over 148%, boosting interest in both spot and futures markets. Resistance at $5.51; a breakout could push TON to its next target of $6.19. Toncoin (TON), the native cryptocurrency of the Toncoin blockchain, has experienced significant volatility in recent […]

Bernstein analysts predict Bitcoin surge to $90k if Trump wins

Bitcoin could surge to highs of $90k if former US president Donald Trump wins the next election in November, analysts at brokerage and research firm Bernstein predict. Analysts at the brokerage shared the prediction in a note to clients on September 9. Bernstein says a “Trump trade”, as they referred to a potential win for […]

Unisat-backed Bitcoin scaling solution Fractal Bitcoin launches mainnet

Fractal Bitcoin launches mainnet, leverages Bitcoin Core code for enhanced scaling. The network offers sub-30-second block confirmations and a 20x capacity increase. The network’s native token, FB, supports proof-of-work mining, with half pre-mined for allocations. Fractal Bitcoin, a groundbreaking Bitcoin scaling solution, has officially launched its mainnet, ushering in a new era for Bitcoin scalability. […]

VanEck to close its Ethereum futures ETF in September, a year after launch

VanEck is closing its Ethereum Futures ETF (EFUT) by September 16, 2024. The EFUT saw low asset accumulation as compared to VanEck’s spot Ethereum ETF. Generally, Ethereum is facing challenges from competition and reduced network revenue and fees. VanEck is set to close its Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT) by September 16, 2024, with liquidation expected […]

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin (BTC) will tap $50K

Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin (BTC) could fall below $50K amid market turmoil. Bitcoin’s price drop has led to $36.71M in liquidations. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index shows “extreme fear,” reflecting growing market anxiety. In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has been awash with uncertainty, with Bitcoin’s price taking a significant tumble. After slipping below […]

Bitcoin (BTC) drops below $57K again amid strong selling pressure

Bitcoin drops below $57K due to major institutional sell-offs and market pressure. Short-term holders face unrealized losses, could trigger market volatility if they decide to cut their losses. $51K is a crucial support level and long-term investors might see this as a buying opportunity. Bitcoin (BTC) has once again slipped below $57,000 as its turbulent […]

Switzerland’s 4th largest bank ZKB launches Bitcoin and Ethereum trading

Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum trading via ZKB eBanking and Mobile Banking. The bank has partnered with Crypto Finance AG and will use Fireblocks for secure custody. The services are available only to Swiss residents with the necessary agreements signed. Zurich Cantonal Bank, Switzerland’s fourth-largest bank locally known as Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), […]

Threshold community proposes merger to safeguard WBTC amid growing concerns

Threshold community proposes merging tBTC with WBTC. The proposal is driven by concerns over WBTC’s stability due to Justin Sun’s involvement. According to the proposal, BitGo will receive T tokens, becoming a major stakeholder in Threshold Network. In a strategic move to protect the future of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), a proposal dubbed “#saveWBTC – a […]