Bitcoin miner Northern Data moves to dismiss ex-employees’ lawsuit

Northern Data refutes fraud allegations by former employees.  The firm has moved to dismiss the allegations to pave for its US IPO.  Europe’s largest Bitcoin [BTC] miner Northern Data reThe post Bitcoin miner Northern Data moves to dismiss ex-employees’ lawsuit appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi to start creditor repayments in July

Defunct cryptocurrency lending platform BlockFi is set to start repaying its creditors in July, 19 months after filing for bankruptcy. Collapsed crypto lending platform BlockFi will start repaying its creditors in July, nearly two years after the firm filed for… дальше »

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Resonance Security unveils new tool for web3 websites to combat DNS manipulation

Blockchain security firm Resonance Security is rolling out a new tool to help web3 protocols defend against DNS and CDN manipulations. Resonance Security has developed a new tool designed to capture continuous snapshots of the web state, including DNS records… дальше »

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Bitcoin holders falling by 670K is a good sign for rebound: Santiment

The trend could suggest investors aren’t confident enough to come back into the market yet, which only increases the chances for a rebound, says the analytics firm. дальше »

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XRP Surges 39% As Sharks & Whales Push Supply Share Past 85%

The XRP price has seen a sharp rally of over 39% in the past week as on-chain data shows the sharks and whales have been busy accumulating. XRP Sharks & Whales Now Carry Over 85% Of The Entire Supply According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, large XRP investors have been participating in buying for a while now. дальше »

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FTX and CFTC reach a $12.7B settlement: What happens now?

FTX and CFTC have reached a $12. 7 billion settlement. FTX filled for bankruptcy in 2022, and regulators filled civil lawsuits against the firm. After two years of legal battle and investor fThe post FTX and CFTC reach a $12. дальше »

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Andreessen Horowitz founders break rank to endorse Trump due to his support for Bitcoin, AI

Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, co-founders of the prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), have publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump due to his supportive policies regarding technology, including crypto and AI. дальше »

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A Zero-Knowledge Proof Is Verified on Bitcoin For The First Time in History

An open-source collaboration between StarkWare and venture firm L2 Iterative makes history verifying the first validity proof on a Bitcoin testnet дальше »

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Elwood sells crypto OTC branch to Standard Chartered-backed Zodia Markets

Institutional crypto trading firm Zodia Markets has officially confirmed the acquisition of Alan Howard-backed Elwood’s OTC branch. Crypto trading firm Zodia Markets has confirmed its acquisition of Elwood Technologies’ over-the-counter (OTC) crypto branch, known as Elwood Capital, backed by Alan… дальше »

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Cambodia’s CBDC dev Soramitsu to pilot digital currency for Papua New Guinea

Soramitsu Labs, a blockchain developer, intends to conduct a digital currency pilot in Papua New Guinea aimed at improving financial inclusion and security through economic digitization. Japan-based blockchain firm Soramitsu Labs is gearing up to initiate a proof-of-concept experiment for… дальше »

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XRP & Litecoin See Social Media FOMO: Bad Sign For Prices?

Data shows that users on social media are overwhelmingly showing FOMO towards XRP and Litecoin, something that could be a bearish sign for their prices. Weighted Sentiment Has Spiked For Both XRP & Litecoin Recently According to data from the analytics firm Santiment, LTC and XRP are among the coins that have seen an improvement in sentiment following the recent price recovery. дальше »

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Rising: Analyst Explains Why The Next Bull Run Will Be “Crazier”?

At spot rates, Bitcoin and top altcoins like Ethereum and Solana continue to edge higher. Despite the retracement earlier today, BTC is firm and trending above the $60,000 psychological round number. дальше »

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Ripple And Long-Term Partner Tranglo Break Up, What Happened?

Ripple Labs has reportedly divested its stake in Tranglo, a Malaysia-based payment firm that leverages XRP for international transactions. This development was first brought to light by Crypto Eri, a prominent member of the XRP community, in a post on X from Monday, citing updates from Crunchbase. дальше »

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Phishing scammer returns $10 million to victim 10 months after $24 million Ethereum heist

A crypto whale who lost $24 million worth of liquid staked Ethereum via a phishing scam last year is receiving the money back. Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported that the attacker had returned more than $10 million of the stolen funds as of July 15. дальше »

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Sony enters crypto, while Harambe AI launches today!

The crypto markets are abuzz with excitement and energy since Sony made its entry into the cryptocurrency markets by acquiring the Japanese unit of Amber Group, a prominent crypto trading firm on Monday, the 1st of July ’24. дальше »

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Venture capital firm Nascent bets big on meme cryptos, swaps MKR for PEPE

PepeCoin (PEPE) has emerged as a top-performing digital asset amid the ongoing market revival, thanks to a significant endorsement from venture capital firm Nascent. The meme cryptocurrency gained nearly 24% in the past day, fueled by substantial buying momentum from Nascent, which has strategically shifted its portfolio to capitalize on the trend. Nascent swaps MakerDAO for […] дальше »

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Metaplanet bolsters Bitcoin reserves with another purchase of 21.8 BTC

Japanese public company Metaplanet keeps buying Bitcoin for its “strategic treasury reserve asset.” Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc., based in Tokyo, has spent an additional $1.26 million to buy more Bitcoin (BTC), increasing its holdings beyond 200 BTC as the… дальше »

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SEC drops 3-year investigation into Stacks developer Hiro Systems

Crypto community has another reason to celebrate as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its investigation against Hiro Systems, a developer firm integral to the Bitcoin Layer-2 network Stacks. A SEC filing on July 12 revealed that… дальше »

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Matrixport Predicts Major Jump In ETH Price Following Spot Ethereum ETFs Approval – Details

As the crypto community awaits the launch of the Spot Ethereum ETFs, market experts have continued to deliberate on the impact these funds could have on the ETH price. Analysts at research firm Matrixport have also joined in on the conversation and given their opinion on what could happen. дальше »

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DWS to unveil Germany’s first regulated euro stablecoin

DWS plans to have its euro-pegged stablecoin live by 2025. The €941 billion ($1. 02 billion) assets management firm recently launched a new company called AllUnity that will unveil the stablecoin. дальше »

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Iris Energy shares plunge 14% on AI computing support doubts

Shares of Australian Bitcoin miner Iris Energy dropped 14% on Friday after Culper Research questioned the firm’s ability to serve the high-performance computers for AI. Iris Energy (IREN), the Australian Bitcoin mining company, saw its shares plunge 14% on Jul.… дальше »

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Inferno Drainer fails to launder over $500k in stolen ETH following Railgun intervention

The team behind Inferno Drainer, a notorious crypto scam service, failed to launder a substantial amount of ETH after privacy protocol Railgun managed to block the transaction. According to security firm MistTrack, on July 9, the team behind the subscription-based… дальше »

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DWF Labs Strengthens Web3 Presence Amid Market Volatility

Learn about the trajectory of DWF Labs, a leading Web3 market maker and investment firm, and its plans for expansion and innovation. The post DWF Labs Strengthens Web3 Presence Amid Market Volatility appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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‘Close To The Finish Line’: Bitwise CCO Speaks On Ethereum ETFs Progress

On Tuesday, Katherine Dowling, Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at Bitwise Asset Management, discussed the firm’s spot Ethereum ETF (exchange-traded fund) application and the possibility of new crypto-related products being approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Shiba Inu Whales Continue Exchange Outflows: SHIB Rally Soon?

On-chain data shows the Shiba Inu whales have been making large outflows from exchanges recently, a sign that could be bullish for SHIB’s price. Large Shiba Inu Exchange Wallets Have Been Losing Supply Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has discussed the trend forming in the holdings of the […] дальше »

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This Firm Launches New Bitcoin ETF In The US With Colossal 200% Daily Profit Targets – Details

A new player has emerged in the US market by introducing a new Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) by T-Rex, an asset manager founded by Benjamin Cohen in 2012. This move puts T-Rex directly competing with ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) and VolShares BITX ETF. дальше »

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Ethereum Whale Sparks Sell-Off Rumors With 11,215 ETH Coinbase Deposit

An Ethereum whale has caused panic among community members following a recent transaction suggesting they might be looking to offload their holdings. This comes amid a recent prediction by research firm Matrixport that Ethereum’s price could significantly rebound from its current price level. дальше »

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Mega Whale Transfers $50 Million Worth Of Ethereum As Spot ETH ETFs Inch Closer To Listing

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The Protocol: Side-Dealing Accusations Put Crypto VC Funding in Spotlight

In this week's blockchain tech newsletter, we're highlighting the firm Polychain's accusation against a former general partner over an alleged ethics breach, along with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's speech in Brussels and Bitcoin's Saxony problem. дальше »

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Solana, Not XRP: VanEck Lead Explains Choice For Spot ETF Application

In an interview with Tony Edwards of Thinking Crypto, Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, explained the firm’s decision to file for a spot Solana-based Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) rather than one based on XRP. дальше »

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Lithuania fines crypto firm Payeer €9.3m over sanctions and AML violations

Payeer faces record fines for facilitating transactions with Russian users in violation of international sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations. дальше »

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Trump’s pro-crypto stance is gaining him votes 

Former President Donald Trump’s support for crypto is swaying some Republican voters as he campaigns for a return to the White House. According to a poll conducted by Echelon Insights and sponsored by crypto investment firm Paradigm, 13% of likely… дальше »

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Payeer fined €9.3m for sanctions evasion

Lithuania has imposed a €9.3 million ($10.07 million) fine against local cryptocurrency firm Payeer over sanctions violations, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Specifically, Lithuania’s financial crimes watchdog, the Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT), penalized the regulated crypto company for facilitating the… дальше »

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Crypto Investment Firm Hypersphere Unveils $130M Market Fund

The Atlas fund aims to use Wall Street-style strategies to generate returns from investments in the crypto market. дальше »

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Cambodian marketplace Huione Guarantee became hub for crypto scammers: Elliptic

Blockchain analysts at British forensic firm Elliptic say Cambodia-based marketplace Huione Guarantee has become a center for crypto scammers. Cambodian giant marketplace Huione Guarantee, partially linked to the Cambodian ruling family, has seemingly emerged as a center for merchants providing… дальше »

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Zodia Markets reportedly in talks to acquire Alan Howard-backed crypto OTC firm

Standard Chartered’s crypto arm Zodia Markets is said to be in discussions with Elwood to acquire part of its crypto OTC business. Institutional crypto trading firm Zodia Markets is reportedly in talks with Alan Howard-backed Elwood Technologies to acquire part… дальше »

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Standard Chartered’s crypto arm eyes buying billionaire’s crypto OTC firm: Report

Zodia Markets is reported to be in talks to buy Elwood Capital Management, a crypto firm backed by billionaire hedge fund manager Alan Howard. дальше »

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Why We're (Still) Investing in Web3 Gaming

For innovation, adoption and impact, gaming stands out as a leading use case for blockchain technology, say Leah Callon-Butler and Nathan Smale, directors of Web3 advisory firm, Emfarsis. дальше »

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Leah Wald named CEO of Cypherpunk Holdings as firm eyes blockchain expansion

Toronto-based crypto investment firm Cypherpunk Holdings (HODL. CA) has announced the appointment of Leah Wald as its new president and chief executive officer. Wald, who has been on Cypherpunk’s board for nearly three years, will succeed Antanas Guoga, who will remain as Chairman. дальше »

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B2Broker Announces the Launch of B2Prop – Prop Trading Firm Turnkey Solution

Proprietary trading, or "prop trading," is quickly becoming a popular trend in the financial markets. Once a niche practice, the global prop trading industry, valued at USD 6.7 billion in 2020, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2021 to 2028. дальше »

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ShardLab launches ZK-based tool for digital identity and NFT vouchers

Blockchain developer ShardLab has rolled out a new web application aimed at simplifying voucher distribution in the form of NFTs. ShardLab, a blockchain arm of web3 venture capital firm Hashed, has unveiled a web application leveraging account abstraction (AA) and… дальше »

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Sam Altman’s Layer-2 Blockchain Project, World Chain, Opens to Developers

This means that select developers can apply to build, test, and give feedback to Tools For Humanity, the developer firm behind Worldcoin, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk. дальше »

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Storj Acquires Cloud Computing Firm Valdi; Terms Undisclosed

Valdi allows customers to use available GPU compute cycles in data centers across the world. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency theft surges to $1.4 billion in 2024, doubling last year’s figures

Hackers have more than doubled their cryptocurrency spoils in the first half of 2024 compared with the same period last year, according to a report from blockchain research firm TRM Labs.   The report highlights a significant increase in stolen crypto, totaling $1. дальше »

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MetaMask gets new Delegation Toolkit for effortless Web3 onboarding

Consensys, the firm behind the popular MetaMask wallet, has introduced an array of tools aimed to help make web3 onboarding easier for new users. Introduced during the EthCC event, the Delegation Toolkit will help developers create decentralized applications (DApps) and… дальше »

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Bitfarms appoints new CEO as Riot intensifies takeover bid

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms’ effort to take over rival Bitfarms has taken a new turn with recent developments in both companies. Dedicated website On July 8, Riot launched a dedicated website, “ABetterBitfarms,” to educate Bitfarms shareholders on why the rival firm’s board should be reconstituted. дальше »

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Metaplanet loads more bitcoins with 42,466 BTC purchase

Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, increases Bitcoin holdings with $2. 5M purchase. Metaplanet now holds 203,734 BTC, acquired at $62,000 per Bitcoin on average. This latest acquisition brings Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings to an impressive 203,734 BTC. дальше »

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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Reveals How OpenAI Hack Could Have Been Prevented

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the firm is developing decentralized AI models to enhance security and privacy. The post Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Reveals How OpenAI Hack Could Have Been Prevented appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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P2P payments firm Valora launches “Mobile Stack” DApps launchpad

Valora launches “Mobile Stack” to enable mobile-first Web3 DApp development on iOS and Android. Mobile Stack aims to improve UX and accessibility in the Web3 ecosystem. Initial apps to launch on Mobile Stack include “Troopo” and “ChatGPT Data DAO. дальше »

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Sacked Northern Data Execs File Suit Against Tether-Backed Company, Alleging Fraud

Two former executives of Tether-backed German tech company Northern Data have filed suit against the firm, alleging that they were wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about the company’s financial health and alleging tax evasion. дальше »

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