The worlds of cryptocurrency and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed notable shifts recently, primarily with Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) and its Bitcoin counterpart (GBTC). On a seemingly routine Monday, these funds experienced significant net outflows—$80.6 million from ETHE and $40.3 million from GBTC—highlighting a growing discomfort among investors regarding these financial products. What’s striking, however,
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The Bank of Canada has recently decided to halt its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) initiative that was initially launched in 2017. The move is revealing, particularly as it underscores the complexity and intricacies involved in transitioning to a digital currency system. This initiative was primarily conceived in response to rapid advancements in technology and
In recent years, cryptocurrencies have gained immense traction as a popular form of digital investment and trade. However, the rapid development of this financial frontier has also attracted the shadows of cybercriminal activities. One major concern surrounding this new financial landscape is the ability for illicit actors to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges for nefarious purposes, particularly
Maker, a prominent DeFi lending protocol on Ethereum, has recently undergone a significant rebranding, transitioning to a new identity as “Sky.” Along with this rebrand, the decentralized stablecoin DAI has been renamed to USDS, and the MKR governance token has been transformed into SKY. This strategic rebranding aims to mark a new era in decentralized
Shibarium, a layer-2 blockchain solution designed to support the development of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, has seen significant growth since its inception a year ago. With over 418 million transactions processed and key upgrades such as hard forks to improve network performance, Shibarium has been focused on enhancing transaction costs, speeding up processes, and increasing
German authorities recently conducted a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed crypto ATMs, seizing nearly 250,000 euros in cash and 13 machines. Led by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), the operation aimed to strengthen regulatory oversight in the rapidly expanding cryptocurrency sector. The sting operation targeted 35 locations across the country where crypto ATMs were allegedly
The latest report released by Coinbase sheds light on the potential impact of young, pro-crypto voters on the 2024 US presidential elections. With Gen Z and Millennials making up 40% of the electorate, there is a growing trend towards supporting candidates who champion crypto and financial innovation. These younger Americans are increasingly discontent with the
Bitcoin experienced a 2.5% drop on Wednesday to $59,100 following the U.S. government’s transfer of more Silk Road-affiliated Bitcoin holdings to Coinbase Prime. Arkham Intelligence, an on-chain analysis platform, identified the move and highlighted that 10,000 BTC, valued at $593 million, had been transferred. This transfer involved moving the Bitcoin from a known U.S. government
The world of cryptocurrency has seen a disturbing trend in the rise of stolen funds from crypto scams. Data shared by Chainalysis revealed that the amount of stolen funds almost doubled from $857 million to $1.58 billion by late July of this year. This represents a significant 84.4% increase compared to the same period last
Core Scientific, a Bitcoin mining company based in Texas, has recently priced an increased offering of $400 million in 3.00% convertible senior notes due in 2029. The initial offering size was $350 million but has been upsized due to favorable market conditions. These notes will be settled on August 19, 2024, and will be issued
