SEC delays decision on Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF

Valkyrie Digital Assets filed with the SEC for listing its Bitcoin ETF on the New York Stock Exchange in January.

3 reasons why Solana bounced harder than Bitcoin and Ethereum

The 14th largest cryptocurrency by market cap jumped by more than 55% after bottoming out at $20.14 on Tuesday. An overnight bounce across the cryptocurrency assets this Wednesday saw Solana (SOL) outpacing its top rivals, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH).The SOL/USD exchange rate surged 55.10% to $31.58 on Wednesday after bottoming out at $20.14 in the previous session.

Chinese crypto mining firm Canaan sets up shop in Kazakhstan amid crackdown

Canaan has started mining Bitcoin with its latest Avalon Miner units in Kazakhstan after setting up a service center in the country earlier this month.

Active Bitcoin Addresses Hit a 14-Month Low as Long-Term BTC Holders Continue Accumulating

The number of active BTC addresses reached a 14-month low of 43,639.482, as revealed by on-chain metrics provider Glassnode.

While Bitcoin Hits New Lows Gold Bug Peter Schiff Blasts the Top Crypto and Supporters

The American economist, financial commentator, and gold bug Peter Schiff had a lot to say about bitcoin’s price sliding on Tuesday.

How Do I Sell Dogecoin on Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Recently, a large number of cryptocurrencies have experienced a price plunge, including Dogecoin.

Norway's Financial Regulator Seeks Legal and Investor Protection for Crypto Consumers

The Norwegian Financial regulator intends to strengthen supervision by protecting investors of crypto consumers.

South Korean Exchanges Delist More Altcoins to Meet Banking Requirements

Crypto exchanges in South Korea continue to delist more altcoins from their platforms as the deadline for partnering with banks draws nearer.

StakeHound Sues Fireblocks Over ETH 38K Staking Wound

DeFi company and major Ethereum (ETH) staking pool StakeHound has accused Fireblocks, a heavily-backed crypto custodian, of losing ETH 38,178 (USD 76m), which Fireblocks denies.

Tim Berners-Lee Defends World Wide Web NFT Sale

The creator of the world wide web called an auction of an NFT representing its source code "totally aligned with the values of the web."

UK Regulator FCA Targets Over 100 Crypto Firms With Latest Warning

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has long been concerned with the crypto industry, again warning unregistered crypto entities yesterday over malfeasance.

How Wanchain’s Litecoin Integration Paves the Way for Mainstream Adoption of Decentralized Cross-chain Infrastructure

With so many blockchains on the market today, the demand for cross-chain operability grows ever louder.

Nasdaq Dubai rolls out trading for 3iQ’s Bitcoin Fund

3iQ launched its Bitcoin Fund trading on Nasdaq Dubai after receiving regulatory clearance for a dual listing in April. Canada’s largest digital asset investment fund manager, 3iQ, is expanding its reach to global investors by listing its public Bitcoin (BTC) fund on a major market in the Middle East.3iQ rolled out its Bitcoin Fund (QBTC) for trading on Nasdaq Dubai, according to an official statement by the exchange.

Bank of Israel steps up CBDC efforts with reported tests on Ethereum

The Bank of Israel has experimented with using Ethereum and nonfungible tokens for a pilot as part of its ongoing digital shekel research, a local report claims. Israel's central bank has allegedly completed a pilot — under the radar — for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) using Ethereum's technology.

Chinese Bitcoin miners ‘not even in the mood to drink anymore’

Many Bitcoin miners in China are down with the blues as Beijing forces several operations to go offline. China, once home to about 65% of the total Bitcoin (BTC) mining hash power has given the boot to several miners in the country.The country’s Bitcoin mining ban means miners have been forced to shut down their operations with some establishments already moving hardware overseas.Tweeting on Wednesday, Kevin Zhang, vice president of crypto mining advisory outfit Foundry says the mood among Chinese miners has grown sour, adding:“Sentiment is obviously quite dreary and the reality is setting in that it’s GG for mining in China.

Goldman Sachs Starts Trading on JPMorgan’s Repo Blockchain Platform Onyx

Goldman Sachs Group has joined Onyx, an online trading platform based on the Ethereum blockchain created by JPMorgan Chase.

Cardano Remains One of Top Racehorses This Market Cycle: Crypto Analyst Benjamin Cowen

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen thinks Cardano (ADA) is still one of the top racehorses of this market cycle, despite the sector-wide downturn in the markets this past week.

Bitcoin Recovers Over $5,000 as Crypto Market Cap Rebounds $200 Billion (Market Watch)

The crypto market cap has recovered over $200B in a day as bitcoin bounced off and added more than $5,000 of value.

Bukele Teases Volcano-powered Bitcoin Mining Center as Exchange Arrives

Source: Twitter/@nayibbukele Not everybody in El Salvador may be aboard the Bitcoin (BTC) boat – but the nation’s bullishly pro-BTC President Nayib Bukele appears set to press ahead with his crypto plans nonetheless, with an overseas exchange opening its doors for business and a “sneak peek” at the nation’s new “green” mining center. According to La Prensa Gráfica, a Guatemalan

Authorities in South Korea Seize $47M in Crypto From Tax Evaders

12,000 people in South Korea had their cryptocurrencies confiscated in the largest cryptocurrency seizure for back taxes in Korean history.

Jim Cramer Sold Most of His Bitcoin Holdings but Willing to Buy Again If Prices Fall to Near $10,000

CNBC host Jim Cramer said he is willing to purchase buy Bitcoin again if its price fall to near $100,000, he has revealed has sold nearly all of his Bitcoin holdings due to recent cyberattacks and China’s crackow on crypto.

Bitcoin price 'very near bottom' with $30K dip, says bullish institutional report

Stack funds draws attention to this week's $2.3 billion Bitcoin options expiry, with a potential change in sentiment coming thereafter. Bitcoin (BTC) is “very close to the bottom” and still commands a bullish long-term view, institutional crypto firm Stack Funds believes.In its latest report issued on June 23, analyst Lennard Neo said that despite the price meltdown, there was no reason to flip bearish in BTC.Stack: BTC macro view "remains the same"The report came the day after BTC/USD plummeted below $30,000 for the first time in six months, only to rebound to current levels above $34,000.Volatility came thanks to a mining shake-up which, it now appears, will see hashing power transfer en masse from China to other countries.“Bitcoin, too, closed lower, diving down 28% after failing to break $42,000 late last week.

Bitcoin Hit the Worst Quarter Return since Q1 2018

Bitcoin is currently down nearly 46% this quarter.

South Africa Bank Blocks Clients From Buying Crypto on Binance, Exchange Rejects Allegations

A South African bank, Absa, has reportedly blocked use of its credit cards for users buying cryptocurrencies on international exchanges, according to one media report.

Analyst on Bitcoin and other cryptos: If you want to get rich, then you need...

Today, Bitcoin is becoming more mainstream with each passing day.

Despite the Bounce: Bitcoin Might Still Retest $24K as Final Leg Down

Bitcoin's bearish days might not be over as a crypto analyst outlined a possible scenario in which the cryptocurrency dumps to $24,000.

Canaan Diversifies Business by Becoming a Bitcoin Miner In Kazakhstan

Major producer of Bitcoin (BTC) mining equipment Canaan announced it has moved beyond its existing business model and into becoming miners themselves, as "the logical next step" towards optimizing their revenues, strengthening the inventory management and supply chain capabilities, as well as accumulating BTC. Canaan is "driving their own crypto-mining business

Why Quppy Could Become the All-In One Superapp for The Post Covid-19 World

Digital financial solution Quppy has completed an investment round with a promising valuation of 25 million euros.

Goldman Sachs reportedly started trading on JPMorgan’s repo blockchain

Goldman Sachs reportedly traded digitized treasury bonds for JPM Coin on JPMorgan Chase's Onyx blockchain platform. After six months of eyeing JPMorgan Chase’s custom blockchain service for repo markets, Goldman Sachs has started trading on the platform. Mathew McDermott, global head of digital assets for Goldman Sachs’ global markets division, confirmed the first transaction dated June 17 in an interview, Bloomberg reported.

Institutional Exchange Bakk Launches Crypto Debit Card

US Institutional Exchange Bakkt launches a new virtual Visa debit card named “Bakkt Card” for retail purchases in terms of crypto transactions.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Cardano Must Hold These Key Areas To Avoid Another Sell-Off: Michaël van de Poppe

Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe outlines key areas to hold for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Cardano amid volatile price action across the crypto markets in the last 24 hours.

Judge blocks sale of Jay-Z's first album and its copyright as an NFT

Damon Dash has slammed the complaint against him from Roc-A-Fella Records, stating that he never minted an NFT and was only attempting to sell his stake in the company.

Asian Algorithmic Trading Company Amber Group Reaches Unicorn Status

Amber Group, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency trading company, has attained “unicorn” status.

ArdCoin (ARDX) is now available on UniSwap

Mongolia’s first and only blockchain-based loyalty reward program ArdCoin is turning a new page in its history as it lists on Uniswap, the world’s largest decentralized exchange.

Britain Continues Crypto Curbs with Warnings Over Unregistered Firms

A financial watchdog in the UK has issued warnings over unregulated crypto companies claiming that they pose a threat to its financial system.

TA: Ethereum Trims Losses, Why ETH Could Face Hurdles Near $2,060

Ethereum dived towards the $1,700 level before it started a strong recovery against the US Dollar.

Student Coin Terminal Will Let You Easily Create Your Own Token for Free

The STC Terminal will be launched by the end of July 2021 and will be a major milestone in the wide-scale tokenization of the economy.

Lumenswap is the evolution of a revolution!

Before DeFi, no one would think that we can have a financial network together, without the help of credible organizations.

Billionaire Steve Cohen Plans Deep Dive Into Crypto, Calls Blockchain ‘Transformational’ and ‘Disruptive’

Billionaire and hedge fund legend Steve Cohen says that he’s officially “fully converted” to crypto and does not want to miss out on an asset class that he thinks has tremendous potential.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Spike Higher, Altcoins Start Recovering

Yesterday, bitcoin price extended its decline below the USD 30,000 support zone.

Rollbit: An Exciting Cryptocurrency Trading Platform Offering x1000 Leverage

Rollbit, a popular cryptocurrency casino platform, has ventured into the world of trading with the recent introduction of a new feature that enables users to bet on the price of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE) and Litecoin (LTC).

Fireblocks faces lawsuit over deleted keys to $72M Ether wallet

The crypto-custody firm claims that it was the client’s responsibility to back up the private keys. Crypto-custody firm Fireblocks is facing legal action by a firm that claims it was locked out of its wallet containing a substantial amount in crypto assets.Crypto staking platform StakeHound claims that negligence by a Fireblocks employee resulted in tens of millions of dollars worth of crypto assets being lost without any backup available.

UK regulator warns against 111 unregistered crypto companies... and FOMO

The Financial Conduct Authority has warned UK consumers of dealing with 111 unregistered crypto firms, calling it “a very real risk.” The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned consumers against 111 crypto companies that are yet to register with the FCA.Since Jan.

Waste Coal-Converting Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Digital Mining Raises $100 Million

On Tuesday, Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc., an ESG-friendly cryptocurrency miner announced it has raised $105 million in two private equity securities funding rounds.

Inside The Perfume DAO That's Creating a 'Scent of the Metaverse' NFT

London-based fragrance house Rook Perfumes is shepherding an NFT-based DAO that's creating a scent for the digital world.

TA: Bitcoin Prints Bullish Pattern, Here’s Why 100 SMA Holds The Key

Bitcoin price dived below $30,000 before it started a major recovery against the US Dollar.

Rollbit: The Most Rewarding Cryptocurrency Casino

Online gambling is one of the earliest applications of cryptocurrencies, with many of the frictions involved with many online betting platforms, have been eliminated by crypto casinos.

Brave takes aim at Google with privacy-protecting search engine beta

Brave hopes users will want to search the web without being tracked.

Rwanda Central Bank Joins CBDC Bandwagon After Announcing Digital Currency Research

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has become the latest African central bank to join the digital currency movement after an employee confirmed the institution is studying the possibilities of issuing its own digital currency.

Dogecoin: Why 'Even Elon can't save this with his tweets'

As Dogecoin was down 74.69% from its ATH 45 days ago, all eyes turned to the self-proclaimed Dogefather for some price-pumping tweets.

Hedge fund that shorted GameStop closes as $1.13B GME stock offer completes

GameStop has completed a stock offer worth nearly $1.13 billion to fund growth, while a hedge fund that incurred losses from shorting GME is closing down.

Bitcoin heading for worst quarter since start of 2018 bear market

Bitcoin appears poised to post its second-weakest quarter since the start of 2014.

'It seems like the Bitcoin bear market is confirmed'... BUT here's the catch

“Bear Market” seems to be the new trending term in the crypto space these days.

US miner raises $105M to recycle waste coal into crypto

Stronghold Digital Mining has raised more than $100 million in two private placements supporting its model for sustainable Bitcoin mining. The Pennsylvania-based Stronghold Digital Mining has announced the completion of two private equity securities raises worth $105 million.According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the firm’s first power generation facility, the Scrubgrass Generation Plant in Venango County, converts waste coal into energy on a scale equivalent to “a large-scale hydropower plant” that is then used to mine Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Bank of France, Swiss Crypto Bank Test Securities Settlement Using CBDC

The Bank of France has successfully completed an experiment involving the use of CBDC to settle listed securities.

XRP, Cardano, Dogecoin Price Analysis: 22 June

Following Bitcoin’s freefall starting 21 June, the market's alts fell significantly and made lower lows.

'I sold almost all of my bitcoin' vs 'buy the dip': which makes sense?

The value of bitcoin dropped nearly 50% from its peak observed in April at $65,000.

Latest South Korean Tax Evasion Busts: Crypto Worth USD 47m Seized

The South Korean crackdown on high-band taxpayers who have used crypto purchases to hide the scale of their earnings from the taxman has rolled on to the affluent Gyeonggi Province, catching some big fish – with crypto confiscated from rich doctors and TV stars. Since gaining the powers they needed to access crypto exchange data in March this year, tax bodies across the

Cardano Founder: Ethereum Will Overtake Bitcoin

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has predicted a quick victory of Ethereum over Bitcoin.

New Bank of America Report Says Digital Currencies ‘Could Boost Economic Growth’ in Developing Countries

A new Bank of America (BOA) research study has found that both central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and private digital currencies hold “a lot of potential” for increasing financial inclusion in developing countries.

'Bitcoin’s six-week run of outflows has been driven' by these factors

The Bitcoin market was witnessing strong sell-offs for over a month now.

Bitcoin price bounces to $33K but analysts say ‘it’s too early’ to call a bottom

Dip buyers stepped in as Bitcoin price fell to $29,000 but analysts caution that China’s crackdown on BTC mining and a lack of buy volume mean the crypto market has not found a bottom yet. Cryptocurrency investors found little reprieve on June 22 as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $30,000 for the first time since January, sparking panic among less experienced market participants who have yet to experience a full market cycle. While Bitcoin has been under increasing pressure from multiple sources since early May, the most recent bout of selling has been largely attributed to capitulation by China-based miners who have been forced to abruptly shut down their operations.

Vaneck Files Prospectus With US Regulator to Launch a Bitcoin Mutual Fund

On June 21, the wealth manager Vaneck filed a prospectus to launch what it calls a Bitcoin Strategy Fund.

Binance Coin's recovery hinged on this

Weekly losses piled up at 30% for Binance Coin on the back of high selling pressure persistent across the global cryptocurrency market.

Crypto Trader’s $20 Investment Explodes to $1,184,154,683,482 on Coinbase – But He’s Not Cashing Out

After investing $20 in the crypto markets, one crypto trader just woke up to a one-trillion dollar fortune in his Coinbase account.

PayPal and Visa Lead $300M Funding for Blockchain Capital

PayPal and Visa will participate in a Blockchain Capital-led strategic partnership after taking part in a $300 million funding round.

Wicked Cranium NFT Sales Top $4 Million in Two Days

Wicked Craniums are the latest buzzy collection of algorithmically generated icons.

He’s Not a Dogecoin Millionaire. Because He Didn’t Sell

The price of the Dogecoin continues to sink, down 40% in the last seven days.

Historically, here's how Bitcoin 'tends to perform a Death Cross'

June 21 had quite an effect on the market and Bitcoin wasn’t spared either.

Ethereum, MATIC, Solana Price Analysis: 22 June

With a depreciation of 8.1% in 24 hours, the global crypto-market cap fell to 1.31 trillion at press time.

Bitcoin Holders Are Coping Through the Crash With Memes. Here Are the Best Ones

When the price of magical internet money is down, try making magical internet art.

Institutional exchange launches crypto debit card

Touted for its ability to allow users to "leverage the digital assets in their day-to-day lives,” the Bakkt Visa debit card is now available for online and in-store purchases. Intercontinental Exchange subsidiary Bakkt has introduced a debit card allowing customers to use crypto for retail purchases.In a Tuesday announcement, Bakkt said it had launched a fully virtual Visa debit card for both online and in-store spending.

Central Bank Of Portugal Approves Licenses For Crypto Exchange

In another win for the adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, the Central Bank of Portugal (Banco de Portugal) has officially announced that they will begin approving licenses for crypto exchanges to operate within the country.

Salvadoran Representative Introduces Lawsuit Against the Bitcoin Tender Law for Being Unconstitutional

Jaime Guevara, a Salvadoran representative, presented a lawsuit against the recently approved bitcoin tender law today.

Bitcoin's worst-case and best-case scenarios for 2021

There’s no denying it — the cryptocurrency market is suffering.

Crypto Analyst Issues Warning to Fellow Traders, Predicts Bitcoin Will Follow Path of Technology Stocks

A popular crypto analyst warns that most traders would be better off staying on the sidelines instead of trying to play the volatile Bitcoin market.

Bitcoin Spot Inflows Reach Highest Point Since Black Thursday

Bitcoin has rebounded from the higher area of the $20,000 price zone.

Privacy Is Key for Successful Digital Euro, Data Protection Body Says

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued a call for EU institutions to uphold privacy when designing a digital version of the euro.

Bitcoin, Litecoin, Chainlink Price Analysis: 22 June

Bitcoin fell by nearly 22% over the weekend owing to the latest in China's mining crackdown episode.

Cardano: Can this cushion the mounting bearish pressure?

Cardano has garnered much attention from the crypto community due to constant network upgrades over the past few months.

Top Chinese Bank Bans Access to Crypto, Issues Stern Warning To Rule Breakers

China’s third-largest bank, the Agricultural Bank of China, has announced it is cracking down on cryptocurrency transactions.

Taleb Releases a Dirty Swan Upon Bitcoin, Bitcoiners Were Fast to Clean It

Nassim Nicholas Taleb, an essayist and scholar, known for his book on the extreme impact of rare and unpredictable events, The Black Swan, released a paper on Bitcoin (BTC), with Bitcoiners jumping on what they deemed numerous inaccuracies.

Digital Euro Promises To Protect People’s Privacy, According to ECB Board Member

European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Fabio Panetta promises that the digital euro will respect the privacy of consumers.

MicroStrategy stock tanks with Bitcoin as S&P 500, Nasdaq rally

MSTR shares declined by as much as 12% on Tuesday as the broader US stock market showed signs of strength.

SEC Is Still Going After Those 2017 Ethereum Token ICOs

The agency has settled charges with the creators of LOCIcoin, which took in $7.6 million in ETH via a 2017 initial coin offering.

ICO issuer charged with fraud by SEC for selling unregistered security

US securities regulators are still going after ICO cheats from the 2017-18 bull market.

Bad call? Bitfinex bears closed a block of Bitcoin shorts before the drop below $32K

Bitcoin short positions at Bitfinex soared as BTC price dropped below $40,000, so why did the majority of them close before the largest part of the correction? Bitcoin price is still in a rut, trading near $33,000 and trapped in a downtrend that just seems to get worse with the passing of each day.

As China Cracks Down on Bitcoin Miners, Stealth Miners and Mystery Hashrate Return

While on the surface it seems officials from five provinces in China have been cracking down on bitcoin miners, no one is quite sure how much hashrate is moving, which pools are affected, or where these miners will end up.

Breaking down the 2 sides of the Ethereum price argument

The crypto market has continued bleeding, Ethereum's price has dropped to the $2000 level based on data from coinmarketcap.com.

$715 Million worth of Bitcoin shorts closed on Bitfinex: Why does this matter?

The latest crash in cryptocurrency prices led to a drop to the $30000 level for Bitcoin.

Wanchain Integrates Litecoin Into Powerful Cross-Chain Solution

The text below is an advertorial article that was not written by Cryptonews.com journalists. Wanchain has integrated top cryptocurrency Litecoin into its cross-chain infrastructure, enabling the asset to be traded across networks and used with EVM-compatible smart contracts. “Litecoin is one of the world’s most important cryptocurrencies, but it’s also amongst the largest without smart

Public Mint Integrates With USDC To Offer Bridge to Ethereum

June 22, 2021 – San Francisco, California Public Mint, the fiat-native public blockchain ecosystem, is excited to announce that Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) will now be natively integrated with the Public Mint blockchain, providing a simple gateway to connect Public Mint’s fiat-centric network to the vibrant DeFi ecosystem on Ethereum – and potentially other major networks where […] The post Public Mint Integrates With USDC To Offer Bridge to Ethereum appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

'Blockchain Island' Strategy Led to $70 Billion Passing Through Malta: Report

Malta’s initial ‘lax oversight’ of crypto is a concern for regulators reviewing its anti-money laundering policies.

Iran Seizes 7,000 Crypto Miners Amid Bitcoin Energy Crackdown

Iran put a four-month moratorium on crypto mining in May.

Ethernity Chain (ERN) Goes Live on Binance’s Innovation Zone

June 22, 2021 – George Town, Cayman Islands Ethernity Chain (ERN) is coming to Binance’s Innovation Zone and will receive three trading pairs later today.

Blockchain Capital secures $300M funding from PayPal, Visa

Blockchain Capital has attracted investment from PayPal, Visa, and other investors to the tune of $300 million for its Fund V LP. PayPal and Visa are among several major investors to have participated in a $300 million funding for Blockchain Capital.In a release issued on Tuesday, Blockchain Capital announced that the close of its Blockchain Capital V LP.According to the release, Fund V, capped at $300 million was oversubscribed with numerous investors including college endowments, family offices, and pension funds participating in the capital raise.As part of the announcement, Blockchain Capital stated that PayPal, Visa, and some other Fund V investors will take part in the firm’s strategic partnership program.Blockchain Capital is one of the oldest blockchain-focused funds in the industry and currently backs major projects including crypto exchanges like Kraken and Coinbase as well decentralized finance protocols like UMA, Nexus, and Aave.The firm also has footprints in the nonfungible token space with NFT marketplace OpenSea a part of its portfolio.As previously reported by Cointelegraph, Blockchain Capital together with Morgan Stanley Tactical Value led a $48 million Series B funding round for asset tokenization platform Securitize.

Extreme Fear In Crypto Market, Is It Time To Buy The Blood In Bitcoin?

The past week has been a brutal one for bitcoin and crypto in general.

Crypto Bloodbath, $350 Billion In Market Cap Gone In 48 Hours

Bitcoin and altcoins alike, the entire crypto space takes a beating, losing $350 billion in market cap in just 48 hours.

New Investments, Miner Migration, US Treasury Nominee on Crypto + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. _____ Investments news Investment firm VanEck filed a new draft prospectus for a bitcoin (BTC) futures mutual fund with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Bitcoin Price Analysis: Following Massive $4000 Rebound, Is BTC Still In Danger?

The Bitcoin rollercoaster continues after the price dropped by a precipitous 14% from today’s high of $33,250 to reach as low as $28,600.