Crypto exchange Gemini has joined Binance and OKX by leaving the Canadian market. The news comes after the Canadian regulator announced a basket of new restrictions on crypto exchanges back in February 2023, enforcing far stricter standards when it comes to custody of funds and providing leverage. Under the new rules, crypto exchanges will also need to provide daily batches…
Month: October 2024
Stop panicking about Wrapped Bitcoin — Mint Coinbase’s cbBTC instead
Concerns about WBTC’s planned custody shakeup are overblown. For added safety, cbBTC is the best alternative. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/wrapped-bitcoin-mint-coinbase-cbbtc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Moved $257M in Vintage BTC in September
With September now behind us, some surprisingly old bitcoins moved last month—250 BTC from January and February 2009 were spent for the first time in nearly 16 years. Over the course of the month, a total of 4,066.81 BTC from dormant bitcoin addresses, created between 2009 and 2017, were transferred. At current exchange rates, these […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/dormant-bitcoin-wallets-moved-257m-in-vintage-btc-in-september/
Kamala Harris knows crypto voters are up for grabs: New polls confirm
New polling suggests crypto voters could have a meaningful impact on the outcome of the election, and they’re still divided on who to vote for. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/harris-improves-electoral-chances-by-backing-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Metaplanet Adds $6.6 Million Bitcoin to Its Corporate Treasury
Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, has announced the acquisition of an additional 107.913 Bitcoin (BTC) for 1 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $6.6 million. The purchase was made at an average price of 9,266,724 yen, or around $61,932, per Bitcoin, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. With this latest purchase, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 506.745…
Binance ‘fully available’ in Argentina after VASP registration
Binance becomes fully operational in Argentina after securing registration with the country’s securities regulator. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-fully-available-argentina-vasp-registration?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
3 signs that Bitcoin’s Q3 close was bullish
Bitcoin may not be embracing “Uptober” with a bang, but there are plenty of reasons to be bullish on BTC price performance. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/3-signs-bitcoin-s-q3-close-bullish?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Europe gathers global experts to draft ‘Code of Practice’ for AI
The EU is bringing together top global experts to draft the first “Code of Practice” for general-purpose AI models, setting new standards for transparency and risk management under its AI Act. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/europe-gathers-global-experts-to-draft-code-of-practice-for-gen-ai?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
How To Launch a Successful Web3 Marketing Campaign
At Changelly, we believe that successful Web3 marketing is about more than just flashy ads or catchy slogans—it’s about understanding the core values of decentralization, security, community, and financial freedom that drive the entire Web3 ecosystem. In this case study, I’ll take you through our collaboration with Tangem, a card-shaped self-custodial cold wallet manufacturer, where we harnessed the power of…
Digital Collectibles Market Struggles as September NFT Sales Slide by 47.9%
Over the last two weeks, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have enjoyed steady week-over-week increases. However, when we compare the numbers from September to August, the story takes a different turn. Data from Cryptoslam.io reveals that September saw a 47.9% drop in total digital collectible sales compared to the previous month. NFT Market Faces Continued Decline […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/digital-collectibles-market-struggles-as-september-nft-sales-slide-by-47-9/