Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced its exit from the French market, citing increasing regulatory pressures from French authorities. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) had previously issued a warning against Bybit, advising investors to avoid trading on the platform. Starting August 2, 2024, Bybit will restrict French users’ accounts to “close-only” mode, allowing them only…
MARA, a leader in digital asset compute, reported a significant revenue increase of 78% to $145.1 million for the second quarter of 2024. Despite this growth, the company faced a substantial net loss of $199.7 million, driven by a $148 million fair value loss on digital assets. MARA Reports Q2 Earnings: Revenue Rises 78% Despite…
Futu Securities International – the largest online broker in Hong Kong – has started offering retail cryptocurrency trading in the city-state. The latest move involves attracting investors with shares of Alibaba Group Holding and Nvidia. Residents of Hong Kong can now trade bitcoin and ether on the brokerage platform with Hong Kong or US Dollars.…
Bitcoin continues to grab the world’s attention and increase its adoption levels, especially through the exchange-traded funds tracking its performance. In the latest major news on the ETF frontline, Morgan Stanley reportedly informed its financial advisors that they will be able to offer two Bitcoin ETFs to wealthy clients. Recall that the US Securities and…
PlayDoge (PLAY), the latest meme coin sensation, is on the verge of hitting a major milestone. This retro-style project is nearing the $6 million mark in its limited-time presale. Both investors and gamers are eager to get in on the action – and the excitement around PlayDoge’s prospects is growing fast. PlayDoge Combines 90s Nostalgia…
Gold prices reached historic highs on August 1, breaking the $2,500 mark on the New York Comex exchange. The precious metal reached a price of $2,502.6 for the first time in its history, influenced by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, geopolitical risks, and the constant demand from central banks. Gold…
All eyes in the cryptocurrency community were on the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville last weekend as the former US president and current Republican candidate, Donald Trump, was expected to appear. Once he took the stage, the crypto markets went on a wild rollercoaster with tons of volatility due to some of his promises, such as…
TLDR Bybit announced it will withdraw from the French market, citing “regulatory developments” From August 13, French users will only be able to withdraw funds, with all positions automatically liquidated if not closed by then The French financial regulator AMF had previously warned citizens that Bybit was operating without proper registration as a digital asset…
In July, the non-fungible token (NFT) market experienced a 36.6% drop in sales compared to June. Over the month, NFT sales reached $429.46 million, while the number of NFT buyers fell by 46.24% from the previous month. NFT Market Sees Continued Decline in July With Fewer Buyers and Sellers July marked the second consecutive month…
The Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 (ABS2024) will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. ABS2024, powered by BlockTempo, combines multiple blockchain events, summits, and conferences into a three-day packed international technology movement. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a two-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actor, will also be speaking in person at ABS2024. The…