The Venezuelan migrant population, now exceeding 7 million, has used crypto to send over $460 million in remittances to the ones left behind in the country. According to Chainalysis, 30% of Venezuelan households received some form of remittance in 2023, with 9% using crypto as rails to reach their receivers efficiently. Venezuelan Migrants Sent Almost…
Ten hours ago, the German government’s bitcoin wallets transferred 1,205 BTC to various parties. At 7:40 a.m. EDT, the wallets held approximately 38,621 BTC, but by 4:30 p.m., the government’s bitcoin holdings had dropped to 26,686 BTC after divesting an additional 11,935 BTC. Currently, the government’s bitcoin wallet is valued at approximately $1.5 billion in…
A witness in the ongoing Nigerian money laundering trial against Binance has alleged that many local users of the cryptocurrency exchange platform are operating under false identities. The witness further claimed that by allowing users to withdraw Nigerian naira (NGN), a regulated activity, Binance is in violation of local laws. Money Laundering Charges A deputy…
The recent price weakness triggered by Mt. Gox and the German Government’s selling pressure was likely perceived as a buying opportunity, as evidenced by the inflow of $441 million in digital asset investment products over the past week. During the same period, Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) recorded low volumes of $7.9 billion for the week,…
The Republican Party has integrated cryptocurrency issues into its 2024 platform titled “Make America Great Again.” The document outlines the party’s intention to “end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican crypto crackdown” on law-abiding citizens. Republican Party Integrates Cryptocurrency Into 2024 Platform As the 2024 U.S. general election nears, cryptocurrency and blockchain topics have become significant policy…
The Republican National Committee has released its 2024 GOP Platform ahead of this year’s federal election, adopting several stances aligning with Donald Trump’s “America First” policies instead of traditional GOP social issues. That includes a specific policy dedicated to protecting Bitcoin and crypto – an industry that Trump has tightly aligned himself with this year.…
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, July 8, 2024 – TRON DAO proudly announces the distinguished teams from HackaTRON Season 6, co-hosted by HTX DAO, BTTC, and JustLend DAO. With over a thousand participants building innovative projects in the TRON ecosystem, the season concluded with great success. Winners have been awarded their respective share of the $650,000…
TL;DR Bitcoin recovered to $57,000 after dipping below $54,000, with analysts predicting a potential bull run up to $123,000. Positive indicators include reduced selling pressure and a favorable Relative Strength Index (RSI). BTC Ready to Fly Again? The last several days have been painful for Bitcoin bulls, with the asset’s price briefly plunging below $54,000…
This week, I had the opportunity to speak with Ace, the Japan lead for Phaver, a rapidly growing Web3 social platform. During our conversation, Ace shared insights into his journey into crypto, Phaver’s strategic focus on the Japanese market, the unique characteristics of Japanese crypto communities, and the challenges and opportunities facing blockchain projects in…
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed public company, has disclosed it has completed bitcoin purchases amounting to 400 million yen (almost $2.5 million). The company, which vowed to use bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset to navigate the uncertainties of the Japanese economy and the devaluation of the yen, acquired 42.466 bitcoin at an aggregate price of $58,600…