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South Africa’s FIC Unveils Draft Directive for Travel Rule Implementation; Crypto Industry Leader Issues Warning
Bitcoin News - 5 May 2024, 4:26 amThe South African Financial Intelligence Centre recently issued a draft directive calling crypto-asset service providers to implement the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) travel rule. However, key figures in South Africa’s crypto industry say several factors could hinder the implementation of the FATF’s Recommendation 16. CASP Interactions With Unhosted Wallets…Read More
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Former Bitmex Chief Expects Bitcoin to Trade Within $60K-$70K Range Until August
Bitcoin News - 5 May 2024, 1:33 amFormer Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes predicts bitcoin will range-bound trade between $60,000 and $70,000 until August. “The slow addition of billions of dollars of liquidity each month will dampen negative price movement from here on out,” Hayes said, adding that he expects “prices to bottom, chop, and begin a slow…Read More
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Robert Kiyosaki Shares Crash Survival Rules — Warns ‘Crash Has Begun, It Will Be a Bad One’
Bitcoin News - 4 May 2024, 11:14 pmRich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has cautioned that a crash has begun, highlighting its severity. The famous author also shared his crash survival rules. He urged investors to invest in bitcoin, alongside gold and silver, emphasizing that they are “real money that goes up in value, especially in…Read More
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Block Is Buying Bitcoin Every Month for Its Balance Sheet
Bitcoin News - 4 May 2024, 9:35 pmBlock Inc. has announced its strategy of regularly purchasing bitcoin for its corporate balance sheet via dollar-cost averaging (DCA). The company plans to allocate 10% of its monthly gross profit from bitcoin products towards investments in the cryptocurrency. “We view bitcoin as an instrument of global economic empowerment; it is…Read More
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Jack Dorsey-Backed Initiative Donates $21M to Bitcoin Nonprofit Opensats to Bolster Development
Bitcoin News - 4 May 2024, 7:37 pmAccording to the 501(c)(3) public charity Opensats, a nonprofit focused on supporting Bitcoin-related initiatives and efforts that contribute to Bitcoin’s success, Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic endeavor #startsmall has contributed $21 million to the organization. Bitcoin Development Nonprofit Opensats Receives $21M From Dorsey’s #Startsmall On May 3, Opensats disclosed receiving a $21…Read More
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BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
Bitcoin News - 4 May 2024, 6:09 pmAccording to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Alexander Vinnik, a former operator of the BTC-e exchange, has admitted to a conspiracy to launder money. This admission of guilt comes over six years following his arrest in Greece on July 25, 2017. BTC-e’s Vinnik Pleads Guilty to…Read More
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Snowden Issues ‘Final Warning’ to Bitcoin Developers on Privacy Enhancements
Bitcoin News - 4 May 2024, 4:23 pmIn the wake of the U.S. intensifying its clampdown on privacy-oriented software and Zksnacks closing its coordinated coinjoin service, Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower and former contractor, has issued a stern warning to Bitcoin developers. Snowden emphasizes that time is running out for enhancing privacy and insists it must be…Read More
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NFT Market Sees Over 30% Decline in Weekly Sales
Bitcoin News - 4 May 2024, 2:31 pmFrom April 27 to May 4, 2024, non-fungible token (NFT) sales amassed $164.4 million, reflecting a 30.16% decrease compared to the previous week. Leading the field in blockchain sales, Bitcoin-based NFT sales totaled $56.81 million, experiencing a 41.57% drop from the preceding week. Bitcoin and Ether Lead in Volatile NFT…Read More
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Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust Halts 78-Day Outflow Streak With $63M Inflow
Bitcoin News - 4 May 2024, 1:07 pmStatistics indicate that after a prolonged period of 78 days, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust has ceased experiencing outflows, observing an infusion of $63 million on Friday, equating to around 1,030 bitcoins. GBTC Sees First Inflows After 78 Days For the time being, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) appears to have halted the…Read More
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US Authorities Charge Man in Connection With $43 Million ‘Classic’ Ponzi Scheme
Bitcoin News - 4 May 2024, 11:17 amU.S. authorities have charged a man they accuse of operating a Ponzi scheme, which purported to invest in a cryptocurrency trading enterprise. The operator of the scheme is accused of defrauding investors of at least $43 million. FBI Assistant Director James Smith said the actions of Idin Dalpour not only…Read More