According to information from the Salvadoran Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Compass Coffee, a U.S.-based coffee company, has completed an international purchase of Salvadoran coffee using bitcoin. Jorge Cruz, the Salvadoran counterpart in this transaction, explained that he received the payment in less than 10 minutes, bypassing the need for intermediaries in these deals. Salvadoran Coffee […]
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Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Options Get the SEC Green Light
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for the listing and trading of options on the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a product by Blackrock. This decision introduces a new financial instrument aimed at providing investors with the ability to hedge and manage risk associated with bitcoin exposure. These options will be physically […]
Read MoreGold’s Bull Rally Continues as Interest Rates Get Deep Cuts
The gold bull rally continued this Wednesday, as prices in COMEX reached all-time highs, surpassing $2,625 per ounce. Prices slingshotted up after the Federal Reserve announced larger interest rate cuts than some economists expected, lowering the rate by 50 basis points. This behavior had already been predicted by several analysts and institutions, who also expect […]
Read MoreSecuritize Selects Wormhole as Official Blockchain Interoperability Provider
Real-world-asset (RWA) tokenization infrastructure provider Securitize has chosen Wormhole as its official interoperability provider to facilitate cross-chain transfers for all tokenized assets on its platform. The partnership aims to enhance liquidity and accessibility for tokenized assets while bridging traditional and decentralized finance systems. Securitize Enhances Tokenized Asset Liquidity Through Wormhole Integration According to the announcement […]
Read MoreHashpower Evolution: Bitmain’s New ASIC Packs 477,677% More Power than the 2013 S1
This week, Bitmain introduced its latest bitcoin mining machine, which packs an impressive punch with a reported output of 860 terahash per second (TH/s). To put that in perspective, this new rig churns out 81.81% more hashpower than its predecessor, the Antminer S21 XP Hydro. And if we go way back, it’s a mind-blowing 477,677% […]
Read MoreETF Inflows Surge: Bitcoin Rakes in $158M, Ether Funds Add $5M
According to the latest figures, bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) brought in $158.21 million in inflows on Thursday, while ether ETFs saw $5.24 million in deposits. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Show Positive Inflows as Reserves Climb Leading the charge on Thursday, Ark Invest and 21shares’ ARKB fund attracted a hefty $81.07 million. Fidelity’s FBTC followed closely, reeling […]
Read MoreCathedra Bitcoin Announces Non-Brokered LIFE Offering to Purchase BTC
Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. has unveiled a non-brokered private placement aimed at raising up to C$2.5 million ($1.85 million). The funds will be used for bitcoin purchases, infrastructure expansion, and general corporate needs. Cathedra Bitcoin’s Bold Private Raise Cathedra (TSX-V: CBIT; OTC: CBTTF) has recently shifted its focus away from bitcoin mining, opting to prioritize bitcoin […]
Read MoreEthereum Foundation Cashes Out: 300 ETH Sold in Latest Move
The AI-powered sleuth Spot On Chain dropped a bombshell on X today: the Ethereum Foundation just offloaded 300 ETH, pocketing a cool 763,092 DAI. “Overall, since the beginning of September, the Ethereum Foundation has sold 950 ETH ($2.27M) at an average price of $2,392, with sales occurring every 4-7 days,” Spot On Chain dished out […]
Read MorePepe Price Surges 10% in Meme Coin Rally as Pepe Unchained Hits $14M Presale Milestone
This week’s meme coin rally continues to impress investors. Pepe (PEPE) just saw another 10% increase, showing it can still produce double-digit gains. At the same time, Pepe Unchained (PEPU) has just passed $14 million in presale. Clearly, frog-themed meme coins are a hot topic right now. PEPE’s Price Rallies – Is the Popular Frog […]
Read MoreBingx Hit With $52 Million Hack, Lazarus Group Suspected
Asian crypto exchange Bingx suffered a hacking attack, leading to a suspension of withdrawals and an estimated loss of $52 million. Bingx claims the stolen amount is minimal because it primarily stores users’ assets in cold wallets, which were not targeted by the hackers. A security firm believes a North Korea-linked hacking group, Lazarus Group, […]
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