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Bitcoin needs 'low $40,000s' for best bull market entry — 10x Research

A crypto analyst argues that Bitcoin’s price needs to return to levels seen around the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs for an optimal entry point.

Hong Kong virtual bank Mox Bank launches crypto ETF trading

The Standard Chartered subsidiary says it's the first bank of its kind to offer spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF trading to customers.

BlackRock's spot Ether ETF amasses nearly $900M since launch

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust, known also as ETHA, has almost hit $900 million in total inflows after just 11 trading days.

Homeland Security leads to man charged over crypto recovery scam

At least 175 people claim they engaged Coin Dispute Network to help them recover funds but never saw a single cent returned.

Bitcoin volatility hits 20-month high, traders hedge against further slump

Bitcoin’s volatility index reached its highest level in 20 months, but traders aren't too sure if there's more pain ahead.

'Something is happening' — Bitcoin hodlers scooped $23B in the past 30 days

On-chain activity suggests that Bitcoin whales have been accumulating over the past month amid a market slump.

Binance saw $1.2B of inflows in one of biggest trading days of 2024, says CEO

ByBit, Crypto.com and OKX’s net asset inflows have also increased by $301.4 million, $107.8 million and $97.7 million over the last 24 hours.

SOL/ETH ratio hits new all-time high amid market turmoil

The metric that tracks the value of one Solana token to one Ether token has reached a new all-time high following a brutal market-wide sell-off earlier this week.

Solana ‘memecoin frenzy’ prompts uptick in Rust dev demand

Rust is also becoming an increasingly popular programming language for blockchain firms building “performant distributed systems,” says CryptoJobsList CEO.

CoinDCX introduces protection fund to secure Indian crypto users

CoinDCX's Crypto Investors Protection Fund will enhance user security by allocating 2% of brokerage income annually to safeguard assets.

‘Crypto Advocates for Harris’ movement claims support from Mark Cuban

The organization was apparently formed the same day Kamala Harris announced her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Nasdaq asks to list options on spot Ethereum ETFs — Filing

Exchanges are still waiting on permission to list options on spot Bitcoin ETFs, too.

US private investors predict surge in crypto investments in 2024 — Report

A survey by law firm Barnes & Thornburg found that 59% of US private investors are more likely to invest in crypto funds over the next 12 months.

Canadian crypto exchanges face deadline for CIRO membership

Crypto traders have been on interim rules since March 2021, and it’s time to finalize membership in the securities industry's self-regulatory organization.

Crypto PACs invest $4M in candidates ahead of Aug. 6 primaries

Missouri, Washington and Michigan residents will be able to vote in primaries for specific candidates backed or opposed by crypto interest groups.

Nearly every token Binance listed in 2024 is now bleeding red — Coin98

Part of the problem is the airdrop model for token distributions, which has grown in popularity in recent years.

How mobile technology can drive mass Web3 adoption

According to the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA), 49% of individuals globally access the internet from smartphones.

CoinShares revenue surges 110% in Q2, driven by FTX claim sale

CoinShares revenue for the second quarter of 2024 rose to nearly $28.5 million. FTX bankruptcy proceedings generated a return of 116% in the quarter.

Convergence congratulates attacker, attempts to open negotiations

The Convergence team posted a message to the Ethereum network, stating it believes the attacker ‘acted as a white hat.’

Bitcoin traders regain optimism as BTC price aims to reclaim $57K

Traders say Bitcoin presents the “best buying opportunity” after BTC’s price rebounds toward the $57,000 level.

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