Someone is selling Bitcoin, and someone is buying it. 👀
🇯🇵 The Japanese company Metaplanet announced the acquisition of an additional 42.47 BTC for 400 million yen.
The company's total balance now amounts to 203.734 BTC. 💰
What do you think, who is being wiser right now? Governments selling Bitcoin - 👍 or companies buying it - ❤️?
🇯🇵 The Japanese company Metaplanet announced the acquisition of an additional 42.47 BTC for 400 million yen.
The company's total balance now amounts to 203.734 BTC. 💰
What do you think, who is being wiser right now? Governments selling Bitcoin - 👍 or companies buying it - ❤️?
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Half of American Voter Plans to Enter in Crypto!
🇺🇸 Grayscale recently conducted a survey, revealing that if an $ETH ETF is approved, 25% of U.S. voters would be interested in investing in Ethereum.
Moreover, the same survey shows that 47% of voters plan to add cryptocurrencies to their investment portfolios. 🧐
It seems that very soon, they will start to understand our pain. 😁
🇺🇸 Grayscale recently conducted a survey, revealing that if an $ETH ETF is approved, 25% of U.S. voters would be interested in investing in Ethereum.
Moreover, the same survey shows that 47% of voters plan to add cryptocurrencies to their investment portfolios. 🧐
It seems that very soon, they will start to understand our pain. 😁
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Messari CEO Declares War on "Corrupt" SEC
📰 Messari CEO has issued a "Declaration of Independence" from the SEC, criticizing Chairman Gary Gensler as corrupt and ineffective.
👀 The company plans to stop cooperating with the SEC and provide higher-quality crypto market reporting without taxpayer costs. The declaration highlights SEC's failures, political persecution of legitimate entities, and questions its authority over crypto markets.
✔️ Messari aims to compete with the SEC by offering a global service, believing that current regulations hinder U.S. crypto leadership and economy.
📰 Messari CEO has issued a "Declaration of Independence" from the SEC, criticizing Chairman Gary Gensler as corrupt and ineffective.
👀 The company plans to stop cooperating with the SEC and provide higher-quality crypto market reporting without taxpayer costs. The declaration highlights SEC's failures, political persecution of legitimate entities, and questions its authority over crypto markets.
✔️ Messari aims to compete with the SEC by offering a global service, believing that current regulations hinder U.S. crypto leadership and economy.
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Scammers Fell for Their Own Trick and Lost 10 ETH ($30,000)! 🙀
👚 The notorious group Pink Drainer, known for stealing cryptocurrency from wallets, became victims of an address poisoning attack (spam transactions). 😁
🧪 Spam transaction fraud occurs when scammers send small amounts to a wallet from addresses that resemble the user's address. Some users copy addresses from their recent transaction history when sending funds, leading to the loss of crypto assets. Recently, a user lost 1,155 WBTC due to such a scheme (the funds were later returned).
👚 The notorious group Pink Drainer, known for stealing cryptocurrency from wallets, became victims of an address poisoning attack (spam transactions). 😁
🧪 Spam transaction fraud occurs when scammers send small amounts to a wallet from addresses that resemble the user's address. Some users copy addresses from their recent transaction history when sending funds, leading to the loss of crypto assets. Recently, a user lost 1,155 WBTC due to such a scheme (the funds were later returned).
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Bybit Exchange Announces Pre-market Listing of Hamster Kombat!
There is no official information from the developers yet, but if the pre-market has launched on Bybit, a full listing is also expected there. 🧐
There is no official information from the developers yet, but if the pre-market has launched on Bybit, a full listing is also expected there. 🧐
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Samourai Wallet CTO Released on $2M Bail
🥷 William Lonergan Gill, CTO of Samourai Wallet, has been released on $2 million bail after his extradition from Portugal. His first hearing is scheduled for July 9 or 10 in New York. 💰
Despite government opposition, his lawyers argued he isn't a flight risk and that the charges are unprecedented.
👀 Gill, accused of aiding in laundering $100 million for cybercriminals, was released after paying $200,000 in cash and securing the rest with his family home. The case has sparked public debate, with senators criticizing the prosecution.
💲 The defense emphasized that peer-to-peer apps like Samourai Wallet aren't considered money transfer services and have been available legally for years.
🥷 William Lonergan Gill, CTO of Samourai Wallet, has been released on $2 million bail after his extradition from Portugal. His first hearing is scheduled for July 9 or 10 in New York. 💰
Despite government opposition, his lawyers argued he isn't a flight risk and that the charges are unprecedented.
👀 Gill, accused of aiding in laundering $100 million for cybercriminals, was released after paying $200,000 in cash and securing the rest with his family home. The case has sparked public debate, with senators criticizing the prosecution.
💲 The defense emphasized that peer-to-peer apps like Samourai Wallet aren't considered money transfer services and have been available legally for years.
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BTC Losing Holders
📉Since June 15, the number of BTC wallets with a balance has decreased by 560,000.
According to Santiment, this indicates a clear sign of fear.🧐
In January, a similar situation was followed by growth. 🚀
📉Since June 15, the number of BTC wallets with a balance has decreased by 560,000.
According to Santiment, this indicates a clear sign of fear.🧐
In January, a similar situation was followed by growth. 🚀
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Yesterday, American funds made a significant purchase of Bitcoin during the dip, amounting to $294 million.
This is the largest net inflow into a Bitcoin ETF in the US in the past month. 💰
🇩🇪 They could have negotiated directly with the German government for the purchase, as they continue to actively sell their Bitcoins on centralized exchanges. 🧐
This is the largest net inflow into a Bitcoin ETF in the US in the past month. 💰
🇩🇪 They could have negotiated directly with the German government for the purchase, as they continue to actively sell their Bitcoins on centralized exchanges. 🧐
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The CBOE Exchange has submitted applications to the U.S. SEC for listing shares of spot ETFs based on Solana from VanEck and 21Shares.
The regulator will have 240 days to approve these funds or reject their launch.
👀 According to Bloomberg ETF market analyst Eric Balchunas, the likely launch of such products will be influenced by the results of the 🇺🇸 U.S. presidential election. He believes approval is possible only if Donald Trump wins.
The regulator will have 240 days to approve these funds or reject their launch.
👀 According to Bloomberg ETF market analyst Eric Balchunas, the likely launch of such products will be influenced by the results of the 🇺🇸 U.S. presidential election. He believes approval is possible only if Donald Trump wins.
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Updated Applications for ETH ETF
📝 Grayscale has submitted an updated application for a spot ETH ETF, indicating July 18 as the date for the initial creation and distribution of Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust shares to ETHE shareholders.
👀 21Shares and VanEck have also updated their applications.
It shouldn’t be long now 🤓🚀
📝 Grayscale has submitted an updated application for a spot ETH ETF, indicating July 18 as the date for the initial creation and distribution of Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust shares to ETHE shareholders.
👀 21Shares and VanEck have also updated their applications.
It shouldn’t be long now 🤓🚀
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Only the government of El Salvador is increasing its BTC reserves in 2024, buying 1 BTC every day.
👀 Other countries are slowly selling off their holdings.
As of today, the 🇺🇸 US government holds 214,361 BTC, the 🇬🇧 UK government has 61,245 BTC, 🇩🇪 Germany has 26,686 BTC, and 🇸🇻 El Salvador has 5,806 BTC.
😂 Meanwhile, Michael Saylor from MicroStrategy couldn't resist trolling the German government by writing his legendary phrase, "Everyone gets Bitcoin at the price they deserve," in German:
👀 Other countries are slowly selling off their holdings.
As of today, the 🇺🇸 US government holds 214,361 BTC, the 🇬🇧 UK government has 61,245 BTC, 🇩🇪 Germany has 26,686 BTC, and 🇸🇻 El Salvador has 5,806 BTC.
😂 Meanwhile, Michael Saylor from MicroStrategy couldn't resist trolling the German government by writing his legendary phrase, "Everyone gets Bitcoin at the price they deserve," in German:
Jeder bekommt #Bitcoin zu dem Preis, den er verdient.
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Citi Predicts Start of Fed Rate Cuts in September
📉 Starting in September and continuing through the next seven meetings until July 2025, the Federal Reserve will reduce the key interest rate eight times by 25 basis points each, totaling a 2% reduction, according to Citi analysts.
🗝 The regulator is expected to maintain the key rate at 3.25% until the end of next year.
👀 Experts noted that the Fed is likely to change its policy as the economy is "heading towards a sharp downturn." 🔪
🔣 Signs of this include rising unemployment to 4.1% and cooling business activity in the services sector. Citi also highlighted the "dovish" tone of recent comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
🕰 On July 9 at 14:00 UTC, the Fed Chair will speak before the Senate Banking Committee. Signals regarding adjustments to monetary policy can be expected.
As of now, the swaps market estimates a 70% chance of a rate cut in September, according to Bloomberg. 🧐
📉 Starting in September and continuing through the next seven meetings until July 2025, the Federal Reserve will reduce the key interest rate eight times by 25 basis points each, totaling a 2% reduction, according to Citi analysts.
🗝 The regulator is expected to maintain the key rate at 3.25% until the end of next year.
👀 Experts noted that the Fed is likely to change its policy as the economy is "heading towards a sharp downturn." 🔪
🔣 Signs of this include rising unemployment to 4.1% and cooling business activity in the services sector. Citi also highlighted the "dovish" tone of recent comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
🕰 On July 9 at 14:00 UTC, the Fed Chair will speak before the Senate Banking Committee. Signals regarding adjustments to monetary policy can be expected.
As of now, the swaps market estimates a 70% chance of a rate cut in September, according to Bloomberg. 🧐
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Bitcoin rose to $59,000 after statements by the Federal Reserve Chair
📈 The price of the leading cryptocurrency returned to levels above $59,000 against the backdrop of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks in the Senate.
⬆️ Bitcoin's quotes increased by 3.3% over the day. The market capitalization grew by 2.5% and reached $2.23 billion.
👀 During hearings at the Banking Committee, Powell stated that the U.S. economy is "no longer overheated" and the labor market has "cooled significantly" compared to the pandemic era.
According to him, arguments in favor of lowering interest rates are becoming increasingly compelling. The inflation rate has improved in recent months, which provides grounds for easing monetary policy, Powell noted. 🧐
📈 The price of the leading cryptocurrency returned to levels above $59,000 against the backdrop of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks in the Senate.
⬆️ Bitcoin's quotes increased by 3.3% over the day. The market capitalization grew by 2.5% and reached $2.23 billion.
👀 During hearings at the Banking Committee, Powell stated that the U.S. economy is "no longer overheated" and the labor market has "cooled significantly" compared to the pandemic era.
According to him, arguments in favor of lowering interest rates are becoming increasingly compelling. The inflation rate has improved in recent months, which provides grounds for easing monetary policy, Powell noted. 🧐
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🇩🇪 Germany’s Bitcoin sale? Not really!
It's the state of Saxony, not the entire government. Saxony can't hold onto the coins, so they're selling them.
🚔 In January, Saxony’s police seized 49,857 BTC from Movie2k site admins. On June 19, the Federal Criminal Police (BKA) began moving these Bitcoins to exchanges like Kraken, Bitstamp, and Coinbase. The BKA wallet now holds 23,964 BTC worth $1.42 billion.
😳 The crypto community is nervous, but Blockchain Research Lab’s Lennart Ante says it's just standard procedure for confiscated assets, though this case is larger than usual. The BKA, involved due to their investigation role, is acting on government orders.
Expect the remaining BTC to be sold soon. Recently, exchanges returned 5,366 BTC to the wallet, possibly due to unmet target prices. 💰🔍
It's the state of Saxony, not the entire government. Saxony can't hold onto the coins, so they're selling them.
🚔 In January, Saxony’s police seized 49,857 BTC from Movie2k site admins. On June 19, the Federal Criminal Police (BKA) began moving these Bitcoins to exchanges like Kraken, Bitstamp, and Coinbase. The BKA wallet now holds 23,964 BTC worth $1.42 billion.
😳 The crypto community is nervous, but Blockchain Research Lab’s Lennart Ante says it's just standard procedure for confiscated assets, though this case is larger than usual. The BKA, involved due to their investigation role, is acting on government orders.
Expect the remaining BTC to be sold soon. Recently, exchanges returned 5,366 BTC to the wallet, possibly due to unmet target prices. 💰🔍
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The unstable market situation will persist until October - K33 Research.
🏖 Over the summer, the market will have to absorb between 75,000 and 118,000 BTC sold by Mt. Gox clients and Saxony. These financial flows will negatively impact the crypto market.
Historically, the third quarter has always been a weak period for cryptocurrency. 🥱
🏖 Over the summer, the market will have to absorb between 75,000 and 118,000 BTC sold by Mt. Gox clients and Saxony. These financial flows will negatively impact the crypto market.
Historically, the third quarter has always been a weak period for cryptocurrency. 🥱
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TON Applications Chain Not Created by Official TON Team
🤷 The TON development team is not associated with the creation of the L2 network TON Applications Chain, despite media reports, stated Anton Tsivarev, Director of Ecosystem Development at TON Foundation.
👀 According to him, this is an independent development by third parties. Another unnamed representative of the TON team also confirmed this in a comment to The Block.
📰 As a reminder, yesterday many outlets, including CoinDesk, reported that TON would launch its own L2 solution based on Polygon CDK, the TON Applications Chain (TAC).
💻 TAC is intended to add EVM-based applications to the TON ecosystem. The solution will also enable developers to launch new applications for Telegram.
📝 According to the press release that the creators of TON Applications Chain sent to the media, the L2 network development is attributed to the "TON team."
🤷 The TON development team is not associated with the creation of the L2 network TON Applications Chain, despite media reports, stated Anton Tsivarev, Director of Ecosystem Development at TON Foundation.
👀 According to him, this is an independent development by third parties. Another unnamed representative of the TON team also confirmed this in a comment to The Block.
📰 As a reminder, yesterday many outlets, including CoinDesk, reported that TON would launch its own L2 solution based on Polygon CDK, the TON Applications Chain (TAC).
💻 TAC is intended to add EVM-based applications to the TON ecosystem. The solution will also enable developers to launch new applications for Telegram.
📝 According to the press release that the creators of TON Applications Chain sent to the media, the L2 network development is attributed to the "TON team."
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The government of Germany (or perhaps just Saxony 🤔) has officially lost its status as a "Bitcoin billionaire" - Arkham.
👀 They now have 13,360 BTC ($784.96 million), which is only 26.8% of the Bitcoins originally confiscated from Movie2k.
👀 They now have 13,360 BTC ($784.96 million), which is only 26.8% of the Bitcoins originally confiscated from Movie2k.
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The Ethereum ecosystem conducted nearly 700 million transactions in the second quarter of 2024
Bitwise, the future issuer of a spot Ethereum ETF, described this figure as "700 million reasons why people are paying attention to Ethereum".🧐
Bitwise, the future issuer of a spot Ethereum ETF, described this figure as "700 million reasons why people are paying attention to Ethereum".🧐
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Goldman Sachs plans to launch three asset tokenization projects aimed at institutional investors by the end of the year.
💰 The funds will operate exclusively on private blockchains due to regulatory restrictions.
👀 One of these projects will target the US stock market, while another will focus on issuing debt obligations in Europe.
✔️ Additionally, Goldman Sachs noted that the upcoming US elections could change the regulatory agenda, allowing the bank to expand its range of crypto services. Specifically, a shift in the agenda might enable them to offer digital asset custody services.
💰 The funds will operate exclusively on private blockchains due to regulatory restrictions.
👀 One of these projects will target the US stock market, while another will focus on issuing debt obligations in Europe.
✔️ Additionally, Goldman Sachs noted that the upcoming US elections could change the regulatory agenda, allowing the bank to expand its range of crypto services. Specifically, a shift in the agenda might enable them to offer digital asset custody services.
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🐋 Bitcoin Whales Are On the Move Again!
🕵️♂️ CryptoQuant analysts reveal that Bitcoin long-term holders are amassing BTC at their fastest monthly rate since April 2023, with a growth rate of 6.3%! 📈
🔍 Key Insights:
▪️Despite increased market supply from seized bitcoins by German and U.S. governments and the Mt. Gox exchange fund distribution, whale accumulation is on the rise.
▪️The growing demand from long-term holders is stabilizing Bitcoin's price, which currently ranges between $58,000 and $59,000, down from a peak of $71,000.
▪️Analysts suggest this whale activity could signal a potential bottoming of Bitcoin's price.
💡 Market Impact:
▪️ Whales are less willing to sell after experiencing losses post the $70,000 peak in early June.
▪️Stablecoin liquidity growth is still lagging, implying it might take longer for Bitcoin to start a new upward trend.
🕵️♂️ CryptoQuant analysts reveal that Bitcoin long-term holders are amassing BTC at their fastest monthly rate since April 2023, with a growth rate of 6.3%! 📈
🔍 Key Insights:
▪️Despite increased market supply from seized bitcoins by German and U.S. governments and the Mt. Gox exchange fund distribution, whale accumulation is on the rise.
▪️The growing demand from long-term holders is stabilizing Bitcoin's price, which currently ranges between $58,000 and $59,000, down from a peak of $71,000.
▪️Analysts suggest this whale activity could signal a potential bottoming of Bitcoin's price.
💡 Market Impact:
▪️ Whales are less willing to sell after experiencing losses post the $70,000 peak in early June.
▪️Stablecoin liquidity growth is still lagging, implying it might take longer for Bitcoin to start a new upward trend.
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The BitMEX exchange has admitted to violating the Bank Secrecy Act
⚖️ In 2022, the founders and employees of BitMEX admitted in federal court that the company operated in the United States without a significant anti-money laundering (AML) program, as required by law.
Previously, former Head of Business Development Greg Dwyer was sentenced to 12 months probation for violating the Bank Secrecy Act. 🧐
One of the platform's founders, Arthur Hayes, was sentenced to six months of home detention for the same violation.
⚖️ In 2022, the founders and employees of BitMEX admitted in federal court that the company operated in the United States without a significant anti-money laundering (AML) program, as required by law.
Previously, former Head of Business Development Greg Dwyer was sentenced to 12 months probation for violating the Bank Secrecy Act. 🧐
One of the platform's founders, Arthur Hayes, was sentenced to six months of home detention for the same violation.
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