9 Bitcoin Mining Companies Suspend Activities After Power Fee Hikes in Paraguay

Nine Bitcoin mining companies have suspended their operations after the power fee hikes affecting high-consumption customers in Paraguay. According to data provided by the National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE), these companies... Read more »

Polymarket is a ‘social epistemic tool’ for the public, Vitalik Buterin argues as CFTC scrutiny intensifies

AI-enhanced image of Vitalik Buterin. Source image from Tech Crunch. Key Takeaways Polymarket’s trading volume surpassed $390 million as interest in election bets grows. Vitalik Buterin argues against categorizing Polymarket as gambling.... Read more »

XBorg’s new XBG token launch aims to empower investors with 100% unlocks and on-chain transparency

XBorg launched as a spin-off from SwissBorg in 2022, is focused on revolutionizing the gaming industry through a player identity protocol that enhances online experiences by enabling data ownership. In this interview, Head... Read more »

SEC Charges Abra With Unregistered Sales of Crypto Asset Securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product,... Read more »

Bitcoin inflows surge to $543 million after Powell’s dovish comments

Key Takeaways Digital asset investment products saw $533m inflows, the largest in five weeks. New Ethereum ETFs have seen $3.1bn of inflows, partially offset by $2.5bn Grayscale Trust outflows. Share this article... Read more »

Bitcoin sees $543 million in inflows after Powell’s dovish remarks

According to CoinShares’ latest weekly fund flow report, crypto investment products saw their largest inflows in five weeks, with $533 million pouring into the sector. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares,... Read more »

Thai Authorities Raid Illegal Bitcoin Mine After Power Outages Spark Resident Complaints

Thai authorities successfully raided an illegal bitcoin mining operation in Ratchaburi on August 23. The raid came after residents reported frequent power outages. The bitcoin mining operation was found to be consuming... Read more »

Is France’s crypto je ne sais quoi no more?

Over the last decade, France has established itself as the ideal base for the world’s largest crypto businesses. Binance, Crypto.com and stablecoin issuer Circle all have made Paris their European headquarters. But... Read more »

Bitcoin’s Last Difficulty Drop Likely to Be Erased in 3 Days

Bitcoin’s hashrate is on the rise once again, edging closer to the peak levels seen at the end of July. Despite a recent 4.19% dip in difficulty during the last retarget, current... Read more »

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France, TON price drops 16%

Pavel Durov, the 39-year-old founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging app Telegram, was arrested around 8 PM on Saturday at Le Bourget airport in France. Durov, a French-Russian national, was detained... Read more »
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